Well there you have it.
Just signed NY Jet Michael Vick who most recently comes from Philadelphia, plans on fighting for QB time against Geno Smith.
Vick spoke with media:
“As of right now I’m planning to come in and compete with Geno [Smith]. I’ll push him as hard as I can, push him to be the best. Try to become the best that I can be. Most importantly, learn the new intricacies of the offense and what Marty [Mornhinweg] has in store as far as what I don’t know and what I haven’t learned. For me it’s all about competing right now and trying to bring the best out of the other quarterbacks.”
Why the Jets?
“I thought it was a great opportunity to come in and compete [and] push Geno, who I have a great friendship and relationship with. Help him to become the quarterback that we all want him to become. And also to myself, to be back in the position where I may have an opportunity to play at some point. And get back with my coach, Coach Mornhinweg, who I have great rapport with and a great understanding with, as far as his offensive concepts. I didn’t have to go far. I always wanted to play for Rex Ryan and I got my opportunity.”
How long he’s known Geno Smith..
“I’ve known Geno since he’s come out of school last year and entered the NFL draft. We had an open conversation about what to expect coming into the NFL, helping him to choose an agent and decide on things he could do to further his future. I just gave him my little bit of advice, but from that point on we’ve maintained a friendship. “
Would he be okay sitting on the bench all year?
“You know, I mean I wouldn’t say I would necessarily be okay with sitting on the bench all year. But I know what I signed up for. I know what I came to New York to do. First and foremost I came to compete and be a helping hand for Geno, and he has a long way to go. We both talked. We both agreed we’re going to push one another and make each other better. So whatever happens, happens. And I know what I signed up for. At the end of the day I’ll be content with it.
I came to New York to play football. That’s what I came to New York to do. I came to New York to play football. As long as I have a uniform on, I’m good.”
Let the battle begin.
Tweeted picture via NY Jets: Michael Vick signing his one-year contract which is reportedly worth $5 mil.