Frank Reich, the New York Jets' head coach, expressed optimism and high expectations for quarterback Geno Smith.
For fantasy purposes, treat this as a mild confidence boost rather than a signal to move Smith up your rankings. He remains firmly in the QB2/streaming-candidate tier for most leagues — a name to know if you're building a two-QB or superflex roster, or if you want a low-cost backup with starting-caliber name recognition. Nothing in this reporting changes his weekly ceiling or floor; it's coach-speak designed to project stability, not a concrete usage or health update.
Actionable stance: no add/drop urgency here. If you're in single-QB formats, Smith stays a late-round or waiver-tier flier at best. In superflex or two-QB leagues, this is a small nudge toward feeling comfortable rostering him as a bridge starter, especially given Reich's public endorsement suggests the job is his heading into camp. Confidence in this take is high on the facts reported (both sources are direct, non-speculative quotes), but low on fantasy impact — file this under "context," not "actionable news," until roles, injuries, or performance data start rolling in.
Happy Saturday, Jets fans! The Jets continue to put in work at training camp. The preseason opener is now less than one week away. Today’s articles include positive quotes from Frank Reich about Geno Smith. I would imagine every offensive coordinator in the league has positive things to say about his quarterback. The Reich-Smith relationship […]