Giants make Geno Smith signing official, also add a cornerback

Geno Smith is officially a Giant.

The New York Giants have announced the signing of former New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith. They also signed cornerback Valentino Blake, formerly known as Antwon Blake.

“Geno has a great, positive attitude, and he’s looking forward to learning and competing in our QB room,” Giants general manager Jerry Reese said, via Giants.com.

Smith explained why he’s excited to join the Giants.

“I think the opportunity to learn from (quarterbacks) coach (Frank) Cignetti, coach (Ben) McAdoo, and to be alongside Eli (Manning) and learn from him, a two-time Super Bowl champion and, in my opinion, a Hall of Fame quarterback,” Smith said, via Giants.com. “I think it will work…