On Monday, the Jets signed Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million deal with a clear path to a starting role and all that comes with it. Among a cast of castaway veterans, Fields offered New York a unique combination of youth, upside, and competence. It’s unknown, perhaps unlikely, that it truly works out, but few are complaining with the signing.

Justin Fields was unable to secure the long-term starting quarterback job with the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers, but he has another opportunity with the New York Jets, who are going to give him a shot in a transition year.

The New York Jets moving on from Aaron Rodgers feels like a major step for the organization. With a new head coach in Aaron Glenn, there’s some optimism, and adding former first-round pick Justin Fields as their potential starter shows a long-term vision for the team.