Adam Schefter: "The light has gone off for Geno Smith"

[godkiller]

Adam Schefter sees 'encouraging signs' in Geno Smith

FOX Sports

JUL 20, 2015 1:18p EST

Geno Smith hasn't exactly captured the elusive hearts of New York Jets fans just yet, but he'll get another shot at the feat in 2015. Currently slated to be the starter come Week 1, Smith will still need to beat out Ryan Fitzpatrick and rookie Bryce Petty for the job, with the quarterback battle set to begin next week in training camp.

Even though Smith has a career 25-to-34 touchdown-to-interception ratio, he's still viewed as the Jets' best option at quarterback. One man who's found some positives in Smith's game is NFL insider Adam Schefter. Talking with Armen and Levack on 104.5 The Team on ESPN Radio, Schefter had this to say about the Jets' No. 1 quarterback:

"I think there are some encouraging signs. There are some people I have spoken with who have spent some time with Geno this offseason. They say that he’s a different guy and that a light has gone off. That he’s really looked like an effective quarterback."

All encouraging words for Jets fans to hear, but it certainly doesn't mean Smith will be a Pro Bowl quarterback this season -- or ever, for that matter. Schefter does believe that new offensive coordinator, Chan Gailey, will have positive impact on Smith's game this season.

"I happen to think that he’s going to look pretty good under Chan Gaily this year, their new offensive coordinator," Schefter said.

Smith will play a big part if the Jets are to have an sustainable success this season. With a menacing defense and Brandon Marshall on the outside, Smith is in position to succeed -- he'll just have to make the most of his playing time.

(h/t 104.5 The Team)

 

[Amare's Right Hook]

He showed up on time ?

 

[954UAlreadyknow]

I'll believe when I see it....

 

[godkiller]

He showed up on time ?

Looks like it. There were rumors last year he didn't do enough on his own nor did he take QB'ing seriously enough. Then he was benched and everything changed so maybe he literally started showing up to meetings on time.

nikkas

 

[Field Marshall Bradley]

He has the physicality to be effective.... We'll see

Lord knows Rex and company didn't do him any favors

 

[Tony D'Amato]

Geno has always looked good in a controlled setting. His problem is when there's a defense thats allowed to hit him and he has to make quick decisions.

 

[The Fukin Prophecy]

I am still very pessimistic but hopeful...

 

[NYC Rebel]

Half Yall dudes don't watch jets football or watch film. Like I said on NFL radio this weekend, when Harvin settled in, Decker got healthy and Winters removed off the line, Geno was a competent NFL qb.

They late.

 

[Trip]

same articles were written about Sanchez and countless other Jets flops. We'll see when camp starts.

 

[Brozay]

Jets gonna be a problem next season

that AFC East is tho

 

[NYC Rebel]

Kaep:



Geno


He's much further ahead as a passer than Kaep who doesn't even know how to reset himself in the pocket

 

[NYC Rebel]

same articles were written about Sanchez and countless other Jets flops. We'll see when camp starts.

Theses articles that say the opposite about any subject. Who besides an idiot poses the idea that people 100% agree to something?

Like seriously..

 

[hood b. goode]

you mean the light has come ON?

 

[Th3G3ntleman]

Damn certain posters can't let a Geno thread go without showing up with the . He sucks period no amount of wishing and wanting is gonna change that shyt.

 

[Trip]

Damn certain posters can't let a Geno thread go without showing up with the . He sucks period no amount of wishing and wanting is gonna change that shyt.

Maybe he breaks the trend and becomes serviceable...but chances are not strong in the Jets favor. At least they're not heavily vested in him...and there is a legit alternative on the roster if need be....for the first time in forever.