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10-14-2013 07:49 AM |
Step Back from Smith
After being afforded time and a clean pocket against the Falcons on Monday Night, Geno Smith (-4.0) had a different challenge this time. The more defensively sound Steelers didn’t get a boatload of pressure (14 of 37 drop-backs) but nor did they leave big windows for the rookie to hit open targets. The results, particularly downfield, were not good. The at times hesitant Smith went 6 of 14 on passes aimed over 10 yards in the air, including a horrible interception that should never have been thrown with three defenders in the area (Q3, 8.01).
In hindsight, that was a critical play as Smith took points off the board while allowing Pittsburgh to take time off the clock, swing the field position, and force the Jets to get more aggressive with their offensive game plan. That put Smith in a situation where too much was asked of him, and after a relatively solid first half he melted down with some crucial off-target throws.
As it should be with rookies, it’s a marathon and not a sprint. Smith is going to have more days like this
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