Geno Smith confirmed as Jets' Week 1 starter against Steelers
A source confirmed to Brian Costello that Geno Smith will start at quarterback for the Jets in the opener against Pittsburgh, corroborating an earlier report.
The Jets' Week 1 quarterback question has its answer. A source confirmed to beat reporter Brian Costello that Geno Smith will start under center when New York opens the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Brian Costello (@BrianCoz): Source confirms that Geno Smith will start against Steelers, as @Connor_J_Hughes reported
The confirmation aligns with an earlier report from Connor Hughes and reflects the team's stated plan at the position. Smith, who arrived to stabilize the room, has been the presumptive starter throughout camp; rookie Klubnik has drawn praise in spots but has been viewed as a developmental piece behind him rather than a competitor for the opening-day job. The Jets open Sept. 13.