Justin Fields is less than three months into his tenure with the New York Jets, yet he expresses significant optimism regarding the potential of his team’s offense. The former first-round pick, who relinquished his starting position with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season to Russell Wilson, stated during this week’s OTAs that “the sky’s the limit” for the Jets’ offense in the upcoming 2025 season. The challenge for Fields will be to transform that potential into real output, especially after the Jets ranked 25th in scoring and 24th in total offense last year.

The Jets entrusted Fields with their offensive control this spring by signing him to a two-year, $40 million contract. His supporting cast is familiar, as he has previously played alongside notable teammates such as Garrett Wilson, Jeremy Ruckert, and Josh Myers during his college career at Ohio State.

“I believe I can excel in this offense,” said Fields. “Achieving greatness has always been my goal throughout my life and career. I think the limit is the sky for this team and our offense, but we have a long way to go. Both our offense and defense are newly structured, so everyone is fully engaged in mastering the plays. Once we achieve this, I am confident the potential is boundless. We have the necessary talent, so the key will be our discipline and execution during games.”

Fields struggled to find his rhythm with the Chicago Bears, who selected him with the 11th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Although he showed slight annual improvement, he was on track for a breakthrough season last fall until he lost his starting role.

“My confidence has never abandoned me,” Fields remarked earlier in the offseason. “If you lose your confidence, you lose everything. It’s crucial to maintain confidence and a strong work ethic, no matter the number of losses or challenges. I refuse to let my confidence waver, whether in life or in football.”