Geno Smith Returns to Jets, Bringing Maturity and Arm Strength

0:00From NFL coverage, this is your March 17th update. The New York Jets have brought back quarterback Geno Smith as a veteran addition to their roster. After passing on Justin Fields, the team sees Smith as a reliable backup with starting level skills, including a strong arm and good mobility. This move stands out as one of the quieter stories from Free Agency. Smith struggled last season with the Raiders due to weak offensive support and a bland scheme, but analysts like Chris Sims and Mike Florio believe. He fits perfectly into the Jets system under Frank Reich. He's also praised as a solid leader who can steady the locker room. The Jets faced a toxic culture last year, described by some players as cancerous, with young guys acting too big for their bridges during Super Bowl. Week. To fix that, they've added battle-tested veterans like Demario Davis, David Onyumata, and now Smith to bring maturity and handle media pressure. Geno was originally drafted by the Jets in the second round out of West Virginia,

1:00started early on, but his career hit bumps after an infamous locker, room incident. He bounced back as a starter in Seattle, nearly making the playoffs before getting released over contract issues. Now back in New York, after more than a decade, Smith is eager to contribute and right pass wrongs. Meanwhile, new defensive coach Aaron Glenn is shifting toward a tougher, more physical style like the Detroit Lions to make games gritty and competitive. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com. Made in AI.