Frustration boils over for backup Geno Smith as Jets offense continues to struggle
Before he was inserted in the fourth quarter of the game, backup quarterback Geno Smith vented his frustration on Monday night over the continued struggles of Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Jets offense.
The New York offense continued to sputter under Fitzpatrick’s direction in Monday night’s game against the Cardinals. The Jets punted on seven of their first eight drives, with the lone exception a 39-yard field goal. The ninth drive with Fitzpatrick under center ended in an interception. Head coach Todd Bowles inserted Smith mid-way the fourth quarter.
Before the quarterback switch, Smith seemed visibly frustrated on the sidelines.
Jets backup QB Geno Smith just took off his baseball and flung it. He's pacing on the sideline, making it clear... https://t.co/n0FHRk9TI9
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) October 18, 2016
Geno Smith just threw a cup of ice toward the field of play. His body language screams, "Put me in!" #NYJvsAZ
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) October 18, 2016
He also indicated his displeasure earlier in the day, telling ESPN’s Lisa Salters “I’m getting antsy.”
Smith threw an interception on his first drive under center.