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Jets’ Smith Believes He Can Still Be A Starting NFL Quarterback

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Geno Smith remains confident in his abilities, no matter what his lengthy list of doubters and critics say.

He entered training camp as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback, but a punch to Smith’s jaw derailed his season — and his future with the franchise.

“I’m extremely competitive,” Smith said Monday. “I was put in a tough situation this year. I think I did my best to handle it in the best way possible. Being that I didn’t play, it’s probably the first time that I haven’t played since I was about 8 years old.