GENO SMITH RETURNS: Can the Jets SHINE and Defy LOW Expectations in the AFC East?
GENO SMITH RETURNS: Can the Jets SHINE and Defy LOW Expectations in the AFC East?  
Podcast: Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League
Published On: Tue Aug 25 2026
Description: Photo: IMAGN Images Geno Smith eyes a second career resurgence as he returns to the Big Apple with the New York Jets, facing fresh questions about his ceiling and the revamped offense. Can Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall, Adonai Mitchell, and a rebuilt offensive line finally reverse the Jets’ fortunes and push them out of the AFC East basement? Meanwhile, Odell Beckham’s uncertain future with the New York Giants and the Browns’ controversial choice to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders spark heated debate about leadership and long-term vision in the NFL. Tony Wiggins and Kevin Oestreicher break down the Tennessee Titans’ struggles with Cam Ward’s turnover woes, the Minnesota Vikings’ growing reliance on Kyler Murray as J.J. McCarthy falters, and the Dallas Cowboys’ concerns with running back depth—with names like Javonte Williams, Jayden Blue, and Phil Mafah in the mix. Which NFL teams are poised for redemption, and who’s running out of time to deliver? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gusto Try Gusto today at gusto.com/LOCKEDONNFL, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. KALSHI For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.