News released today, stating that the New York Jets and their free agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick are “far apart” in contract negotiations. Following Sam Bradford’s two-year, $36 million contract, sources believe Fitz is seeking $16-$18 million while the Jets have him valued at $8-$10 million, a rather remarkable blunder that letting him walk would be:
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Fitz is playing under offensive coordinator Chan Gailey, whom he also spent time with in Buffalo and subsequently had the best stretch of his career. In addition, the trio of Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker, and Chris Ivory was a major hit as they set a new franchise record for most offensive yards in a single season; Fitzpatrick also broke the Jets’ single season passing touchdown record with 31.