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.