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Hours after initially announcing that quarterback Geno Smith had his jaw broken by since-released linebacker IK Enemkpali, Jets coach Todd Bowles further elaborated on the incident that shocked the league on Tuesday.

Bowles didn't give away any specific details about what Smith and Enemkpali were fighting over, which he previously described as "something very childish that sixth graders could have talked about." But in his press conference following practice, Bowles did not absolve Smith for his role in the fight, placing at least some blame on his quarterback.

"It takes two to tango," Bowles said, according to ESPN reporter Rich Cimini. 

Darrelle Revis agreed with Bowles.

Bowles, however, confirmed that Smith did not retaliate after getting punched in the jaw by Enemkpali.

After the incident, Bowles said that he sat down with both players -- together and separately -- and then decided to release Enemkpali, saying that he would have cut him even if he was a starter.

"You don't get another opportunity when you sucker punch a QB and break his jaw," Bowles said.

As for the Jets' plans moving forward, Bowles said that quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, the presumed starter in Smith's absence, has a shot at remaining as the starter even when Smith returns from the injury. So, despite Smith's vow to return, there's a chance that the punch could end up derailing his plans to bounce back in 2015 after two rough seasons in the league.

Somehow and someway, Fitzpatrick, who entered the NFL in 2005, is going to have yet another chance to start for yet another team.

Todd Bowles wasn't happy with either player involved in the fight. (USATSI)