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The New York Jets have been one of the worst NFL teams this season and in an attempt to turn things around, the team benched quarterback Justin Fields for the game against the Baltimore Ravens last week.
Fields was on the bench for the first time this season, with veteran Tyrod Taylor getting the starting role. The 26-year-old took a while to realize he was benched and broke his silence over the decision this week.
“I didn’t anticipate it whatsoever,” Fields said. “The first day it happens, it’s tough. It probably took me a day and a half to fully accept my role, then last Friday I felt myself in kind of a ‘Damn’ moment, to where it was like, ‘Yeah, it’s actually real.’
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While Fields didn't take the benching well initially, the Jets quarterback said he accepted the decision and is willing to improve every day.
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“You can call it what you want, but A.G. thought it was justified and he makes the decisions around here -- all I can do now is focus on myself, focus on my team and just try to get better each and every day.”
Justin Fields backs himself despite being benched by Jets
Although Justin Fields has shown flashes of his two-way ability, he has been largely disappointing for the Jets this season. However, the young quarterback is backing himself to come good for the team whenever he gets his next chance.
“You have to look at life in a positive perspective,” Fields said. “I’m blessed to be in this position and I know I’m going to get another shot -- that’s all that matters at the end of the day. When I do, I just have to be prepared and be the best player I’ve ever been on the field.
“I know I have the mindset and the skill to attain that. I just feel like I need to do it on a more consistent basis. That’s just what it is. I’m in this position now and all I can do is just keep on working, keep on getting better and focus on it.”
Fields said he is happy for the "opportunity" he is getting with the Jets and has not given up on reclaiming his starting role in New York.
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