FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Less than 24 hours after their storybook season imploded, Jets players pounded the table for the return of Ryan Fitzpatrick. “I think he’s definitely our quarterback for the future,” guard Willie Colon said.
Fitzpatrick, 33, helped guide the Jets’ new-look offense, providing leadership, grit and savvy. But on Sunday — against Rex Ryan’s Bills, no less — he helped sink their playoff hopes with three fourth-quarter interceptions.
Had they won, the Jets (10-6) would be prepping for the postseason. Instead, they spoke Monday of missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential while stuffing their belongings into garbage bags at their practice facility.