The Facts:
In a meeting with reporters at the start of offseason workouts, Smith spoke with confidence about his place with the Jets. He said he's watched game tape of his 25-turnover rookie season "over and over and over ... as painful as it is." Asked if he feels like he's still the Jets' starter, he answered, "Yes."
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Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
"With the experience I've gained," Smith told the New York Daily News, "I feel like I'm more than capable of being the starter. ..." It's safe to assume that recent addition Michael Vick will have something to say about that. Still, Smith continues to say the right things about Vick's presence in the building. "I look forward to working with him," Smith said. "I look forward to competing with him as well. ..." As NFL.com's Dan Hanzus suggests, Smith came out of general manager John Idzik's first draft with the team, so it will be a surprise if Smith isn't given every opportunity to retain the starting job entering the season. The bigger question is how much patience Smith has earned. Fantasy football owners should set their expectations accordingly (as in low).
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