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Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick a game-time decision for Sunday

“It certainly could be within the realm of possibility that we have to see not just a little bit of Geno Smith, like maybe a couple reps in OTAs or minicamp, but a lot of Geno Smith, maybe even into preseason games, for there to be some sort of movement here between the Jets and Fitzpatrick”, Rapoport said. Bowles was not sure yet if Fitzpatrick could play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. “This is a team game”. But he is averaging 220 yards passing per game and only has 8 TDs in 9 games. One of the most recent issues facing the Jets was when Muhammad Wilkerson missed a walk-through and a defensive meeting on his birthday. This is no easy task, as the Rams have really begun to fight hard against the run. Throughout the skid, Fisher has retained his low-key, steady-as-she-goes approach, and it will be interesting to see how players respond. The Jets (3-6) are eager to get back on track against the Rams (3-5).

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“Jared is improving”, Fisher said. It’s an extremely complicated defence and they can pressure the quarterback. “Our focus is this week against the Jets, and Case will be under centre”. There are so many different personalities in the room. Los Angeles is ranked 31st in overall offence, with only Minnesota worse.

Fitzpatrick, who sprained his left knee against the Dolphins, told reporters this week that he will wear a brace if he plays.

Fitzpatrick’s status this week is somewhat uncertain because of a mild knee sprain, suffered last Sunday.

Bryce Petty, who went 2 of 2 for 19 yards in relief of Fitzpatrick, would get his first National Football League start if the veteran can’t play.

“Bryce is ready to play if Fitzpatrick can’t go”, Bowles said this week. Win or lose this week, this makes the most sense.

“He’s getting better, hopefully”, Bowles said. “And if I felt there was enough mistakes where I could put somebody else in there right now, I would put them in there”. “Fitz is Fitz, he’s mentally on top of things and we’ll just see where he is physically”, offensive coordinator Chan Gailey said. “It’s all of our faults”.

If the tension of losing four consecutive games, and not having a signed contract in his pocket for beyond this season, is wearing on Fisher, he’s not showing it publicly. He’s hot, and they should absolutely ride him.

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“Oh, shoot, for me it’s kind of irrelevant”, Petty said of the prospect of potentially running the Jets’ offense. “He’s a team guy”. After this game the Jets have the bye week and then the Patriots. He was replaced in that game by Wesley Johnson, who has started the last two in Mangold’s place. Acquired after D’Brickashaw Ferguson retired, the former Denver Bronco had a recurring shoulder injury and had problems with younger bull rushing defensive ends. That leaves only left guard James Carpenter and right guard Brian Winters as the constants. He also missed the opening quarter of a game against the New York Giants last December 6 due to missing meetings. He just signed a long-term deal to stay in NY, and trading or dropping him would be a major cap hit to the organization, something they simply can’t afford when trying to build a roster that isn’t young by any stretch.

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