Why would it be any different in NY? He didn’t get a long-term deal with either. But either way, he was offered a two year deal. Doesn’t mean they wouldn’t have cut bait year 2 if it didn’t work.
Again. The NY contract was for $40 million for 2 years. NY guaranteed him $30 million, for some odd reason, but that is $20 million guaranteed for this year and $10 million guaranteed for next year whether he lasts more than a year in NY or not.
Pittsburgh also gave him a 2 year contract but only guaranteed the 1st year, money.
You can say that Pittsburgh wanted Fields to stay and offered him a 2 year contract but Pittsburgh also wasn't going to pony up any guaranteed money other than what they guaranteed for this year. Pittsburgh obviously wanted to be able to cut bait if they had better qb options for next year.