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Packers Coordinator Admits Geno Smith Challenge
16 Sep
Summary
- Geno Smith has a perfect 4-0 record against Jonathan Gannon.
- Smith averaged 223.75 passing yards and 7.9 yards per pass.
- Packers defense needs to correct penalty mistakes from Week 1.
The Green Bay Packers face a significant challenge on Sunday as they aim to break their losing streak, facing Geno Smith and the New York Jets. This matchup, initially seeming favorable, proved difficult after the Packers' Week 1 loss. Defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon acknowledged Smith's consistent success against his defenses, recalling a 4-0 record during Smith's tenure with the Seattle Seahawks and Gannon's time coaching the Arizona Cardinals. In those games, Smith posted strong statistics, averaging 223.75 passing yards per contest.
Packers fans reacted negatively to Gannon's comments, expressing anxiety about the team's prospects given their recent struggles, including blowing a double-digit lead in the season opener. Gannon also addressed the defense's performance in Week 1, where they allowed 39 points, largely due to costly penalties. He emphasized the need to improve decision-making and education to reduce errors, aiming for a better outcome in the upcoming game.
