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New York Giants Host Ex-Jets QB Geno Smith

Former Jets quarterback Geno Smith may not have to travel far to find his next NFL job. Smith reportedly visited with the New York Giants on Saturday to be brought in as a backup to Eli Manning, according to the New York Post. The 26-year-old has spent the past four seasons with the Jets, who […]

By Jason Hall | 6y ago

Geno Smith Proves Joe Namath Wrong, Tears ACL In Win

Geno Smith just can’t catch a break in the NFL. A year and a half after being injured in a locker room brawl, the fifth-year man took the field Sunday over benched $12-million-dollar QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. And while he didn’t exactly light up the scoreboard, he was efficient and doing well against the Baltimore Ravens. […]

By Michael Dolce | 7y ago

New York Jets Record: Ryan Fitzpatrick Leads Jets To Win Over Baltimore Ravens, Rips Front Office And Coaching Staff

Following a 28-3 defeat at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday Night Football, New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles made the decision to bench starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and replace him with backup Geno Smith. After all, the loss put the Jets’ record at 1-5 and Fitzpatrick had completed just 57 percent […]

By Jason Fletcher | 7y ago

Geno Smith’s Biggest Challenge Sunday Isn’t Just The Ravens, It’s His Past Mistakes

Let the Geno Smith audition begin! After suffering 11 interceptions and only five touchdowns in the first six games, Todd Bowles and the desperate NY Jets turn to the man whose career was punched into oblivion – literally! But when Geno takes the field Sunday to prove that he is a capable starter in this […]

By Michael Dolce | 7y ago

NFL Rumors: Geno Smith Starting After New York Jets Give Up On Ryan Fitzpatrick

Desperate times call for desperate measures. The New York Jets are trying to salvage the season, so they’re making a change at their starting quarterback position. Geno Smith is replacing Ryan Fitzpatrick, as reported by ESPN. The move comes as a shock to many as the latter was supposed to lead the Jets to the […]

By Jack Windham | 7y ago

Fantasy Football Week Seven: Stay Away From T.J. Yeldon, Antonio Brown

The NFL TV ratings are down, my chances of missing the fantasy football playoffs are up, and it’s a fun time to be a pro football fan…that is, if you enjoy games where players must act like robots with no emotions. Due to the chances of a referee throwing a flag my way for acting […]

By Jake Elman | 7y ago

Baltimore Ravens Vs. New York Jets: 5 Bold Predictions For Week 7 Of 2016 NFL Season

The New York Jets will return home looking to right the ship in Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens. After starting the season 1-1, Todd Bowles’ club has lost four games in a row and are coming off of a 28-3 drubbing at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football. A loss […]

By Jason Fletcher | 7y ago

Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Starting Job On The Line Versus The Pittsburgh Steelers

Oh, how quickly things can change in New York. Only three months shy of a contract dispute that lasted nearly the entire off season, Ryan Fitzpatrick is in serious jeopardy of losing his starting job for the New York Jets to Geno Smith if his performance continues to slip. Nine interceptions in two games will […]

By Michael Dolce | 7y ago

Teddy Bridgewater Injury: 5 Quarterbacks Minnesota Vikings Could Acquire To Replace Injured Starter

The Minnesota Vikings’ season may be over before Week 1 of the regular season. On Tuesday, Vikings starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater had to be taken to the hospital in an ambulance following a non-contact knee injury in practice. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Bridgewater has been diagnosed with a dislocated kneecap and that type […]

By Jason Fletcher | 7y ago

NFL Rumors: Dak Prescott Named Dallas Cowboys Starter After Tony Romo Injury

Is Dak Prescott ready to lead the Dallas Cowboys? Like it or not, the Cowboys are about to find out if Prescott can help the team avoid a rough beginning to the NFL season. Prescott went from being a burgeoning backup to the starting quarterback on a Cowboys’ team with playoff aspirations. Things are about […]

By Ernest Shepard | 7y ago

NFL Rumors: Will Tony Romo Back Injury Land Geno Smith In Dallas?

The Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback situation has gotten serious with Tony Romo suffering a severe back injury in the team’s third preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. As reported by the NFL, an MRI on Romo’s back revealed a broken bone that will keep him out of the NFL for at least six weeks. In […]

By Michael Dolce | 7y ago

New York Jets Rumors: Bryce Petty May Beat Out Geno Smith For Backup Quarterback Job

The New York Jets have a quarterback competition. New York went into training camp with a clear pecking order of their three quarterbacks behind starter Ryan Fitzpatrick, which was Geno Smith- Bryce Petty-Christian Hackenberg. And there were real doubts that Petty had a chance to make the team. However, that apparently has changed. The question […]

By Daniel Benjamin | 7y ago

Johnny Manziel Needs A Team And Dallas Needs A Backup QB – Here’s Why It Won’t Happen

Kellen Moore was supposed to be the backup quarterback to Tony Romo until he broke his leg in training camp and completely altered Dallas’ plans. Johnny Manziel has gone on record as saying he wants to play for the Cowboys. Jerry Jones almost drafted him in the 2014 NFL Draft. Match made in heaven right? […]

By Michael Dolce | 7y ago

Bryce Petty Or Geno Smith? Todd Bowles Already Has His Mind Made Up

With Ryan Fitzpatrick’s messy contract situation firmly in the rear view mirror, the only quarterback controversy left in New York Jets camp is who will be his backup. And according to ESPN, coach Todd Bowles has seen enough – or in this case hasn’t seen enough — to make the switch from Geno Smith to […]

By Michael Dolce | 7y ago

New York Jets Quarterback Bryce Petty Thinks He Is Better Than Geno Smith, Christian Hackenberg

Confidence is a necessary ingredient for anyone that wants to be a successful quarterback in the NFL. According to NJ.com, Bryce Petty believes that he is better than both Geno Smith and Christian Hackenberg. Petty feels that he can be the primary backup at the position to veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick. The quarterback position for the […]

By Jack Windham | 7y ago

New York Jets Rumors: Ryan Fitzpatrick May Be Out Of The Picture As Jets Prepare To Move Forward With Geno Smith

The New York Jets are rumored to be moving beyond Ryan Fitzpatrick, letting the free agent remain on the market in favor of a return to Geno Smith. The drama between the Jets and Fitzpatrick had now stretched beyond days and weeks and into months, with the team reportedly no closer to a deal with […]

By Nathan Francis | 7y ago

Where Will The New York Jets Land Without Ryan Fitzpatrick?

As the beginning of NFL training camp draws near and the New York Jets prepare to descend upon their summer stomping grounds in Florham Park, New Jersey, the surprisingly sticky contract negotiations between Gang Green and starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick continue to drastically dampen team morale. Last summer, a locker room dust-up between then-projected starter […]

By Ty OKeefe | 7y ago

Ryan Fitzpatrick And Woody Johnson Play Hardball, Fans Want ‘Fitz’ To Play Football

Ryan Fitzpatrick needs the Jets more than the Jets need Ryan Fitzpatrick. I don’t care who says otherwise. Until Jets owner Woody Johnson tells me that he needs Fitz more than Fitz needs him, I’m stickin’ to my story… But! If the Jets don’t sign Fitzpatrick, they’ll never know what newly acquired and perfect fit […]

By Vito La Giorgia | 7y ago

New York Jets Finished With Ryan Fitzpatrick Contract Talk

The Ryan Fitzpatrick contract holdout has reached an end – in the locker room that is. As reported by Rich Cimini of ESPN, New York Jets coach Todd Bowles has officially told reporters he’s done talking about Ryan Fitzpatrick. “With all due respect, I’m through talking about Fitz,” Bowles said at the conclusion of the […]

By Michael Dolce | 7y ago

Rex Ryan Taunts Geno Smith, Paints IK Enkempali As The Victim In Locker Room Brawl

