Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick broke his silence for the first time this offseason, and he even addressed a few things about his ongoing contract impasse with the Jets.

At ex-Jet Willie Colon's charity golf tournament in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Fitzpatrick told reporters from the New York Post and ESPN.com that he wanted to return to the Jets:

Ryan Fitzpatrick at Willie Colon's golf tournament: "I would like to be back." Would say nothing more #NYJ — Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) May 23, 2016

Fitzpatrick is trying to keep a low profile and let negotiations play out #NYJ — Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) May 23, 2016

Ryan Fitzpatrick, speaking to two reporters at Willie Colon golf event: "I would like to be back" with the Jets. #nyj — Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) May 23, 2016

Ryan Fitzpatrick politely declined further comment on negotiations, saying he wants to maintain a low profile. #nyj — Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) May 23, 2016

Fitzpatrick also did an on-site interview with Sirius XM NFL Radio, with former Jets safety Erik Coleman. A few nuggets were tweeted out:

FA QB Ryan Fitzpatrick: It's been a process and the good thing about it is the discussions have been behind closed doors. #Jets — SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) May 23, 2016

FA QB Ryan Fitzpatrick: Had a great time with the guys last year & I want to continue doing this. I'm still preparing for the season. #Jets — SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) May 23, 2016

FA QB Ryan Fitzpatrick: You would drive yourself crazy looking at other contracts around the league. #Jets — SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) May 23, 2016

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick: It was hard to lose in Wk 17 against Buffalo & not play a good game. Losses like that help you grow as a person. #Jets — SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) May 23, 2016

FA QB Ryan Fitzpatrick: I'm not going to put a percentage on it. (Whether he will be back with the #Jets). — SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) May 23, 2016

Also, Fitzpatrick shot down any rumors about a possible retirement:

Speaking with SiriusXM Fitzpatrick says he wants to keep playing, not thinking retirement. — Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) May 23, 2016

Followed up with Fitzpatrick on the idea he might retire if he does not get right offer: "I'm playing football next year." #nyj — Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) May 23, 2016

The Jets begin their organized team activities on Tuesday.

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