Buffalo Bills Backup QB Ryan Fitzpatrick "Learning Fast"

Early in training camp there were concerns by observers outside the organization about the depth of the Bills truly had behind starting quarterback Trent Edwards. Both Ryan Fitzpatrick and Gibran Hamdan did not get off to the best start in training camp in late July. Fast-forward to Mid-August and Fitzpatrick has settled into his new offensive system with its up tempo approach and had a sharp night of execution against the Chicago Bears in Buffalo's second preseason game. Ryan is doing a great job now, said "Trent Edwards. "He is communicating very well with me when I am on the sideline and then when he is going in there he is doing a great job running the offense and that is a credit to the type of player he is. He is picking up the offense very fast and that is because he, is just a smart football player, that is why we bought him in here. Fitzpatrick does not deny that his play was not consistent in the beginning as he wanted it to be, but things are rounding into form for him. I fell better now than in the beginning . I am sure that will continue as the season progresses, "Fitzpatrick. "There will always be some bumps in the road but I will adjust. Fitzpatrick was extremely efficient against the Chicago Bears going 13-16 146 yards and a 103.9 passer rating. On the three possessions that he ran he put 10 points on the scoreboard and likely would have had more if Roscoe Parrish did not fumble at the Bears 16 yard line and Felton Huggins would have been able to come up with a fade pass in the endzone. It is definitely important, "he said. "Usually you will see more field goals in the preseason. You don't have many special packages. We had a couple on Saturday and the guys up front did a good job and that lead to success. He can put the ball wherever he wants, "said Edwards. "He can make all the throws. Finally, where Fitzpatrick figures to be most valuable however, is in assisting Edwards in diagnosing opponents and adjusting to the change ups opposing defenses will throw at Buffalo's offense on Sundays.