The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Asked Friday if he has a legitimate chance to be the starting quarterback of the New York Jets, the newly signed Michael Vick told reporters, "I think it's open competition every day."

Diehards Line: Vick was diplomatic and vague about his place in the pecking order with second-year passer Geno Smith, but there was little confusion on the matter of DeSean Jackson. The Eagles receiver is on the trade block and the Jets have interest -- and so does his former teammate. "If there's an opportunity to get DeSean, I'm pretty sure the New York Jets fans would be in favor of that," Vick said. "But who knows, it takes a lot to make a trade happen (with) all of the intricacies of a contract. It's not for us as players to decide. But hopefully everything will work out for DeSean. If he ends up in New York, we'll be happy, just as happy as he will be. But who knows, you can't say." Especially with up to five teams (the Panthers, Raiders, Patriots, and 49ers in addition to the Jets) open to swapping for Jackson, who is actively being shopped by Philadelphia. Despite the addition of Eric Decker, the Jets still have a need at wideout. ... Stay tuned.