Michael Vick: Tie goes to Geno

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    Quarterback Michael Vick all but conceded the New York Jets' starting job to Geno Smith, saying Thursday it will be difficult to win the position in the preseason because he doesn't see it as an open competition.
    Vick said the situation is different from what he experienced last season with the Philadelphia Eagles. That, he said, began as an even competition against Nick Foles and was presented as such by coach Chip Kelly. This time, Vick's sense is that his job is to push and mentor Smith.

    "Going into camp with Nick, we knew it was an open competition and the best guy was going to win the job -- the guy who performed throughout OTAs and the preseason," said Vick, who prevailed over Foles before losing the job during the season. "That's just what it was. It was pretty much cut and dried.

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