The Geno Smith era starts now. As expected, the New York Jets will start the rookie quarterback in the season opener Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced Wednesday. The last time they started a rookie in Week 1 was 2009, when it was Mark Sanchez, whom Smith is replacing. The choice became obvious in recent days. The Jets tried to keep it secret, but Sanchez was ruled out for the game with a bruised joint in his throwing shoulder, sources said.
