Michael Vick Takes Reigns in New York

After a terrible first eight weeks to the season, Rex Ryan has officially benched the youngster Geno Smith in favor for veteran quarterback Michael Vick. Smith played solid against a tough New England defense, but failed to impress in every other game this year. The Jets had high hopes for Geno, but for right now those dreams seem to be on hold with Rex Ryan making a final change to try to save his job. Vick started the generation of dual threat quarterbacks back in 2001 when he became the first African-American taken with the first pick overall. He reinvented the Falcons offense and after six seasons had led his talent-deprived team to the post-season twice. Vick dominated in his time in Atlanta, until unfortunately for him, he was convicted for forcing dogs to fight. He later returned to the NFL and played back up for Donovan McNabb for one year. After that year McNabb was sent to Washington and Vick was given his chance to shine once again. Vick played very well for two seasons, but eventually lost his job to his back-up Kevin Kolb. After two years of the quarterbacks battlign back and forth, the injury-riddled Kolb was traded to Arizona. Vick was officially named starter once again. However, Vick was injured and rookie quarterback Nick Foles took over. Foles led the Philly team well, leading to Vick's dishonorable release in 2013. Vick then signed with the Jets and now has earned his spot as Rex Ryan's starter.