That won't stop coach Rex Ryan from sticking with the rookie as his quarterback against the Oakland Raiders this week. The New York Jets' problems go far beyond Geno Smith and the quarterback situation -- and it's obvious, writes Adam Schein, that embattled head coach Rex Ryan will not be able to solve them.
Is Smith's leash shortening? Geno Smith has faced a harsh spotlight since being drafted by the N. Jets, but he says the criticism hasn't bothered him. He told ATL on Thursday he has focused on preparing for his rookie season. It won't change how the Jets quarterback approaches business. David Garrard was a long shot to play for the New York Jets, but his retirement will have a ripple effect on the roster, including whether Mark Sanchez will remain with Gang Green.
David Garrard won't be involved in the New York Jets' wide-open quarterback competition, as the veteran said he's calling it quits because his "knee is not holding up. He was somewhat apologetic that he wasn't able to deliver. Playing mostly with and against second- and third-teamers, McCown completed 12 of 18 passes for yards, with two touchdowns, no interceptions and no sacks.
Luke had a great camp, everyone knows that, and now he's the guy. There's no drop-off. We believe in Luke and we're going to rally around him. Garrard missed the preseason opener because of a sore back, but started the final three games.
He completed 50 percent of his passes for yards, with no touchdowns and an interception. He was sacked three times. Garrard didn't return phone or text messages seeking comment, but he thanked fans on his Twitter feed. You are the best fans ever," he wrote. The move was similar to what Del Rio did in , when he released Byron Leftwich in favor of Garrard after the preseason finale. Garrard played well that season, throwing 18 touchdown passes and just three interceptions. He also has been sacked times in that span.
With running back Maurice Jones-Drew sitting out against Washington, the Jaguars put the game on Garrard's shoulders and he struggled to handle the load.
He failed to read Washington's cloaked defensive schemes and nearly ended the day with five turnovers. The Jaguars responded by drafting Gabbert with the 10th pick in April's draft.
Gabbert would have been given a chance to win the starting job in camp, but the NFL lockout denied him a a summer filled with meetings, film work and organized team activities. Gabbert dropped to third on the depth chart last week.
McCown moved up to second, although no one knew he was actually auditioning for the starting job. To do it any other way creates a circus atmosphere. We have not had that.
We've had a very purposeful camp, we've had a very workmanlike, businesslike training camp. A decision was made in the best interest of the football team, and now we go forward. Garrard ends his Jacksonville career with 16, yards passing, 89 touchdowns, 54 interceptions and a record. He also ran for 1, yards and 17 scores. Garrard's final game was one of his worst. Never even thought about the quarterback position.
He moved from fullback to tight end in seventh grade to take advantage of his size and budding athleticism. Garrard said he always gravitated toward quarterback when playing streetball with his friends, but he never thought of assuming the position in organized leagues for two reasons: Coaches always put him at skill positions such as fullback and tight end, and he never saw someone who looked like him on television running an offense.
Garrard said he may have been held to a different standard because of his race, but it was never explicit. It was good for all of us, as long as you were a Jags fan. At the end of the season, which ended with a record, it appeared as if Garrard was ready to ascend to the starting job, but Coughlin got fired.
After four years as a starter, Garrard was cut from the Jaguars just days before the start of the season. Over the next two years, Garrard tried to latch on with the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets, but back and knee surgeries prevented him from playing a game with either team despite expectations of being the starter.
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