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Jets QB Smith booed at stadium scrimmage

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New York Jets quarterbacks Geno Smith, who has had an interception-free training camp, still heard booing from impatient fans attending a scrimmage at MetLife Stadium.

Smith heard the boo-birds from the more than 10,000 fans attending Saturday night’s scrimmage when, on his second series in 11-on-11 drills, he was sacked and fumbled the ball.

“The camera should’ve zoomed in on me; I had a big smile on my face,” said Smith, who is entering his third season with the Jets. “You’d think we were on the road today.”

After a slow start in the game-situation practice with no live tackling, Smith threw two touchdown passes, both to new wide receiver Brandon Marshall.

“In two years, I’ve developed some really thick skin,” Smith said. “I know how to handle it now.

“That’s when I thrive, man. That’s when I’m at my best. I’ve been through a lot in two years. Maybe my rookie year, I would’ve hung my head or it might have fazed me or it might have affected me negatively. But at this point, it rolls right off my back.”

The Jets traded for veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in the offseason, but Smith is expected to be the opening-day starter.

Marshall scored on touchdowns of 35 and one yard, helping Smith to a 10-for-13 night.

“I heard about the New York crowd,” said Marshall, who was acquired in a trade with the Chicago Bears. “It’s a great crowd, but it can be a tough crowd. We have to do our job and keep them happy and I think we’ll have a chance this year to do that.”

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