Geno Smith showed flashes last year of his ability to move the chains with his legs, and Saturday night, his progress in that department continued.
While connecting on 7-of-10 passes for 98 yards in the Jets' 25-17 preseason victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Smith found the end zone once on the ground and converted on a third down in the red zone.
“I do feel a lot more comfortable deciding when to pull it down and run," Smith said after the game, via the NY Daily News. "(I) feel a lot faster and stronger. I feel like that’s something that’s going to help our team out, especially on third down when it’s all covered down the field and I have an opportunity.”
He totaled 20 yards on four carries as the first of three Gang Green signal-callers to make an appearance on the night, facing the Bengals' starters with some time against the backups.
Smith led the Jets on a trio of scoring of drives, throw he did through an interception on what appeared to be a miscommunication with receiver David Nelson.
Assumed backup Michael Vick connected on five of nine passes for 70 yards and a touchdown against the Bengals reserves, and the overwhelmed Tajh Boyd was 1-for-6 with minus-1 yards on the ground.
Chris Johnson put together a nice total of 63 yards rushing on 10 carries, though the standout in the backfield was all-purpose back Bilal Powell, who tallied 41 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Powell also caught two passes for 12 yards.
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Chris Johnson put together a nice total of 63 yards rushing on 10 carries, though the standout in the backfield was all-purpose back Bilal Powell, who tallied 41 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Powell also caught two passes for 12 yards.
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