Day 7 of New York Jets training camp brought a clear theme into focus: Geno Smith is starting to build real traction with his top targets, and the coaching staff is showing some early-season common sense with its veteran group.
The biggest buzz from Friday centered on Smith and Garrett Wilson. The Jets offense has already drawn praise during camp, and Smith was a big reason for that again on Day 7. Wilson, along with Smith, earned attention after what was described as an impressive day, with the connection between quarterback and receiver standing out.
That chemistry matters because it gives the offense a clear heartbeat early in camp. When a quarterback and a receiver start clicking in practice, it changes the tone of everything around them.
There was also a lighter workload on the field, which made for an easy afternoon without pads. That setup offered a look at how head coach Aaron Glenn is handling his veteran players. A few of them were held out for the day, a sign that Glenn is being deliberate and practical with his leadership group rather than pushing everyone every rep.
The confidence in Smith didn’t stop with what happened on the field. Offensive coordinator Frank Reich also spoke glowingly about the quarterback during his press conference, reinforcing the sense that there is genuine trust in Smith inside the building.
For one day of camp, that was enough to make the picture pretty clear: the Jets like what they’re seeing from Smith, Wilson is part of the offensive momentum, and the staff is managing the roster with a steady hand.
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