Geno Smith: "I've already made a giant leap"

Geno Smith has said that he has made a "giant leap" since being drafted by the New York Jets in April.

The AFC East side used their second-round pick to acquire the former West Virginia quarterback, who will compete with Mark Sanchez for the starting role.

The 22-year-old told NFL Network: "I've already made a giant leap, coming from a spread system where the biggest transition for me is going to be the footwork.

"It's not as if I can't do it, it's the fact that I haven't done it enough. The good amount of reps that I got in rookie camp, minicamp, OTAs has helped me make that leap and transition, and make giant strides.

"I have an opportunity to fight for a starting job in a great place right now, so I look forward to it."

The Jets start the 2013 season at home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.