Alright, let’s talk about this Daniel Jones or Geno Smith thing. I actually wrestled with this one myself recently, trying to figure out who to rely on.
My Starting Point
So, the question popped up – Jones or Smith? Didn’t have an immediate answer, honestly. Both guys had flashes, both guys had question marks. First thing I did was just sit back and think about what I remembered off the top of my head from last season.
- Daniel Jones: Remembered him running around a lot, making plays with his legs. That Giants team kinda surprised people. But also remembered some rough passing games.
- Geno Smith: Big surprise story. Dude balled out, looked like a legit starter, throwing deep balls to Metcalf and Lockett. But, you know, can he do it again? That’s the big question.
Digging In A Bit
Okay, gut feelings weren’t enough. So, I started pulling up some basic info. Nothing too fancy, just checking the obvious stuff.
I looked at their situations. Jones got paid, sure, but who’s he throwing to? Waller is nice, but is that receiver group really scaring anyone? And that offensive line… man, I remember watching some games where Jones was running for his life. That worried me.
Then I looked at Geno. He’s still got Lockett, still got Metcalf. They added JSN in the draft. That’s a pretty solid trio for any quarterback. The Seahawks seemed committed to building around him, at least for now. Their line seemed okay, maybe not great, but probably better than the Giants’.
Thinking About Upside vs. Floor
This is where it got tricky for me. Jones clearly has that rushing upside. In fantasy, that’s gold. A 50-yard run is like throwing a touchdown pass, points-wise. He could win you a week just with his legs.
But Geno felt safer. I figured his passing numbers would probably be more consistent week-to-week with those receivers. Less likely to totally bust, maybe? His ceiling might not be as high without the rushing, but his floor felt higher. Last year wasn’t a fluke in terms of him just looking comfortable throwing the ball.
I spent a good hour just going back and forth. Watched some quick highlights from last year for both guys just to refresh my memory. Saw Jones making some great runs but also missing some throws. Saw Geno dropping dimes but also taking a few bad sacks.
Making the Call
In the end, I had to make a choice. What tipped it for me? Honestly, it was the weapons and the feeling of Geno having found a system he really clicked with last year. Yeah, regression is possible, always is. But Jones’ situation, particularly that offensive line and the lack of proven, top-tier receivers outside of Waller (who has his own injury history), just felt riskier for consistent production.
So, I leaned towards Geno Smith. I felt like his situation gave him a better chance to put up decent numbers more often, even if Jones might have a couple of monster games thanks to his running. It felt like the slightly more stable option.
That was my process. Pulled up the basics, thought about the team situations, weighed the rushing upside against the passing consistency, and finally went with the guy who seemed to have a better supporting cast for throwing the ball. We’ll see how it pans out, right? Always a bit of a guess.
