Geno Smith benched after 3 INT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- It had to be one of the quickest hooks in recent memory.
After throwing three straight interceptions, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith was pulled in the first quarter Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. He was replaced by Michael Vick, who led a touchdown drive on his first possession.
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Smith became the first quarterback since 2012 to throw three interceptions in the first quarter. The Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan did it against the Arizona Cardinals.
Smith's first two interceptions came on underthrown deep balls, plays in which he forced the ball into tight coverage. The first was a long pass to Percy Harvin, who made his Jets debut.
On the third interception, Smith uncorked a wild overthrow on a pass to Eric Decker. Smith's final stat line was 2-for-8 for five yards, a 0.0 passer rating -- obviously, the worst of his career. Stephon Gilmore, Preston Brown and Aaron Williams made the interceptions.
Jets coach Rex Ryan had been patient with Smith, who showed small signs of improvement the last two games, but this latest stinker may portend a permanent switch. Smith was benched at halftime in Week 5 after a poor first half against the San Diego Chargers, but he received a postgame vote of confidence from Ryan.
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