As it stands, Geno Smith would be the Jets’ starter if Ryan Fitzpatrick doesn’t sign. While there isn’t much separating the quarterbacks from a talent standpoint, Fitzpatrick is clearly the better fit for offensive coordinator Chan Gailey’s system
In the business world, everyone is worth whatever someone is willing to pay them. That's basic free-market economics, and something a Harvard man like Ryan Fitzpatrick can surely understand.
So far, the NFL free market has told Fitzpatrick he’s worth $24 million over three years. That’s what the Jets have reportedly offered the 33-year-old to return for a second season.