Football Was this the end of the Geno Smith era for New York Jets?

FringeNC · 10-26-2014, 08:20 PM

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Geno Smith era (error?) for the New York Jets might be nearing its end.

Benched after just four series in the Jets' 43-23 home loss to the Buffalo Bills, Smith's time as starter of this 1-7 team is tenuous. He threw three interceptions and just two completions on his first 10 passes, forcing usually lax Jets head coach Rex Ryan to bench his second-year quarterback for the second time this season. Now 24 starts into his NFL career, Smith shows no signs of progress, no signs of turning into a franchise quarterback.

Instead, he struggles with fundamentals and still can't read a defense.

“We didn’t execute. We didn’t execute again. I say we [but] I’m talking about myself because it was just atrocious, the way that I started out. I never expected to start a game out like that,” Smith said. “I’ve got to make sure that I get better from that and don’t allow things like that to happen - put ourselves in those types of positions like that.”

Let's be clear that there have been plenty worse quarterbacks in the history of the NFL who have stuck around for a few seasons. And Smith did quarterback a team that went 8-8 in his rookie year last season. What Smith can't do is lead a team or win games on his own. Three interceptions on the game's first four drives shows that Smith's learning curve is perhaps steeper than anticipated.

Smith, by the looks of it, might never get there.

He came from an "Air-Raid" offense in West Virginia that masked his deficiencies. He'd throw to the hot read and let teammates like Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey rack up serious yards down the field. But on Sundays, in the face of collapsing pockets, Smith struggles with his decision-making and is pressured into poor throws. All three of his interceptions against the Bills could have been avoided.

The move to Michael Vick in Sunday's loss might show a shift amongst the coaching staff that could point the franchise in a different direction at quarterback, not just as they play out the rest of this year but moving forward.

It could be argued that the Jets haven't had a franchise quarterback – a true franchise quarterback – since Joe Namath left Broadway following the 1976 season. Yes, there has been Boomer Esiason and Vinny Testaverde and Chad Pennington since then, but the Jets have failed to groom a long-term answer under center for almost four decades now.

Smith was supposed to be that quarterback. Instead, he looks ready to be the latest failure at the position, even as the Jets don't know who will start come Week 9.

Head coach Rex Ryan wouldn't commit to Vick or Smith moving forward. Vick was 18-for-36 for 153 yards and had an interception along with two fumbles lost. Vick can improve on this performance, however. He has rarely received first-team reps this season. His 36 attempts on Sunday are the most he has had since Week 2 last year, when he was the starter with the Philadelphia Eagles. Ryan would only say about next week's decision at starting quarterback, “I have no idea, we'll look at that later.” But “later” might well cost Ryan his job.

If Ryan wants any shot to return to the Jets for a seventh season, he might need to go with Vick from here on out.

“Well, you know I wouldn’t like to repeat that, but if it does happen I have to use it to my best interest," Smith said. "I have to make it beneficial. Like I said, I never envisioned that happening because I do see myself as the starting quarterback and I honestly believe that I can turn things around myself to get this team going. But if those things do happen I have to learn from it and take those reps from the sideline and I have to do a good job of that.”

Reerun_KC · 10-26-2014, 08:20 PM

Clayanus weeps

Direckshun · 10-26-2014, 08:21 PM

I desperately hope he has one more game.

Reerun_KC · 10-26-2014, 08:22 PM

I want to see him in arrowhead just to see clayanus's heart get ripped out.

Hammock Parties · 10-26-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

I want to see him in arrowhead just to see clayanus's heart get ripped out.

Heart was ripped out a month ago you stupid bastard.

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-26-2014, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Count Zarth

Heart was ripped out a month ago you stupid bastard.

Was that just before or after your tiny cock and balls were ripped off, saving civilization from more dumbassery?

Hammock Parties · 10-26-2014, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Was that just before or after your tiny cock and balls were ripped off?

Lost my genitals in the great Pioli fire of 2010

warrior · 10-27-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Was that just before or after your tiny cock and balls were ripped off, saving civilization from more dumbassery?

Nice

Glad you decided to come back missed your posts.

Reerun_KC · 10-27-2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Count Zarth

Heart was ripped out a month ago you stupid bastard.

Sunday could be a day of mourning for you....

Clayanus = "dead man posting"

Where should I send flowers and a card?

**Bufkin** · 10-27-2014, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Count Zarth

Heart was ripped out a month ago you stupid bastard.

"I admitted I was a cock sucking reerun last month bro bro, keep up with the times!"

