EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ- Ryan Fitzpatrick emerged from behind the curtains at MetLife Stadium and readied himself to speak to the local media. He was still dressed in his Jets uniform, albeit absent his helmet, having just led New York to a victory over their cross-town rival Giants.
Just before taking the two steps up to the top of the podium, he looked out at the 30-or-so reporters sitting in the chairs in front of him. He smiled.
"First time I've been excited to come to the podium all year," he joked.