Geno Smith, like many of us, is sick and tired of Rex Ryan.
Ryan was critical of the New York Giants’ decision to start Smith over veteran Eli Manning this week, saying he wouldn’t want Smith as his starting quarterback, even though Smith started for Ryan for two seasons with the New York Jets.
Honesty hour with Rex Ryan. pic.twitter.com/azPgyhTABC
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) December 3, 2017
After the Giants’ loss to the Raiders on Sunday, Smith fired back at his former head coach.
Geno Smith on Rex Ryan: “I did see one of my ex-coaches say he didn’t want me to be his quarterback. That really upset me. Guy that we saved his job in 2013. We fought our ass off for him, both years. For him to come out and say that shows how much of a coward he is."
— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) December 4, 2017
Wow.
Smith isn’t wrong, either.
Ryan drafted Smith in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft after the Jets finished the 2012 season at 6-10. With Ryan’s seat very hot in 2013, Smith took over for the injured Mark Sanchez and helped the Jets go 8-8 in his rookie season which allowed Ryan to come back for the 2014 season.
Ryan was fired after the Jets wen 4-12 in 2014.
Smith was serviceable Sunday against the Oakland Raiders, throwing for 212 yards and one touchdown in a 24-17 loss.
