Geno Punch A Blessing

    Two days ago, Geno Smith was punched in the locker room by (now former) backup linebacker I.K Inemkpali. The dispute was over a $600 plane ticket the linebacker bought Geno Smith, and was never paid back. While many Jets fans are depressed and sad that their team has suffered yet another embarrassing QB problem, I think they should be happy that Geno is out as the starter, for at least 10 weeks.

    Think about it this way. Geno is a turnover machine. In his two years in the league, he has never had a positive TD-INT ratio. While he keeps his fumble numbers relatively low, never has he thrown over 13 TD's, and his QBR has never broken 50.0. Especially with an improved receiving corp, the Jets need a QB this year that will keep their underrated defense off the field.

    Ryan Fitzpatrick is that QB, for now. While Fitz gets his starts, the Jets need to develop their fourth round pick Bryce Petty, who was outstanding at Baylor. Fitzpatrick will be working with the Jets new offensive coordinator Chan Gailey, who was head coach at Buffalo while Fitzpatrick played there. Obviously, right off the bat there will be some chemistry between the two. I expect Fitzpatrick to be a serviceable replacement, and he was so many weapons on his side of the ball to work with. Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker, Jeremy Kerley, Jace Amaro, and Stevan Ridley headline this offensive unit, along with Chris Ivory, Bilall Powell, and a strong offensive line. Fitz should do a fine job as the replacement.

   However, if things go south on Fitzpatrick, Bryce Petty must step in. In the two years he started at Baylor, Petty threw for 8,055 yards, 61 TD's, and 10 INT's. He also scored twenty times on the ground. If he can develop, and become a true NFL QB, Petty would have immediate impact the second he walks on the field if and when Fitzpatrick messes up.

 
   What's in store for Geno Smith? Who knows. If Petty proves to be the future of the Jets, they should trade Smith to a team desperate for a qualified quarterback. Like Cleveland or St. Louis. Bottom line is, this is most likely the end of Geno in Green.