New York Jets owner Woody Johnson had a message for free agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick: come back.
Johnson spoke to reporters at the NFL owners’ meetings and was asked about Fitzpatrick, who nearly quarterbacked the team to the playoffs in 2015 and is currently a free agent. Johnson was optimistic about bringing Fitzpatrick back, but did say that the team will be ready if they need to look elsewhere.
Jets owner Woody Johnson said he is optimistic about getting a deal done with Ryan Fitzpatrick. His message to Fitz: "Come back to the Jets"
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
Woody asked if he would be OK with Geno being the starter if Fitz does not sign: "The coaching staff and Mike would look at alternatives."
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
The rest of that answer: "We’ve got some guys on the squad … so if putting Geno or Bryce Petty in there, then that’s what we go [with]."
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
Woody on RGIII visit: "I’m not going to characterize the interest although I will say the visit was good." #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
The Jets are sticking to the script. They want Fitzpatrick back, and he is clearly their first choice, but he is not their only choice. They’re at an impasse on money, and we’ll see who blinks first.