**Baby Lee** · 10-27-2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

I want to see him in arrowhead just to see clayanus's heart get ripped out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Count Zarth

Heart was ripped out a month ago you stupid bastard.

Reerun - Claynus is borderline reeruned.

Claynus - Bah, I've been full reerun for a long time, ya big dummy!!

Reerun_KC · 10-27-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Reerun - Claynus is borderline reeruned.

Claynus - Bah, I've been full reerun for a long time, ya big dummy!!

IF Clayanus has a learning disability then I really feel bad for picking on him...

I have always been super nice to special people, I would feel like shit if this is true.

Prison Bitch · 10-26-2014, 08:28 PM

This is why there are real life GMs, ad people like Direck who think they are

Red Dawg · 10-26-2014, 08:28 PM

Geno is history. He will be thrown out like trash in the same bag as Rex and their super stupid GM.

Cheater5 · 10-26-2014, 08:44 PM

Geno Smith is as dumb as a rat. How anyone is surprised at his abysmal performance is puzzling. That there are numerous threads and thousands of posts about the black Ryan Leaf is an enigma.

Statistically he isn't even as good as Tyler ****ing Thigpen.

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FringeNC MVP Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NC Casino cash: $-1753986	Was this the end of the Geno Smith era for New York Jets? http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-sh...medium=twitter EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Geno Smith era (*error?) for the New York Jets might be nearing its end. Benched after just four series in the Jets' 43-23 home loss to the Buffalo Bills, Smith's time as starter of this 1-7 team is tenuous. He threw three interceptions and just two completions on his first 10 passes, forcing usually lax Jets head coach Rex Ryan to bench his second-year quarterback for the second time this season. Now 24 starts into his NFL career, Smith shows no signs of progress, no signs of turning into a franchise quarterback. Instead, he struggles with fundamentals and still can't read a defense. “We didn’t execute. We didn’t execute again. I say we [but] I’m talking about myself because it was just atrocious, the way that I started out. I never expected to start a game out like that,” Smith said. “I’ve got to make sure that I get better from that and don’t allow things like that to happen - put ourselves in those types of positions like that.” Let's be clear that there have been plenty worse quarterbacks in the history of the NFL who have stuck around for a few seasons. And Smith did quarterback a team that went 8-8 in his rookie year last season. What Smith can't do is lead a team or win games on his own. Three interceptions on the game's first four drives shows that Smith's learning curve is perhaps steeper than anticipated. Smith, by the looks of it, might never get there. He came from an "Air-Raid" offense in West Virginia that masked his deficiencies. He'd throw to the hot read and let teammates like Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey rack up serious yards down the field. But on Sundays, in the face of collapsing pockets, Smith struggles with his decision-making and is pressured into poor throws. All three of his interceptions against the Bills could have been avoided. The move to Michael Vick in Sunday's loss might show a shift amongst the coaching staff that could point the franchise in a different direction at quarterback, not just as they play out the rest of this year but moving forward. It could be argued that the Jets haven't had a franchise quarterback – a true franchise quarterback – since Joe Namath left Broadway following the 1976 season. Yes, there has been Boomer Esiason and Vinny Testaverde and Chad Pennington since then, but the Jets have failed to groom a long-term answer under center for almost four decades now. Smith was supposed to be that quarterback. Instead, he looks ready to be the latest failure at the position*, even as the Jets don't know who will start come Week 9. Head coach Rex Ryan wouldn't commit to Vick or Smith moving forward. Vick was 18-for-36 for 153 yards and had an interception along with two fumbles lost. Vick can improve on this performance, however. He has rarely received first-team reps this season. His 36 attempts on Sunday are the most he has had since Week 2 last year, when he was the starter with the Philadelphia Eagles. Ryan would only say about next week's decision at starting quarterback, “I have no idea, we'll look at that later.” But “later” might well cost Ryan his job. If Ryan wants any shot to return to the Jets for a seventh season, he might need to go with Vick from here on out. “Well, you know I wouldn’t like to repeat that, but if it does happen I have to use it to my best interest," Smith said. "I have to make it beneficial. Like I said, I never envisioned that happening because I do see myself as the starting quarterback and I honestly believe that I can turn things around myself to get this team going. But if those things do happen I have to learn from it and take those reps from the sideline and I have to do a good job of that.”
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Cheater5 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Folly Beach, SC Casino cash: $1357550	Geno Smith is as dumb as a rat. How anyone is surprised at his abysmal performance is puzzling. That there are numerous threads and thousands of posts about the black Ryan Leaf is an enigma. Statistically he isn't even as good as Tyler ****ing Thigpen.
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