Michael Vick Replaces Geno Smith: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

Geno Smith continued to underwhelm as the quarterback of the New York Jets in Week 5, so the team opted to pull him in favor of veteran Michael Vick in Sunday's Week 5 showdown against the San Diego Chargers.

Bleacher Report's Jason Cole noticed the move:

The Chargers had built a 21-0 halftime lead, as Smith struggled without his top wide receiver, Eric Decker, in going 4-of-12 passing for 27 yards and an interception. Vick took over in the third quarter.      

Marcus Vick, Michael's younger brother, weighed in on the change under center:

ESPN's Rich Cimini analyzed the situation before Vick was inserted into the lineup:

After the Jets' 31-0 loss, Rex Ryan apologized to fans, and confirmed who will start next week via Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News and Brian Costello of New York Post:

Vick finished 8-of-19 for 47 yards and added two rushes for 14 yards. 

Smith has not lived up to the hype to say the least after being selected in the 2013 NFL draft as a second-round pick. Being on the road, traveling across the country and facing a stout San Diego defense doesn't help, especially with a limited amount of playmakers flanking him.

Jets offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg coached Vick with the Philadelphia Eagles, so there is some familiarity between the two.

Perhaps they can execute New York's West Coast offense better than Smith and provide Jets coach Rex Ryan with competent QB play—something he hasn't consistently had in his entire tenure.