"Justin Fields is not an NFL QB": Jets legend torches Jets star amid lackluster performance vs. Patriots on TNF

NFL: New York Jets at New England Patriots - Source: Imagn
Jets legend torches Jets star amid lackluster performance vs. Patriots on TNF - Source: Imagn

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has had an indifferent season after joining the team in the offseason. The 26-year-old has been criticized for his performance in Thursday's loss against the New England Patriots.

Ad

While Fields opened the scoring for the Jets' five-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter, his impact in the game wore off as the contest progressed.

Following the 27-14 loss, former Jets guard Willie Colon ripped the quarterback for his underwhelming season with the team on SNY’s Jets Post Game Live broadcast.

“I mean, it’s tough, man,” Colon said. “Because Aaron Glenn is going to sit up here and talk about how he needs to watch the tape. You don’t need to watch anything. Justin Fields is not an NFL quarterback. Let’s be honest.”
Ad

Looking to predict NFL playoff Scenarios? Try our NFL Playoff Predictor for real-time simulations and stay ahead of the game!

Ad

The former guard turned analyst also questioned Jets coach Aaron Glenn's persistence with Fields in the second half despite the team trailing 14-7.

“And you can’t sit here and tell your team before games, I want them to rally, I want them to give you all they got, when you’re not giving your team everything they need to be successful,” Colon said. “I mean, he shouldn’t have played in the second half, right?”
Ad

Although Fields led the team with 67 rushing yards on 11 carries against the Packers, his passing accuracy drew backlash from fans. He completed just 15 of his 26 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn refused to blame quarterback Justin Fields after Patriots loss

While Willie Colon wasn't impressed with Justin Fields' performance that led to the Jets' first loss in three games, New York coach Aaron Glenn backed his quarterback.

Ad
"There are some good things. There are some really good things,” Glenn said. “I thought he put some balls out there. We got to have some guys that make some plays for him too.”

The Jets had lost seven games in a row before winning two consecutive games. Thursday's loss leaves New York with a disastrous 2-8 record this season.

New England Patriots Nation! Check out the latest Patriots Schedule and dive into the New England Patriots Depth Chart for NFL Season 2024-25.

Quick Links

Edited by Chaitanya Prakash
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
down arrow icon
More
bell-icon Manage notifications