Comments on: Vick, Mornhinweg keeping jobs, for now

By: birdsflynorth206

birdsflynorth206 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:56:57 +0000

Get rid of Mornhinweg and bring back Childress!

By: volez2igles2volez

volez2igles2volez — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:30:15 +0000

Philly shake-up: Like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Yes, O-line a huge problem.

By: tigrrrr

tigrrrr — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:35:26 +0000

Vick holds the ball toooooo long! 17% longer than any other teams qb! Keep blaming the OL.

By: dlightner13

dlightner13 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:11:56 +0000

@clownsfan

Im sorry to tell u this but with banner there now there is a really good chance marty will be your head coach next yr

By: duncanthecat

duncanthecat — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:33:33 +0000

With lots of wasted picks and a locker room permeated by me driven stat players, you get what you have gotten over the years–organizational mediocrity.

Panic has now set in from top to bottom and this could unravel very fast. Figure pointing and taking sides has never worked in professional sports and it won’t work here.

The organization is at a crossroads like I have never seen before.

By: acasar123

acasar123 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:46:35 +0000

The inexplicable but persistent excuses for Michael Vick continue. When things started to crumble in Atlanta and with ESPN leading the charge, it was the Falcon’s receivers who were blamed for Vick’s mediocrity. Now, as he flounders for a second NFL franchise, it’s the Eagle’s offensive line that is the reason behind Mr. Vick’s inability to rise beyond the limits of his ineptitude. I have a few theories about why this guy continues to benefit from more leniency and patience than any player in the history of the NFL, but ten year’s worth of stats don’t lie…Michael Vick needs to end his reign as the league’s most overrated player on the bench!

By: EJ

EJ — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:41:16 +0000

I think its funny how this and that and the next Offensive Coordinator think that they can some how make Micheal Vick into a great Quarterback that is a pocket passer to boot.

Attention Offensive Coordinators throughout the league: Michael Vick can not and will not ever become a great pocket passer, so please, don’t waste your time and most of all his on trying to make it happen. After this failed Vick project in Philly falls flat, I think Its time for Vick to hang up his cleats and look into another profession, because this one is not going anywhere.

By: 6thsense79

6thsense79 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:12:02 +0000

This is why I love Philly fans. For years they advocated to toss out the most successful QB this franchise has ever had now they want to do the same to the most successful coach they’ve had. I hope the city gets everything they deserve and more. Sign a Redskins fan.

By: eaglesw00t

eaglesw00t — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:00:32 +0000

Not surprised in the least. As long as Reid is here, its “We will wait and see on that”

Nothing changes until Reid is gone.

By: 6thsense79

6thsense79 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:49:52 +0000

Briang,

You can complain about Reid’s coaching decision if you want but to describe his tenure which has brought Philly countless division titles, at least 4 or 5 trips to the conference title game, and 1 super bowl appearance as “years of mediocrity” shows how out of touch with reality Philly fans are. Look at the Cowboys, Redskins, Dolphins, until the past two seasons the 49ers for example of years of mediocrity.

Reid is the most successful coach you guys have ever had. Don’t take my word for it. Look it up.

By: klink6224

klink6224 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:23:43 +0000

How is there no talk of firing Bobby April? I get it doesn’t have the cache of offense or defense but special teams are horrible! They lose the field position battle from the opening kick off. They cannot stop a return or get one in their favor at all. All this blame the defense, that’s still a top-10 ranked one, is a bit ridiculous. Sure they have given up leads late which is inexcusable but the offense and special teams have hung them out to dry all season.

By: joeyb3878

joeyb3878 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:17:59 +0000

I love how Redskin fans are now popping up all of a sudden. Yea you won a couple Super Bowls back in the day but don’t talk about other teams being a joke after the the circus act that has been going on in D.C. the past 10-15 years.

By: joeyb3878

joeyb3878 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:12:46 +0000

Not for nothing but I am pretty sure that Andy Reid does the play calling himself. If anything Morninweg just helps execute ( the word execute can be defined a couple different ways here ) Andy’s game plan. I think we all know the Eagles need to establish the run before they start trying to open up the passing game and not vice versa. The more Vick handles the ball, the more likely something bad will happen……. Vick is still a tremendous athlete and can still make plays but not when the opposing D is keying on him because they know the Eagles don’t run the ball enough.

By: giants56

giants56 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:04:03 +0000

When Vick does what he does best he is unstoppable..Take it from us Giants fans, the man shreds us. Let Mike be Mike and you will be fine…Andy is a very good coach. Who is going to replace him?

By: 1uniquename

1uniquename — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:03:17 +0000

@briang123 careful what you wish for. I’ve been a dolphins fan since I was 11 and back when I started watching we had this guy named Don Shula coaching who kept getting us into the playoffs and to all these AFC championship games but couldn’t get us to the super bowl. His offensive was great but no running game our defense everyone kept saying, it’s all his fault we can’t go further. Let’s get rid of this dude who’s over the hill and out of touch with his players. So of course they do and I’m now 31 years old and have seen one playoff victory since then. So I warn you and all Philly fans, just be careful what you wish for.

