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Geno Smith | Quarterback

Team: New York Jets
Age / DOB:  (22) / 10/10/1990
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 221
College: West Virginia
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OC Marty Mornhinweg insists the Jets are having a "bona fide quarterback competition."
"I am hoping that somebody will rise to the top quicker rather than later," Mornhinweg said on a conference call with season-ticket holders. "I’ve spent quite a little bit of time just figuring out the exact reps for each player and that will be dictated on how they’ve done in the prior practice or practices as well." The Jets can insist they're having an open competition all they want, but most signs suggest Geno Smith would start and be backed up by David Garrard in their ideal scenario. That leaves Mark Sanchez off the roster. There will be plenty to write about in Jets camp. May 15 - 1:55 PM
Source: New York Daily News

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Geno Smith - QB - Jets

According to the New York Daily News, the "feeling in league circles" is that Geno Smith will hire Jay-Z's Roc Nation as his new representation.

Smith is going the Robinson Cano and Victor Cruz route after firing his agents for his draft-weekend tumble. As is the case with Cruz, CAA will likely handle Smith's football negotiations, with Jay-Z taking on marketing and endorsements. Smith appears to be embracing the bright lights of New York City instead of shying away from them. One can only hope it works out better for him than it did Mark Sanchez.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
May 15 - 1:27 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Jets

According to the New York Post, the Jets are "smitten" with Geno Smith, and it's "beginning to look more and more (likely)" he'll win the starting job.

Reporter Brian Costello came to his conclusion after talking to people "around the team" at rookie minicamp. Per Costello, Smith had "great zip" on throws and "held players’ only meetings at the team hotel" to dissect the playbook. Costello believes there's a "sense around the Jets that they want Smith to win this thing," and Mark Sanchez isn't long for the roster. We'd guess the same thing.
Related: Mark Sanchez
Source: New York Post
May 13 - 9:14 AM
Geno Smith - QB - Jets

ESPN's Ron Jaworski said Geno Smith was the only quarterback he had with a first-round grade in the draft.

"I think he's going to be a terrific NFL quarterback," Jaworski said. "When I went to Morgantown and watched his workout I was blown away." Smith has gotten nothing but negative press since the draft, much of it from his fired agents. This positive review from one of the game's premier quarterback analysts gives Jets fans a little something to hang their hats on.
Source: New York Post
May 9 - 8:59 AM
Geno Smith - QB - Jets

Owner Woody Johnson said second-round QB Geno Smith "got a very high score" from the Jets in intangibles.

In the weeks following his draft-night slide, Smith's personality and "diva attitude" have come under fire. Johnson -- who once said you can never have too much Tim Tebow -- doesn't seem worried. "We evaluate all those traits, skills and communication and leadership and all that," he said. "We evaluated that, and [Smith] got a very high score with us."
Source: ESPN New York
May 8 - 10:10 AM
Geno Smith - QB - Jets

Jets rookie QB Geno Smith went 4-1 as a starter in cold-weather games (40 degrees or below) at West Virginia.

Smith struggled in the Pinstripe Bowl against Syracuse, but otherwise he was an effective cold-weather quarterback, which matters because the Jets play eight home games in the sometimes-chilly Meadowlands, as well as one game in Buffalo and another in Foxboro each year. Smith's stats in cold-weather college games: 90-for-126 (71 percent), 1,215 yards, and a 10:0 TD-to-INT ratio.
Source: ESPN New York
May 5 - 1:40 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Jets

ESPN New York reports at least one quarterback-needy team passed on Geno Smith in the top-ten picks because he displayed a "diva attitude" during a pre-draft visit.

The report aligns with a recent one from Yahoo claiming Smith spent most of his time texting and tweeting on his cellphone during facility visits. "He's going to have a tough time in New York," predicted one NFC scout. "Right now, he's coming off as a spoiled, pampered brat." One club official confirmed to ESPN New York that "the cellphone episode was mentioned and discussed in its draft room while evaluating Smith." Added one AFC exec, "One of his perceived weaknesses is working through adversity." Smith can make this all go away by playing well in football games.
Source: ESPN New York
May 3 - 4:13 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Jets

A source "close to Geno Smith" tells Deadspin he fired his agents because they "handled him like a potential high pick," advising him to do things like skip the Senior Bowl.

Per the source, Smith was also upset his agents steered fellow clients Chase Daniel and Kevin Kolb to QB-needy teams, and "did nothing" to combat the negative press that came about following Pro Football Weekly's scathing scouting report. "(Geno) just felt like he needed a change, and that's the end of the story," the source said. Agent switches are rarely this scrutinized, but it's just a taste of what Smith will have to get used to in the New York market.
Source: Deadspin
May 1 - 5:06 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Jets

Several NFL executives who spent "extensive time" with Jets rookie Geno Smith before the draft believe Smith faces significant NFL roadblocks because he's "tuned out" and fails to realize he doesn't know everything.

