Michael Vick Signs With Eagles – Paroled ex-NFL quarterback Michael Vick has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles to backup aging star Donovan McNabb.
The Eagles signing of Michael Vick signing caught many NFL execs by surprise as Vick was considered a social pariah for his dogfighting conviction.
Vick will be eligible to play in the Eagles last two exhibition games, but realistically won’t know enough about the offensive scheme to do more than backup McNabb the first half of the season.
Looks like a smart two-year deal by the Eagles because by the second year of the contract, Vick could be a hot commodity.
Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb is said to be none-too-happy about the Vick deal, but he’s been hurt by slow-healing injuries the past few seasons including a sports hernia that sidelined McNabb for half a season.
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August 14th, 2009 at 7:47 am
Philadelphia is a surprise landing point for Vick. It was among 26 clubs that said there was no interest in him, but that may have changed when backup Kevin Kolb strained a knee ligament earlier this week. Kolb’s injury isn’t serious and he’s expected to return next week. The Eagles also have veteran A.J. Feeley.
“There won’t be a quarterback controversy,” Eagles coach Andy Reid said.
Reid consulted with McNabb before signing Vick, who went to three Pro Bowls in six seasons with the Falcons.
“I pretty much lobbied to get him here,” McNabb said. “He’s no threat to me, not for Kolb. We had the opportunity to add another weapon to our offense.”
Commissioner Roger Goodell conditionally lifted Vick’s suspension on July 27, allowing him to sign with a team, practice and play in the last two preseason games. Once the season begins, Vick can participate in all team activities except games, and Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by Week 6 (Oct. 18-19) at the latest.
August 14th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Vick wasn’t brought in to compete with five-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb for a starting job, but the two could end up on the field together.
“He’s an unbelievable athlete, both running the ball and throwing it,” Eagles coach Andy Reid said. “I’ll think of something for him.”
The most likely scenario would be for the Eagles to use Vick in a variation of the Wildcat offense that the Miami Dolphins made popular last season. Vick also is familiar with the West Coast offense, though he ran a different version with Atlanta than the one Philadelphia uses.
August 14th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
I enjoyed the article. Thanks for the update on Michael Vick.
August 14th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
I know what you mean. Isn’t it unbelievable?
August 15th, 2009 at 9:28 am
This is a most unfortunate situation. I did not know about it, and I am grateful to you for bringing it to our attention.
October 21st, 2009 at 8:13 am
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