Why Geno Smith Got Punched by IK Enemkpali
Smith said in a statement: “My only goal is to heal quickly and get back to playing with my teammates so I can be the best QB possible for the New York Jets”. I deeply regret and apologize for my actions. He went on to say it was not his intention to harm anyone and that he should have walked away from the argument.
As for joining his new team, the Buffalo Bills, on Thursday, Enemkpali said he’s grateful for a second chance after being claimed off waivers.
Enemkpali, who was selected during the sixth-round in 2014, was cut by the team immediately following incident. Asked for his reaction to the news, Bowles said only: “I didn’t have one”.
“Nothing justifies hitting somebody, and I recognize that it was a mistake, but I also believe that he’s going to learn from it”, said Ryan.
“I look forward to being a good teammate, an accountable player”, he said. And Im just happy to be here, and thankful.. It was a reasonable assumption, given that the only notable thing Enemkpali has done in his career to date has been breaking Geno Smith’s jaw, knocking out the projected starter for 6-10 weeks.
Eyewitness sources tell the New York Daily News that Geno essentially deserved to get rocked.
Smith allegedly skipped a promised appearance at Enemkpali’s charity football camp and blew off reimbursing the linebacker $600 for the plane ticket he bought him.
The quote follows a similar pattern to a formal statement released by Enemkpali earlier this week upon his release from the Jets. Even back in his college days, Smith irked some of those around him. But I do have supreme confidence in myself especially when I know the individual. No one will talk about what exactly happened inside the Jets locker room, but it makes everyone question the maturity of Jets quarterback Geno Smith yet again.
IK Enemkpali has landed in Buffalo and is trying to move on.
Now Ryan Rex head coach of Buffalo Bills will gamble on Enemkpali to not pursue this behavior on further disputes.
“I’m not surprised at all”, said Jackson. It’s not yet known what sanctions, if any, Enemkpali will face from the NFL.
“I didn’t know if I’d ever find myself in a position to start again”, Fitzpatrick said. “Obviously the Bills did their research when this young man came out, as we did when I was with the Jets”. “But we also recognize that with what we are building around here that this guy could help us win”.