FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Geno Smith lost his poise Sunday when he yelled a profanity at a heckler, and he became agitated Wednesday when a reporter asked about Michael Vick. Some will try to connect the dots, saying the embattled quarterback is succumbing to the pressure. You could draw that conclusion from the stadium outburst, but a testy exchange with a reporter? Well, you be the judge.

Standing in front of his locker for his usual Wednesday session with the media, Smith was asked if he believes a relief appearance by Vick would be the "best avenue to take" to win a particular game.

"I mean, I don't know what you're trying to lead to with that question."

Reporter: "Bringing in Mike as a spark ..."

Smith: "Maybe that's your opinion."

It's not an opinion, said the reporter, it's a question.

Smith: "That is not a question."

Reporter: "Do you think there's value in putting Mike Vick in as a spark?"

Smith: "As a spark?"

Reporter: "Yeah, within the course of a game."

Smith: "What do you mean, a spark? We've already put him in."

Reporter: "Well, not for a play. I mean a quarter ..."

Smith: "It doesn't make sense. What team do you see doing that?"

Reporter: "OK, so you're not in agreement with it."

Smith: "It's not a question. Next question."

And that was that.

It was a loaded line of questioning, to be sure. And, no doubt, Smith bristled. But how was he supposed to respond to the suggestion that the team would be better off with him on the bench? Frankly, it was good to see a little fire.

Look, there's a chance Smith could be fraying amid the crucible of a quarterback controversy. He certainly didn't respond well by cussing out a fan, which showed that he's letting the situation get inside his head. But getting snippy with a reporter? If he threw the reporter into a locker, a la Richard Todd, yeah, that would've signaled a meltdown. But a couple of testy responses? A little perspective, please.