Lunch with the New York Jets: Geno Smith delivering

Enjoy your lunch today with some great reading material across the web on the New York Jets. In this edition, news on what Mike Maccagnan think of the Jets’ quarterback situation, how the defense is looking for payback and how Geno Smith has been doing incredibly well in training camp. Enjoy!

Mike Maccagnan, unlike previous GM, vows not to meddle in QB decision by Rich Cimini (ESPN)

"Idzik always called it an organizational decision, saying he’d have significant say. It sent a bad message, creating the perception he was usurping the power of his head coach — and it did. The early read on Maccagnan is that he’s not power hungry and is willing to let the coaches coach."

Defense looking for payback on Day 4 of New York Jets’ camp by Rich Cimini (ESPN)

"We’ll see if the D responds to the challenge. … One of the top items on the “areas to improve” list is takeaways — a league-low 13 last season. Obviously, that has to increase if the Jets hope to challenge for a playoff spot."

Practice Report: Geno, Offense Find Rhythm by Rich Cimini (ESPN)

"Most importantly, he has been turnover free through three practices and he continues to make good decisions with the football. In today’s competitive period and with the offense in need of a red zone score, Smith surveyed the landscape, sprinted right and fired to an open Chris Owusu."

Why Geno Smith is so convinced this year will be different for him by Steve Serby (New York Post)

"He thought success would come sooner, and because it hasn’t, this is his last chance with the Jets. As one poll’s 32nd-ranked QB, It is laughable right now recalling his vow that he would be a top-five quarterback."

Jets Promote Female Executive by Associated Press (New York Times)

"Davidson is in her ninth season with the Jets and had served as a chief negotiator of player contracts for the team, including the re-signing of cornerback Darrelle Revis during the off-season."

3 things to watch at Jets camp: keep close eye on Leonard Williams by Seth Walder (New York Daily News)

"It’s time to watch Leonard Williams closely again — and this time in pads. When training camp opened, everyone thought he would be a temporary member of the starting defensive line."

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