By: elmaxoh

elmaxoh — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:20:17 +0000

Vick has too much pressure … The Eagles have one of the BEST RB in the league , take advantage of that damn it , bootleg , play action , screen pass is it that hard ?

By: nickynick04

nickynick04 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:19:23 +0000

The Eagles will not win the Super Bowl again this year…that is sooo Sweet !
To all of those LOUD mouth Eagle fans……” Cry Eagles cry,,,,on the road to misery……

By: eaglesfan29

eaglesfan29 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:42:56 +0000

How in the hell is Vick getting all the blame with that garbage o line. Put Brady or Peyton behind that line they season would be over already. Fix the line and run the ball more and everything would be fine.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:35:36 +0000

Reid goes to the Chargers and returns them to their glory hole years, when they scored a lot of points, but never won a damn thing.

Chargers fans, both of them, will be happy with their all flash but no substance football team, even after they move to L.A.

By: maltarz

maltarz — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:02:35 +0000

Watching Andy Reid’s Eagles is like watching a remake of the same bad movie. The cast may change, but the ending is always the same.

By: mungman69

mungman69 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:05:32 +0000

DON’T start Foles. The O line sucks and Foles would get his ass killed.

By: sasquash20

sasquash20 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:27:51 +0000

The Walrus is overrated. He beat up on the NFC East when they sucked. He faced Spurrier, C.Gailey, Fassel, N.Turner, and a few so pathetic I can’t remember. Also the NFC as a whole stunk. Think about it the Rams, Bucs, and Panthers made it to the SB when the Eagles were good. Them teams have always sucked. My point is he had his run when the NFC sucked. He should have 2 SB wins but couldn’t think on his feet or adjust so all he has is 1 NFC championship despite making it there 5 times.

Marty should be running a late night Taco Bell.

Vick sucks. It isn’t his line or the play calling. He has always stunk and always will. He doesn’t have it between the ears. In 2010 he had some weapons and caught the league by surprise. Once the league dropped the safties back and took the long ball away he showed his true colors.

Lurie needs to clean house starting with the Walrus, his entire staff, and M.Vick. Get some new blood in there.

By: yousuxxors

yousuxxors — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:19:35 +0000

marty play calling and vick make that line look bad. they call way to many seven step drops and dont run the ball. vick cant read a defense and holds the ball to looking for the big play.

By: upperdecker19

upperdecker19 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:12:20 +0000

Chip Kelly in 2013……you heard it here first.

By: mimitaroo

mimitaroo — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:08:45 +0000

Jeff McLane also reported Mcnabb to the Raiders was a done deal a couple years ago…

By: haterswelcomed

haterswelcomed — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:21:39 +0000

Heres what confuses me on the situation. When Mike Vick took over the NFL with Atlanta, he was a human highlight reel. People didnt know what to do with him. Jim Johnsons (RIP) defense was 1 of the 1st to create a blueprint on how to stop the guy. Andy Reid was the coach at the time. Then Andy Reid wants to sign him when its clear his ‘best’ years are already behind him??? Not only that but, $100mil contract? That doesnt make good football sense to me, but what do I know

By: phaktor333

phaktor333 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:19:04 +0000

It is extremely rare that a team can be successful when it is facing the end of a successful run. The transition is very uncomfortable and fans will have to see players and coaches being successful or flaming out elsewhere. The Eagles kept the window open for a long time, but it is clear that there is need of a change; the coach is no longer untouchable or unquestioned, the team has not exhibited its trademark toughness that we all have grown to recognize with the Eagles and we have seen the team, so desperate to catch lightning in a bottle, overpay for players that do not fit. Out of respect for Reid, the goodwill he has built up and the fact that it would be crap PR to fire him after his son OD’d at training camp no less, he should stay on for the season. I hope Mike gets is act together.

By: realfann

realfann — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:15:29 +0000

Couple problems with your theories:

Leaving Vick as the starter isn’t exactly a “kick in the butt. In fact it’s the opposite. It’s a pat on the back.

Secondly, Foles isn’t good enough to do any better.

By: ballreaper

ballreaper — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:08:42 +0000

For starters how about getting some O-linemen who can actually BLOCK , every snap Vick was on his TAIL.
You watch the pats with Tom Brady and he can drop back and pull up a lawn chair with a TV.. and still no one can get close to him ; i have yet to see Vick have that luxury.If a O-line is not doing its job then its impossible to expect a QB or running back to do theirs.

By: bobbyhoying

bobbyhoying — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 03:35:31 +0000

Carter and Richards won a Stanley Cup after escaping Philly, why not Reid and Castillo with a Super Bowl? Think of all the negative energy Reid will no longer have to deal with.