Jets should not give more money to Ryan Fitzpatrick

As the New York Jets prepare for training camp, they should not entertain the idea of giving more money in their initial contract offer to re-sign quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Training camp is on the horizon for the New York Jets as they prepare to finalize their best roster heading into the regular season. It’s a lot of blood, sweat and tears for all players in attendance as they prove their worth and do their best to impress the higher ups in hopes of landing a final roster spot.

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When it comes to the most important position on the team however, it’s still uncertain as to what quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will ultimately decide to do. As per Dan Hanzus of NFL.com, theoffer on the table by the Jets is a three-year deal worth about $12M in 2016 alone and full of incentives.

Fitzpatrick felt offended by this offer and felt he was low-balled considering the record-setting season he put up for the Jets in 2015. Last season, Fitzpatrick totaled 3,905 passing yards, 335 completions, 31 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.

It was a memorable season but yet again, the Jets failed to make the NFL Playoffs, many of which blame Fitzpatrick for his terrible performance in the season finale against the Buffalo Bills. It was a “win and get in” scenario that saw him total three big interceptions which turned the tide in favor of the Bills who left the game victorious.

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Fitzpatrick was a product of the system and not the other way around.

Offensive coordinator Chan Gailey has a knack for making his players shine by catering his playbook to their strengths.

Fitzpatrick also thrived thanks to a solid offensive line and a plethora of play-makers in his arsenal.

To give him the offer the Jets did was respectable considering everything he’s done, his history and of course, his future with the organization. Fitzpatrick is a journeyman quarterback that has never had this kind of success ever in his career.

No other team even offered him a contract this offseason since the truth of the matter is, he’s not worthy of franchise quarterback money. The Jets are wise to stand firm in their initial contract offer and shouldn’t under any circumstances give him more money to entice his return.

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Overall, if Fitzpatrick was capable of delivering such a big season from under center, one can only imagine what quarterback Geno Smith could do. He’s never had this kind of top talent around him and he has much better arm strength, speed and quality coaching above him to execute. Make no mistake about it, the Jets shouldn’t give Fitzpatrick a dime more since Smith is more than capable of replicating similar results and quite possibly, even exceed them.