PALM BEACH, Fla. -- New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey left no doubt about the organization's post-Aaron Rodgers quarterback plan, declaring Sunday that Justin Fields is their new QB1.
"We believe Justin is the starter," Mougey told reporters at the annual league meeting. "We believe in Justin. We believe we can win with Justin, so we're excited about Justin."
In a sense, Mougey put his mouth where his money is.
The Jets gave Fields a $30 million guarantee as part of his two-year, $40 million contract in a free agency -- starter's money -- but there was no public anointment by team officials.