By Glenn Naughton<\/p>\n
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Sometimes life just isn’t fair…and this is one of those times.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately for Jets quarterback Geno Smith, the NFL has no time for sob stories. \u00a0It’s a league for grown men that will force players to deal with varying degrees of adversity at any given time. \u00a0Smith has already seen his share after having his jaw broken<\/a><\/strong> when he was punched by a teammate during training camp last season, and now\u00a0this.<\/p>\n Just two days in to a voluntary OTA (Off-season Training Activity), one that was supposed to allow Smith to showcase his physical skills and off-season development, under the watchful eye of his coaches in Florham Park with his top targets on hand, there’s already a hiccup. \u00a0It’s being reported that one of those targets, wide receiver Eric Decker will not be present<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0Decker’s absence isn’t due to injury or a prior commitment, the standard reasons given at this time of year, but because he’s taking a stand for the man ahead of Smith on the depth chart, Ryan Fitzpatrick.<\/p>\n Wide receiver Brandon Marshall was also a no-show, but his absence isn’t believed to be related to the Fitzpatrick contract situation at this time according to Jason Cole of Bleacher Report.<\/p>\n