Geno Smith confident he will be starting QB

[Sportsguy9695]

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith needed only one word Monday to describe his confidence level as he prepares to take on Michael Vick. Asked if he expects to be the starting quarterback, Smith replied succinctly: "Yes."

And so it begins.

The Smith-Vick quarterback competition was the hot issue as the Jets opened their offseason program, and it will continue to burn for the next four months. The Jets signed Vick to "push" Smith, a diplomatic way of saying they're not completely sold on the second-year quarterback.

Smith, speaking to the New York media for the first time since the Vick-for-Mark Sanchez shakeup, said he doesn't perceive the organization's decision to sign Vick as a lack of faith in him. Asked to elaborate on why he's so confident, considering he committed 25 turnovers as a rookie, Smith said last year "does wonders for me" in terms of experience.

"[It's] my belief in myself, knowing I'm going to take every action possible to get better and come into the season a better player," he said, adding:

Source: ESPN New York

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I agree w/ Geno......and it should be his job to lose.
That being said.....I also wouldn't mind having a 2 headed dragon this year at QB.
I'm sure Vick will get a fair share of snaps.

 

[Sportsguy9695]

I like the confidence Geno has. its always good to have confidence

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Geno led them to an 8-8 record, missing the playoffs by just 1 game with a battered O-line, and less than stellar receivers to throw to.

When was the last time Vick hasn't missed a bunch of games in a season due to some injury ?

 

[J_E_T_S]

To me, it's who looks better in camp and that's it.


I don't think either should be given a head start to the job....and with the style they both play, I don't think it'll be difficult to determine who is the better player in camp.


It was hard with sanchez as he was soooooo much different than Geno, so they were tough to compare. That will not be the case with Geno and Vick.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mornhinweg likes the duality....

Marty Mornhinweg, New York Jets offensive coordinator, believes Geno Smith and Michael Vick will work beautifully - ESPN New York

 

[J_E_T_S]

MM loves geno, that much is clear.

 

[HammerDown]

 

[DJ]

Vick will open the season as the starter. Rex Ryan is on the Hot Seat.

 

[J_E_T_S]

Geno is the starter. He look good preseason and will continue to look good. Jets roll Oakland week 1 DJ.