Jets quarterback Geno Smith is worrying about playing the Titans this weekend, not about the possibility that the Jets are going to take a quarterback early in the 2015 draft.
Smith may have been benched as the Jets have spiraled to 11 losses in their last 12 games this season behind an offense averaging the fewest net passing yards per game, but he says that hasn’t shaken his faith in his ability to be a long-term answer at quarterback. Smith says he has the “utmost” confidence in his ability and a high opinion of some of his work, although he admits that the good things don’t happen often enough.
“I’ve shown flashes of being a Pro Bowl-caliber quarterback, but what we’re looking for here is consistency. The best teams have consistent quarterback play and I realize that and that’s truly what I want to show to the fans and everyone outside the building,” Smith said, via Newsday.
Those flashes have been few and far between for Smith over his first two seasons. He’s been more consistent when it comes to making poor decisions and turning the ball over, issues which may be exacerbated by a weak supporting cast on offense but can’t be easily explained away if you’re making the case that better days are right around the corner.
With so much uncertainty about who will be making the decisions for the Jets this offseason, it is difficult to know what the future holds for Smith with the organization. It’s more clear that anyone in charge of the direction of the franchise has to pursue and consider all other options in hopes of finally solving the quarterback issues that have continually sunk the Jets over the years.