Ryan Fitzpatrick: They Obviously Have A Tough Decision To Make
January 31st, 2020
Fun fact!
The Buccaneers threw for more yards and more touchdowns last season with Ryan Fitzpatrick starting seven games and playing a major relief role in another.
How could that be?
Fitzpatrick spent two years working alongside America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, so he’s a great person to ask about Decision Jameis.
That’s what happened on WDAE radio today when Fitzpatrick was queried about Jameis.
“I’ll just say that I was so impressed with his work ethic and drive and how much he puts into it every single day. He’s like nobody I’ve been around in that regard,” Fitzpatrick said of Jameis. “He really loves the game and cares about his teammates. I don’t know what’s going to happen, and I think they have everything they need to know about him. They know who he is as a person and as a player. You know, there’s obviously a lot of film on him, especially now in Bruce’s offense. There’s not a whole lot of guys who have thrown for 5,000 yards in this league. But they obviously have a tough decision to make. I’m glad I’m not Jason Licht sitting there having to make that decision.”
Considering Fitzpatrick is the kind of guy who shares a lot of love for his teammates and former teammates, Joe was surprised Fitzpatrick would say the Bucs have “a tough decision” on Jameis. And c’mon, Fitz, we all know the decision belongs to Bruce Arians not Jason Licht.
But alas, it is a tough decision, one made difficult by Jameis’ throwing six interceptions in his final two games of 2019.
January 31st, 2020 at 11:01 am
BIG NASTY MADE THE HALL OF FANS!!!!!! CONGRATS BIG FELLA!!!!
January 31st, 2020 at 11:02 am
I think we know what he is saying as well as ALL the other football talking heads are saying , between the lines. Jameis is as Jameis does and has not showed any progress turning the ball over….He has the INT’s of a gunslinger…but not the heroic bringing a team back for WINS that up and down “gunslingers” do…MoveOn.Bucs….tough as it is ! Fabrez the RayJay
January 31st, 2020 at 11:04 am
I listened to the interview as well, Joe. I was stunned by FitzMagic’s comments. That wasn’t exactly a ringing endorsement for Jay-Miss.
January 31st, 2020 at 11:07 am
So Last Year with a back up we threw more yards and TDs
AND LESS INTs
But we should keep Jamies ???????
Ummm Yea I guess that question. Is closed
GMC NEEDS A TEAMMATE
January 31st, 2020 at 11:11 am
I think Fitz is just being honest. There is a lot to like and a lot to hate about Jameis’s game. Hopefully we keep him this year and he finally turns the corner.
January 31st, 2020 at 11:13 am
“But alas, it is a tough decision, one made difficult by Jameis’ throwing six interceptions in his final two games of 2019.”
It is not a tough decision, this is his MO, it has never changed and should be the expectation the decision is made, hopefully he is gone and does not darken the franchise again. Sign a vet and draft rookie, it’s should be what’s best for the Bucs and not about what’s best for jaymiss or FSU ties.
January 31st, 2020 at 11:24 am
“The Bucs have a tough decision”…..”they know who is is as a player AND A PERSON”………Wow….not exactly a ringing endorsement!!!
January 31st, 2020 at 11:29 am
Fitz has gotta be laughing on the inside about this mess
Dude outplayed a #1 overall pick and had to leave so the #1 overall pick didn’t feel any pressure to play like a #1 overall pick
January 31st, 2020 at 11:30 am
So with essentially the same supporting cast, 2019 saw fewer yards, fewer TDs, and more interceptions? If that is the case, why is Joe still banging the drum for JW to return? Sign a competent veteran for now. Sign a reliable backup as insurance. Draft someone in the mid round for the future.
That potentially frees up more money to re-sign Shaq, JPP, and possibly Suh, while also working on Godwin extension and free agent running back.
January 31st, 2020 at 11:34 am
Lynch is in the Super Bowl with a big Qb contract in a very short time !!! Licht is still trying to figure out how to dress .
January 31st, 2020 at 11:50 am
Scanning the www news I saw a headline something like “ Mahomes Gunslinger Super Bowl”.,. got me thinking of those around here calling Jameis a “Gunslinger “…. Mahomes is in the SB and Jameis pushing up daisies in Boothill
January 31st, 2020 at 11:56 am
Imagine paying Fitz $7 million vs Jameis’ reported asking price of $30 million?
January 31st, 2020 at 12:02 pm
Loyaltotheend Section 312 Says:
“Fitz outplayed a #1 overall pick”
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I love Fitz, but no he definitely did not.
