njjetman Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 The Broncos have "been in touch" with Jets free agent Ryan Fitzpatick's agent, according to the NFL Network's Mike Silver (March 10). Denver's reported interest in Fitzpatrick adds yet another wrinkle to his negotations with the Jets. Earlier Thursday, the parties were reported to be "nowhere close" to an agreement. The Broncos need to replace Brock Osweiler, who bolted for Houston Wednesday. They are also reportedly interested in the 49ers' Colin Kaepernick, but haven't settled on what San Francisco would get in return. The Jets have also reportedly expressed interest in Kaepernick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simijet Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I hope Denver throws a large offer his way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Zero chance Elway will guarantee fitz the staying job. Fitz knows that his best chance to start is with the Jets and he's too old to pass up that chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brown Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 In truth Denver would be the far superior play for Fitz and if he should get 18 million in say an incentive laden deal from Denver I will root for him from afar and wish him all the luck for a SB trophy. He was a good guy for us But the Jets and Broncos are totally different teams. The Broncos just won a SB with a phenomenal defense while the Jets were a good but flawed defense and that is a big difference. At the end of the day it is simple math IMO the Broncos can probably win another SB with Fitz under center while the Jets more than likely would not. For them he could be worth 18 million but for us no way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateJetsGuru Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 They just won a Super Bowl with a QB that had more interceptions and TWENTY TWO LESS TOUCHDOWN PASSES than Fitz. To think he couldn't have major success there is absurd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant wait Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, UpstateJetsGuru said: They just won a Super Bowl with a QB that had more interceptions and TWENTY TWO LESS TOUCHDOWN PASSES than Fitz. To think he couldn't have major success there is absurd. Does Denver have the easiest schedule in the league next season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Mac has big balls for sure win or lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateJetsGuru Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 5 minutes ago, cant wait said: Does Denver have the easiest schedule in the league next season? You're right...I forgot, Fitz's season doesn't count. With a tougher schedule, he is sure to struggle to reach Manning's lofty 9 TD's and 17 INT's. What the hell am I thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant wait Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Just now, UpstateJetsGuru said: You're right...I forgot, Fitz's season doesn't count. With a tougher schedule, he is sure to struggle to reach Manning's lofty 9 TD's and 17 INT's. What the hell am I thinking? Fitz will throw 20 INT minimum up there, assuming he's not benched by then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Let him go....nature of today's game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateJetsGuru Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Considering he would have a dominating defense behind him and likely a more consistent running game, I'm calling bullsh*t on that assertion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I'm hoping Denver traded for Kap. Leverage will be back on our side with the negotiations with Fitz. Marshall-Decker-Forte-Powell-NYC. Come back!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raideraholic Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 15 minutes ago, Charlie Brown said: In truth Denver would be the far superior play for Fitz and if he should get 18 million in say an incentive laden deal from Denver I will root for him from afar and wish him all the luck for a SB trophy. He was a good guy for us But the Jets and Broncos are totally different teams. The Broncos just won a SB with a phenomenal defense while the Jets were a good but flawed defense and that is a big difference. At the end of the day it is simple math IMO the Broncos can probably win another SB with Fitz under center while the Jets more than likely would not. For them he could be worth 18 million but for us no way. That bronco team lost some key members on that defense that made that defense elite. Right now I would say the Chiefs have to be the favorites in the Afc West. The Broncos aren't winning the Afc West with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their Qb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant wait Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Just now, Raideraholic said: That bronco team lost some key members on that defense that made that defense elite. Right now I would say the Chiefs have to be the favorites in the Afc West. The Broncos aren't winning the Afc West with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their Qb. Or a playoff game. Elway's not stupid, he's just trying to keep up appearances so he doesn't get fleeced in a trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadetree Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I just don't know what I want anymore. This anxiety is like WATCHING an actual Jets game, but drawn out over a weeks time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I could see Elway liking Fitz. Ryan has been in many different systems so he can learn a new offense fast. Plus he's a gutsy player and can extend plays with his legs. He's a likable player for fans and tough critics like Elway. But overall I think that Elway probably does not respect his game. He wants a Qb with more talent. We saw that with Timmy, he couldn't stand his game or lack of talent. So no matter what spin we're hearing I can see him in the long run being willing to meet the 49ers price. That is unless the Browns can top the offer with better draft picks. Who knows maybe Elway would give up his 31st overall when push comes to shove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 mile high magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 But I heard from an insider that nobody wanted Fitz...yet the Jets are waiting for an answer and the defending SB champs have contacted his agent. Strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I don't see too many destinations where Fitz can be the starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Just now, Rangers9 said: I don't see too many destinations where Fitz can be the starter. This is why I think he ends up back with the Jets, but nobody with an ounce of pride would be willing to take less than half of what others who are worse at their jobs are getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Oh yeah? Well what the hell does John Elway know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 1 minute ago, AFJF said: This is why I think he ends up back with the Jets, but nobody with an ounce of pride would be willing to take less than half of what others who are worse at their jobs are getting. Based on what we're hearing Mac is only giving him lowball offers. KInd of a higher end deal for a backup. But he has turned them down. Sure he'll take the 21 million if he doesn't get a better offer. He has pride but he's not going to cut his nose to spite his face either. 