The QB Rumor Mill

By Phil Sullivan Posted On February 25, 2014

Geno Smith finished his rookie season with a QB rating of 66.5. He started all 16 games and threw 12 touchdowns and 21 interceptions. When you have those kind of numbers, you can usually expect to have to fight for a starting position the next season. Geno showed a lot of improvement in the last few games of the year, so there are reasons to be optimistic. That said, the Jets are expected to bring in competition for Geno Smith and not hand him anything going into next year.

The next starting QB of the Jets will need to earn it.

That means the rumor mill is running at full force. Here are some threads on the recent names in the rumor mill.

It seems like Matt Simms will have to settle on being the #3 QB next season. The Jets don’t seem to like the idea of having an inexperienced backup. Also, here is a thread on Geno Smith as well for your reading pleasure.

This Article Was Written By Phil Sullivan

Phil Sullivan

I started JetNation in 2005 and have been a New York Jets season ticket holder since graduating from high school. My dream is to see the New York Jets win the Super Bowl. Until then, I will be right here on JetNation writing, dreaming and talking NY Jets football.

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