PFT Live with Mike Florio Geno Smith returns to Jets + Trey Hendrickson signs with Ravens (3/11 Hour 2)
Mar 11, 2026
They break down the surprising trade that sends Geno Smith back to the Jets and why it makes sense for the team. They track the shifting quarterback dominoes in free agency and which QBs to watch next. They follow Trey Hendrickson’s market saga and his eventual big Ravens deal. They recap several notable short- and multi-year signings reshaping rosters around the league.
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Raiders' Geno Gamble Yielded Little Value
- The Raiders' one-year experiment with Geno cost them picks and ~$56.3M in total commitments for little return.
- Mike Florio highlights the team's miscalculation tied to Pete Carroll and lack of surrounding talent like pass-catchers and blocking.
Geno Once Replaced Eli Manning In Giants Drama
- Mike Florio recounts Geno Smith's early Jets tenure including being the QB who briefly replaced Eli Manning.
- He notes Geno was a 2013 second-round pick and started as a rookie before injuries and benching altered his path.
Use Veteran Grit To Reset Team Culture
- Stabilize a struggling franchise by signing experienced, leadership-first veterans who fit the coach's culture.
- Chris Simms cites Jets adding Geno, DeMario Davis and others to provide 'gritty' veteran influence for Aaron Glenn.