At one time, quarterback Geno Smith was the chosen one. He was supposed to destroy the AFC East, not ride the bench. He was meant to bring balance to the New York Jets, not more losses.
Instead, the second-round pick hasn't started a game since 2014, because he wasn't accountable off the field and didn't perform to expectations on it.
Yet here the Jets stand, ready to embrace the dark side.
The team is 1-5, and veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick's season has been an unmitigated disaster. Turning to Smith is the only logical option for New York's present and future.