"I still have a ton of years left on my body to play this game and I want to continue to try and maximize it. And so I believe the Jets are getting a better player than I was in Seattle. I know that for a fact, in fact."
"I don't think anyone could have imagined that, honestly, but that's the beauty of life itself. When I was drafted there, my goal was to play my entire career for the Jets and one day retire as a Jet."
"Reflecting on his past, Smith said he has grown as a player and person since those early days, saying experience is the best professor. He said he's honored to be the Jets' starting quarterback again, adding that he's super excited to get to work."
Geno Smith, 35, has been traded back to the New York Jets, where his NFL career began in 2013 as a second-round pick. After starting 29 games in his first two seasons with the Jets, he moved to backup roles before finding success with Seattle, earning Pro Bowl selections in 2022 and 2023. Following a disappointing 2024 season with Las Vegas, Smith expresses confidence in his return to New York, stating he is a better player than during his Seahawks tenure. He reflects on his growth since his early Jets years, including a career interruption caused by a broken jaw from a locker-room incident. Smith emphasizes his honor at returning as the Jets' starter and his original goal of playing his entire career with the franchise.
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