Rex Ryan took an inadvertent shot at embattled Jets QB Geno Smith when he went out of his way to defend one of his own guys. The guy just happened to be IK Enemkpali, the man who effectively altered Geno Smith’s NFL career, possibly forever. According to ESPN, Rex Ryan was quoted as saying the […]

By Michael Dolce | 7y ago

Jets Not Desperate to Re-Sign Ryan Fitzpatrick After Christian Hackenberg Pick

With three backup quarterbacks on the roster and not one bonafide starter – following the surprising second round selection of Penn St. quarterback Christian Hackenberg last night – the New York Jets seem like they’d be desperate for a proven veteran like Ryan Fitzpatrick to lead their team at QB next season. However, GM Mike […]

By Michael Dolce | 7y ago

New York Jets Rumors: Top 5 Ryan Fitzpatrick Replacements Should The QB Sign Elsewhere

It’s slim pickings on the open market for free agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and the likelihood of him signing with anyone other than the New York Jets is pretty unlikely. But that doesn’t mean the team doesn’t have options should they decide to look elsewhere. Inquisitr takes a look at the top five options at […]

By Michael Dolce | 7y ago

Ryan Fitzpatrick: With RG III Signing, It’s Jets Or Retirement For ‘FitzMagic’

Ryan Fitzpatrick is running out of options to play quarterback. But, then again, so are the New York Jets. With RG III signing in Cleveland this week, it’s looking more and more like Ryan Fitzpatrick will have only two options: play for the Jets in 2016 or retire, as some pundits have suggested is a […]

By Michael Dolce | 7y ago

New York Jets Rumors: Team Ready To Move Geno Smith Back To Starter If Ryan Fitzpatrick Can’t Strike A Deal

The New York Jets are rumored to be considering a move back to Geno Smith, returning to their 2013 draft pick if Ryan Fitzpatrick can’t reach terms on a new contract. Fitzpatrick enjoyed a career season with the Jets in 2015, throwing for 31 touchdowns and leading the team to a 10-6 record and the […]

By Nathan Francis | 7y ago

New York Jets Rumors: With Ryan Fitzpatrick In Limbo, Team May Turn Back To Geno Smith

The New York Jets quarterback situation has taken on many twists and turns since the start of free agency. But with last year’s signal-caller Ryan Fitzpatrick currently in limbo, could the team turn back to one of their own in Geno Smith to steer the ship in 2016? According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, that is […]

By Michael Dolce | 7y ago

New York Jets Rumors: Ryan Fitzpatrick To Remain Starter Over Geno Smith

New York Jets rumors state that the team is staying with Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starting quarterback. The Jets rumors address that even when Geno Smith returns from his injury, the team will stick with Fitzpatrick. A report from NBC Sports on Tuesday, September 22, quotes Jets head coach Todd Bowles on a confirmation of […]

By Ryan DeVault | 8y ago

New York Jets Rumors: Geno Smith Frustrates Coaching Staff Again

New York Jets rumors about Geno Smith are again negative. This time, the Jets coaching staff is upset with Smith for practicing too soon after having surgery on his jaw. A report from CBS Sports on Monday (August 17) states that head coach Todd Bowles was not pleased to learn that Smith was throwing the […]

By Ryan DeVault | 8y ago

New York Jets Still Skirmishing With One Another

The players on the New York Jets are still behaving like children, and on Sunday head coach Todd Bowles had had enough. After two shoving matches during practice, Bowles had the Jets do some extra running in the heat. The Associated Press is reporting that Bowles wants the Jets to be competitive during practice, but […]

By Darren Pare | 8y ago

New York Jets Rumors: Matt Flynn May Be Headed To The Jets

According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, the New York Jets have expressed interest in adding a veteran quarterback to their depth chart. As previously reported by the Inquisitr, New York Jets starting quarterback Geno Smith suffered a broken jaw after a locker room altercation with IK Enemkpali earlier this week. Smith […]

