Comments on: Vick remains the starter in Philly, for now http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Thu, 23 May 2013 01:01:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: phillyphannn83 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092405 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:10:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092405 Wow, not one of you have been right with what you’ve said. The only one who came close is the guy who’s post was entirely sarcastic and no one even caught it. It’s not Vick’s fault, it’s not the defenses fault, it’s about 30% the injuries on the o-line and 70% Reid/Marty’s horrendous play-calling. Vick would have half the turnovers he has if they had any clue how to run an offense. You can’t put it on him. We’ve known for YEARS they were terrible play-callers and this year it is blatantly horrendous, anyone who doesn’t realize they’re to blame is either watching a different game or blinded by their hatred for Vick. All you see is his stat line showing 3 picks and you say “oh, he had 3 picks, hes garbage, must be his fault” while being completely ignorant to the fact he threw the damn ball 65 times and LeSean McCoy touched the ball 3 times in the first half. We went into this season already down a pro-bowl LT and it joy worse from there. With this mish-mash hodge-podge of an O-line, we should be running the ball 2/3 if every game. Mudd runs a very difficult blocking scheme to comprehend, which is magnified on pass blocking and backups don’t do well in his system. It is absolutely logical to run the ball but Andy/Marty insist on dropping #7 back over and over and over again. The blame lies squarely with them, people. Theres no way around it.

]]> By: dolphins4 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092373 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:44:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092373 Vick is an athlete playing QB .Nick Foles is a quarterback playing quarterback.

]]> By: acasar123 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092361 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:32:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092361 Michael Vick entered the league more than ten years ago. His career has taken him to two different NFL franchises sandwiched around a two year stint in federal prison. He has compiled career statistics that it would be an exaggeration to regard as mediocre, and he has one playoff victory to his credit. The fact that we continue to discuss his development and his potential, and then find infinite excuses for his failures after all these years is UNIMAGINABLE! And for all you race-baiters who are ready to pounce, I agree that race has had a significant impact on Vick’s career. If he was white, he would have been out of the league years ago!

]]> By: death1to2hipsters3 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092306 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:11:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092306 Vick has a lot of turnovers, yes. But he also has experience which Nick Foles has none of. I think they should stick with Vick until the end of the season, and if he is still the same QB he has been the last 6 weeks, then Foles is the way to go

]]> By: joeyd524 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092297 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:40:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092297 Great point rhymes,go back to preseason and read all the comments about the best def line in football,there were tons of them..they were ranking them ahead of the giants..idiots

]]> By: bigbluecrew420 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092243 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:21:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092243 It doesn’t matter cuz the NFC east is a lock. Giants repeat.

]]> By: justwannawinna http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092229 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:44:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092229 I’m sorry Tom Brady loses when his line can’t block and his defense sucks as does brees, Rodgers, and rivers. I’m not putting Vick in the class but in sayin even guys like that struggle with that situation.The problem in Philly is more blocking and running with more motivation Cuz that talent is there. The d line needs to change its scheme away from that wide 9 which isn’t getting sacks. That safety play has to better.

]]> By: md228010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092207 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:54:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092207 I think Vick and the eagles make the playoffs… Shock the world and win the wildcard game… Vick becomes fantasy relevant again like he once was and everybody’s happy.. My bully Is sound asleep, time for bed.

]]> By: rhymeswithpunt http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092195 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:28:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092195 The Philly D is a joke. Not Vicks fault. Where is that dominant Philly D? Stop worrying. Just make a stop on D.

]]> By: bobleblah http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092166 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:53:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092166 Barring injury Nick Foles will not see the field this year unless the Eagles are mathematically eliminated. Week 14 at the earliest.

]]> By: abninf http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092158 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:40:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092158 Pocket passers win championships. Guys who can stand in the pocket and accurately launch the rock down field. They don’t need to act like they’re a running back, just mobile enough to evade the rush and hit a receiver on the move. Guys who sit at home and watch tape as opposed to smoking dope so they can be fully prepared for the next defense they face. This is not Vick.

]]> By: superpats90 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092157 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:39:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092157 Headline should read “Reid is the the head coach in Philly, for now”

]]> By: kvvvv2391 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092138 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:18:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092138 It can’t be the QB’s fault that the Eagles have sucked for the past several years. First you blame McNabb and decide Kolb is the answer. Then Kolb sucks so Vick is the new savior. Now Vick is the anti-Christ and Noles has got to be chosen one to lead you to the promise land. (As a side note, if you think Noles is the answer you are delusional).
So trade out Vick for Noles. I’m guessing this time next year you’ll be calling for his head on a platter!

