NFL Training Camp: Quarterback Battle Progress Reports
By Erik Lambert
May 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) hands the ball to New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (29) during organized team activities at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
New York Jets: Geno Smith not making the same mistakes
Minor-ish note on Geno Smith: Through the #Jets first three practices, he has yet to thrown an interception (7-on-7, 11-on-11, WR vs DB)
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) August 2, 2015
Trading for Ryan Fitzpatrick and drafting Bryce Petty was a clear enough message from the New York Jets to Geno Smith: play better or else. This is the third year for him, and most experts agree it’s the year that most draft picks either turn the corner in their pro careers or don’t. Smith has had his opportunities, and this is the last.
So far he’s acting like he knows that, turning heads at camp with his surprisingly efficient play against what is billed as one of the better defenses in the league. Granted, there is a long way to go but the lack of talk about Fitzpatrick or Petty is at least encouraging that perhaps this talented Jets roster can go into 2015 with some sort of stability under center.