Fitzpatrick, 33, is coming off of the greatest year of his career — in which he led the Jets to 10 wins and set the franchise record for most touchdown passes in a season (31). He became a free agent and, at least initially, did not see eye to eye at all with the Jets in terms of his value. It was believed at one point that the two sides were about $7 million per year apart on a potential contract. That the left the Jets and their fans in limbo while alternatives like Robert Griffin III signed elsewhere. GM Mike Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles, along with many players, indicated all along that they wanted to bring Fitzpatrick back. It was just a matter of whether they could agree on a price.