FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Rookie Geno Smith started every game and improved late in the season, but apparently not enough to earn a commitment from the New York Jets as their starting quarterback for 2014.

"We'll look at quarterbacks, yes, we will look at quarterbacks," general manager John Idzik said Tuesday, alluding to his offseason plans.

Rookie Geno Smith received a positive review from John Idzik on Tuesday, but the Jets will still look at quarterbacks this offseason, the GM said. AP Photo/Alan Diaz

Idzik and coach Rex Ryan addressed the media to wrap up the season. While they both spoke positively of Smith, Idzik and Ryan stopped short of saying he will go into training camp as the starter.

At one point in the 35-minute news conference, Idzik referred to Smith as "a quarterback on our roster." This came one day after Smith received strong support from teammates.

"We're all excited about having Geno as part of the New York Jets," Idzik said, "but we will always look to improve any position."

Idzik and Ryan, seated side by side, turned the news conference into a Jets infomercial, putting a positive spin on their 8-8 season and painting a bright picture for the future.

Ryan will be part of the immediate future -- the team announced his return after Sunday's win at Miami -- but there are questions about his contract situation. Ryan is signed for only one more year, creating the possibility of a lame-duck season.

Idzik declined to discuss Ryan's contract, and he sidestepped a question on whether he reached out to potential head-coaching candidates before announcing Ryan's return. A simple "no" wouldn't put the matter to rest, but Idzik said he doesn't reveal internal conversations.

It became an issue because, on the eve of the Jets' Week 16 game, Ryan said at a team meeting that he'd heard rumblings the organization was looking for his replacement.