Geno Smith absolutely impressed for the New York Jets during Friday night’s preseason matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with insiders saying he’s “throwing ‘the mess’ out of the ball.” Seriously, that’s the phrase being used behind the scenes from people with the Jets, and they’re “really excited” about it! It looks like all the offseason work on that offense is already paying off.
Geno’s Precision and the New Jets Weapons
Smith wasn’t just good, he was *perfect* in his first preseason action. The guy went 7-of-7 for 65 yards and a touchdown. That’s a flawless performance, no incomplete passes! Jets coach Aaron Glenn was hyped after the game, calling it “Very, very efficient.” He added that Smith “threw to five different receivers, he looked really comfortable. It was exactly what we were looking for.” This isn’t a fluke either. The Jets actually put in the work, improving the offense around him in the offseason. They drafted wideout Omar Cooper Jr. and tight end Kenyon Sadiq in the first round, and the early signs against the Steelers were definitely promising. You gotta love seeing a QB connect with new talent right out of the gate.
The QB2 Battle: Klubnik’s Growing Profile
While Smith was lighting it up, the battle for the backup gig is getting clearer. Cade Klubnik, an early Day 3 draft pick, has been growing in profile behind the scenes in recent weeks. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the Jets are “high on him,” and you can see why. Klubnik was accurate last night, finishing 10-of-14 for 75 yards. He’s got the accuracy, but here’s the rub: he didn’t score any points on his several drives. Fowler said it himself: Klubnik “could’ve taken the reins on that QB2 job, didn’t quite do it yet.” It seems like he should be able to beat out veterans Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe, and the Jets do like what they see. He’ll likely be on the roster regardless, but the QB2 job isn’t locked down just yet.
This preseason Week 2 action showed some real sparks for the Jets. While Smith is definitely cooking, the backup job is still up for grabs. Keep an eye on how Klubnik performs in the next few weeks; the competition is far from over!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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