joewilly12 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Buccaneers agree to deal with free-agent QB Ryan Fitzpatrick 10:11 AM ET ESPN.com news services The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached an agreement with veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, the team announced Friday. Fitzpatrick, 34, is coming off a two-year run with the New York Jets that was marked by one terrific season, a long contract dispute and one disappointing season. Technically, he became a free agent on Feb. 10, when his contract automatically voided. The contract, signed on the eve of last training camp, paid him $12 million for one season. Fitzpatrick received a raise after a career season in 2015. After replacing the injured Geno Smith in the preseason -- Smith's jaw was broken by a teammate in a locker-room altercation -- Fitzpatrick led the Jets to 10 wins and set the franchise record with 31 touchdown passes. It was a contract year for Fitzpatrick and, although there was mutual interest in another deal, it took a six-month stalemate before the two sides reached an agreement. The Jets were reluctant to commit long term because they felt his 2015 performance may have been an aberration. In 2016, Fitzpatrick was benched twice, threw 17 interceptions and only 12 touchdowns and compiled a league-low passer rating (69.6) as the Jets stumbled to 5-11. The lowpoint was a Week 3 loss in Kansas City, where he threw six interceptions. At the end of the season, Fitzpatrick acknowledged his starting days in the NFL probably are over, but he expressed a strong interest in resuming his career. Fitzpatrick, who entered the league as a seventh-round pick of the Rams in 2005, is 46-69-1 as a starter while playing for six different teams. He has 166 touchdown passes, 133 interceptions and has thrown for 25,888 yards, 14th on the active list. ESPN's Rich Cimini contributed to this report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 One season too late. His poor performance cost the Jets a great deal. His pea shooter arm is better suited for another team. Good riddance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 One of my most "unlikable" Jets. Someone who was a product of the OC and two big time WR's deludes himself into thinking he's "all that" and takes a victory lap after crapping the bed at the end of 2015. Good riddance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thadude Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Gets paid $12 mil to sink our season now gets whatever like $1-2 mil to hold a clipboard Life is fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBowles Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Winston, out for the year by week 2, take it to the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Fitz is better than Mike Glennon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciond Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Maybe he won't make it out training camp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Worst move Maccagnan/Bowles made was allowing Fitzpatrick to hijack the whole off-season. They should've set a hard date for him to sign and if he refused move on to Geno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPitch Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 14 minutes ago, Maxman said: Fitz is better than Mike Glennon. Youre nuts. With mitchell doing well, glennon might be ours next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge4Tide Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Does that do anything positive for our salary cap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 10 minutes ago, Sarge4Tide said: Does that do anything positive for our salary cap? Doesn't affect us at all. We paid him $12m last year, so $12m has to off our cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 17 minutes ago, HighPitch said: Youre nuts. With mitchell doing well, glennon might be ours next year If Glennon is so good, why did the Bears trade up for Trubisky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 20 minutes ago, Sarge4Tide said: Does that do anything positive for our salary cap? No, unfortunately not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Nice signing by TB. Good guy to have as a veteran backup who can hold the team afloat for a game or 2 if winston gets hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 34 minutes ago, KRL said: Worst move Maccagnan/Bowles made was allowing Fitzpatrick to hijack the whole off-season. They should've set a hard date for him to sign and if he refused move on to Geno Ruined our Super Bowl chances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brown Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 34 minutes ago, KRL said: Worst move Maccagnan/Bowles made was allowing Fitzpatrick to hijack the whole off-season. They should've set a hard date for him to sign and if he refused move on to Geno This was the key ? Fitz was a great signing initially, he was brought in as a backup got an opportunity and did a good job, not great but good. At that point the Jets brain trust had to do what you said and fairly evaluate what Fitz was worth based on his entire career and not just on one outliner year. And if Geno essentially sucked so bad that he couldn't see the field absent nuclear war then he should have been shown the door as well. Imo just a bad series of mistakes from the FO to the HC last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 51 minutes ago, Maxman said: Fitz is better than Mike Glennon. I laughed at this! lol. Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Villain The Foe said: I laughed at this! lol. Nice one. Glad someone saw what I was doing there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blocker Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Good signing by the Bucs. I wish Fitz well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetrider Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Maxman said: Fitz is better than Mike Glennon. and Glennon replaced McCown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, jetrider said: and Glennon replaced McCown So when Hack beats out McCown I think that means that Hack is better than both Josh Freeman and Jameis Winston. Don't quote me though, the Kevin Bacon game was never a strength for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetrider Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 52 minutes ago, KRL said: Worst move Maccagnan/Bowles made was allowing Fitzpatrick to hijack the whole off-season. They should've set a hard date for him to sign and if he refused move on to Geno This was said 1000 times one year ago but a 10 win season was all they heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Maxman said: Fitz is better than Mike Glennon. true .. i marked Nov. 12 cheers ~ ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetrider Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Maxman said: So when Hack beats out McCown I think that means that Hack is better than both Josh Freeman and Jameis Winston. Don't quote me though, the Kevin Bacon game was never a strength for me. Freeman yes, Winston no. I hope either Petty or Hack is ready to roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 18 minutes ago, Big Blocker said: Good signing by the Bucs. I wish Fitz well. F*** Fitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Blast Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, HighPitch said: Youre nuts. With mitchell doing well, glennon might be ours next year Next year, in all likelihood, the Jets will have a chance ( and I emphasize the words "a chance") to get a finally get a franchise QB. That QB will not be Glennon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetrider Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 15 hours ago, joewilly12 said: Buccaneers agree to deal with free-agent QB Ryan Fitzpatrick 10:11 AM ET ESPN.com news services The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached an agreement with veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, the team announced Friday. Fitzpatrick, 34, is coming off a two-year run with the New York Jets that was marked by one terrific season, a long contract dispute and one disappointing season. Technically, he became a free agent on Feb. 10, when his contract automatically voided. The contract, signed on the eve of last training camp, paid him $12 million for one season. Fitzpatrick received a raise after a career season in 2015. After replacing the injured Geno Smith in the preseason -- Smith's jaw was broken by a teammate in a locker-room altercation -- Fitzpatrick led the Jets to 10 wins and set the franchise record with 31 touchdown passes. It was a contract year for Fitzpatrick and, although there was mutual interest in another deal, it took a six-month stalemate before the two sides reached an agreement. The Jets were reluctant to commit long term because they felt his 2015 performance may have been an aberration. In 2016, Fitzpatrick was benched twice, threw 17 interceptions and only 12 touchdowns and compiled a league-low passer rating (69.6) as the Jets stumbled to 5-11. The lowpoint was a Week 3 loss in Kansas City, where he threw six interceptions. At the end of the season, Fitzpatrick acknowledged his starting days in the NFL probably are over, but he expressed a strong interest in resuming his career. Fitzpatrick, who entered the league as a seventh-round pick of the Rams in 2005, is 46-69-1 as a starter while playing for six different teams. He has 166 touchdown passes, 133 interceptions and has thrown for 25,888 yards, 14th on the active list. ESPN's Rich Cimini contributed to this report. Did Fitz get Osweiler money since he's a backup too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxAF Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 37 minutes ago, Maxman said: Glad someone saw what I was doing there. Mission accomplished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Decent backup that can hold the fort for a game or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy2020 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, NoBowles said: Winston, out for the year by week 2, take it to the bank. then Fitzpatrick to have great season...See, the bucs know the Fitzpatrick cycle. The Jets didn't. Watch Mac trade for him at the deadline because he's having a great year and is 'cheap'. Quote Mac: We traded next year's 1st round because we're only 5 games out of 1st place in our division. Fitzpatrick has done real well this year and at 2 million, he's an excellent deal. This is a guy who made 12 million last season and we're able to get him for only 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I want to see the number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Bucs signed QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, formerly of the Jets. This should surely rile up the Colin Kaepernick crowd, as FitzMagic gets a job before Kap. Fitzpatrick was the worst quarterback in football last season, crumbling after a positive 2015 to throw 12 touchdowns and 17 interceptions, average 6.7 YPA, and finish near the bottom of the league with his 69.6 passer rating. Fitzpatrick will compete with Ryan Griffin to be Jameis Winston's No. 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Big Blocker said: Good signing by the Bucs. I wish Fitz well. Fitz was a complete disgrace who engineered the most boring, lame, worthless season I've watched in my 30 plus years of fandom. By mid season I had my back turned to the TV and was watching youtube clips rather than the game. It sucked, he sucked, and his sympathizers sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 25 minutes ago, varjet said: I want to see the number. $3 million So since Buffalo took a shot on a younger Fitz all those years ago, and ultimately cut him, the contracts he's signed have been: 2013: Tennessee - 1 yr $3.25m 2014: Houston - 2 yrs at $3.625m 2016: Jets - 1 yr $12m 2017: Bucs - 1 yr $3m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike135 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, Sperm Edwards said: $3 million So since Buffalo took a shot on a younger Fitz all those years ago, and ultimately cut him, the contracts he's signed have been: 2013: Tennessee - 1 yr $3.25m 2014: Houston - 2 yrs at $3.625m 2016: Jets - 1 yr $12m 2017: Bucs - 1 yr $3m This makes me want to throw my phone against a brick wall. Very hard. (Much harder than $hitz could throw it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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