Glenn's Gamble: Jets' Smith Revival

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New York Jets head coach Aaron Glinn is all in on Geno Smith as his quarterback won for 2026.

After a rough first year where he hyped Justin Fields, Glinn now sees Smith as the leader to

take the team deep into the playoffs. Smith, a two-time pro-bola, joins the Jets after starting

for the Raiders last season. Fields turned out to be a busting green, posting his worst stats

ever before getting traded to the Kansas City Chiefs as their backup. Glinn admits quarterbacks have

ups and downs, but he's publicly calling Smith the guy who touches the ball most and guides

them to glory. Fans and analysts are split on this move. Smith bounced back big with Seattle in

2022, earning comeback player of the year with 30 touchdowns. But he struggled since throwing just

19 scores and a leak high 17 picks in a two and 13 year behind a weak line. Four years past his

peak, Smith turns 36 in October and the odds lean toward modest improvement, not a full revival.

Glinn's high praise sets sky high hopes that might not match the reality on the field.

This gamble could define Glinn's future in New York, as unmet expectations often lead to

quick changes in the coaching ranks.