The Jets plan at backup quarterback may turn into a long-term marriage?
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News is reporting that the Jets and head coach Todd Bowles are interested in bringing back Ryan Fitzpatrick next season.
What that means for Geno Smith is anybody’s guess.
The Jets might still be searching for a long-term solution at quarterback, but Todd Bowles told the News that he wants to re-sign Fitzpatrick for at least one more season.
“Definitely,” the head coach said when asked whether he wants Fitzpatrick back next year.
The veteran signal caller is in the final year of a two-year deal that he signed with the Texans.
“We got to work (it out) after the season,” Bowles said of the impending free agent.
How is Bowles so sure that Fitzpatrick should be back with the Jets in 2016?
“You can see it in his play,” Bowles said. “You can see it in his demeanor, his professionalism. Every day, the way he approaches his job. So, it’s somebody you definitely want around.”
The Jets are 7-5, and Fitzpatrick has the benefit of throwing to Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker on a daily basis.