The Facts: Following the selection of Christian Hackenberg in the third round of the NFL Draft, HC Todd Bowles confirmed Smith is the team's starting QB until further notice. "Geno is first team," Bowles said. "We're still working to get [Ryan] Fitzpatrick back. Geno will go into OTAs as the starter"

Diehards Line:Fitzpatrick, the incumbent starter, remains unsigned. Hackenberg is viewed as a developmental player. And that leaves Smith, who went into training camp last summer as the starter back in that spot again. At least until such time as Fitzpatrick, an unrestricted and unsigned free agent, returns. If he returns. We expect that to be the case, but the two sides reportedly remain far apart. We'll continue to watch for more.