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Jets feel Geno Smith is the âperfectâ fit for the offense
TL;DR
The New York Jets have signed veteran quarterback Geno Smith, viewing him as the ideal fit for their offense. Smith returns to the Jets after a challenging season where they struggled offensively.
Key points
- Jets signed Geno Smith as their new quarterback
- Justin Fields left the Jets for the Kansas City Chiefs
- The Jets struggled offensively last season
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Dec 29, 2019; Orchard Park, New York, USA; General view of a New York Jets helmet prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Jets had an extremely frustrating season last year, the first of the Aaron Glenn era. Glenn and the Jets parted ways with four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers and brought in Justin Fields. Ironically, Rodgers went on to win the AFC North with the Steelers, while Fields and the Jets fielded one of the most pedestrian offenses in the league.
Fields has since moved on, joining the Kansas City Chiefs, where heâll back up Patrick Mahomes. The Jets have acquired veteran Geno Smith, bringing the former West Virginia Mountainers star back to the franchise where he began his career.
Smithâs new offensive coordinator, Frank Reich, is excited about what they can accomplish together.
âI think he fits perfect. Iâve liked Geno from day one,â Reich said in a presser, via the Jetsâ official website. âWhen he was coming out of West Virginia, I had a high grade on Geno. I had not met Geno before here, and Iâm kind of glad because Iâm even more impressed with him, now meeting him in person.
âI feel his resilience, his toughness, I always think the No. 1 attribute in any quarterback that you need, especially if you want to come and turn something around, is you need someone whoâs tough. I mean tough mentally, tough physically, and I feel that from Geno on every front.
âI think his experience, the ups and downs that heâs been through, and heâs had great success, and had to deal with some tough seasons, and if you play in this league long enough, everyoneâs going to face that. And if you are the person, if youâre the right kind of leader, then you come out of it better, and I think thatâs the version of Geno Smith weâre getting. Weâre getting the best version of who he is, and I think his best footballâs ahead of him.â
Smith struggled last season, his lone year with the Las Vegas Raiders, but heâs produced at a winning level in the NFL again, and the Jets are counting on him to return to form.
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Q&A
Why did the Jets sign Geno Smith?
The Jets signed Geno Smith because they believe he is the perfect fit for their offense under new offensive coordinator Frank Reich.
What happened to Justin Fields after leaving the Jets?
Justin Fields moved on from the Jets to join the Kansas City Chiefs, where he will serve as a backup to Patrick Mahomes.
How did the Jets perform last season?
The Jets had a frustrating season, fielding one of the most pedestrian offenses in the league, leading to the departure of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.