By Jacob Street | 8y ago

New York Jets Rumors: Geno Smith May Be Ready To Return By Week 1

The New York Jets may have caught a huge break, with rumors that quarterback Geno Smith may be ahead of schedule in recovery for his broken jaw and could even be ready by the team’s season opener. Smith was initially declared out for eight to 10 weeks after now-former teammate I.K. Enemkpali punched him during […]

By Nathan Francis | 8y ago

New York Jets Rumors: Rex Grossman, Tyler Thigpen Candidates To Fill In During Geno Smith’s Recovery

The New York Jets are rumored to be looking into a handful of veteran quarterbacks to give the team depth while starting quarterback Geno Smith is nursing his broken jaw, with the likely candidate appearing to be Rex Grossman. Smith, the planned starter going into the season, will be out the next eight to 10 […]

By Nathan Francis | 8y ago

New York Jets Rumors: Geno Smith Out With Broken Jaw

Geno Smith was in the running for the Starting quarterback job with the New York Jets, but now he will be on the sidelines for quite some time with a broken jaw. The New York Daily News is reporting that Smith was injured in a locker room fight when he was punched by outside linebacker […]

By Darren Pare | 8y ago

Different Definitely Good For The New York Jets

For the New York Jets, change is good. The winds of change are all over the team that finished last in the AFC East last season. Last year presented nothing worth savoring for Jets fans. Will this season be different? From the dismal play at quarterback to the disappointing secondary, the New York Jets struggled […]

By Ernest Shepard | 8y ago

New York Jets Rumors: Team Names Geno Smith Starting Quarterback, But He May Not Hold The Job For Long

The New York Jets tried to stop the rumors about the quarterback position by naming Geno Smith as the starter for the 2015 season, but that may not be the end of the story. On the second day of voluntary organized team activities, the team publicly announced that there would be no competition between Smith […]

By Nathan Francis | 8y ago

New York Jets Rumors: Geno Smith Reportedly Out As Team Makes Plans To Trade Up For Marcus Mariota

The New York Jets are rumored to be making a big change at quarterback, moving on from Geno Smith and possibly looking to trade up for Marcus Mariota. The team has been clear in its plans this offseason, taking a close look at the different quarterbacks available in the NFL Draft. This has put third-year […]

By Nathan Francis | 8y ago

Jets Nab A Star In Brandon Marshall

The New York Jets believe they acquired a star when they traded for wide receiver Brandon Marshall. He is an instant upgrade for a unit that was ranked as one of the worst in the NFL. Formerly of the Chicago Bears, where he caught passes from quarterback Jay Cutler, Marshall will now become the number […]

By Ernest Shepard | 8y ago

Tim Tebow: NFL Teams Like The NY Jets Could Take A Second Look At His Quarterback Stats?

Tim Tebow’s NFL career as a quarterback is seemingly on ice, but some NFL teams like the New York Jets may want to reconsider ditching the former quarterback. In a related report by The Inquisitr, Tim Tebow has NFL teams “interested” in his return to the field, but Joe Theismann insists Tim “can’t throw the […]

By Patrick Frye | 9y ago

Rex Ryan Isn’t Fired Yet … But Impetus Grows After Latest Loss

Rex Ryan hasn’t been fired yet, but after yet another loss, it appears the push to get Rex Ryan fired is certainly growing. The New York Jets lost to the New England Patriots on Thursday night, thanks to a blocked field goal and a missed two point conversion. The loss sent Ryan’s team to a […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 9y ago

New York Jets News: Team Sticking With Geno Smith As Starter, Michael Vick Back To Bench

The New York Jets appear have a quarterback situation of the worst kind — two signal callers equally unable to move the ball — but the team’s coach has moved to stop any rumors of a controversy. On Sunday, the Jets benched second-year starter Geno Smith after a disastrous first half against the San Diego […]

By Nathan Francis | 9y ago

New York Jet Geno Smith Curses At Fan Who Booed Him After Game

Apparently, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith has little tolerance for hecklers. Smith was caught on camera responding to boos from a fan following Sunday’s game with anger and profanity, which he quickly apologized for after the incident took place. CBS Ch 2 caught Geno Smith on camera as walked off field. A blatant F […]