]]> By: dannythebisforbeast http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092137 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:18:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092137 Think u missed his sarcasm only an idiot would say use McCoy less. Vick is one of many issues. He’s not as good as his contract says, the o line is a mess. The d is a bunch of overrated individuals. the play calling is atrocious. They have no identity on offense or defense

]]> By: briang123 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092135 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:15:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092135 Starting his first game at the Superdome was supposed to be a very tough thing for RG3. We all know how that turned out. If Vick has to be benched Monday night, then seeing what Foles is made of right away is not a bad thing at all.

]]> By: schmitty2 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092134 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:13:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092134 thestrategyexpert says:
Oct 30, 2012 8:55 PM

thestrategyexpert says:
Oct 30, 2012 8:55 PM
to Phillyfan:

He is elite, for many reasons, but that determination was made when they offered the contract. I for one VEHEMENTLY opposed the contract because it did not make sense for many reasons, but now that the decision is made, there is no logic to abandoning him for lots of reasons. One is, they need to capitalize on their investment, and a trade exit strategy or a play out for success strategy are the ONLY TWO acceptable choices.

They created a deal that forced them to play this hand out or create a salvage trade, and a nondescript Nick Foles is no appropriate measure in this particular circumstance at this time. Sorry, trying to keep this short without making an entire article out of it

Save your your attempt at educated talk for
Wall Street there bud

]]> By: lroc20 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092124 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:05:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092124 Varga i will have half of whatever u had because it has obviously left u without a clue. Watch a game get some real facts and come back and see me. Now go home and get your shinebox

]]> By: alexnexus http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092121 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:05:17 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092121 I would love it if the Eagles reach the 2012 playoffs with Vick and Andy, so that every lousy reporter and miserable “fan” could eat their words… just saying

… go eagles…

]]> By: cardmagnet http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092120 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:05:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092120 Andy Reid must really want fired.

]]> By: 6thsense79 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092118 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:03:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092118 Haha. I love Philly fans. They tried for years to run McNabb out of Philly even during his prime. Heck they tried running him out of Philly on his draft day. Then Vick comes and makes them all swoon like teenage school girls. And just like a teenage crush it was over in the blink of an eye. But rumor has it there’s a new kid in town name Nick and he is oh so dreamy.

]]> By: joeyd524 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092117 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:02:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092117 Yesssss…NFC east

]]> By: lroc20 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092116 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:02:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092116 Varga i will have half of what u had cause it left u without a clue

]]> By: broncosnative http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092110 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:58:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092110 Its a shame that when things go south, the QB is the one that pays. Not defending Vick but theres blame to go around throughout the whole team. QBs are most watched because they play the most important position in football. Putting nick in is not gonna change the way the eagles play and unless he can run for his life like Vick, he’s gonna get pounded behind that weak o line.

]]> By: jerrysshadescleaner http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092094 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:44:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092094 Hey vick cant be mad about mayb being benched, iam sure those dogs would have rather been benched. P

]]> By: screechingllama http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092075 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:31:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092075 IF Vick starts he needs to run more. He should shoot for 100 yards a game. He doesn’t have time to find WRs anyway behind that OL. If he takes a shot all this drama goes away anyway.

]]> By: vargavarga http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092072 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:28:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092072 Don’t be sorry. I just couldn’t find the sarcasm button.

]]> By: phillyfanmatt http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092063 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:20:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092063 A contract does not make one elite. Being in the upper echelon at your position makes one elite. 2nd he is as good as gone after this season. The contract was only guaranteed for the first 2 years. And this is year two. So if they want to sit him now they have every right to do so. Will nick make this team better I can’t answer that but if they choose to play him that’s up to them. But in no way shape or form is Michael Vick elite.

]]> By: dolphins4 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092060 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:19:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092060 All I know is if Vick hadn’t turned the football over so much the Eagles would have 3 more wins.And in the preseason the offense was terrible before Vick got hurt but when Nick Foles played the offense was on fire. Foles is built for this offense and can lead this team with its current coaches to a Super Bowl victory.I’ve been around football for long enough to know that Foles has it.He can read defenses ,he’s smart,he has a strong arm ,he can through over people because he is 6 ft 6 inches tall and he has a good pocket presence.The only reason he dropped in the draft is because he played for a bad Arizona team who didn’t have a good O-line or receivers.

]]> By: bleed4philly http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092052 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:15:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092052 Every since Dawkins left, he took the heart and soul of this team with him. #fireandy2012

]]> By: prrbrr http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/30/vick-remains-the-starter-in-philly-for-now/#comment-2092051 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:14:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1488824#comment-2092051 The Dolphins and Ryan Tannehill have a better record than the Eagles and Vick.

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