Geno Smith is officially back under center for the Jets on Sunday against the Titans, marking his first start for the team since October 23, 2016. That’s a long time in this league, man, and it’s a wild turnaround.
Geno Smith: Back In The City That Wrote Him Off
It’s an interesting full-circle moment for a guy who once famously told everyone, “They wrote me off; I ain’t write back, though” after a victory when he was playing here in Seattle. Now he’s back in New York, a city where fans and the team had definitely written him off before. Smith himself called it an “honor” to be back, telling reporters Tuesday that he’s thrilled to “lead this team, this young, talented group of guys who work extremely hard.” He sounds genuinely stoked, saying he looks forward to “each and every day, coming to work and giving my all for these guys.” He added that it’s “really special to family and I, and we look forward to every single day.”
“It Starts With Wins, And It Ends With Wins”
Smith, who turns 36 next month, has seen a lot of locker rooms since leaving the Jets initially. He’s been with the Giants, Chargers, our own Seahawks, and the Raiders. He’s a completely “different , more experienced and more mature , quarterback” now, but his main goal hasn’t changed from his first 30 starts with the team. What’s the mission? “It starts with wins, and it ends with wins,” Smith declared. “That’s all that matters in this league.”
So, Sunday against the Titans isn’t just another game. For Geno Smith, it’s a chance to prove all those doubters wrong, yet again. He’s got that same win-or-bust mentality, and it’ll be fascinating to see if this more experienced version of him can deliver for the Jets.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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