JetNation Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Ex Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum chimed in on the Jets QB situation. He told NFL.com that Vick would have a Tebow-like role. “I think the Vick signing makes sense on a couple other levels. One, Michael Vick‘s been to the highs and the lows in the NFL, and that wisdom and experience is important, that’s so valuable that he can pass along to Geno Smith,” Tannenbaum said on Inside Training Camp Live. “But there’s another part that I know is really important to Rex Ryan, which is Michael Vick‘s gonna play this year … he likes when the ball is in the hands of the quarterback that can make plays either throwing or running. “And it may be five plays one game, it may be 25 another game,” Tannenbaum went on. “But he is going to put pressure on the defense by giving the ball to a quarterback that can make plays with his feet.” When Tim Tebow was with the Jets, his stats were less than impressive. 32 carries 102 yards with a 3.2 YPC average. He attempted only a handful of passes on the season. So it isn’t real clear what Tannenbaum means by a Tebow-like role. A Brad Smith role on offense would probably be a better reference point. As I stated back in March, Michael Vick was signed to be the backup QB. If the Jets end up using him in a wildcat package, that is a vote of confidence in Matt Simms or Tajh Boyd, whoever wins the 3rd QB spot. Because with Vick’s injury history, putting him on the field when Geno is healthy will increase the likelihood that he will get hurt and miss time. Tell us what you think about the in our forums. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Tannenbaum is mentally defective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Holy sh*t Mike Tannenbaum is a ******* moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Go agent someone, Mr. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 The only way Vick is similar to Tebow is as the "morality lightning rod" of the franchise. I wish Vick weren't on this franchise. Makes me want Geno to succeed even more to keep Vick (who, to put it mildly, I'm not a fan of) on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 You want an oft-injured older QB to be called in to run trick plays and also be a legit alternative in case your starter, whom you are not at all sure of, needs replacing. Sounds logical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 The bean counter's thought process explains a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith075 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Wouldn't it make more sense just to have Tebow on the team? I mean, if you want a guy to make Tebow-like plays...and Tebow is desperate for a job in the NFL...why hire a guy named Vick? It just doesn't make any sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Guess they figured when it comes second stringers, they tried exemplary and it flopped, so they're going with ex-con. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I don't care what anyone says. I miss Tanny. Sign every big name. We'd have Revis, Vontae Davis, Desean Jackson, and Sammy Watkins. Well, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexiRoll6 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 What is this man doing here? I thought the Jets showed Tannenbum the door two years ago? WTF cares what he says. Even the Browns weren't interested in hiring this personnel challenged GM to an office boy job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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