Overview
- Glenn delivered the promise Tuesday at the NFL meetings, reaffirming Smith as New York's 2026 starting quarterback.
- Smith returned to the Jets in an offseason trade from the Raiders, reuniting with the team that drafted him in 2013.
- Glenn praised Smith's mindset and fit, saying the veteran has a chip on his shoulder and performed at a high level in Seattle.
- Fans and commenters mocked the 'promised land' line on social media, questioning why the coach invited extra pressure.
- Smith threw 19 touchdowns and 17 interceptions for Las Vegas in 2025, a downturn that frames the Jets' bid to rebound from a poor season.