Eric Decker Will Help Geno Smith Grow in Second Year as Jets QB

March 15, 2014   ·   Kenny DeJohn   ·   Jump to comments

There are plenty of questions regarding how well Eric Decker will perform without Peyton Manning throwing him passes, but there is sense to the notion that the wide receiver will be critical in aiding the growth of New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith.
Smith wasn't good statistically in his rookie season. He completed just 55.8 percent of his passes for 3,046 yards, 12 touchdowns and 21 interceptions. While a number of his issues were the result of poor ball placement and the inability to stand tall in the pocket, the level of talent surrounding the 23-year-old certainly didn't help.
Jeremy Kerley, David Nelson, Stephen Hill and Santonio Holmes represented his top threats at wide receiver, while Kellen Winslow and Jeff Cumberland did the heavy lifting at tight end. Bilal Powell helped a lot in the passing game as well, totaling the second-most catches on the team (36).
Decker may not be a true No. 1 wide receiver, but it's clear that he is much better than what the team ...

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