How Geno Smith became the QB he was always supposed to become with the Jets

Twelve years after he was drafted by the New York Jets, Geno Smith has returned to the franchise and produced one of the best three-game starts by a quarterback in team history. After a difficult single season with the Las Vegas Raiders, Smith has revitalized his play under offensive coordinator Frank Reich, leading the NFL with a 75.5 percent completion rate while throwing zero interceptions across his first three games back in New York.

Former Jets general manager John Idzik and teammates praise Smith's development, work ethic, and maturity following years as a backup across multiple NFL franchises. In Week 3 against the Detroit Lions, Smith completed 31 of 37 passes for 321 yards and three touchdowns, earning widespread acclaim from coaches and offensive targets like Garrett Wilson and Sterling Shepard.