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Fitzpatrick Has Become Jets’ Reliable And Respected Leader

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Six teams and 11 NFL seasons.

That’s what it has taken for Ryan Fitzpatrick — a classic journeyman quarterback — to perhaps finally find a home.

“Well, law of averages would say that I’ve got to be getting close,” Fitzpatrick said with a bearded grin.

He wasn’t the starter when the New York Jets opened training camp, but a then-teammate’s punch to Geno Smith’s jaw created an opportunity. Fitzpatrick calmly stepped in and won over the players and his coaches.

“Obviously, he was (No.) 2 and Geno was (No.