According to Jim Kelly, no one on the Bills will gain more from a formidable Buffalo defense than Ryan Fitzpatrick. "If this team stays healthy and this defense stays healthy," Kelly said, "then Ryan Fitzpatrick's best asset will be a dominating defense that will shorten the field for him so he doesn't feel like he's carrying the whole burden of the Buffalo Bills, not just the team, but the whole city on his shoulders." Fitzpatrick got off to a great start last season before trailing off considerably in the second half. "He has to play better and I think he knows it," Kelly added. "He doesn't need me to tell him that. I'll tell you what though, I'm more excited about this year than any of the last 10 years, at least. I know that."