Geno Smith's eye is clearly on the prize after Frank Reich's play-calling admission

The New York Jets' offensive operation this past Sunday is quickly becoming stuff of legend. No, it wasn't a record-breaking outing, or even the highest-scoring in the league this past weekend, but for offensive-starved fans, it was a massive leap in the right direction.

The Jets dominated from wire to wire, something this team is rarely able to achieve, particularly in their season openers. They ran the ball down the Tennessee Titans' throat, with Breece Hall and Braelon Allen combining for 142 yards on 32 attempts.

Offensive coordinator Frank Reich, who some thought may have been washed up before the start of the 2026 season, shook off the doubters for at least a week. He dialed up a strong game plan and pressed all the right buttons en route to a resounding Jets victory.

Starting 1-0 is nice and all, but can the Jets keep this sustained offensive success rolling throughout the regular season?

Geno Smith is locked in like you wouldn't believe, according to New York Jets OC Frank Reich

Speaking with reporters on Thursday, Reich pulled back the curtain a bit on the Jets' offensive operation and spoke about how it's impossible not to want one or two play calls back every game.

The most encouraging part was the response from quarterback Geno Smith. Reich revealed just how dialed in Smith is on this offense and wants to make every play call work no matter what.

"I said something to Geno about 'I wish I had that one back.' And Geno looked at me and said, 'Coach, there are no bad plays. Every call on that sheet you give us, and we're going to make it work...' My experience is, when the players have that attitude...those are the best teams I've been on. When I look at all the good teams I've been on, when there's that attitude from the players, and the way Geno said it to me, it took me back. I knew he was dead serious."

The answer from Reich should come as no surprise to Jets fans who have been keeping up with Smith this offseason. After last year's disaster in Las Vegas, the veteran gunslinger has a chip on his shoulder and is looking to prove his detractors wrong.

Smith's grasp on this offense will be the key to sustained success in 2026, and if Reich's comments are any indication, his eye is on the prize, and it should remain that way no matter where this season takes the Green & White.

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