By Brian Costello
Sitting in front of his computer in March, Eric Decker opened up Google and searched “Geno Smith interviews.” Then he went to YouTube and did the same search.
The wide receiver was days away from becoming a free agent and he was considering signing with the Jets. But first, he wanted to learn about the team’s quarterback who finished his rookie season in 2013 as the lowest-rated passer in the NFL.
Decker had already watched some game film of Smith. Now, he wanted to learn more.
“I was impressed by the games I watched of Geno, and then I Googled and YouTubed interviews to get a feel of who he was as a person more than just the physical skill on the field,” Decker said. “That’s a big thing.”
“As a young guy, everyone goes through bumps. For me, it was how mentally strong he was and his potential I saw. It’s enormous as a veteran receiver. I want to be a part of this kid’s growth because I really see something that stands out.”
Decker said after his research, he felt like he had a good feel for Smith.
“It’s the power of technology,” Decker said. “I feel like I have good intuition and good instincts. I just felt something that he was going to be good.”
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