Geno Smith could make the New York Jets' offense more fun this season.
When the New York Jets traded for veteran quarterback Geno Smith, the move was an odd one.
But at the same time, New York didn't have many other options to choose from. Smith underperformed with the Las Vegas Raiders last season, but he has shown flashes of being a capable player in the NFL.
Now back with the Jets, Smith will be the starter heading into the season and there is some level of optimism around this. Smith can at least make the Jets offense workable, giving them something that they haven't had in a long time.
Connor Long of JetsXFactor believes that Smith could find real success in his second stint with the Jets.
The key for New York will be to make sure that Smith has time in the pocket to throw the ball. Smith has been just behind guys such as Drake Maye and Sam Darnold when given enough time in protection.
While the Jets offensive line is still a work in progress, if they can do just enough, Smith could be productive. But he will need to limit the turnovers this year, and this hurt him a year ago with Las Vegas.
With the Raiders last year, Smith threw for 3,025 yards with 19 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. But Las Vegas had very limited offensive weapons, leaving Smith to force things throughout the year.
The Jets have better options, and this could make Smith look much better. Smith will also be playing with a chip on his shoulder, especially in his return to New York, and the league has seen what he can do when that happens.
Having a top wideout in Wilson could offer Smith a nice go-to weapon, while running back Breece Hall should contribute heavily again. All in all, the Jets could be a serviceable offense, which hasn't been able to be said in a while.
While the Jets don't expect to be a top offensive team in the NFL, they could be much more competitive this year. New York could start building for the future this year, which has been the plan for a long time.
It has been a very long playoff drought for this franchise, and head coach Aaron Glenn has his work cut out for him. But for the first time in a long time, there is some hope around the franchise, giving thought to 2026 being a building-block season.
