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Why Chan Gailey is lukewarm on Jets WR Devin Smith

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Devin Smith only has caught six of the 17 passes thrown his way this season.

Jets offensive coordinator Chan Gailey isn’t a Devin Smith fan just yet.

Gailey gave a surprisingly downbeat assessment of the rookie wide receiver Thursday, making it clear the team doesn’t expect a big contribution from the Ohio State product anytime soon.

“He’s struggled integrating into the whole system,” Gailey said. “He did certain things in college that were in their system, and getting involved in the whole system [with the Jets] — it’s been a longer process than any of us thought it would be.