The Official Jets Podcast: Matt Simms Gives Expectations for Geno Smith in 2026

Former Jets QB turned media personality and personal QB trainer Matt Simms joins the show to recap what he has seen from the Jets at camp, tell fans what to expect from Geno Smith this fall and much more.

0:00 - Intro 1:59 - Looking back on Matt's career 4:59 - How difficult is it to play QB in the NFL? 7:41 - Working with Geno Smith and reaching the end of your career 10:31 - Coaching and teaching 12:46 - Geno Smith's Discussion 14:09 - Gaining football professionalism 15:51 - What will success look Like for Geno Smith? 17:19 - Veteran Leadership 21:22 - Cade Klubnik Discussion 22:49 - Should young QBs play? 24:30 - Aaron Glenn taking over play calling 26:10 - New player formations and schemes 27:56 - What steps can the Jets take to win? 29:41 - Matt Simms personal updates 31:46 - Jordans from Matt Simms

Jets Legends Keyshawn Johnson and Kevin Mawae join the show, accompanied by Rob Carpenter and Jerald Sowell. The Green & White greats give their thoughts on training camp so far, what they have liked about Aaron Glenn in his second season and which players have stood out this summer.

0:00 - Intro + welcome in Keyshawn Johnson and Rob Carpenter 0:45 - Geno Smith Discussion 6:29 - Aaron Glenn Discussion 11:00 - Frank Reich and Improvising 13:17 - Garrett Wilson Discussion 14:46 - Kenyon Sadiq Discussion 15:48 - David Bailey Discussion 16:53 - Minkah Fitzpatrick and Demario Davis 17:40 - Being back at Jets Facility 20:15 - Social Media Discussion 22:00 - Welcome in Kevin Mawae + Jerald Sowell 23:02 - What to look for in Training Camp 24:38 - Veterans Discussion 25:17 - Rookies Discussion 27:15 - What to expect from Geno Smith 29:50 - Head Coach Decisions 31:34 - Complete trust in the Play Caller 34:49 - Taking that next step 37:20 - Jets vs Titans

Host Eric Allen is joined by former Jet Leger Douzable to break down and react to the Jets joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Expectations vs Now 3:12 - David Bailey Discussion 6:59 - Geno Smith Discussion 8:27 - Having a Gameplan 9:37 - Jeremy Ruckert Discussion 10:32 - Tight Ends Discussion 11:41 - Armand Membou and Olu Fashanu 13:31 - Secondaries Discussion 15:08 - Minkah Fitzpatrick Discussion 15:53 - Darrell Jackson Jr Discussion 17:30 - Players Skirmishes 19:33 - Breece Hall Discussion 21:30 - D'Angelo Ponds Discussion 22:33 - Kenyon Sadiq Discussion 23:42 - Demario Davis Discussion 25:09 - Everyone starting preseason week 1 26:34 - Calling Jets Preseason 27:53 - Todd Bowles Discussion 29:43 - Aaron Glenn Discussion

Host Eric Allen is joined the Jets three coordinators - OC Frank Reich, DC Brian Duker and ST coordinator Chris Banjo - to break down training camp. In addition, Reich dives his time with the Colts and shares some of the similarities he sees between All-Pro RB Jonathon Taylor and the Jets Breece Hall.

Frank Reich: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Testing Aaron Glenn 1:15 - Growing up and becoming a Jet 2:26 - Being a Backup QB 3:23 - 2 Comebacks in his DNA 5:01 - Enjoying Coaching this Roster 6:50 - Geno Smith Discussion 10:26 - Comparing Jonathan Taylor and Breece Hall 11:48 - Tight Ends being Successful 13:33 - Players and Schemes 14:59 - Garrett Wilson Discussion 16:30 - Cade Klubnik and Omar Cooper Jr.

Brian Duker: 18:12 - Past with Aaron Glenn 19:22 - Early days with Cleveland 19:47 - Defense in Detroit 20:55 - Aaron Glenn as a Play Caller 22:19 - Defensive Schemes 23:13 - Stopping the Run 24:06 - Demario Davis as an Asset 24:54 - David Bailey Discussion 26:35 - Edge Dynamic 28:09 - Darrell Jackson Jr. Discussion 28:42 - Azareye'h Thomas Discussion 29:17 - D'Angelo Ponds Discussion 29:55 - Minkah Fitzpatrick Discussion 31:14 - Safety Competition 31:58 - Trends and Personnel

Chris Banjo: 33:08 - What feels different this year? 33:27 - Aaron Glenn Discussion 34:11 - Improving with Training Camp 35:01 - Isaiah Williams Discussion 36:59 - Successful Punt Return 38:34 - How Vanilla to be in Preseason 39:11 - Austin McNamara Discussion 40:28 - Players under the Radar 41:12 - Dane Belton Discussion 41:37 - Marcelino McCrary-Ball Discussion 42:16 - Kicking Competition with Jason Sanders and Cade York 43:33 - Rules on the Kicking Front 44:37 - Drew Brees Hall of Fame 45:28 - Leadership on the Roster

Host Eric Allen is joined by Jets legends Laveranues Coles and Ray Mickens to breakdown the current state of the Jets, their impressions of their former teammate Aaron Glenn in his second season as head coach and what they expect from Geno Smith, Minkah Fitzpatrick and all the offseason additions.

0:00 - Intro 2:51 - Aaron Glenn Discussion 4:08 - Geno Smith Discussion 6:20 - More Offensive Depth 7:10 - Steps to becoming a Winner 10:24 - What to expect from Aaron Glenn as Play caller 12:00 - Offensive Flexibility 15:15 - Minkah Fitzpatrick Discussion 17:30 - DBs and Defense 19:02 - Roster Discussion 19:51 - Young Guns and Veterans 21:20 - D'Angelo Ponds Discussion 22:14 - Adonai Mitchell Discussion 23:13 - Personal Updates 25:45 - Who had it better during practice?

Host Eric Allen and analyst Leger Douzable tell you everything you need to know before Jets training camp.

0:00 Intro

1:21 Aaron Glenn Calling the Defense

6:55 Defensive Depth Breakdown

8:34 Are the Jets Better Equipped for Man Coverage?

10:18 David Bailey Discussion

12:30 Frank Reich's Impact on the Offense

14:55 Breece Hall & Isaiah Davis

16:14 Breakout Candidates

19:00 Under-the-Radar Players

21:00 Cornerback Competition

23:40 Nickel Position Battle

25:13 Safety Position Battle

27:00 Jamien Sherwood Discussion

28:14 The Battle for the Third Linebacker Spot

29:55 Kicker Competition

30:52 Jets Leadership

Host Eric Allen and beloved former Jets WR Quincy Enunwa are joined the Jets CB Azareye'h Thomas. The three discuss Thomas' first year in the league, his welcome to the NFL moment and what is ahead for the Jets DB heading into year 2.

0:00 - Intro + Welcome in Azareye'h Thomas, feelings going into year 2 3:01 - Thoughts on Aaron Glenn taking over play calling, new defensive coordinator 5:30 - Overview of rookie season 8:37 - New number + talking about former teammate Sauce Gardner 11:00 - Welcome to the NFL moment 12:45 - Recent extensions from drafted players 14:20 - New secondary additions 17:32 - Thoughts on Geno Smith 19:00 - Final remarks

Host Eric Allen is joined in the studio by Jets DL David Onyemata. Onyemata shares his story of getting to the NFL from Nigeria, talks about his relationship with HC Aaron Glenn and how he expects to impact the Green & White defense this season.