FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Jets coach Todd Bowles finally reached his breaking point with Ryan Fitzpatrick-related questions. At least he waited until the final day of offseason media availability before shutting it down.

"With all due respect, I'm through talking about Fitz," Bowles said Thursday at the conclusion of the New York Jets' mandatory minicamp. "I'm going to worry about the guys I have on the team. I think I've expressed and said everything about the quarterback that I'm going to say at this standpoint. Until I get to training camp and see what happens, I'm pretty much done talking about it."

Bowles' comment came in response to a question about the projected depth chart. A reporter wanted to know if Geno Smith will be the No. 2 quarterback if Fitzpatrick returns. Bowles didn't give a direct answer, except to say Bryce Petty is the current No. 2, behind Smith.

The Jets have said repeatedly that Fitzpatrick will be the starter if he re-signs. Barring something dramatic, Smith would be the No. 2, followed by Petty and rookie Christian Hackenberg -- if they retain all four quarterbacks. And that's a definite possibility.

Bowles has been receptive to Fitzpatrick-related questions throughout the offseason. This week, he made news by saying there's "no drop-dead deadline" for Fitzpatrick to sign. The next day, he turned up the heat a little by indicating that Fitzpatrick would cost himself the No. 1 job if he doesn't sign by a certain point in training camp. He didn't say when that would be. Bowles also said he would consider adding a veteran quarterback if Fitzpatrick doesn't sign.

So, after making a few headlines, Bowles decided to pass when it came to discussing his passers.

Bowles will get a six-week break from the media; his next availability will be July 28, the first day of practice in training camp. Guess what? He'll face another barrage of questions if Fitzpatrick still is a free agent.