The New York Jets’ 2026 record sucks: 2-7. But don’t blame Geno Smith for the team’s struggles; he’s been playing at a very high level.
So high that the team is very interested in re-signing him this offseason. Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic wrote, “They are expected to seriously consider bringing him back in 2027.”
The Jets love what he has brought on and off the field. Smith is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The Jets are going to need a bridge quarterback in 2027; why
not Smith?
People respect him in the locker room. He holds guys accountable, and his individual stats on the field are eyebrow-raising. Rosenblatt highlighted some of his success statistically in his column:
- 18th in EPA per dropback — and the 6th-best EPA on deep passes (thrown 20-plus yards in the air, per TruMedia)
- 11th in yards per attempt
- 5th in adjusted completion percentage
- Per TruMedia, Smith has only charted a negative EPA per dropback in three games
This interest in a potential extension makes a ton of sense. Especially since the Jets apparently rejected trade interest from other teams in Smith at the deadline.
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Here are your links to the New York Jets.
Jets Have Interest in Extending QB Geno Smith, Says Insider – Paul A. Esden Jr/Heavy
David Bailey is helping change the Jets’ future – shamus_clancy/SB Nation
Aaron Glenn Makes Promise to Jets Defender Will McDonald – Paul A. Esden Jr/Heavy
Ex-Jets Coach Rex Ryan Arrested Over Alleged Pedestrian Incident: Report – Cole Sullivan/Heavy
Jets Injury Report | Week 10 vs. Bills – Wednesday – New York Jets
Jets Host Bills in Week 10 AFC East Clash – Amanda Vogt/New York Jets
Jets Edge Will McDonald IV: ‘I Want to Help the Team Win’ – Jack Bell/New York Jets
Jets Practice Notebook | WRs Garrett Wilson and Omar Cooper Jr. Limited – Eric Allen/New York Jets
What the Jets’ Inactive Trade Deadline Says About Their Plans for 2027 – Nick Faria/Jets on SI
The forbidden topic: NY Jets, Giants, David Bailey, Arvell Reese – Robby Sabo/Jets X-Factor
NY Jets’ players top NFL by massive margin in promising area for future – Michael Nania/Jets X-Factor
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