Jets’ Aaron Glenn boldly claims Geno Smith will ‘lead us to the promised land’

PHOENIX — Aaron Glenn has some lofty expectations for Geno Smith.

The Jets coach spoke at the NFL’s annual meeting Tuesday and expressed a lot of confidence in his new starting quarterback.

“I just feel like he’s the guy that’s going to lead us to the promised land,” Glenn said.

What the promised land is can be open to interpretation, but it seems like big talk for a coach coming off a 3-14 season and a quarterback who led the NFL with 17 interceptions last season while with the Raiders.

Glenn said he believes the Jets can help Smith be more successful than he was last year in Las Vegas because of what they have on offense. Glenn pointed to their offensive line, their running game and star receiver Garrett Wilson as elements that can help Smith be successful.

“There’s something about a quarterback with a chip on his shoulder,” Glenn said. “He’s proven a lot in this league, especially when you take the time when he was in Seattle. He fits exactly what we’re trying to do. … I think he’s a perfect guy to do exactly what we’re going to do, especially when we can run the ball the way that we can run it. Now, be able to add some play action. I think he’s perfect for that.”