The Jets Setter

I couldn’t believe it when Justin Fields revealed that being benched by New York Jets came as a total shock — “I did not anticipate it whatsoever,” he said.

Despite the disappointment, Fields hasn’t lost his confidence. He insists he still sees himself as a legitimate starting-caliber quarterback in the NFL, whether that’s in New York or somewhere else down the road.

He admits the first day after the benching hit hard — “it was tough,” he said. But rather than giving up, he’s using this setback as motivation.

For now, he’s focusing only on the present — staying ready, working hard, and being prepared if and when opportunity knocks again. Because to him, this isn’t the end — just a detour on the journey.