Michael Vick Admits That He Wasn't Prepared To Play Against Chargers
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Michael Vick took over for Geno Smith after halftime this past Sunday after the latter struggled mightily through two quarters.
On Monday, following the Jets' 31-0 loss to the Chargers, WFAN host Mike Francesa opined in his show open that it looked like the veteran didn't want to be on the field.
Though that statement was said a bit jokingly, Francesa might not have been that far off.
Vick admitted on Wednesday that he wasn't as prepared as he should have been on Sunday.
"Maybe I didn't prepare or I wasn't prepared," the 34-year-old said. "But I'll tell you what: It won't happen again."
Smith was brutal in the first half, completing four of 12 passes for just 27 yards. He ended his day with an interception.
Vick was turnover-free, but he wasn't much better at moving the ball down the field. The four-time Pro Bowler was 8-of-19 for 47 yards and was sacked twice.
"I learned a lesson last week: always stay ready, always be prepared," Vick said. "That left a bitter taste in my mouth, that I wasn't able to go out and put points on the board or even help this team in any fashion. So this week has been a different work week from me (and) throughout the rest of the year, it's going to be totally different for me as far as my preparation."
Despite getting benched, Smith will start against the Broncos on Sunday.
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