Jets say Geno Smith delivers 'exactly what we were looking for' in 2026 debut, so here comes the overreaction

Geno Smith’s efficient first preseason drive for the New York Jets is generating intense optimism, with coach Aaron Glenn calling it “exactly what we were looking for.” In his only drive against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday night, Smith completed all seven pass attempts, converted two third-down situations, targeted five different receivers, and connected on a 13-yard touchdown pass to Jelani Woods. Smith also threw a pass tipped and caught by an offensive lineman. He said it felt good to score and start fast, while acknowledging there’s “room for improvement.” Backup quarterback Cade Klubnik echoed teammates’ enthusiasm, predicting “a heck of a year” as a glimpse of what’s to come. The article notes that the Steelers defense did not include T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter, or Cam Heyward.