"I'm not sure he knows how to take instruction because he pretty much wouldn't listen or talk to our coaches," said one exec. "... You can't tell him anything right now. He's tuned out because he thinks he's got it all down." Another NFL exec questioned Smith's leadership. "He doesn't have much presence, not much of a leader. I don't think he's a bad person, but that's not enough to be a quarterback in this league." Per Yahoo's Jason Cole, Smith spent "much of his time on his cell phone" during pre-draft visits. "All these other players were talking to coaches, trying to get to know people and he was over there by himself," one source said. "That's not what you want out of your quarterback."
Source: Yahoo Sports
May 1 - 3:55 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Jets

GM John Idzik insists the Jets won't rush No. 38 pick Geno Smith's development.

"We don't feel like there's any pressure to get him in there right away, especially with the cast of quarterbacks we have in the competition," Idzik said in a Wednesday radio interview. It's a responsible sentiment for a rookie GM who's been doing things the right way, but Smith's "competition" could boil down to a 35-year-old veteran who hasn't played since 2010 in David Garrard if Mark Sanchez is released. It may not be their plan, but the Jets have to be prepared to go into Week 1 with Smith under center.
Source: ESPN New York
May 1 - 2:25 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Jets

The New York Daily News reports No. 38 pick Geno Smith has fired his agents over "displeasure (with) his draft position."

Welcome to the big leagues, Geno. Per reporter Manish Mehta, Smith thought he "would and should be the No. 1 overall pick," but was given "no assurance of his draft position." Smith shooting the messenger over his draft position isn't a promising indication of how he'll handle the New York spotlight, but players changing agents is hardly a rarity. It won't be a story going forward.
Source: New York Daily News
Apr 30 - 1:17 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Jets

Jets selected West Virginia QB Geno Smith with the No. 39 overall pick.

Good night, Mark Sanchez. The most discussed prospect in this year's class is the second quarterback off the board, and vaults to the top of the Jets' QB scrap heap. Smith (6-2, 218) was a three-year starter who set career highs in completion rate (71.2), TD:INT ratio (42:6) and passer rating (163.9) last season. He took only 19 sacks in 13 games, while his 42 TDs led the nation. His performance declined as the year wore on, however, as his footwork got sloppy and his field vision regressed. Smith has starting-caliber arm strength and accuracy when set, but missed too many open throws late in the year. Regardless, there's little doubt Smith is being drafted as Sanchez's replacement, and not "competition." It's a new era for the Jets, who have come away with three very good players with their first three picks.
Apr 26 - 7:06 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Jets

ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reported on SportsCenter Friday that the Jets are trying to trade up in the draft's second round, and are "pretty clearly" targeting West Virginia QB Geno Smith.

"A Jets team official has confirmed that the Jets are making calls to move up in the second round," Sal Pal stated. "And the question is, 'What are they targeting?' It's pretty clear it's a quarterback. And from everything that we're hearing, it's pretty clear it could be Geno Smith." Paolantonio believes the Jets may need to leapfrog the Eagles at No. 35 in order to confidently secure Smith. The Jets currently have the 39th overall selection.
Related: Jets, Eagles
Apr 26 - 2:29 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Jets

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Jets have made calls to "multiple teams" about trading up from No. 39 in an attempt to select a quarterback.

The smoke that the Jets are eyeing a day-two quarterback is turning to fire. Per Schefter, the Jets "debated" West Virginia's Geno Smith at No. 13. The New York Daily News reported Wednesday that Smith was the No. 1 QB on New York's board. With a number of QB-needy teams picking ahead of them, the Jets might not get their man if they can't successfully move up. According to CBS' Jason La Canfora, the Lions are "actively shopping" the 36ht pick, but that might not get the job done for Geno.
Related: Jets
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Apr 26 - 1:49 PM
Geno Smith - QB - Jets

NFL.com's Gil Brandt reports the Eagles (No. 35) and Jets (No. 39) are expected to take quarterbacks with their second-round picks, and that three QBs are likely to come off the board between picks 33-39.

The Jaguars are reportedly leaning toward a defensive back at No. 33, but every other QB-needy team selecting in the second round's first 10 picks appears to be thinking quarterback. It's almost certainly why West Virginia QB Geno Smith canceled his plans to bolt New York after going undrafted on Thursday evening. The New York Daily News expects the Jets to take a "good, hard look" at Smith, but the Philadelphia Inquirer isn't getting the Smith "vibe" for the Eagles.
Related: Jets, Eagles
Source: Gil Brandt on Twitter
Apr 26 - 12:34 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Mark Sanchez
2Geno Smith
3Greg McElroy
4Matt Simms
RB1Chris Ivory
2Mike Goodson
3Bilal Powell
4Joe McKnight
5John Griffin
GLB1Chris Ivory
2Mike Goodson
3RB1Mike Goodson
2Bilal Powell
FB1Tommy Bohanon
2Lex Hilliard
WR11Santonio Holmes
2Jeremy Kerley
3Jordan White
4Vidal Hazelton
5Marcus Davis
WR21Stephen Hill
2Clyde Gates
3Titus Ryan
4Joe Collins
5Ryan Spadola
WR31Jeremy Kerley
TE1Jeff Cumberland
2Hayden Smith
3Konrad Reuland
4Mike Shanahan
5Chris Pantale
K1Nick Folk