Fitz had a 4.9% Interception rate, last year.
Jameis was only 3.7%.
January 31st, 2020 at 12:10 pm
Never seen so much adulation given to a QB for a season, who was 2-5 during his starts. Oh yeh. Those 5 losses were all because Winston stepped into the locker room, so they don’t count towards Fitz. Those are all Winston’s fault too.
January 31st, 2020 at 12:10 pm
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I love Fitz, but no he definitely did not.
Fitz had a 4.9% Interception rate, last year.
Jameis was only 3.7%.
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Fitz was magic
Jameis was tragic
What was the winning percentage in your stat comparison?
January 31st, 2020 at 12:23 pm
Winston’s league-leading and career-high 30 interceptions and NFL-record seven pick-sixes were just as much at fault for the team’s losing record…. Jaymiss is worth 10-12 million period ….mkt value in NFL…. but he wont take you to the super bowl …. not even close …. he wets the bed too much…. bad decisions…….
January 31st, 2020 at 12:39 pm
Altered,
Jameis was 4.8% int rate last year.
January 31st, 2020 at 12:44 pm
LMAO…Is that not the quintessential example of a “passive aggressive” answer?
As far as the “tough decision”.
JW has talent, work ethic, etc. His inconsistency is well documented.
IMO it’s not just the raw numbers but WHEN these “mind boggling” turnovers occur. If he didn’t have them whenever something is on the line we’d feel better. 3 points in the second half of the final two games of the year…games which could have propelled us to a winning record…games played at our own crib with a “supposed” home field advantage…just tore it for me. I’ve seen enough but if BA brings him back I’ll cheer him…with my fingers crossed, a lucky horseshoe, my Irish four leaf clover..holding my breath every time JW drops back to pass.
JW has significantly better stats on the road than at home. 24 of his ints at home versus only 6 on the road…a 3% better completion rate on the road..his QBR is 32 points higher on the road. IE JW has played his worst football inside of RayJay’s “friendly” confines.
Charitably this could be called “trying too hard”. Perhaps more realistically it’s just old fashioned “choking”.
January 31st, 2020 at 12:49 pm
It will take one hell of a crowbar to get Fitz out of Miami this year. He is going to be player coach and backup to Tua.
If Jameis concedes to bargain prices and comes back, his psyche will be so low that another QB with an NFL track record in camp might make him melt like the Wicked Witch of the West
January 31st, 2020 at 12:56 pm
Go back and watch the Hard Knocks. It was clear Fitz wasn’t on board with JW act. And the scene of JW falling backwards and throwing the ball 30yds up and 15 yds forward in the end zone, then Dirks reaction ‘you can’t fu@$!n do that!’
That’s how a QB gets a coach fired. BA will not be getting fired over stupidity.
In BA I Trust!
January 31st, 2020 at 1:01 pm
Altered-Ego,
To answer your question, Fitz was 2-5 and Jameis was 3-6.
January 31st, 2020 at 1:09 pm
SteveK Says:
“Jameis was 4.8% int rate last year.”
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In 2019, yes sir. — Altered was talking about the 2018 season, in which JW’s Int rate was 3.7%
What is FASCINATING is that for all the love being thrown towards Fitz (hey, I liked him too)…. his INT rate was HIGHER that year (4.9%) than JW’s was this year in the 30 pick season.
People sometimes conveniently choose when to use certain stats, lol.
January 31st, 2020 at 1:10 pm
That was hardly a ringing endorsement of “hey you have to bring back Jameis its a no brainer!” Fitzpatrick is a smart Harvard grad and he understands when a QB slings the ball around as careless as Jameis the pick 6’s and fumbles and frequent interceptions can kill morale enough to have the losing season we did. 5000 yards and a losing record thats all I see and being 5 years in its clear to me that Jameis didnt understand the urgency of being more careful with the football even in a contract year where millions of dollars for him depended on it. I will support Jameis if they bring him back but they better damn well have a fall back plan if he goes into turnover mode early in the year of 2021. This team is too talented to “throw it all away” no pun intended.
January 31st, 2020 at 1:10 pm
@stpetebucsfan
Pretty much summed it all up. Nice.
How many more times do these stats need to be posted by knowledgeable fans before the dreamers soak them in?
If you’re still wanting Winston you must be doing so with blinders on.
