Overview
- Glenn told reporters at the NFL's annual meeting that Geno Smith is the quarterback who will take the Jets to the "promised land."
- New York reacquired Smith in a Day 3 pick swap with the Raiders and will pay about $3.3 million in 2026 on what amounts to a one-year audition as the starter.
- Smith is coming off a poor 2025 in Las Vegas, where he led the league with 17 interceptions and was sacked 55 times across 15 games.
- The Jets went 3-14 last season and have not reached the playoffs since 2010, which frames skepticism about swift turnaround claims.
- Analysts warn the coach's lofty phrasing could set unrealistic targets for a bridge plan that preserves draft flexibility at quarterback.