jgb Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 John Idzik unsure if Geno Smith is franchise QB By Conor Orr Around The NFL Writer Published: Oct. 29, 2014 at 09:52 a.m. Updated: Oct. 29, 2014 at 10:28 a.m. John Idzik isn't having a great week as general manager of the New York Jets. He followed a 20-point home loss in Buffalo with one of the most bizarre news conferences in area history, one that was routinely panned for its lack of clarity or concrete answers. Then, on Monday, Idzik taped an interview in which he said he did not know if he had a franchise quarterback. Those quotes started trickling out late on Tuesday night. "Don't know that. Don't know that," Idzik said, via a transcript provided by SNY. "That's still to be determined. You don't wanna try to answer that question too prematurely, especially when you're dealing with a younger quarterback in Geno. When you're dealing with a younger quarterback, or at any position, but specifically at quarterback, there are going to be rough times. Very rarely do you get the plug and play player in this league, much less at the most difficult position." While no one is disagreeing with Idzik -- Smith looks nothing like a franchise quarterback -- his lack of conviction is what is worrying Jets fans. The team did not have an easy time hiring a general manager, and lost out on top targets like Jacksonville's Dave Caldwell early in the process. Was Idzik the man they were truly after, or the best of what was left? Idzik is the only one who can truly answer that question, and while it's hard to imagine he gets cut loose after 20 months on the job, he needs to start providing reasons for hope moving forward. The latest Around The NFL Podcast recaps every Week 8 game. Find more Around The NFL content on NFL NOW. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000419638/article/john-idzik-unsure-if-geno-smith-is-franchise-qb put this guy out of his misery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Geno has all the makings of "journeyman backup QB". Think Charlie Whitehurst. He can wear a uniform, but if you are starting him, then you're going to be competing for the 1st overall pick the following year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Geno has all the makings of "journeyman backup QB". Think Charlie Whitehurst. He can wear a uniform, but if you are starting him, then you're going to be competing for the 1st overall pick the following year. Geno Smith's resume blows Whitehurst's out of the water coming into the league, his ceiling is significantly higher. Whitehurst's floating backup career is Smth's floor, and he's likely to be better at it than Whitehurst is or was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Geno Smith's resume blows Whitehurst's out of the water coming into the league, his ceiling is significantly higher. Whitehurst's floating backup career is Smth's floor, and he's likely to be better at it than Whitehurst is or was. Wow, you took the Whitehurst example for more literal than I meant it. I just wanted to use him to parlay it into a quip about competing for the #1 draft pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Crusher Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 "Lost" The John Idzik Story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 To be fair, that's a bullsh*t question that was begging for a bullsh*t answer. No GM is going to give a realistic answer to that question. No GM is going to bash a player currently on his roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 To be fair, that's a bullsh*t question that was begging for a bullsh*t answer. No GM is going to give a realistic answer to that question. No GM is going to bash a player currently on his roster. The idiot kicker disagrees. So does the player formerly known as "she". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 The idiot kicker disagrees. So does the player formerly known as "she". Neither of those were GMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Neither of those were GMs. No GM is going to bash a player currently on his roster. Really Klacko? This is why the trolls always make you look bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Really Klacko? This is why the trolls always make you look bad. Peyton Manning is the one who called Viniateri an "idiot kicker" and Bill Parcells was the HC, famously not the GM, of the Pats when he called Terry Glenn "she." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Peyton Manning is the one who called Viniateri an "idiot kicker" and Bill Parcells was the HC, famously not the GM, of the Pats when he called Terry Glenn "she." Not the way I remember it, Sally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Not the way I remember it, Sally. Well you remember wrong. http://articles.philly.com/1996-08-28/sports/25644082_1_training-camp-backup-billy-joe-hobert-new-england-patriots-coach The whole reason Parcells had an issue with Glenn is because he didn't want to draft him. I accept your apology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Peyton Manning is the one who called Viniateri an "idiot kicker" and Bill Parcells was the HC, famously not the GM, of the Pats when he called Terry Glenn "she." Vanderjedt not viniiateri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Well you remember wrong. http://articles.philly.com/1996-08-28/sports/25644082_1_training-camp-backup-billy-joe-hobert-new-england-patriots-coach The whole reason Parcells had an issue with Glenn is because he didn't want to draft him. I accept your apology. You make it so easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyJ Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I still believe in Geno. I remember many QB's who struggled as much if not more than Geno who went on to be great QB's. He just needs to start playing like a Jet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Vanderjedt not viniiateri uh oh can't wait to see how he spins that one. being proven wrong on an internet messageboard is the worst thing in the world to klecko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 If you had the slightest bit of hope that Idzik is not an obvious idiot who knows nothing about the sport of Football, does any doubt still remain after this comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make me idSICK Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 If you had the slightest bit of hope that Idzik is not an obvious idiot who knows nothing about the sport of Football, does any doubt still remain after this comment? FireJohnIdzik.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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