The New York Jets went through a brutal 2025 season, with their defense struggling mightily, and their offense severely regressing due to poor quarterback play.
With Aaron Glenn potentially on the hot seat, having a good 2026 season would be massive for the Jets. That's why the addition of Geno Smith should help keep Glenn's job, and potentially lead to more than three wins in 2026.
According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, Glenn made an even bolder proclamation on Smith, saying that he believes the new Jets quarterback can lead the team "to the promised land."
Aaron Glenn believes Geno Smith can lead Jets to 'promised land'
"He's the guy that's going to lead us to the promised land," Glenn said to Cimini and other reporters at the NFL meetings on Tuesday morning.
Smith is surely a step-up from Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, and Brady Cook, who the Jets and Glenn had to deal with last season.
But to believe that Smith can take the Jets to the "promised land" is a bit too bold a proclamation. While Smith is a former Pro Bowler and has played fairly well in his recent seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, his production last year wasn't great.
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He threw 19 touchdowns and 17 interceptions, and led the Las Vegas Raiders to a very poor record. Maybe with a better supporting cast in New York, he could return to his Seahawks form, but it's still far from a guarantee.
Glenn is trying hard to sell Smith as a high-quality starting quarterback in the NFL. While he's likely not the worst starter, he's a far cry from someone who can be trusted and believed in to take the Jets to a winning record or a playoff appearance.
And if Glenn is referring to the "promised land" as a Super Bowl, this proclamation would be even more outlandish than it already seems.
Smith shouldn't be a bad starting option for the Jets this upcoming season, but being the QB that leads them to "the promised land" might be too far of a stretch for the former Jets draft pick over a decade ago.
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