January 31st, 2020 at 1:12 pm
Nick2 Says:
“Fitzpatrick is a smart Harvard grad and he understands when a QB slings the ball around as careless as Jameis…… frequent interceptions can kill morale enough to have the losing season we did.”
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LOL.
Again, Fitz interception rate that year was 4.9%
Jameis was 3.7%
Harvard grad or not…. those are the stats.
January 31st, 2020 at 1:16 pm
-Fitz already has his jersey in Canton
-Fitz won 5 games as a part time starter on a Dolphins team that was actively trying to lose every game; the Bucs won 7 games with a 2x talented team trying desperately to make the playoffs
-Fitz won his team’s MVP award
-Fitz won his team’s leadership award
-Fitz has in 15 seasons (starting and winning at least a game in every single season) made over $64 million – not exactly chump change. There is a reason he is still in the league and has been repeatedly paid.
-Fitz is the best QB per $ in the NFL and we gave him away “for no good reason.” SAD!
#FreeTheAmishRifle
January 31st, 2020 at 1:19 pm
99.97.92.55.47.40.28.20.7 Says:
“There is a reason (Fitz) is still in the league.”
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No doubt about it. I am really glad to still see him slinging it in Miami and he actually gave me a reason to watch the Dolphins some this year.
But once JW’s 2019 salary kicked in, the BUCS could no longer afford to keep them both.
January 31st, 2020 at 1:34 pm
Are we really having this debate again about Fitz versus JW?
I’m not a JW supporter but even I believe he’s a better QB…but by how much?
I love Fitz but is he the barometer against which we measure our “franchise” QB?
Pretty sad if that’s true.
January 31st, 2020 at 1:40 pm
^^ Yea, that’s definitely fair, lol.
January 31st, 2020 at 2:11 pm
Jay Cutler, Jameis Winston, FitzMagic, they are the same player.
January 31st, 2020 at 3:14 pm
Jay Cutler is a garbage player who never gave a cr@p whether his team won or lost. No, they are not the same players.
January 31st, 2020 at 3:36 pm
The way our Bucs magic works is..We let Jameis go. He sits as a backup somewhere. Only to come in during the season and take his team to the Superbowl. It can only happen to our Hapless Bucs.
January 31st, 2020 at 3:38 pm
2018
Jameis 3k yards 19 TDs 14 Ints.
Fitzpatrick 2.3k yards 17 TDs 12 Ints.
I’m not sure how the ‘Fun Fact’ is true.
I have Nothing against Fitz he was a great backup and teammate. What I think he is saying is true about the tough decision. Wouldn’t be as tough if Jameis was willing to play for 25m or less but he wants to get top tier money. Also a tough decision in general do you walk away from a young Qb with such a high ceiling? Do you take a chance and lock him down now at a discount? Or do you run the risk of alienating Jameis’s camp or losing him by using the franchise or transition tags.
January 31st, 2020 at 3:51 pm
Why compare Fitz and Jameis? Fitz is a career backup. Jameis has far more talent, though in the whole may not be a franchise quality QB. And we won’t sign Fitz as our potential starting QB. Brady? Rivers? Stafford? Possibly. I get it.
I’m just curious how much discussion is taking place between Licht/Arians and Jameis’s representative. Are we close to a deal with him? Are Licht and Arians waiting till the FA period to see who is really out there and the level of interest from the high level FA’s? If we could answer these things, we would probably have a much better idea where this all stands.
January 31st, 2020 at 11:23 pm
There are no guarantees in the NFL… except that every GM/HC will be second guessed with 20/20 hindsight. So, yes a tough decision… Blameless could easily catch fire and be a top 5 QB and could just as easily get too excited by a “local” Super Bowl in Miami and forget where to keep his dang hands… thus missing an entire season. BTW, I hope somebody from his team has a tracker on that Darby clown who is always nearby when Blameless does something blame worthy.
February 1st, 2020 at 12:52 am
Give Fitz a running game and defense and he’ll win games! Oops…and a kicker!
See how stupid that sounds?
February 1st, 2020 at 2:03 am
Lynch > Licht
And it’s not even close
February 1st, 2020 at 5:43 am
That picture of Fitzpatrick will never get old.
February 1st, 2020 at 12:33 pm
Morgus the Magnificent Says:
January 31st, 2020 at 11:24 am
“The Bucs have a tough decision”…..”they know who is is as a player AND A PERSON”………Wow….not exactly a ringing endorsement!!!
BINGO!!!!!
I AGREE!!!!!
GO BUCS!!!!!