Gang Green Nation on Geno Smith
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Smith came in at 30th of the 35 passers who were part of the ranking. Smith suffered the largest year-over-year decline of any quarterback, falling from a career-best 2.90 average to 3.70. His 11-spot drop in the rankings tied Stroud's for the largest.
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Smith ranked 30th of 35 QBs with largest year-over-year decline; fell from 2.90 to 3.70 average.
Smith ranked 30th of 35 quarterbacks in Mike Sando's 2026 NFL executive/coach poll, placed in Tier 4 (veteran who ideally would not be a full-season starter or unproven player). He suffered the largest year-over-year decline of any quarterback, falling from a career-best 2.90 average ranking to 3.70, an 11-spot drop that tied Stroud's for the largest. Seven current GMs placed him in Tier 4; the eighth had him in Tier 5. A defensive coordinator said "He looked terrible on the film we saw." A defensive coach noted "He got sacked 10 times in a game (against Cleveland)" and questioned how good a quarterback can be after repeated hits, though acknowledged "They had no identity on offense. Geno got a bad rap. He was getting murdered out there." An offensive coach offered more optimism: "It's hard to tell because last year wasn't fair, and before that he was a 3. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and say he's a 3 till proven otherwise." Smith's 2025 season performance has significantly damaged his perceived value among NFL decision-makers.
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