Why Geno Smith fits the New York Jets at quarterback in 2026: scheme fit, veteran leadership, AFC East context, and rookie runway.


Why Geno Smith fits the New York Jets at quarterback in 2026: scheme fit, veteran leadership, AFC East context, and rookie runway.

For what seemed like forever this offseason, the NY Jets fans were waiting on Aaron Rodgers. The two-time MVP expressed his desire to play for the Jets on an episode of the “Pat McAfee Show,” but a trade was not immediately agreed upon afterward. The Jets and Packers had to bridge a considerable gap in…

With the Jets’ offseason program well underway, simulating the Jets’ 2023-2024 season piqued our interest. The excitement for the upcoming season is building. OTAs are in full swing, and training camp and the regular season will be here in the blink of an eye. It will not be long until the Jets and Aaron Rodgers…

Takeaways and predictions from Jets’ 2023 schedule can be a daunting exercise as year after year the team rarely meets our expectations. It seems like time is flying in this NFL off-season. Even though the draft feels like yesterday, the NFL revealed its full slate of games for the 2023-2024 season this past Thursday. The…

It is draft week, and with the Aaron Rodgers trade finally agreed upon, the NY Jets add protection and pass rush in the post-Aaron Rosger mock draft. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Jets gave up the 13th, 42nd, and 207th picks in the 2023 draft and a conditional 2024 2nd-round pick that conveys…

Mecole Hardman brings a new level of speed to the Jets while the team works to bring Aaron Rodgers to New York officially. After adding Allen Lazard on a four-year deal a few weeks ago, the Jets added Mecole Hardman to strengthen their receiver room further. Hardman, a former second-round draft pick, signed a one-year,…

The Jets have clear and present needs, but the signing of Allen Lazard brings stability to the Jets’ wide receivers — as Braxton Berrios was cut, and Corey Davis is expected to be released in the coming weeks. Amid the Aaron Rodgers situation, the NFL’s new league year officially began with the start of free…

As the 2023 offseason approaches, the Jets’ running backs will be crucial to the team’s 2023 success. There are key areas that the Jets need to improve at to compete next season. On top of the quarterback position, the team needs to improve the roster’s offensive line, linebackers, and safeties. These positions either need new…

The Jets dominated the night at the NFL Honors on Thursday night. The team had rookies Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson win the Defensive Rookie of the Year and the Offensive Rookie of the Year, respectively. It capped off two incredible years for the top two picks in the Jets’ 2022 draft class. Wilson also…

Nathaniel Hackett’s hire officially begins the Jets’ QB search; the speculation of the Jets’ next offensive coordinator is over. The team officially hired Nathaniel Hacket Thursday morning. The Jets also hired Keith Carter as their offensive line coach and run-game coordinator. Hackett was the former head coach of the Denver Broncos, helming the team for…