Justin Fields has a clear path ahead for the New York Jets this offseason after signing a two-year deal in free agency.

Some thought he would be involved in a training camp battle with veteran Tyrod Taylor for the starting position, but Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey put a pin in that thought rather early, announcing Fields as the starter.

But in doing so, the franchise might have just created some unnecessary pressure that puts Fields in a bind.

For NJ.com’s Andy Vasquez, Fields has a lot to prove this offseason.

“He was the Jets’ most high-profile offseason addition by far, after they signed him to a two-year, $40 million contract with $30 million guaranteed, which creates its own pressure,” Vasquez writes. “And more was created when Glenn and Mougey named him the starting quarterback, bypassing a competition with Tyrod Taylor during training camp and saying they’re building the roster around him.

“That won’t stop fans or reporters from comparing to Taylor during camp – and perhaps even before. And it won’t change the fact that Fields has yet to distinguish himself as a no-doubt starter in is first four seasons in the league.”