Jets' Geno Smith gets glimmer of hope in otherwise dismal No. 29 NFL QB rankings originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Nobody expects the New York Jets to win a Super Bowl this season, not that fans would be mad if it happened, but the expectations are pretty realistic for the team this year. What are those expectations? Basically, Aaron Glenn and company are hoping for more wins than last season and maybe even a playoff run.But, Jets quarterback Geno Smith has had a rough few seasons with other franchises, and that's not lost on NFL analysts and experts.Bleacher Report has unleashed a new list ranking all of the NFL quarterbacks for 2026. In it, players are graded on six categories: accuracy (25 points), processing (20), arm talent, decision-making, pocket presence (15 apiece) and leadership (10).Jets' Geno Smith ranked No. 29 in NFL quarterback rankingsOf course, nobody thought Smith would be ranked No. 1 on this list. But, he's in a pretty tough spot at No. 29. He's in the "functional performer" section."Geno Smith is coming off a disappointing season and a rough two-year stretch. He has turned the ball over at an alarming rate (32 INTs) in that span," Bleacher Report notes.But, the good news is that Bleacher Report has some kind things to say about him. "He hasn't declined physically or with accuracy," they note. "He can still drive the ball well and drop passes in the bucket. His issues stem from being under heavy pressure. If protected, he's capable of being a solid starter."With the right mix of players and coaching staff, it's not crazy to think that Smith could well outperform expectations in the 2026-27 season.More NFL news:Seahawks' Sam Darnold gets disrespected, falls behind Brock Purdy, Drake Maye in NFL rankingsBroncos' Bo Nix muscles out Jalen Hurts, Aaron Rodgers in new NFL rankingOne NFL team will be 'impossible to stop this season,' NFL analyst says