NEW YORK -- Jets quarterback Geno Smith, involved in two unflattering, off-the-field incidents this offseason, was addressed recently by general manager John Idzik and coach Rex Ryan on the importance of managing his celebrity.

Idzik, speaking to reporters Saturday at a Jets-related promotional event at Super Bowl XLVIII, said he has no concerns about Smith's judgment. But he also made it clear they won't tolerate behavior that embarrasses the franchise -- even if the player is relatively new on the scene.

"No, I don't view any free passes," Idzik said. "We hold our players to a high standard -- on the field and off the field. That's part of acting like a Jet. It's not only playing like a Jet, it's acting like a Jet. Everyone understands that."

Smith, who started every game in his rookie season, was recently involved in an altercation with a flight attendant at Los Angeles International Airport. There were reports that Smith was thrown off the plane before takeoff because he refused to shut off his cell phone, but the airline -- Virgin America -- later issued a statement, apologizing to Smith for "a misunderstanding that regrettably escalated unnecessarily."

Previously, an Atlanta woman, claiming she had an affair with Smith, posted a lewd photo on Instagram that she alleged to be of the quarterback.

Geno Smith was addressed recently by GM John Idzik and coach Rex Ryan on the importance of managing his celebrity. Steve Mitchell/USA TODAY Sports

"When you're a quarterback in the NFL and you're a quarterback for a franchise in a big market such as New York, all eyes are on you 24/7," Idzik said. "I think Geno is experiencing this first-hand. Obviously, I've kept in close contact with him. This is part of learning how to deal with these things.

"We've addressed them, he's addressed them, so [I have] no real concerns that way. It's just how to deal with your celebrity and the visibility that goes along with that position."

Smith, addressing reporters at the same team event, refused to answer questions about the airplane fracas. He issued a joint statement with Virgin America, basically accepting its apology.

Smith acknowledged that he spoke to Ryan about the potential pitfalls of life in the limelight.

"Rex basically explained that he and I, because of the position we're in -- head coach and quarterback -- we're looked at differently," Smith said. "I understand and I knew that prior to the conversation, but it's always good to get more light from him. He was understanding, so it was all good."

Smith said he realizes he's under intense scrutiny, adding that he's not concerned about staying out of embarrassing situations.