The Facts:
Johnson claimed he still has faith in Ryan Fitzpatrick as the Bills' quarterback moving forward but wants to see him pushed -- just as Johnson wants to be with more receivers signed in the offseason. "Because competition brings out the best in us," Johnson said in an interview before Doug Marrone was named Bills head coach. "If we went out and got another quarterback, who knows what'll happen? Fitz may still win, or the other guy my win. Let it happen like that. "I'm a guy that's about competing. Bring whoever you want in and the better man will win. So be it."
Reported by the Buffalo News
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As Buffalo News staff writer Tim Graham reminded readers, from the moment former coach Chan Gailey realized Trent Edwards wasn't good enough to be a starter and inserted Fitzpatrick early in the 2010 season, competition ceased to exist at quarterback. Fitzpatrick had no challengers. The Bills didn't draft any competition for him, and the veterans -- Brian Brohm, Tyler Thigpen, Vince Young, Tarvaris Jackson -- were clearly designated backups. Fitzpatrick ranked 18th in passer rating this season. He completed 60.6 percent of his passes for 3,400 yards and 24 touchdowns with 16 interceptions. But he rarely stretched the field. That said, Johnson still is convinced the Bills can win with Fitzpatrick. "He is a good quarterback. We've all seen that. Obviously, they may bring somebody else in. I just hope it leads to competition," Johnson said. "I think Fitz is one of those competitors. He may come out with the job again. ..." Or not. It's a situation that bears watching in coming weeks.
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