Overview
- Reich, speaking Wednesday, praised Smith as a “perfect” fit and said the veteran’s best football is still ahead.
- He outlined an offense that will lean on the run, play to each player’s strengths, and stress situational football.
- Reich highlighted the offensive line, Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, and a deep tight end group as the unit’s anchors.
- The Jets traded for Smith in March after his rough season with the Raiders, positioning him to replace Justin Fields.
- New York is rebuilding after a 3-14 finish, having moved Fields, Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams and added rookies Cade Klubnik, Kenyon Sadiq and Omar Cooper Jr.