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It’s easy to reminisce on what could have been with Justin Fields or Russell Wilson — but the most intriguing question heading into the 2025 season is: who will find more post-Steelers success?
Fields will reunite with his former college teammate WR Garrett Wilson, but the Jets suffer from a similar issue the Steelers know all too well — a lack of receiver talent outside of WR1. Besides Wilson, Allen Lazard and Josh Reynolds are the top receiving threats on offense, hardly a recipe for success for a young QB moving to his third NFL team in three years.
Wilson doesn't have this issue in the slightest, as while he needs to hold off former Browns QB Jameis Winston and Giants first-round pick QB Jaxson Dart for the starting job, he has a plethora of talented pass catchers to work with — such as Malik Nabers, Wan'Dale Robinson, and Darius Slayton.
At tight end, Wilson and Fields benefit equally — as both Giants TE Theo Johnson and Jets rookie TE Mason Taylor equally possess raw talent but are unproven.
Both the Jets' and Giants' running back rooms may also have a similar impact on the two QBs' success — as the gap between Jets RB Breece Hall and Giants second-year RB Tyrone Tracy is closer than many realize.
Ultimately, while Wilson may have the edge at wide receiver, the Jets have a better offensive line in play for Fields. The Giants’ O-line was responsible for the second-highest pressure rate in the NFL — which won't do the less-mobile 36-year-old Wilson any favors.
Wilson may have an edge when it comes to playing on a more complete offense, but Fields, a more athletic signal-caller, could find tremendous success under HC Aaron Glenn. Who do you think will have more success after their Steel City exit?
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Justin Fields vs. Russell Wilson: Who thrives after Steelers exit?
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Fields will reunite with his former college teammate WR Garrett Wilson, but the Jets suffer from a similar issue the Steelers know all too well — a lack of receiver talent outside of WR1. Besides Wilson, Allen Lazard and Josh Reynolds are the top receiving threats on offense, hardly a recipe for success for a young QB moving to his third NFL team in three years.
Wilson doesn't have this issue in the slightest, as while he needs to hold off former Browns QB Jameis Winston and Giants first-round pick QB Jaxson Dart for the starting job, he has a plethora of talented pass catchers to work with — such as Malik Nabers, Wan'Dale Robinson, and Darius Slayton.
At tight end, Wilson and Fields benefit equally — as both Giants TE Theo Johnson and Jets rookie TE Mason Taylor equally possess raw talent but are unproven.
Both the Jets' and Giants' running back rooms may also have a similar impact on the two QBs' success — as the gap between Jets RB Breece Hall and Giants second-year RB Tyrone Tracy is closer than many realize.
Ultimately, while Wilson may have the edge at wide receiver, the Jets have a better offensive line in play for Fields. The Giants’ O-line was responsible for the second-highest pressure rate in the NFL — which won't do the less-mobile 36-year-old Wilson any favors.
Wilson may have an edge when it comes to playing on a more complete offense, but Fields, a more athletic signal-caller, could find tremendous success under HC Aaron Glenn. Who do you think will have more success after their Steel City exit?
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Justin Fields vs. Russell Wilson: Who thrives after Steelers exit?
Continue reading...