Here's what Frank Reich said about Geno Smith and the Jets offense after mandatory minicamp:
On Geno Smith: Reich was effusive, calling Smith's football mind "elite," his preparation "top notch," and his huddle communication outstanding. (from the Frank Reich page) This is notable because Reich has coached Hall-of-Famers Jim Kelly, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers, and Andrew Luck — so that level of praise isn't just coachspeak. He called Smith "impressive" and made clear he believes Smith can lead the modernized offense, not just hold the job until they find someone else.
On the offense overall: Reich emphasized that he's designing the scheme around the talent on the roster rather than forcing a preconceived system — specifically mentioning expanded 12-personnel (two tight ends) with Kenyon Sadiq and Mason Taylor, getting Breece Hall involved in space on screens and quick hitters, and leaning on a stable offensive line that returns four of five starters. He also said his collaboration with HC Aaron Glenn has been excellent, with strong alignment on personnel decisions and vision.
The overarching message: Reich believes this offense can be dramatically better than the unit that finished dead last in passing yards (140.3 ypg) in 2025, and he sees Smith as the right guy to run it.
As for the expert take — Evan Silva over at Establish The Run is less sold, saying he doesn't have a lot of faith in Reich as OC, and noting the Jets were 29th in touchdowns last year ().