FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Geno Smith went from starting quarterback to backup — again — the moment Ryan Fitzpatrick walked through the door — finally — with a new deal.
For the last several months, Smith was in the awkward position of technically being the starter while Fitzpatrick and the Jets were locked in a contract stalemate. On Wednesday night, Fitzpatrick changed all that by agreeing to a one-year, $12 million deal and reclaiming his job.
“I mean, I’m not disappointed,” Smith said after the Jets’ first training camp practice on Thursday.