On second thought, Geno Smith won't play in the New York Jets' final preseason game.
One day after suggesting he might use Smith as one of three quarterbacks against the Philadelphia Eagles, Jets coach Todd Bowles announced Tuesday it'll be Bryce Petty and rookie Christian Hackenberg on Thursday night. That means Smith likely has secured the Jets' No. 2 quarterback job.
If that's the case, it's a smart decision by Bowles to not play Smith. It makes no sense to expose your primary backup to potential injury in a game filled mostly with guys who will be unemployed by the end of the weekend.