FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The scorecard after nine days of New York Jets' training camp ...

Number of Jets mailbags on ESPN.com: Two.

Geno Smith interceptions: None.

Who'da thunk it?

@RichCimini #jetsmail How much weight should we be putting on Geno's positive performance in TC for how it will translate to the season ?

— Andy N (@apmn14) August 7, 2015

@RichCimini: Well, it beats the alternative, right? It never can be a bad thing to practice well, but it's important to keep things in perspective. As I wrote the other day, Geno Smith's true test will come in the regular season. We know he's going to win the starting job, so he's not facing a lot of pressure right now. Heck, Ryan Fitzpatrick isn't even getting snaps with the first-team offense. Smith has the physical tools to win in this league, but he sabotages himself -- and the team -- with poor decision making. Maybe he will thrive in Chan Gailey's system. So far, so good. One thing I've noticed is that he seems more willing to run with the ball if he doesn't see anything open downfield -- a positive step. In the past, he seemed reluctant to do that. But, again, it's way too early to make projections. Making the All-Florham Park team doesn't mean anything in September.

@RichCimini How much do you think WR Devin Smith's injury in TC will cost him this year in learning a proper NFL route tree? #Jetsmail

— Justin LaSalata (@justinlasalata) August 7, 2015

@RichCimini: A lot, Justin. The Jets drafted Devin Smith knowing his route-running needed refinement, but they were willing to make the investment because of his raw skills. He's losing a lot of practice reps, and it will hurt his chances of being an every-down contributor early in the season. He was used primarily as a vertical threat at Ohio State -- and he was a great one. That's his bread and butter, and I'm thinking that will be his early niche with the Jets: Just go deep and try to rip the top off a defense. Another concern is reading coverages. Because the Jets' passing offense is predicated on option routes, it requires the receivers to diagnose coverages quickly. Smith will be behind in that area as well.

@RichCimini How has coach Bowles coaching and camp structure looked so far compared to Rex Ryan last year #jetsmail

— Xavier D. (@Xavier_NYC) August 7, 2015

@RichCimini: The most obvious difference is the daily itinerary. Ryan practiced in the morning, followed by meetings and an evening walkthrough. Bowles conducts meetings and walkthrough in the morning, followed by an afternoon practice. Bowles said he wants to practice during the hottest part of the day to help with conditioning. I'd say Bowles' practices are more physically taxing than Ryan's practices, but we're not talking about a dramatic difference. By rule, there's only so much hitting you can do in one-a-day practices. In terms of coaching style, it's night and day. Bowles is more low-key than Ryan (hardly a revelation there), but he runs a tighter ship, players have told me. He doesn't tolerate lateness, whereas Ryan gave the players more freedom.

@RichCimini With the lack of a true standout guard, how likely is it Evan Mathis becomes a Jet? #jetsmail

— Ryan Stevens (@THEREALRYANMS8) August 7, 2015

@RichCimini: A couple of factors to keep in mind. One, of course, is the money. Evan Mathis reportedly is looking for $5.5 million this year, and I feel pretty confident in saying he won't get that much from the Jets -- or any other team, for that matter. If he receives similar offers from multiple teams, he'll probably pick the team he feels can best compete for a championship. I'm not so sure the Jets would win that tiebreaker. The Miami Dolphins are interested as well, but it's not like they're on the cusp of a title, either. I'd expect the Jets to make a decision after the second preseason game. They'll evaluate the current personnel and decide if Mathis would be an upgrade.

@RichCimini Keep hearing Chris Owusu's name, is the hype real? How does Durell Eskridge look? Candidate for a roster spot? #jetsmail

— Trevor Shields (@TREVORshields) August 7, 2015

@RichCimini: I wouldn't use the word "hype" with Chris Owusu, but I catch your drift, Trevor. He's having a nice camp. Every time I look up, he's running with the first team ahead of Jeremy Kerley in three-receiver packages. Obviously, Owusu's chances are helped by the Smith injury. On Friday, Owusu left the field after a blow to the head, so we'll have to watch for a concussion. Other receivers trying to climb the depth chart are T.J. Graham, Shaquelle Evans and Quincy Enunwa, who has flashed in recent days. Owusu can really help his chances by excelling as a kickoff returner -- a wide-open spot. As for Durell Eskridge (one of my Syracuse guys), it's too early to tell. He's a big, good-looking athlete, but he has a ways to go. The Antonio Allen injury should create some extra reps.