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Brandon Marshall, Geno Smith building chemistry in unique way

New York Jets' Brandon Marshall catches a pass during an NFL football organized team activity in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, May 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Jets' Brandon Marshall catches a pass during an NFL football organized team activity in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, May 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Brandon Marshall has only been with the New York Jets for a few months, but he has gone the extra mile to establish a connection with Geno Smith, his new quarterback.

According to the New York Post, Marshall and Smith have been living together at Smith’s home in New Jersey for the past month.

From the Post:

To help accelerate the chemistry between he and Smith, Marshall moved in with Smith in New Jersey. The two have been living together for the past month. Marshall said he and Smith first met a few years ago and they bonded. The duo got together in South Florida shortly after the trade in March to work out.

Marshall has been impressed with Smith, who is entering his third season as a pro.

“I was just blown away by his maturity and how much he knows,” Marshall said. “This kid is really smart. The sky is the limit for him.”

Marshall was traded to the Jets in March after a tumultuous 2014 season with the Chicago Bears that included a bevy of injuries and reported locker room issues. Despite missing a handful of games, Marshall still caught 61 passes for 721 yards. Both totals were his lowest since his rookie season with the Denver Broncos.

The Jets hope the 31-year-old Marshall can provide a boost to an offense that has been stagnant in recent years. Marshall says he’s up to the task.

“I really feel like I’m better now than I’ve ever been,” Marshall said Wednesday, per the Post. “There’s the physical part, feeling healthy. … Now I’m starting to see the game differently being older and having a lot of experience. Having all of that working for me and going against those guys every single day, I’m excited about doing my job this year.”

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