The New York Jets recently stirred up some buzz by posting a video of Geno Smith running drills with running backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen. This comes after Smith joined the Jets via a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 11. Fans were quick to share their thoughts, with comments ranging from playful jabs to optimistic takes.
One fan humorously noted, "Runs like a bad kid at recess," while another seemed skeptical about the upcoming season, tweeting, "2-15 here we go." On a brighter note, one fan expressed excitement about the running back group, saying, "Love this RB room."
Others offered mixed reviews of Smith's performance, with comments like, "He's the only one who did the drill CORRECTLY. Watch the first step though," and a lighthearted, "Bro looks like a baby giraffe."
Despite a challenging season with the Raiders, where Smith threw a league-high 17 interceptions and the team finished with one of the worst records, Jets coach Aaron Glenn is optimistic. Speaking at the NFL annual meeting, Glenn referred to Smith as "the guy that's going to lead us to the promised land."
Glenn acknowledged Smith's struggles in Las Vegas but highlighted his previous success in Seattle, where he averaged 4,075 passing yards over three seasons and had a 27-22 record as a starter. The Jets acquired Smith by trading a 2026 sixth-round pick and agreeing to cover $3.3 million of his $18.5 million salary.
With Smith now at the helm, Jets fans are eager to see if he can recapture his Seattle form and guide the team to new heights.