21 million is a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, Rangers9 said: Based on what we're hearing Mac is only giving him lowball offers. KInd of a higher end deal for a backup. But he has turned them down. Sure he'll take the 21 million if he doesn't get a better offer. He has pride but he's not going to cut his nose to spite his face either. 21 million is a lot of money. Would really be a steal if they get him in that range when you look at what Bradford and some other QB's got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 my balls just receded up into my body, please Macca do the right thing and pay Fitz whatever he wants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I file this under 'duh. Elway wants Kap, the 49ers want as much as possible for him, Elway is using Fitz as leverage. Elway knows Fitz's arm can't handle Colorado. But Elway has also made it clear by letting Osweiler go that he can draw a line in the sand and stay firm so perhaps he won't give in to the 49ers demands so it makes sense to kick the tires on one of the only viable Qb's available, in Fitz. But still, the 49ers almost have to trade Kap and Elway knows it. Kap hates the FO, extreme mistrust there, Kap has a high salary, the 49ers need to move him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateJetsGuru Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, David Harris said: I file this under 'duh. Elway wants Kap, the 49ers want as much as possible for him, Elway is using Fitz as leverage. Elway knows Fitz's arm can't handle Colorado. But Elway has also made it clear by letting Osweiler go that he can draw a line in the sand and stay firm so perhaps he won't give in to the 49ers demands so it makes sense to kick the tires on one of the only viable Qb's available, in Fitz. But still, the 49ers almost have to trade Kap and Elway knows it. Kap hates the FO, extreme mistrust there, Kap has a high salary, the 49ers need to move him. Kap was also riding the pine last year while Fitz was slinging 31 TD's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, David Harris said: I file this under 'duh. Elway wants Kap, the 49ers want as much as possible for him, Elway is using Fitz as leverage. Elway knows Fitz's arm can't handle Colorado. But Elway has also made it clear by letting Osweiler go that he can draw a line in the sand and stay firm so perhaps he won't give in to the 49ers demands so it makes sense to kick the tires on one of the only viable Qb's available, in Fitz. But still, the 49ers almost have to trade Kap and Elway knows it. Kap hates the FO, extreme mistrust there, Kap has a high salary, the 49ers need to move him. Yep.... I don't think the 49ers have anyplace else to go with Kap. It's Denver or they pay the man or cut him. They'll get a deal done, Fitz comes back to NY and all is right in the football universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Kap has a problem with the 49ers organization. Maybe it had to do with the infighting they had with Harbaugh who was quoted yesterday as saying that Kap could still be a great player. Obviously the smartest guy in that org was Harbaugh and they let him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, Rangers9 said: Kap has a problem with the 49ers organization. Maybe it had to do with the infighting they had with Harbaugh who was quoted yesterday as saying that Kap could still be a great player. Obviously the smartest guy in that org was Harbaugh and they let him go. the GM is a world class jackass, he got rid of a winner because he was hard to deal with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 In truth Denver would be the far superior play for Fitz and if he should get 18 million in say an incentive laden deal from Denver I will root for him from afar and wish him all the luck for a SB trophy. He was a good guy for us But the Jets and Broncos are totally different teams. The Broncos just won a SB with a phenomenal defense while the Jets were a good but flawed defense and that is a big difference. At the end of the day it is simple math IMO the Broncos can probably win another SB with Fitz under center while the Jets more than likely would not. For them he could be worth 18 million but for us no way. If someone else wants to pay Fitzpatrick 18M God bless them. If he wants to play for less than 12 on a short term deal, come on home. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 This is why I think he ends up back with the Jets, but nobody with an ounce of pride would be willing to take less than half of what others who are worse at their jobs are getting. Not to mention Fitz is smarter than your average bear he knows if he can ride that Denver D to a ring it opens a lot of post-playing opportunities such as the broadcast booth if he is so inclined. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 1 hour ago, UpstateJetsGuru said: They just won a Super Bowl with a QB that had more interceptions and TWENTY TWO LESS TOUCHDOWN PASSES than Fitz. To think he couldn't have major success there is absurd. Right, they just won a super bowl, have zero pressure to win again and Elway is not the kind of guy to "settle" for a journeyman QB like Fitz. I could be wrong but if they sign Fitz, they will likely also draft a QB in the 1st round or 2 that will get every chance to start week 1. The Jets are less likely to do so. I just don't see Elway as the kind of guy to bring in a journeyman QB as his number 1 option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freemanm Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 obviously Fitz's agent put this out there to gain leverage. Do you think Denver is going to pay a career backup $18m while they are trying to keep Von Miller and a host of other guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bealeb319 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Its a bluff or a last resort. The Broncos wouldn't pay their guy big money, there is no way they pay Fitz. I would imagine Emanuel Sanders would instantly ask to be traded if Fitz was their starter as he would no longer be a deep threat to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 8 minutes ago, Freemanm said: obviously Fitz's agent put this out there to gain leverage. Do you think Denver is going to pay a career backup $18m while they are trying to keep Von Miller and a host of other guys? and the jets put the kaep leak out to gain leverage the browns are lurking and are the team that may do something really dumb with fitz. not $18, but maybe $14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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