Jets quarterback Geno Smith said following his demotion Monday the he "without a doubt" can be a franchise quarterback in the NFL, according to Newsday. Jets owner Woody Johnson said something similar in early October after Smith got off to a rocky start this season.
It seems, however, that general manager John Idzik might not have the same opinion. Asked during an interview with SNY that aired Tuesday, if he believes there is a franchise quarterback on the Jets roster, Idzik said: "Don't know that. Don't know that. That's still to be determined. You don't want to try to answer that question too prematurely."
In a 38-minute press conference with the media Monday, Idzik didn't provide many details about Smith's future with the team. He took a similar approach during the interview with SNY.
"We will continue with the development curve and we will continue searching," Idzik said. "We'll continue to try to enhance that position in any way we can."
Michael Vick is set to start at quarterback for the Jets in Week 9 against the Chiefs.