Justin Fields

Hess worked with Josh Allen to refine Allen's rough early-career throwing mechanics. The changes that stemmed from Allen's work with Hess made him one of the NFL's most efficient, accurate passers. Entering a phase of his career in which his viability as an NFL starter is in question, Richardson will reportedly look to refine "his throws on short and intermediate routes" and work on his short-area touch, which was several lacking in 2024. Only Dorian Thompson-Robinson was more inaccurate on passes between 0-10 yards last season. "I've just got to make sure I'm on point," Richardson said, "doing everything I can to help this organization go in the right direction." Holder reported this week that the Colts could pursue Justin Fields in free agency -- a move that would likely create a Week 1 starting competition between Richardson and Fields.

Holder calls Fields "intriguing" and notes that Colts GM Chris Ballard "evaluated [Fields] closely during the player's days at Ohio State" and noted the eighth-year GM had "a fondness for Fields before the 2021 draft." This is not the first Colts beat we've seen this offseason linking Fields to the Colts as a measuring stick for Anthony Richardson. Holder also noted that Richardson's back injury is "not something that will impede Richardson in the long term" and that it is believed to be "related to the use of an orthotic walking boot Richardson had been wearing." If the Colts do shift to a run-heavy offense with quarterback keeper plays more heavily emphasized, Fields would be a perfect fit for the system. That also could make the winner of a Richardson-Fields quarterback competition a league-winner type of fantasy football pick. The possibility is, as Holder said, "intriguing."

Russell Wilson is expected to exit after one season

Head coach Mike Tomlin was non-committal on their quarterback situation days after their playoff loss to the Ravens and will likely dance around the issue until we get closer to free agency. That said, Dulac is of the opinion that Fields could be the QB1 next season due to his age, and the success he enjoyed during his six games as a starter this season. Fields posted a 4-2 record as the Steelers' starter, and threw for 1,106-5-1 while completing a career-high 65.8 percent of his passes. On the flip side, Dulac also points out that Russell Wilson "was brought here to end the playoff victory drought, and it didn't happen," and a reason to move on from the 36-year-old vet. There's a lot to play out in the coming weeks/months, but the Steelers' re-upping with Fields this offseason rather than overspending on an underwhelming QB market would make a lot of sense for both sides.

The Chicago Bears dropped to 0-2 with a 27-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Justin Fields struggled, as he finished 16-of-29 for 211 yards, a touchdown, two interceptions and a 61.1 passer rating. Colin Cowherd explains how Fields is proving he is not 'that guy' for the Bears.