ASHBURN, Va. -- As Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick checked out the defense before the snap, he noticed the coverage being played against tight end Logan Thomas, isolated on the right side. The defensive back was aligned to Thomas' inside, leaving a lot of room on the outside for Thomas. And Fitzpatrick knew where Thomas would get to -- and when.
In a sign of his comfort level with his new teammates, Fitzpatrick didn't hesitate. He dropped back, held the safety with his eyes for a split second, then lofted a perfect back-shoulder toss to Thomas for a 24-yard gain in Washington's preseason opener against the New England Patriots last week.