New York Jets: Denver Broncos seal fate of Ryan Fitzpatrick

When it comes to the New York Jets and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, his fate might have been sealed at the 2016 NFL Draft thanks to the Denver Broncos and their trading up in the first round to select Paxton Lynch.

Finally, the last piece of the puzzle has been filled, the Broncos traded up in the first round to select their savior of the franchise in Lynch. Which is good news for the Jets as it seems the last team with a glaring need at the quarterback position is off the table.

Although this quarterback drama appears headed for an even longer drawn out soap opera after Fitzpatrick‘s comments or thoughts were revealed earlier today:

“Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has told people he would “rather not play football” than play for the New York Jets at their contract offer, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.”

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Dec 13, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) drops back to pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The smallest violins in the world are being pulled out for Fitzpatrick who refuses to accept the fact that no other team is seriously interested in his services. Fitzpatrick bet on himself heading into free agency, assuming after Brock Osweiler and Sam Bradford set the market for starting quarterbacks in the league, he was bound to get paid.

It seems like this sentiment is repeated in every Fitzpatrick article, but it’s true that he is literally out of options. This is probably the last card in his hand, saying pay me or I’ll retire.

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From what the Jets have revealed thus far in the process, it seems unlikely that the Jets would suddenly be eager to move on their price point. Especially with no other viable suitors currently vying for his services.