Jets plan to negotiate with Fitz 'in the very near future'

The New York Jets want quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick back.

Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan told WFAN's "Boomer and Carton Show" that Gang Green are "going to talk to Ryan's people here in the very near future," via NJ.com.

"We have time, obviously, before free agency, and we really would like to get Ryan back in the fold. [Head coach] Todd [Bowles] has said that. Obviously, myself and the rest of the organization feel very strongly about this."

The Jets like Fitzpatrick as a more-than-formidable stopgap as they plan for their quarterback situation of the future--whatever that entails.

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'Huge turnaround' lands Maccagnan PFWA honors

We'll say one thing -- he's no Woody Johnson.

After one year at the helm and some major moves that yielded a 10-win season and a near playoff berth, New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan was named Executive of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America Thursday.

Per Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Maccagnan became the first Jets member to be awarded the honor, which started in 1993.

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Jets go defensive, grab USC's Williams with first pick

Quarterbacks, it's officially time to be worried about of the New York Jets' defensive line.

With rumors that defensive end Mo Wilkerson could be on the trading block in the upcoming weeks, Gang Green snatched up top defensive prospect Leonard Williams with the sixth overall pick in the first night of the NFL Draft Thursday.

A three-year starter, Williams tallied 21 sacks and 36.5 tackles for a loss with USC, as well as five forced fumbles and two interceptions. He'll join a dominant line crew that includes Wilkerson, Sheldon Richardon and David Harrison.

"He was the best player available on our board and we were surprised he fell to us," General Manager Mike Maccagnan said following the selection. "He was too good of a value to pass on."

Williams becomes the seventh straight defensive player taken in the first round by the Jets, and the third defensive lineman since 2011. The last first-round, offensive selection by New York was Mark Sanchez in 2009.

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Jets to formally introduce coach, GM Wednesday

The New York Jets announced the hiring of general manager Mike Maccagnan and coach Todd Bowles in the middle of last week. They're introducing the new Jets leaders in the middle of this week.

The team announced Monday Bowles and Maccagnan will hold their introductory press conference Wednesday at 11 a.m. It will be streamed live at NewYorkJets.com.

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