QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (22-of-34, 244 yards, two touchdowns, one interception) continued to cement his grip on the starting job with an impressive performance. “And as we go, Ryan’s our quarterback and we’ll go forward from there”.
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On Monday, Fitzpatrick helped the Jets to a 20-7 upset of the Indianapolis Colts.
There might not be a better defense in the National Football League than the New York Jets based on their valiant efforts these past two weeks.
Brees has a rotator cuff contusion, the result of a hard hit to his throwing shoulder early in the second quarter in the Saints’ Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers.
Last week, during an exclusive interview with Newsday, Smith said he’s set to have his final X-ray in “a week or so” to determine whether he’s healthy enough to participate in team drills without restrictions, as well as live game action.
“He’s the best in the game at the corner position and he shows it every week”, linebacker Calvin Pace said. “We’re doing well, we have good chemistry going and everything else and Geno understands that”.
Smith’s chances of starting the opener were blown when he was punched in the face by former teammate IK Enempkali over a money dispute. Tuesday was six weeks from the injury.
The Jets have ferocious playmakers all over their defense, from Muhammad Wilkerson and Damon Harrison up front to ageless David Harris and improving Demario Davis in the middle to legendary Darrelle Revis, still-capable Antonio Cromartie and energetic Buster Skrine in the back.
Smith, to his credit, has handled the situation well.
Bowles seemed to be speaking in the here and now, with Smith still not ready.
“They’ve come in bunches for us”, Bowles said Tuesday. “He has to read defenses all over again”.
With Seattle getting off to a 0-2 start, the Cardinals are in the driver’s seat to control the tough NFC West. I has Seattle winning the West but after the first two games I think I will change my bet and go with Arizona.
“Ryan will get all the first-team reps”, Bowles said, in his typical understated fashion, when asked Tuesday about the depth chart once Smith is cleared for practice. He is the definition of a journeyman, but he has been flawless for the Jets, who acquired him in a March trade with the Texans. That is what Fitzpatrick has done. His interception Monday night was in the red zone, but did little damage to the Jets.
This is the second consecutive week the Jets had a player injure his knee and fear it to be serious and the MRI reveal it is only a sprain.
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Will we see Geno Smith on the field this season (providing Fitzpatrick remains healthy)?
