— GenoSmith is not the Jets’ long-term answer at quarterback ... Smith needs to be that and more to have a chance to return to the Jets next year and for some of the coaches to remain on staff ... Could Smith stick and be that young QB’s mentor? Sure.
“I think from Armand , and I’s perspective, with having more of a pocket passer in Geno...Jet quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws as Brady Cook (4) and Bailey Zappe (11) look on during practice on June 18.
That’s what made the New York Jets offensive coordinator’s effusive praise of GenoSmith on Wednesday so noteworthy ... “I am just so impressed by Geno,” Reich said before minicamp practice ... “It was so special, man,” a beaming Smith said.
The Jets are in the middle of their offseason program with training camp still nearly two months away. But players say they can sense a different vibe around the team in Aaron Glenn’s second season as head coach ... ....
GenoSmith is back with the New York Jets and hoping to lead them to the playoffs. Drafted by the Jets in 2013, Smith has played for several teams since, including a successful stint in Seattle. Now 35, he returns ... .
GenoSmith doesn’t dare look too far ahead, but the dream is all too tantalizing. ... Take flight with the Jets ...SIGN UP NOW. “That’d be like a story and a movie, right?” Smith said, and smiled ... ....