On Wednesday, the New York Jets announced that Geno Smith will replace the slumping Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback. The team is 1-5 with a microscopic chance of making the playoffs. Fitzpatrick has thrown a league-high 11 interceptions and has led the offense to only three touchdowns in the past four games -- all losses.
Did the Jets make the right call by benching Fitzpatrick and promoting Smith? With four QBs on the roster, there are a few different schools of thought here:
Yes, Fitzpatrick was bad, and Smith deserves a shot. He can't do any worse than Fitzpatrick.
No, Smith was a disaster in 2013 and 2014. They should've stayed with Fitzpatrick until one of the young quarterbacks is ready.
They should start Bryce Petty, giving him a chance to audition for 2017. Petty is rusty, having missed five weeks with a shoulder injury, but so what? Why waste time with Smith?
They should go into a total rebuild, elevating rookie Christian Hackenberg to the No. 1 role. Hey, why not? There's nothing to lose.
Where do you stand?
Smith went 4-of-6 for 31 yards and an interception in relief of Fitzpatrick on Monday night against the Arizona Cardinals. Last season, he went 27-of-42 for 265 yards, two touchdowns and an interception (87.9 QB rating) in one relief appearance.
Petty went 32-of-56 for 481 yards, three TDs and an interception (95.9 rating) this preseason. Hackenberg went 17-of-47 for 159 yards, one TD and two picks (35.7 rating) in the preseason.