vick in philly

[deltagulf]

signed two year deal thursday night.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by deltagulf

signed two year deal thursday night.

Personally I don't think it makes any sense. They were a defensive stop away from going to the Super Bowl last year. I just don't understand how he makes that team better.
It's absolutely amazing the lack of respect that McNabb gets down there.

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Personally I don't think it makes any sense. They were a defensive stop away from going to the Super Bowl last year. I just don't understand how he makes that team better.
It's absolutely amazing the lack of respect that McNabb gets down there.

Kevin Kolb might be hurt more than they are letting on. If thats the case, it makes sense. He'll throw in some new wrinkles into the offense, even if it's as a decoy. What defense in the league would be able to cover this package, McNabb in shotgun formation flanked on both sides by Westbrook and Vick. D-Jack and Maclin as the wideouts, with any one of these guys as the other wideout. (Curtis, Avant, Lesean Mccoy spread wide, or Reggie Brown). Put 36 West in motion and watch in awe. Fake handoff to Vick or let em go with it?!?!?!?!?!? Spags sure picked a good year to get out of the East.

[declansharbor]

Oh, and the Don haters will rue the day when he moves his tack elsewhere. I brush these crumbcakes off every day of my life, EVERY day. Now a days, its laughable at some of these people's alternative routes.


sidenote:: Please do not quote Booth Operator when it chimes in, PLEASE.

[declansharbor]

Here comes a real gem from a Cowgirls fan.




*yawns*

I don't see how one could think this is a bad move by the Eagles. $1.6 mil for a star player? Come on now.

[dylbert]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Here comes a real gem from a Cowgirls fan.




*yawns*

Disappointed? No comment from me. This signing speaks for itself.

Oh, and the Cowboys still have FIVE more Super Bowl victories than your beloved Beagles. Guess I should retire Beagles label in light of Vick's addition to team... NOT!

[dellinger63]

was w/a NY Giant fan tonight and he couldn't speak

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Personally I don't think it makes any sense. They were a defensive stop away from going to the Super Bowl last year. I just don't understand how he makes that team better.
It's absolutely amazing the lack of respect that McNabb gets down there.

You don't see how adding a player like him makes the team better? He's led a team to the NFC championship game before. He's the best running quarterback in the history of the game. I could see if they were bringing him in to take over for McNabb but they aren't. If Vick is only 50% of what he was before, how many backup quarterbacks in the league are better than him? You may use round numbers to answer that.

[ddthetide]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

You don't see how adding a player like him makes the team better? He's led a team to the NFC championship game before. He's the best running quarterback in the history of the game. I could see if they were bringing him in to take over for McNabb but they aren't. If Vick is only 50% of what he was before, how many backup quarterbacks in the league are better than him? You may use round numbers to answer that.

the only thing that sets him apart are his legs. he's only about 50% passer. most back ups are that good. he had a VERY poor reputation for film study before he did jail time. why should that be be any better. i give him 2years at best and he'll be in trouble again......... for something.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

You don't see how adding a player like him makes the team better? He's led a team to the NFC championship game before. He's the best running quarterback in the history of the game. I could see if they were bringing him in to take over for McNabb but they aren't. If Vick is only 50% of what he was before, how many backup quarterbacks in the league are better than him? You may use round numbers to answer that.

I think Michael Vick is a very talented player and I have no problem with coming back to the league. My thinking is more about the kind of abuse/treatment that Donovan takes from the fans/media in Philadelphia. I personally think the guy is a warrior and I have seen him kill the Giants many many times. Personally I hope that they take the ball out of Mcnabb's hands and even take him off the field a couple of times a game. I'll take my chance with Michael Vick. But we have all seen McNabb go into those slumps now and then and the Eagle nation call for the likes of A.J. Feeley and Kevin Kolb. Now you will have Michael Vick in the bullpen and you would think that every crappy pass/interception that Donovan throws people would be looking for a pitching change. Maybe it will turn out to be a good move. But I think ithas the potential to do more damage by undermining their franchise QB is has been a warrior his whole career.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I think Michael Vick is a very talented player and I have no problem with coming back to the league. My thinking is more about the kind of abuse/treatment that Donovan takes from the fans/media in Philadelphia. I personally think the guy is a warrior and I have seen him kill the Giants many many times. Personally I hope that they take the ball out of Mcnabb's hands and even take him off the field a couple of times a game. I'll take my chance with Michael Vick. But we have all seen McNabb go into those slumps now and then and the Eagle nation call for the likes of A.J. Feeley and Kevin Kolb. Now you will have Michael Vick in the bullpen and you would think that every crappy pass/interception that Donovan throws people would be looking for a pitching change. Maybe it will turn out to be a good move. But I think ithas the potential to do more damage by undermining their franchise QB is has been a warrior his whole career.

as inconsistant of a passer that Donovan is... Vick is like 10 times more inconsistent.

Getting Vick makes me McNabb now.

[dalakhani]

Apparently, Mcnabb and Vick are very close friends and Mcnabb completely endorsed the move. Remember also...Mcnabb just got paid so he was finally given his love.

This is a home run for the eagles. You have a back up quarterback that could start for a number of teams in the league. Not only that, unlike most backups, he won't just hold a clipboard. You can actually devise ways to use him in specialty situations and not just the wildcat. Remember the way the steelers used kordell? Vick throws and runs better than kordell and I remember slash being highly effective.

For 1.6 million and an option at 5.2 million? There will be a number of teams that will be sorry they didnt take the chance.

[johnny pinwheel]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Personally I don't think it makes any sense. They were a defensive stop away from going to the Super Bowl last year. I just don't understand how he makes that team better.
It's absolutely amazing the lack of respect that McNabb gets down there.

it makes tons of sense with the shortage of QB's. 1.6 mil. for a year plus hes a great bargaining chip for next year if some OTHER team is in need for a QB. the eagles are going to make out on this deal as long as he stays healthy and OUT of trouble. it was a shrewd move by them! yes, what he did was WRONG. but, he did 2 years in the pokey, he paid the price. people get in cars drunk, kill someone else, and get less time. some of these pedophiles get less than 2 years. the guy did 2 years ,THATS NO JOKE! is he supposed to be doomed for life due to dog fighting? its one of the reasons the jails are full. no one will hire these people when they get out! lucky for him hes a football player! the eagles were smart, someone was going to get him and whether he stays or not. they will probably come out ahead in this move.