Geno Smith, the former Hawk we all know, hasn’t thrown a single interception yet in his return to New York, and that alone should have the New England Patriots feeling a little uneasy this Sunday. The Jets are coming into this game against a Patriots squad that made the Super Bowl last year and looks like one of the NFL’s top teams again, but New York isn’t the same mess they’ve been, especially not with our guy Geno under center.
Talent Over ‘Culture’? The Jets’ Big Turnaround Is For Real
Look, the Jets have been rough, right? They went a combined 5-17 over the last two seasons, and the Patriots absolutely swept them last year. But forget about “culture” for a second. What’s really changed? Talent, pure and simple. The Jets were rolling out practice squad guys last year, and now they’ve actually got an NFL roster. It might still be a little below average, but it’s lightyears better than the dreck they were fielding. Their defense is practically brand new, completely overhauled. And on offense, they finally have a competent quarterback, a huge upgrade from the three-headed monster of Justin Fields, a washed-up Tyrod Taylor, and Brady Cook last season. Plus, they added some real weapons in Omar Cooper and Kenyon Sadiq, and Garrett Wilson is back after missing almost an entire season last year with an injury. This isn’t your daddy’s Jets, Emerald City.
Geno’s Playing Smart Ball, But What’s The Cost?
So, about Geno. He’s been one of the league’s most efficient and risk-averse passers since heading back to New York. Not throwing a single interception is a massive deal, especially for a Jets team that used to be a turnover factory. They’ve only lost the turnover battle once in their first five games this season! That’s a huge shift. But here’s the thing, and the experts are pointing it out: this risk-aversion sometimes comes at the cost of downfield protection. Geno’s been looking for the dump-off, and you gotta wonder how that’s going to challenge a tough Patriots defense. Can he and Garrett Wilson connect on those deeper routes, or will it be a short-game battle all day?
This Sunday’s game is gonna be a real test for the revamped Jets. Can they finally break the Patriots’ sweep, or will it be more of the same? With Geno playing the smartest football of his career, we’re all watching to see if he can pull off the upset.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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