The Jets Traded for Geno Smith and Their QB Depth is a Total Wild Card

Alright 12s, you gotta hear this. Remember Geno Smith? Yeah, *that* Geno Smith. The New York Jets just went out and straight-up traded for him, proclaiming our former guy their starting quarterback! Wild, right? It's always something in the NFL, and while we're locked in on our Hawks, it's pretty interesting to see how other teams are trying to figure things out, especially in the most important position on the field. Because let me tell you, what's brewing behind Geno in the Jets' QB room is a whole lot of question marks, and every team, including ours, knows how crucial that depth chart is.

Behind Geno: A Battle Royale for QB2

So, with Geno locked in as their starter, you'd think the Jets would have a solid plan for QB2, right? Nope. They've got Brady Cook, an undrafted rookie who got to audition as their starting quarterback down the stretch in 2025. And by 'audition,' I mean he struggled hard, throwing two touchdowns to seven interceptions across five appearances, with four starts. Yikes. Then there's Cade Klubnik, a rookie fourth-round pick out of Clemson, who's apparently been slinging it well in drills and showing leadership. Sounds promising, but it's still early. The Jets even drafted Klubnik out of Clemson. They could still opt to bring in a veteran backup QB, but as things stand, Cook should get a chance during training camp and the preseason to compete for the top backup role against Klubnik and Bailey Zappe. Man, you can't undervalue having a reliable guy ready to step in. Just ask any team that's had to deal with injuries!

The Jets' Running Backs: Deep and Healing

But it's not just the QB spot where the Jets are sorting things out. Their running back room is another one to watch. Breece Hall, their starter, just got a sweet three-year, $45.75 million extension. Good for him, getting paid! Behind Hall, they're bringing back the same crew from last season: Isaiah Davis and Braelon Allen. These Day 3 draft picks from 2024 are the main backups. Both are coming off injuries, with Davis having a concussion and Allen suffering an MCL injury last October that carried an 8-to-12 week return timeline. But hey, they've both had time to heal up! Davis has actually been pretty darn impressive when he's had the ball, averaging 5.6 yards per carry on 73 rushing attempts over his first two NFL seasons. Allen, from Wisconsin, has been impressing in practice too, even if he's likely to continue ceding the majority of backfield opportunities to Hall. It just goes to show you, depth everywhere is key, especially in that ground game. And hey, quick shout-out to the Pistons' Kevin Huerter, who just got back on the court, recording one assist over three minutes off the bench Wednesday in their Game 5 overtime loss to the Cavaliers. Small steps, man! So, while the league is buzzing with all kinds of news, from former Seahawks finding new homes to teams figuring out their depth charts, we'll be here, bleeding green and blue, watching every snap, every pitch, and every shot. The early season always throws some curveballs, and we're just getting started. Go Hawks!

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