Open or closed? Rex: 'no doubt' there's a competition for QB job; Vick insists 'it's not open'

Published September 13, 2015

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith, center, takes a snap while quarterback Michael Vick, left, looks on during an NFL football organized team activity, Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (The Associated Press)

New York Jets quarterback Michael Vick looks on during an NFL football organized team activity, Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (The Associated Press)

Rex Ryan says there's "no doubt" the New York Jets have an open competition at quarterback. Michael Vick begs to differ.

Vick reiterated his comments from last week, insisting Wednesday that "it's not an open competition" between him and Geno Smith. Vick has said since he signed with New York in March that Smith is the team's starting quarterback.

Ryan contradicted Vick's assertion, saying the Jets have two quarterbacks competing for the job, and added that "we'll let it play out a little bit." Shortly after those comments, Vick — who, at first danced around questions — conceded again that the job, in his eyes, is anything but up for grabs.

Both Vick and Smith split snaps with the starting offense on the second day of organized team activities.

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