Michael Vick has officially ended one battle with Geno Smith so he can concentrate on the one that stands to mean the most for him and the New York Jets.
According to TMZ Sports, the 33-year-old Vick has elected to wear No. 8 next season and will no longer attempt to coax Smith into allowing him to wear both their favorite jersey No. 7. Vick has worn the number throughout his 11-year career, while Smith donned it as a rookie starter with the Jets last season.
Early Monday, Vick posted on Instagram his choice of No. 8 is an ode to former NFL star Steve Young, one of his all-time favorite quarterbacks and players. "I want to see everybody in there MV8 jerseys this year," Vick added. "I appreciate all the fans that helped. Fresh start..new me."
Vick and Smith are expected to spend all of training camp fighting for the right to man coach Rex Ryan's revamped offense. During the offseason, the Jets have added such weapons as wideout Eric Decker and running back Chris Johnson.
Michael Vick's ex plans tell all book
Vick's best season came in Philadelphia in 2011 when he passed for 3,303 yards and 18 touchdowns. While passing for 3,046 yards and 12 scores as a rookie, the 23-year-old Smith was also victimized by 21 interceptions.
The veteran Young was a two-time league MVP and also claimed the honors in the team's Super Bowl XXIX win. "He's one of Mike's favorite players of all time," a source told TMZ. "He's a lefty, too."
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