Coming from the Georgia Bulldogs, where he had a whopping 10 drops last season, Smith knows that he simply has to fix that issue.<\/p>\n
And going by Glenn’s words, he’s off to a good start.<\/p>\n
“Arian has some juice, doesn’t he? … He can run and he’s bouncy and he’s a really good athlete,” Glenn said<\/a>. “And I thought the first day, he went out there and he was really focused on making sure that ‘I see through the ball, and I make sure that I can bring it in.’ I think he did a good job yesterday catching the ball.”<\/p>\n Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian SmithStephen Lew-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Smith’s blistering speed is what caught the Jets’ eye, as it is a thing you simply can’t coach, and defenses have to worry about it at all times.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n But the drops? Yeah, that’s a big issue.<\/p>\n With Justin Fields looking to establish himself in the league as the starter for New York, he needs reliable weapons, and if Smith can’t fix his drop issue, he isn’t likely to see many targets from Fields this season.<\/p>\n So yes, it is early, but Smith appears to be determined to show the Jets coaching staff he’s doing everything he can to fix an issue that won’t fly in the NFL.<\/p>\n Related: Aaron Glenn Grades Jets After Rookie Camp<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Georgia](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ae7af8ab88cb4eef5afa0ae432231bea.jpeg\"\/)
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