Geno Smith defended himself against a scouting report that question his skills, telling USA Today Sports, "its untrue in all things." "I heard about it (Monday) night when my quarterbacks coach called me to tell me about it.''
Former West Virgina quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator Jake Spavital backed Smith saying he is an obsessed student of the game.
"I was laughing with Geno about it Monday night and I said, 'Welcome to the business,''' Spavital told USA TODAY Sports. "I've been around Geno for two years. I thought he was one of the hardest-working quarterbacks I've ever been around."
Pro Football Weekly draft analyst Nolan Nawrocki was responsible for the analysis mentioned by Smith and Spavital. He wrote that the former West Virginia quarterback is "not a student of the game," "does not command respect from teammates and cannot inspire," is "not committed or focused" and "cannot handle hard coaching."
Nawrocki furthered his assesment calling Smith "A cross between Aliki Smith and Aaron Brooks," and "A gimmick, overhyped product of the system lacking football savvy."
Nawrocki gained attention preiously for writing a similar critique of No.1 overall pick Cam Newton before the 2011 draft. Newton went on to win the 2011 Rookie of the Year award and break numerous rookie quarterback records.
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