Buccaneers sign veteran QB Ryan Fitzpatrick

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Ryan Fitzpatrick had an abysmal year with the New York Jets in 2016, but that does not mean the veteran quarterback is ready to call it a career.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced on Friday that they have signed Fitzpatrick to a contract.


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ROSTER UPDATE: The Buccaneers have agreed to terms with QB Ryan Fitzpatrick.

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After throwing for nearly 4,000 yards and 31 touchdowns in a career year back in 2015, Fitzpatrick was awful in 14 games with the Jets last season. He threw just 12 touchdown passes compared to 17 interceptions and finished with a passer rating of 69.6.


That said, a veteran backup role behind Jameis Winston should suit Fitzpatrick nicely. The 34-year-old has plenty of experience, which is likely what the Bucs were seeking.

 

[HacheMan]

I like it...no qb controversy...just a decent backup

 

[bigwang]

I like it...no qb controversy...just a decent backup

He isn't a decent backup. You want your backup to be able to come in if needed and not fuck things up. Fitzpatrick does nothing but fuck things up.

 

[5teamparlay]

He isn't a decent backup. You want your backup to be able to come in if needed and not fuck things up. Fitzpatrick does nothing but fuck things up.

Great game FITZ

Fitzpatrick highlighted a 417-yard, four-touchdown performance with two scoring strikes of more than 50 yards, and the Buccaneers stunned the Saints48-40 on Sunday.

 

[azbob]

Jameis would not have won this game.

 

[VIEJODINOSAUR]

Jamie’s who?

Bucs might cut ties with him...

 

[HacheMan]

Jamie’s who?

Bucs might cut ties with him...

Hopefully

 

[LoCalDallasGuy]

Lets see if he can repeat.

 

[5teamparlay]

I believe

in

Firz Magic

 

[Greenbacks]

I like Fitzy

 

[Greenbacks]

Fitzy on fire

12/17....254 yards....2 TD`s

 

[5teamparlay]

Tampa Bay's big-play offense was too much for the Philadelphia Eagles to handle, and the surprising Buccaneers are now 2-0 after dealing the visitors a 27-21 setback inside steamy Raymond James Stadium on Sunday.

 

[cloverleaf]

As a veteran, Fitz has seen it all. He's playing loose with little pressure.

Pretty damn strong so far. Screw JW!

 

[Greenbacks]