Back to the NFL Newsfeed

Jets veteran Willie Colon warns Geno Smith not to ‘crash’ team

Geno Smith hasn’t had the greatest start to his career and has conducted himself at times in such a manner that has caused some to wonder whether the third-year signal-caller has what it takes to deal with the rigors and demands of the NFL.

Not only have pundits, league insiders, analysts and fans taken notice of Smith’s struggles. So have his teammates. Or at least one of them.

Offensive guard Willie Colon, about to enter his ninth NFL season, pointed out with recent comments that Smith hasn’t produced as much as needed, nor has he consistently demonstrated that he but also acknowledged that the young quarterback may have been unfairly put on the field before he was ready.