Russell Wilson to J.J. McCarthy

Henry McKenna

NFL Reporter

What’s to like? Colts: Daniel Jones
The deal: one year, millionHe’s definitely a guy who plays quarterback. That’s … good?Giants: Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston
The deals: For Wilson: one year, million (.5 million guaranteed). For Winston: two years, million

What’s to like? What’s not to like? During Jones’ rookie season with the Giants, there were points when he was playing quarterback fairly well. And the Colts, who have struggled to develop Anthony Richardson, might find they need a quarterback who can play fairly well. And Jones’ price reflects that he’s right on the cusp of starting.During Jones’ rookie season with the Giants, there were points when he was playing quarterback fairly well. And the Colts, who have struggled to develop Anthony Richardson, might find they need a quarterback who can play fairly well. And Jones’ price reflects that he’s right on the cusp of starting.What’s to like? Once Rodgers finds his home for 2025, it might leave a team desperate enough to trade for Kirk Cousins. Maybe that’s the Cleveland Browns, who had met with Wilson. The Tennessee Titans will draft a quarterback (*cough* Cam Ward *cough*). And the game will be over. The missing pieces will likely be Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart, a pair of likely first-round picks who will compete but not necessarily win starting jobs somewhere.It’s a matter of time before we see the final pieces fall into place. In the meantime, let’s dive into the QB carousel, breaking down each move.Jones will compete for the starting job. Ballard has made that clear. Given what we’ve seen from Richardson, it’s distinctly possible that coach Shane Steichen picks Jones. I’ll admit my bias: I want Richardson to succeed. I think the Colts have enormously bungled his development. But this isn’t the type of league where coaches and GMs do what’s fair. It’s about the bottom line: Who’s the best QB for Week 1? Jones might be that guy. And if he is, he’ll have a vanilla year, probably completing 65% of his throws for 3,300 yards, 25 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Hopefully, the Jets pick up where the Steelers left off. Fields doesn’t necessarily need a great offensive line, though it would help. He doesn’t even really need an offensive chock-full of weapons, though again it would help. He needs his first or second read to get open, and then he needs space to make plays with his legs. That’s where this offense should start: Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall (in both the rushing and passing game). Fields can be decisive in that kind of offense. And then — who knows? — hopefully they can build from there. Look, let’s just get it out there … the Jets are the Jets. They can’t have nice things.

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