Geno Smith won't be handed the New York Jets' starting quarterback gig, but it's his job to lose.
Despite offensive coordinator Chan Gailey's pronouncement last week that "right now, Geno is the starter," coach Todd Bowles clarified that there will be a competition come training camp.
"Come camp time there will be competition at the spot (quarterback)," Bowles said. "I've said it from Day 1, Geno is the first team quarterback and Ryan (Fitzpatrick) is second, Matt (Sims) is third and we'll give Bryce (Petty) reps as we go. Just like every other position starter starting first team, if he's playing well he's the starter, if heâs not playing well and somebody is playing better, as is any other position, somebody else is going to play.