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NFL Quarterbacks: Manziel, 7 worst to play in 2014

By Bryce Olin

Aug 2, 2014; Akron, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) runs the ball during training camp at InfoCision Stadium Summa Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 2, 2014; Akron, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) runs the ball during training camp at InfoCision Stadium Summa Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2013; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2013; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Geno Smith

Geno Smith had an up-and-down rookie season. I mean that literally. One game Smith would play well, and the next week, he’d be terrible. The Jets alternated wins and losses for the first nine games of the season, basically based on Smith’s play, before a three-game losing streak derailed the Jets’ season.

Smith was decent in his first-year, but if you look at his stats, it doesn’t seem like he was all that decent.

Year Tm QBrec Cmp Att Cmp% Yds TD Int
2013 NYJ 8-8-0 247 443 55.8 3046 12 21
Career 8-8-0 247 443 55.8 3046 12 21

Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 8/4/2014.

Only 12 touchdown passes to 21 interceptions is definitely getting Smith on the bad quarterback list until he shows he can actually play every week in the NFL, instead of just “showing signs.”

The Jets added some talented weapons around Smith, like wide receiver Eric Decker and running back Chris Johnson. We’ll see if Smith can figure out a way to get them the ball effectively. If he can’t, I anticipate head coach Rex Ryan will have Smith on a short leash. The Jets also have Michael Vick and Tajh Boyd waiting in the wings if Smith struggles.

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