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Bowles: Open Competition at QB

By Phil Sullivan Posted On March 30, 2017

Last off-season Todd Bowles made the mistake of naming Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starting QB, even though he wasn’t on the roster. Not only did that provide challenges during the contract negotiation, it was also the wrong thing to do. After the season Fitzpatrick had in 2015, it is safe to assume he would have won the job in 2016. The bigger issue is about competition, and the Jets need more of it.

Todd Bowles spoke at the NFL owners meeting and his interview with Eric Allen is embedded below. One key highlight is Bowles says this year Josh McCown, Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg will all be part of an open competition.

Hack will get a chance to prove himself this year.

They also discussed what could happen at the # 6 pick and if the Jets could add another QB.

This Article Was Written By Phil Sullivan

Phil Sullivan

I started JetNation in 2005 and have been a New York Jets season ticket holder since graduating from high school. My dream is to see the New York Jets win the Super Bowl. Until then, I will be right here on JetNation writing, dreaming and talking NY Jets football.

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