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Bryce Petty is in the middle of a three-way quarterback competition that many believe is truly just a two-man race.

And, he's the odd-man out.

it's OTAs,"I mean," Petty said Tuesday after the New York Jets' fourth practice of organized team activities. "How do you have an underdog?"

there's Josh McCown,Well, the veteran mentor who appears to be the front-runner to start in the season opener at Buffalo on Sept. 10.

There's also Christian Hackenberg, the second-round draft pick from a year ago who has never played in a regular-season game and may or may not be the future of the franchise.

there's Petty,Then, who barely made the roster last year and could face a similar uncertainty this summer.

" Petty said of the Jets' quarterback depth chart. "I don't think Hack feels like he's No. 3. I don't think Josh feels like he's No. 3,"I don't feel like No. 3,Authentic Julién Davenport Jersey, or any of the above."

however,Authentic Malik Hooker Jersey,The reality, is that it would be a surprise if Petty wins the job.

"I don't read headlines,Authentic Quincy Wilson Jersey," Petty said. "I don't do things like that. I'm just focused on coming in here and being better every day."

a fourth-round pick out of Baylor in 2015,Petty,
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Still, he would have finished as the starter in place of Ryan Fitzpatrick if an injury to his left (non-throwing) shoulder hadn't ended his season before the finale.

"I have the confidence now that,Marlon Mack Jersey, 'Hey, I can see the rush,'" Petty said. "I think that's a big thing. ... I think just kind of going through that process, sometimes you kind of make it bigger than it is. Some guys need experience to build that confidence. I think that's kind of what I needed to see that, 'Hey, I can play this game, I can see the defense, I can throw touchdowns, I can make throws,' and things like that.

"That's part of growing up and maturing, and maturing in this league, as well."

Both coach Todd Bowles and offensive coordinator John Morton have said that all three quarterbacks will get chances to work with the starting offense throughout organized team activities and perhaps through minicamp. Bowles acknowledged last week that a final decision might not come until training camp in August.

"He's learning the offense just like everybody else — him and Hack, obviously,Julién Davenport Jersey," Bowles said Tuesday. "McCown has been in it before somewhat so he knows it a little more than the other guys. In the fourth practice,
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For Petty,Authentic Tarell Basham Jersey, from seeing the field better to reading defenses more confidently,Authentic Marlon Mack Jersey , there was a lengthy list of things he needed to work on in the offseason, to basic mechanics and footwork.

Another key is staying healthy. Petty hurt his right shoulder in the preseason last summer, then was injured twice in his limited action during the regular season, with the second ending his stint as the starter.

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