Looks like Michael Vick wants to get out of Philly?

rbdjr1

I say, good riddens Michael! Maybe, you'd like to play NFL Europe?

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Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:44 pm EST

Michael Vick doesn't sound so thrilled about being an Eagle
By MJD

While being really, really careful not to say anything that would make waves, Philadelphia Eagles "quarterback" Michael Vick(notes) said yesterday that he's not thrilled about his role in the Philadelphia offense. He doesn't dig the Wildcat, and if it's up to him, he won't be doing it next year.

"It would be hard," Vick said of returning to the Eagles, according to excerpts released by NBC. "It would be an everyday struggle. But I would have to take that time to hone my skills and get better. I'm excited about the opportunity I have moving forward whether it's with Philadelphia or another team." [...]

"I won't be a Wildcat guy. I can't," Vick told NBC. "It's a different style of play. It's almost like a hit-or-miss type of thing. My position is quarterback. That's what I was born to do."

What he does next year isn't really up to Vick, though. The Eagles have the option to keep him around next year for $3.6 million, though it's got to be seen as unlikely that the Eagles would pay that much for a guy whose only function seems to be to prevent the offensive from functioning smoothly or with any rhythm.

Not that that's Vick's fault, mind you. That Andy Reid brings him to stall the offense periodically is Andy Reid's decision. Maybe Vick can't make plays anymore ... maybe he can't throw or run. If that is the case, though, might I present this crazy idea to Andy Reid? Stop putting Vick in the game.

Again, Vick wouldn't talk about specifics for next season, and just reiterated that he wants to help the Eagles win a championship. Tony Dungy wasn't shy about talking about potential future Vick destinations, though.

"I told Michael to just worry about this year," [Dungy] said. "It's technically up to Philadelphia. If they want him back, he has to stay there. If they don't, there are some teams looking for quarterbacks: Cleveland, St. Louis and Washington.

"But I think a dark horse is Buffalo. They talked originally. There was some communication there. I think that could be a good spot."

Buffalo. Interesting. The Bills did pretty much admit that they signed Terrell Owens(notes) for the "wow" factor, to increase their profile and make a splash with the media. Vick would certainly do that.

But it's way too early to be thinking about that. Except for Cleveland. Michael Vick, Dawg Pound ... we probably don't want to do that.

lawnmowerman

Michael Vick is playing for the Eagles this year?

What does he have....30 yards from scrimmage?

Yeah, he's a great weapon!

Estil

Geez, Vick the Dick ought to be grateful to even be playing in the NFL at all.

stevek

He'll get his wish when he is released in the off season. The Eagles might trade him now if they received any kind of half decent offer.

jaxxr

" My position is quarterback. That's what I was born to do."

If that quote by Vick is accurate, and he does believe in pre-destination, how can he explain some other things, he must have been born to do ??

ziggy29

At least he hates the Wildcat. I guess there is a redeeming quality there after all.

stevek

Well, the bottom line is Reid in my opinion wasn't sure if McNabb could stay injury free or not, or if Kolb was a stiff or not. Now that McNabb seems okay, at least for now, and Kolb showed in a few games that he can be a #1 and win...really, Vick is no longer needed here...and the Eagles aren't gonna pay him 3.6 million next season for the role he plays now.

Estil

<< <i>At least he hates the Wildcat. I guess there is a redeeming quality there after all. >>



And what pretell does he have against the Wildcat??? The Wildcats rule!!