Quarterback Justin Fields can’t seem to escape his old narrative. Back in Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers , critics said he held onto the ball too long. Now, in New York Jets, five games in, that habit still lingers. The fifth-year quarterback has great numbers, but the clock is still his biggest opponent. As Week 6 approaches, speculation is heating up, fueled by an analyst highlighting a mounting concern.

On Jets Game Plan , NFL Insider Connor Hughes of SNY broke down Fields’ “Time to Throw” stats with a question. “Is he ever going to be one of the guys, the top 10 guys in the NFL in terms of getting the ball out? No, can you get him to not be last by a wide margin? That’s the concern. When you see the number start with three, for those watching at home, that’s a reall

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