Justin Fields was a participant in 11-on-11 drills Monday for the primary time since dislocating a toe on his right foot last week, but not a full participant.
In just what way the quarterback was limited, Jets coach Aaron Glenn declined to say.
“He was limited. But he was limited the best way we wanted him to be limited,” Glenn said, refusing to get into further detail.
Most definitely, that appears to be a reference to play-calling.
Fields didn’t run the ball in any respect and most of his throws Monday were quick and simple, without much movement in and across the pocket.
Presumably, that was a way of mitigating the chance of re-aggravating the injury. Fields had one pass batted down by Byron Cowart, but was otherwise perfect in team drills.
“He made some good throws on the market,” Glenn said. “When Justin gets on the sector, we’re gonna let him be who he’s. There are some things he did today we were more than happy with, but there’s also some things he’s gotta get well at, too. He sees that. So yeah, he was on the market with us. Every single day, I sit up for him just recovering.”
It’s crucial that Fields, who’s playing for his third team in as many seasons and under his fourth offensive system in five, get as many reps as possible with the Jets while learning Tanner Engstrand’s offense.
There isn’t a quarterback competition with the Jets, and the organization’s hopes of fielding a competitive team this season are very much invested in Fields after signing him to a two-year, $40 million deal throughout the offseason.
“He’s willing to learn day in and day trip,” receiver Tyler Johnson said of Fields, who was benched by the Steelers last season after six starts. “Young guy and he has his best foot forward, day in and day trip. You’ll be able to just see it, the best way he approaches practice, meetings. Very excited to see and be an element of what he’s doing this yr, too.”
Offensive lineman Gus Hartwig went down with an apparent knee injury late in practice. Glenn said he was being evaluated.
Justin Fields was a participant in 11-on-11 drills Monday for the primary time since dislocating a toe on his right foot last week, but not a full participant.
In just what way the quarterback was limited, Jets coach Aaron Glenn declined to say.
“He was limited. But he was limited the best way we wanted him to be limited,” Glenn said, refusing to get into further detail.
Most definitely, that appears to be a reference to play-calling.
Fields didn’t run the ball in any respect and most of his throws Monday were quick and simple, without much movement in and across the pocket.
Presumably, that was a way of mitigating the chance of re-aggravating the injury. Fields had one pass batted down by Byron Cowart, but was otherwise perfect in team drills.
“He made some good throws on the market,” Glenn said. “When Justin gets on the sector, we’re gonna let him be who he’s. There are some things he did today we were more than happy with, but there’s also some things he’s gotta get well at, too. He sees that. So yeah, he was on the market with us. Every single day, I sit up for him just recovering.”
It’s crucial that Fields, who’s playing for his third team in as many seasons and under his fourth offensive system in five, get as many reps as possible with the Jets while learning Tanner Engstrand’s offense.
There isn’t a quarterback competition with the Jets, and the organization’s hopes of fielding a competitive team this season are very much invested in Fields after signing him to a two-year, $40 million deal throughout the offseason.
“He’s willing to learn day in and day trip,” receiver Tyler Johnson said of Fields, who was benched by the Steelers last season after six starts. “Young guy and he has his best foot forward, day in and day trip. You’ll be able to just see it, the best way he approaches practice, meetings. Very excited to see and be an element of what he’s doing this yr, too.”
Offensive lineman Gus Hartwig went down with an apparent knee injury late in practice. Glenn said he was being evaluated.