By Sean Kelly | 9y ago

Michael Vick: Here’s Why Jets Fans Want Him To Replace Geno Smith ASAP

Michael Vick seems to now be the people’s choice for starting quarterback – especially if those people are loyal fans of the New York Jets. The New York Jets’ season has definitely not gotten off to the great start that most Jets fans and critics expected, especially with all of the lineup changes and trades […]

By Jonathan Franks | 9y ago

Michael Vick Is Fine Playing Backup Role Behind Geno Smith

Michael Vick is finding himself this year in a quite unfamiliar place — the backup role. Vick was brought in by the New York Jets to provide a steady hand behind Geno Smith and some leadership to help the second-year player get past the inconsistency of his rookie year and make the leap. And reports […]

By Nathan Francis | 9y ago

Michael Vick Claims He Revolutionized The NFL, But Now Is Fine Playing Backup

Michael Vick sees the influx of big, mobile quarterbacks in the NFL and is reminded of someone — Michael Vick. The quarterback who broke into the league with the Atlanta Falcons, running over defenses with lightning fast speed and keeping them in check with a strong arm, said he believes he started the trend of […]

By Nathan Francis | 9y ago

Mark Sanchez Relocates Down Turnpike, Inks 1-Year Deal With Eagles

The Mark Sanchez era in New York ended not with a bang but with a whimper last week, when the Jets signed former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick to back up second year up-and-comer Geno Smith. Now Sanchez has found a new home — in the one Vick vacated. Mark Sanchez signed a one year […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 9y ago

Should Michael Vick Start For The New York Jets Over Geno Smith Week 1?

Michael Vick has officially been signed by the New York Jets and immediately the phrase “quarterback controversy” has been mentioned. Forget the off-the-field history that’s plagued Michael throughout his career. On the field, the 34-year-old Vick brings a wealth of experience, talent and stability to a position that has eluded the Rex Ryan and the […]

By Michael Dolce | 9y ago

Michael Vick Joins New York Jets, Mark Sanchez Era Officially Ends

Michael Vick is now the quarterback for the New York Jets — or one of them, anyway. After spending much of last season on the bench with the Philadelphia Eagles, Vick had wanted to go somewhere he could be the sure-fire starter. But by joining the Jets, he finds himself in an instant competition with […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 9y ago

NFL Rumors: Michael Vick To New York Jets; Mark Sanchez Out

Could Michael Vick be headed to the Big Apple? According to several sports blogs, such as ESPN.com and Bleacher Report, the answer might be yes. Vick, the 33-year-old former starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles will be a free agent this season. And with the emergence of Nick Foles as their starting quarterback during the […]

By Michael Dolce | 9y ago

Jets QB Geno Smith Kicked Off Plane Over Cell Phone

Jets QB Geno Smith was kicked off a Virgin America flight on Friday because he allegedly refused to stop talking on his cell phone. It seems Smith has been getting attention lately for all the wrong reasons, and this time he seemingly took a page right out of Alec Baldwin’s book of antics. There is […]

By David Cornell | 9y ago

Rex Ryan Benches Geno Smith, Won’t Say Which Quarterback Is Starting

Rex Ryan is keeping quiet about which quarterback will start for the New York Jets after he benched rookie Geno Smith for the second time this year. Smith and the entire Jets offense was ineffective in Sunday’s loss to the Miami Dolphins, one that dropped the Jets from playoff contention to playoff long shot. Though […]

By Nathan Francis | 9y ago

New York Jets Stun Saints, Win Latest Round Of Rex And Rob Ryan Rivalry 26-20

The New York Jets up-ended the New Orleans Saints to the tune of 26-20 and Jets head coach Rex Ryan improved to 5-0 with his brother, Saints’ defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, across the field. The Jets managed to stifle quarterback Drew Brees and the Saints offense, coaxing a rare pair of interceptions out of the […]

By 'Inquisitr' Editorial Staff | 10y ago

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