New York Jets quarterbacks coach David Lee said QB Geno Smith has had some trouble adjusting to the West Coast offense during offseason workouts because it is nothing like what he did at West Virginia. Head coach Rex Ryan said he believes Smith will show improvement once training camp starts. ‘His steps – dropbacks – his mechanics footwork wise weren’t dialed in the way they’ll have to be at this level. I think some of that is your five and seven step drops, it’s all new to him. But sometimes you can’t even notice it. Because when he’s on, the guy is absolutely terrific. We knew that it’s not an easy process but it’s one that I have confidence that when we get to Cortland, I think when the thing goes I think you’re going to see the guy keep improving and improving and improving,’ Ryan said.

Our View: The rookie is competing with Mark Sanchez to be the team’s starter in 2013. We’ll see the two battle in training camp for that job. Smith is more athletic than Sanchez and is incredibly intelligent. Falling to the second-round has put a chip on Smith’s shoulder and he wants to prove the doubters wrong. Even if he doesn’t win the job at the start of the year we expect him to take over for Sanchez at some point in 2013.
Jets | Geno Smith having trouble adjusting to new system