Justin Fields Assessment Should Fire Up NY Giants Fans

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The New York Jets are hoping to hit on their recent quarterback acquisition, Justin Fields. After spending time with Aaron Rodgers under center, the Jets mutually split with the veteran quarterback this offseason. Fields enters the picture and both teams are hoping for a positive fresh start.
A reporter asked New York Giants pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux how it's going for Fields in a Jets uniform from his perspective. The veteran didn't hold back, claiming that Fields was doing a lot more running than throwing.
via @PLeonardNYDN: #Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux was asked for his evaluation of Justin Fields as a QB after 2 days of practices against the #Jets. Thibodeaux says he honestly can't give one because Fields had to spend so much time running and scrambling away from the Giants' pass rush.
#Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux was asked for his evaluation of Justin Fields as a QB after 2 days of practices against the #Jets. Thibodeaux says he honestly can't give one because Fields had to spend so much time running and scrambling away from the Giants' pass rush — Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) August 14, 2025
Is this a shot at Fields for not being able to read the coverage and settle in to get his throws off? Or is it Thibodeaux simply pointing out that the Giants' pass rush has been so dominant that they haven't given Fields a chance to get comfortable in the pocket? If it's the latter, Giants fans should feel fired up.
All offseason long, the Giants' pass rush has been one of the brightest spots when it comes players or reporters assessing the team. This week, the Giants have been able to put their rush to the test in practice against the other New York-based organization, and it seems to be going well for Big Blue.
Justin Fields #7 of the New York Jets practices during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 28, 2025 in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Justin Fields #7 of the New York Jets practices during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 28, 2025 in Florham Park, New Jersey.Thibodeaux is heading into year four. He played in just 12 games last season, which amounted to 28 tackles, eight for a loss, and 5.5 sacks. That's a down year compared to his 50 tackles, 12 for a loss, and 11.5 sacks in 2023, when he played 17 games for the first and only time this year.
With the Giants adding another dominant pass rusher to the picture in Abdul Carter, that should only make it more difficult for offensive lines to place their attention on everybody, including Thibodeaux. There might be more cooks in the kitchen, but that should put more food on Thibodeaux's plate.
After a week of joint practices with the Jets, the Giants will take the field at MetLife Stadium for the first time this preseason on Saturday. Giants fans are unlikely to get a long look at their full pass rush—if any at all.
Meanwhile, Fields could suit up and continue working on learning his new system in New York. The veteran quarterback is on his third team since getting drafted 11th overall in 2021.
Fields spent his first three seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears. Last year, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he started in six of the 10 games he appeared in. Back in March, Fields signed a two-year deal with the Jets. He's expected to be the team's full-time starter this year.
With 44 starts under his belt, Fields holds a 14-30 record. He has thrown for 7,780 yards, 45 touchdowns, and 31 interceptions.
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