Charlie Klein
I honestly thought about jumping right on here right after Chris Mortenson reported the story for ESPN. We could have been the first blog to report the story! But then I thought to myself, what have the Eagles just done? They just signed a backup quarterback.
Now most teams don't sign backups that have been in prison for two years for orchestrating dog fighting rings and most backup quarterbacks were not on the cover of Madden (Vick graced the cover of Madden 04, notorious amongst game players as the year to run with a QB).
First, let's analyze this from the Philadelphi Eagles' stand point. They must view Vick as an evenual successor to Donovan McNabb, especially should McNabb get injured or become fed up with Eagles management enough to finally leave the only team for which he has played in his NFL career. The Eagles didn't bring Vick in on a two year contract worth $1.6 million in the first season and $5.2 million in the second year to hold a clipboard. They expect him to be an important player for them.
From Michael Vick's perspective, he could have barely wished for a better oppportunity. The Eagles match each of the criteria that Vick's agent Joel Segal had for a team to potentially sign his client. The Iggs have a strong organisational set up and a strong-willed head coach in Andy Reid (who could stand to lay off the cheesteaks, but that's neither here nor there is it?). Vick will get the chance to prove himself one more time. This guy went from being bound for the UFL (don't worry Mr. Lohsman, you are still going to be the star) to getting a two year $6.8 million contract. Could you work for me, Mr. Segal?
Now I do not have to hear all of the Vick sympathizers say he deserves another chance. Here it is, let's see what he does with it. I just might buy an Eagles No. 7 Vick jersey (if he gets to wear that number, which I doubt, it would be such a slap in the face to Jaws).
At the end of the day, he is just a backup quarterback who thanks to the innovation of the Miami Dolphins could feature in 3-5 plays a game.
i have only one problem with this post and finally you take an objective approach to a situation, albeit this is one of the most emotionally charged stories in quite some time. my only problem is your rip on big red. Give him a break. if you have seen him lately he has shed at least 30 pounds. don't think he's been getting the "whiz without"
ReplyDeleteha ha ha yeah i mean now that holmgren has retired (for the time being) reid is the biggest coach i know of...
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