The Facts:
When the Buffalo Bills
signed Vince Young, it was easy to dream up scenarios where Fitzpatrick's grasp on the starting quarterback role might be in danger. But GM Buddy Nix made it clear to Fitzpatrick his role was safe from the start. "Buddy caught me in the hallway one day and said, 'We're looking to create some competition for the number two spot at quarterback, we are bringing in Vince Young," Fitzpatrick explained last week. "'But just to let you know, obviously, you are our guy and we are just trying to get better at every position.'"
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
While Young is the type of mobile passer Chan Gailey enjoys coaching, NFL.com correctly notes the Bills aren't about to end Fitzpatrick's run as starter unless he falters out of the gate. Fitzpatrick struggled mightily at the end of last season. After throwing nine interceptions through eight games, he tossed 14 in the second half, including four in the final week against the Patriots. The slump was r
eportedly caused by rib injuries, which Fitzpatrick played through in pain. Fitzpatrick knows his hold on the starting job requires him to bounce back. If he can't, Buffalo's statement here is that Tyler Thigpen is not widely viewed as a capable backup. Injuries derailed Buffalo in 2011, so it's no surprise the team's offseason push to improve the roster would touch the quarterback position before long.
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