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This disconnect is frustrating for fans and analysts alike. With a hefty $30 million guaranteed contract already signed by Fields (signed during his time with the Jets), the notion of benching or trading him carries significant financial and strategic implications.
The Tanking Question and Future Uncertainties
Amidst all this, NFL insiders and fans are speculating about the possibility of tanking. Do the Jets aim to lose enough games to secure a higher draft pick or a coveted quarterback like Tua Tagovailoa? Discussions about whether the team is intentionally trying to replicate the infamous '72 Dolphins or emulate the Lions’ recent attempt at perfection are circulating.