T0mShane Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Do the Jets have the worst starting quarterback in the NFL? According to a new ESPN poll, they do. Jets starter Geno Smith came in 32nd, dead last, in the league in a poll of 26 NFL insiders. ESPN spoke with coaches, general managers and other executives and had them rank the league’s starting quarterbacks on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being the best. Smith’s 4.48 average was the worst in the group, lower than such legends as Matt Cassel, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Chad Henne. Here is what ESPN’s write-up on Smith said: “It’s too early to write off Smith. Some coaches in particular had a hard time placing any QBs in the fifth tier. To them, a Tier 5 QB would be a backup, not a starter. ‘Would a five be an Akili Smith or JaMarcus Russell?” one coordinator asked. “I think the way Geno Smith played last year was close to that. He was a rookie and he struggled and some of his reads were poor, but I would give him a four.’ ‘He is young enough to make a move,’ a pro personnel evaluator said.” Smith committed 25 turnovers and was the lowest-rated passer in the NFL last year as a rookie, but he showed promise in the final month of the season when he began running the ball more and made better decisions. The Jets brought in Michael Vick to back up Smith this offseason and he could replace Smith if he struggles. This ranking surely will be a battle cry for Jets coach Rex Ryan, who loves slights from the media. Last year, ESPN ranked the Jets as the worst team in the NFL before the season. Ryan and the players referenced it throughout the campaign as they surprised people by going 8-8. Count on this: If Smith has a good game in Week 1 against the Raiders, Ryan’s postgame press conference will feature a line like, “Not bad for the worst quarterback in the NFL.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 http://nypost.com/2014/07/02/geno-smith-worst-qb-in-nfl-according-to-poll-of-insiders/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Fuel the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Didn't mean to all-caps that. Looks silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Oh joy yet another Geno Smith sucks thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Not for nothin, but I would love to see the results of a similar poll from the offseason after Rick Mirer was named rookie of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Didn't mean to all-caps that. Looks silly. You look silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Where does EJ Manuel fall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 This is absolutely shocking. Given that Michael Vick has had a mediocre career, how can this possibly be true? Did they factor that in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 You look silly. I bite my thumb at thee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Joe Namath so freaking nailed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Didn't mean to all-caps that. Looks silly. par for the course with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 How can Rex pull this off with the worst QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De-Jet-Erate/Duane Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Blah blah blah blah blah. The season can't start soon enough. Lets see how the kid does this year, yes he stunk it up parts of last year. Blah blah blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I wonder where Peyton landed on this list the year after his 28 interception rookie season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 But but but...HE BEAT THE BROWNS AND DOLPHINS LAST DECEMBER! C'mon you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 No worries Johhnny Manziel is hanging with Justin Bieber- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I wonder where Peyton landed on this list the year after his 28 interception rookie season. See what you did there. it didn't work with Sanchez, it won't work with Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 But but but...HE BEAT THE BROWNS AND DOLPHINS LAST DECEMBER! C'mon you guys! Don't forget the Raiders !!! C'mon man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 How can Rex pull this off with the worst QB? I wish to fight you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 par for the course with you Golfing is for white boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I wish to fight you Hah hah I just could not resist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I just wish the freaking off season was over already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 sounds about right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 But the Jets went 8-8!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Not for nothin, but I would love to see the results of a similar poll from the offseason after Rick Mirer was named rookie of the year. Did this actually happen...before I go to google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountaineerLegion Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I'm obviously biased but I'm surprised how many of you are ready to write Geno off after one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I'm obviously biased but I'm surprised how many of you are ready to write Geno off after one year. That's because we sat through this organization living in denial for 4 years prior. And what you learn with something like that is that a year is a long, long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxgreen Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 A friend of mine from West Virginia told me that Geno could be Great or Bad. This means he has some ability. I would take that the "worst" QB in the league can only be mediocre to terrible. Try again ESPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 That's because we sat through this organization living in denial for 4 years prior. And what you learn with something like that is that a year is a long, long time. Word. You just gotta hope Mornhinweg has a timetable (6 games?) wherein Geno plays himself into or out of the job. Enough with the pussy footing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Word. You just gotta hope Mornhinweg has a timetable (6 games?) wherein Geno plays himself into or out of the job. Enough with the pussy footing We are already there though, aren't we? I think it's a mistake to give him the job anyways, and I think it shows Rex didn't learn anything from the Sanchez era. Smith did nothing in 2013 to justify having the job handed to him for 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 caps lock ? lame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 We are already there though, aren't we? I think it's a mistake to give him the job anyways, and I think it shows Rex didn't learn anything from the Sanchez era. Smith did nothing in 2013 to justify having the job handed to him for 2014. Ehhh, you give him 6 games with Decker, a healthy Kerley and Cumberland, and Chris Johnson. If he can't put up an 80 rating in that time, you go Ol' Yeller on him. Honestly, I don't think Rex will factor into who plays QB at any given time this year. That's Idzik and Mornhinweg in a film room with David Lee making that call. Rex will find out when Manish tells him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 rex was the coach of the year last year if you really think about it thanks tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Ehhh, you give him 6 games with Decker, a healthy Kerley and Cumberland, and Chris Johnson. If he can't put up an 80 rating in that time, you go Ol' Yeller on him. Honestly, I don't think Rex will factor into who plays QB at any given time this year. That's Idzik and Mornhinweg in a film room with David Lee making that call. Rex will find out when Manish tells him. That's fine and dandy. I was speaking more in terms of camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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