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Michael Vick was sacked twice by the Chargers last Sunday
Clearly, it didn't work. The Jets didn't score in the second half, either, and the offense totaled just 151 yards - 47 passing yards for Vick, 27 for Smith.
Vick recently explained his own poor performance:
"I learned a lesson last week: Always stay ready, always be prepared," Vick said. "That left a bitter taste in my mouth, that I wasn't able to go out and put points on the board or even help this team in any fashion. This week has been a different work week for me. I think throughout the rest of the year, it's going to be totally different for me, as far as my preparation."
Translation: 'I didn't prepare for the Chargers.'
As Yahoo's Eric Edholm said, it would be moderately acceptable for a young, inexperienced quarterback to go into a game totally unprepared. However, for Vick, a 14-year veteran that the Jets signed as a free agent to back-up and mentor Smith, it's unacceptable.
The Jets have a 1-4 record on the season, with four straight losses since Week 1, and sole possession of last place in the AFC East. Things don't look to be improving for them with Smith, who looks less like a starter each week, and Vick, who admits to being unprepared for games.