Geno Smith's Redemption Tour Just Got a Huge Vote of Confidence
Summary
The New York Jets traded for quarterback Geno Smith in March, bringing back the player they first drafted 13 years ago. Jets’ new offensive coordinator, Frank Reich, praised Smith’s preparation and football intelligence after just a few months together.Key Facts
- Geno Smith was originally the Jets' starting quarterback from 2013 to 2015.
- A locker room fight in 2015 caused Smith to lose his starting role.
- Smith spent years as a backup and recovering from injury before reviving his career with the Seattle Seahawks.
- From 2022 to 2024, Smith had a 27-22 win-loss record, threw over 12,000 yards and 71 touchdowns, and completed more than 68% of his passes.
- He led the NFL in 2022 with a 69.8% completion rate and earned his first Pro Bowl and NFL Comeback Player of the Year awards at age 32.
- The Jets gave Smith a strong vote of confidence through praise by offensive coordinator Frank Reich, who has experience coaching top quarterbacks.
- Jets’ 2026 season opens in September against the Tennessee Titans, with hopes Smith can improve the team's performance.
- Frank Reich is in his first season as the Jets’ offensive coordinator after a long NFL coaching career including a Super Bowl win with the Eagles.
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