The latest story out of the Jets locker room has me intrigued. According to the NY Post, some players have said that Geno Smith and Ik Enemkapli were having words over a $600 debt Smith allegedly owed the linebacker. Supposedly Smith was “taunting” Enemkpali over it. Enemkpali challenged Smith to say it to his face. Smith did and pointed his finger in Enemkpali’s face, which then led to Enemkpali punching Smith and breaking his jaw.

Smith is out for eight to ten weeks. Enemkpali was immediately waived by the Jets. The next day the Bills and former Jets coach Rex Ryan claimed Enemkpali off waivers.

I do not believe that hitting is an appropriate response. But I am interested in Smith’s behavior. What does this incident say about the team quarterback? Isn’t he supposed to be the team’s leader? Is this the way a leader is supposed to behave?

What does it take to be a leader?