New York Jets: The Geno Smith Project Vol. III

Previously on “The Geno Smith Project Vol. II“, we touched on Geno Smith’s ability to go through his progressions. We also touched on his arm, and how he can make all the throws. That’s a little general, though.

Now, let’s focus on his accuracy.

Accuracy

Two important throws are important to me in the Jets offense; the slant, and the fade to the corner.

The slant has been a staple for the Jets passing attack for years now, and Santonio Holmes has really taken advantage of the off-coverage nicely over that time span. Jeremy Kerley has also earned recognition for the Jets (limited) success through the air. Kerley will certainly benefit from Geno’s accuracy throwing the slant, or any short pass in that matter. The Jets new West Coast Offense will feature many short/quick passes to get the rock in the playmakers’ hands. This fits Geno, as Geno completed 112 passes at, or behind the line of scrimmage during his career at WVU. That’s music to a Jets fan’s ears, because it fits the script for new OC Marty Mornhinweg, and his quick-passing-attack mentality.

Geno makes the proper read and gets ready to throw, as he watches the Texas CB’s feet get crossed up.

Smith has a good release point here, helping him get enough on it and zip it in there.

He fits the ball to the left of the Longhorn LB, and to the right (away) from the CB.

You couldn’t walk and hand it to the guy in a better place! Threading the needle at it’s finest!

Speaking of Tone before, the former Super Bowl MVP made arguably the biggest catch of all time, in the corner of the end zone. Although it is not a fade, the corner of the end zone is where he earned the clutch nickname “Tone-Time”. Point of the matter is, Geno Smith is very accurate with these kinds of throws, in the corner of the end zone. I certainly believe Geno Smith and Santonio will create similar chemistry to Cam Newton and Steve Smith.

If you’re a fan of “Tone-Time”, you’ve got to be licking your chops seeing this!

Normally, we end the Geno Project with something he needs to improve on, but let’s just say that EVERY QB needs to improve regarding his accuracy, unless you’re Aaron Rodgers of course. Please don’t get it confused. Geno Smith and Aaron Rodgers are NOT in the same league when it comes to accuracy. My point exactly, Geno needs to improve his accuracy…. his rookie year, and every year.

Stay tuned for The Geno Smith Project Vol. IV!

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