Geno Smith's near perfect preseason finish should lock up roster spot

Geno Smith's near perfect preseason finish should lock up roster spot

9 years ago
Stew Milne / USA TODAY Sports

On his old team, Geno Smith would have been deemed too valuable to get much action in the preseason finale - but things are very different now that he's a member of the New York Giants.

In a fight for a roster spot, Smith was leaving it all out on the field on Thursday.

Smith completed his first five passing attempts for 60 yards, capped by a 25-yard touchdown missile to Matt LaCosse that should show coaches he still has a chance to be a productive player.

Smith finished the game completing 10-of-11 passes for 111 yards with one touchdown and no turnovers.

The 26-year-old has been competing with veteran Josh Johnson and rookie Davis Webb for the Giants' backup quarterback job. Entering Thursday's game, he had yet to throw a preseason touchdown through three contests, but his performance against the New England Patriots looks to be giving him a shot at sticking around.

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