MIAMI -- Ryan Fitzpatrick is used to being the other quarterback. For much of his NFL career, there has been a rush to replace Fitzpatrick with that team's expected franchise QB. His role with the 2020 Miami Dolphins is no different.
Headed into this season, Fitzpatrick embraced his self-described role as "placeholder" for 2020 first-round pick Tua Tagovailoa. But in true Fitzpatrick form, he's not ready to give up his place just yet, and he's showing it with his play. It's one reason why he flashes a wide smile when he thinks about the "bench Fitz" calls that reached 100 decibels last week.