Jets Reacts Survey: Will Geno Smith succeed?
Dec 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to throw in the first quarter against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Jets fans and fans across the country.
Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Jets have acquired their new quarterback, Geno Smith. Geno has a long history with the Jets.
He was the team’s second round pick in 2013 and the team’s primary starting quarterback for his first two seasons. He sustained a broken jaw in training camp of his third season after being punched by a teammate. Ryan Fitzpatrick replaced him as the starting quarterback after that and remained the starter for the next year and change before Geno got his next shot in October 2016.
Unfortunately he sustained a torn ACL in his first start, and his Jets career was over. Smith then bounced around the league before finding a home in Seattle. He began his Seahawks career backing up Russell Wilson and eventually became the starting quarterback there.
A successful three year stint ended in 2025 when he was traded to the Raiders. A rough year followed in Vegas that led to his return. Will Geno 2.