1a. I think, regardless of what happens Sunday in Orchard Park, Mike Maccagnan has his work cut out for him this winter. Specifically: What to do with free agent Ryan Fitzpatrick?
It’s quite the coincidence that Fitz has a chance to clinch his first playoff berth at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Bills thought he’d be in this position four years ago. In October 2011, Buffalo signed Fitzpatrick to a six-year, $59 million extension ($24 million guaranteed). Fitzmagic was in full bloom at the time; with Fitz working under head coach Chan Gailey, the Bills were 4-2, one game back of the Patriots in the AFC East (with a win over New England), and scoring an AFC-best 31.