Jets coach Rex Ryan threw cold water on any thought that Matt Simms could replace Geno Smith at starting quarterback anytime soon.
Ryan responding to a question about an ESPN report that Simms has a lot of support within the organization and if Smith should struggle that Simms could replace him.
“I think there’s a lot of guys that like Simms,” Ryan said. “I don’t think there’s any doubt. But to say as our starting quarterback? I don’t see that. But again, I’m obviously not saying that that couldn’t happen, or whatever, but we see Geno as our starting quarterback now and that’s how we see it.”
Simms won a roster spot with a strong training camp and preseason, beating out Greg McElroy for the third quarterback spot. With Mark Sanchez injured, Simms has become the No. 2 quarterback.