The Chirp: Geno Smith Injury Edition

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Aug 12, 2015

The Jets announced Tuesday that quarterback Geno Smith will be out 6-to-10 weeks with a broken jaw as a result of a locker room altercation between Smith and reserve linebacker IK Enemkpali, who was released after the incident. As news quickly spread of both the injury and its cause, athletes from across the sports world took to Twitter to react:

NFL quarterback Michael Vick on words of encouragement for his former teammate:

Prayers up, wishin lil bro a speedy recovery @GenoSmith7 .."It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up." -Vince Lombardi
— Michael Vick (@MichaelVick) August 11, 2015

Former NFL offensive lineman Damien Woody on rising above:

You’re the starting QB & you’re beefing w/ a yoked-up defensive guy?!!! C’mon bruh….
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) August 11, 2015

And no…I’m not absolving IK for what he did at all but as the starting QB, why get caught up in foolishness in the locker room of all places
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) August 11, 2015

Saints safety Rafael Bush on getting the story straight:

I’m confused if he put his hands in dude face how did he sneak him?
— rafael bush (@rbush36) August 11, 2015

Former NFL running back Beanie Wells on leadership questions:

First the Cam Newton fight now Genotype Smith out because of a locker room fight, not sure where I missed the part of Qbs being leaders
— Beanie Wells (@BeanieWells26) August 11, 2015

Makes me wonder if those Qbs have gained respect in the locker room. No way you see a Peyton manning,Russel Wilson,Tom Brady fighting
— Beanie Wells (@BeanieWells26) August 11, 2015

Former USMNT forward Taylor Twellman on important distinctions:

I've seen it happen before not sure leadership is the key with Geno "not knowing something is coming". #SuckerPunch https://t.co/ipTU0oUP6U
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) August 11, 2015

Former NFL tackle Wade Smith on one-way tickets:

So fighting QBs is what's hot in the league right now?!?! Quickest way out the door is to go at the franchise smh #CamNewton #GenoSmith
— Wade Smith (@Smitty74allday) August 11, 2015

Former NFL center Tyler Horn on legal implications:

@FisolaNYDN if Geno is on a split contract he should sue for lost wages.
— Tyler Horn (@Tyler63Horn) August 11, 2015

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin on fantasy implications:

Would I have taken Geno in the 12th round? No chance. Ryan? Hmm maybe #fantasy
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) August 11, 2015

Jaguars defensive end Jared Odrick on stats overload:

Sports Science tonight..."Enemkpali would've had to produce 1400lbs of force into Geno's jaw, the equivalent to weight of entire Jets OL!"
— Jared Odrick (@JaredOdrick) August 11, 2015

Senior “Michael Preston Has Jokes” Correspondent Michael Preston has jokes:

My Jaw just dropped off that Breaking News!!!
— Michael B. Workin’ (@BigMiiKE19) August 11, 2015

Former NFL defensive end Hugh Douglas on everything in moderation:

Ok.. I'm all for camp fights. But breaking the QB's jaw is a lil over the top! #StillYourTeammate #WeTryinToWin
— Hugh Douglas (@Bighugh53) August 11, 2015

NFL kicker Jay Feely on mixed messaging:

Gives new meaning to the old coach speak "we need to punch them right in the face"
— Jay Feely (@jayfeely) August 11, 2015

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner on quick fixes:

I hope someone has already spray painted a big green J over the M on the NY billboards that say “Home of 7 Pro teams and the Mets” #Jets

— Justin Turner (@redturn2) August 11, 2015

And finally, Jets quarterback Geno Smith invokes a little Arnold:

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