It was Michael Vick's day in Atlanta

by JasonB on Dec 7, 2009 8:00 AM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

While I think the national media is overplaying Michael VIck's actual impact on yesterday's win, it is fair to say that he turned in his best performance as an Eagle by far. That said, it wasn't as if that was a high bar to reach...

Vick was 2-2 with 48 yards passing and a TD. He also ran for 17 yards on 4 carries for another TD. He gave some credit to the tremendous support shown to him by the home crowd.

"It was as loud as it gets in the Dome," said Vick, who teared up on the bus ride over to the stadium. "I heard the chants all through the stadium and it sent chills down my spine. They were just letting me know that people still appreciate what I’ve done."

Donovan McNabb seemed as happy as anyone when Vick threw his TD pass to Brent Celek. The two embraced on the sideline

"You were seeing a guy in his element," said McNabb "I think he was just relishing the moment."

So was this a "breakout" game for Michael Vick? Are we going to start seeing him in the end zone more often or can we expect the nominal contributions he's given up until yesterday? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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really shows you how different fans are in different cities. If a superstar was cut from the eagles because he got arrested and had to go to jail for two years, you think wed give him a standing ovation in his return? hell no. Much less if his team was blowing us out.

a friend of mine who is a Carolina fan once told me that he hated the falcons more than any team in the NFL, claiming that the worst part of them is their fans. He once said Their fans consist of primarily women who want to marry Michael Vick (much like the ones in the picture). now obviously this isnt entirely true as Im sure the majority of Atlanta fans are good old fashioned fans like you or me, but its funny to kinda see what he was talking about.

by njh3293 on Dec 7, 2009 8:28 AM EST reply actions

I dont know ?

If B west got arrested for two years and came back with another team, i would cheer.

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by JerseyJay on Dec 7, 2009 9:10 AM EST up reply actions

I'm really trying to figure out now if vick as solved our redzone woes

"It's unfortunate that happened. That's no excuse. Absolutely no excuse."

-Andy Reid

by immynimmy on Dec 7, 2009 8:31 AM EST reply actions

Nope

I don’t know the exact numbers, but off the top of my head, I think we had at least four trips inside the red zone in the first half and only came away with 13 points. We needed more than 13 in a situation like that.

Yes, Vick had two nice TDs, but I don’t know if that’s going to “solve” our problems. We still need to get better.

The Eagles are the first team in NFL history to have a running back and a wide receiver with 500 yards apiece in the same season before their 22nd birthdays.

by Smitty2K3 on Dec 7, 2009 9:58 AM EST up reply actions

I'm happy for him

He was able to produce in the limited time he played, which he hasn’t really done too much in other games. I’m extremely happy for him. Hopefully we are learning how to utilize him better, he’s getting back to being a quality QB and we get something for him at the end of the day.

Glad the Eagles could make his comeback a successful one.

In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
-Theodore Roosevelt

by Eaglesgrl5 on Dec 7, 2009 9:29 AM EST reply actions

At the very least, teams now have to scheme for him during the week

Which really opens up the team’s offensive capabilities.

by cwel87 on Dec 7, 2009 9:36 AM EST reply actions

I have asked before

In my view Vick has not played enough for another team to take him to be their starter.

So next year will be McNabb no 1, Vick no 2 and Kolb the emergency QB.

If McNabb gets injured Kolb jumps to no 1 and Vick stays at no 2.

Do you see everyone happy with that given they are all under contract for 2010 or will Vick want out?

by G Fan in England on Dec 7, 2009 9:40 AM EST reply actions

False

Vick isn’t necessarily under contract next year. If I’m not mistaken, the Eagles have an option for his contract. I would think there’s a very good chance that the Eagles will take the option but then trade him.

IMO, there might be a 10% chance that McNabb, Kolb, and Vick will all be with the team next year. Then after the Eagles trade Vick and get a 2nd or 3rd round draft pick or possibly more out of him, then all you Giants, Cowboys, and Redskins fans will be saying, “Damn, I wish my team did that!”

The Eagles are the first team in NFL history to have a running back and a wide receiver with 500 yards apiece in the same season before their 22nd birthdays.

by Smitty2K3 on Dec 7, 2009 10:05 AM EST up reply actions

Tell me who

will offer a 2nd or 3rd or even higher for Vick based on his 2009 performance.

You might be right in which case it was a clever move.

by G Fan in England on Dec 7, 2009 10:13 AM EST up reply actions

2009

isn’t over yet. Everyone knows he has a lot of work ahead of him but he is working his way in the league and Sunday was just a preview of what he could do. There are teams that need QB’s and thats not gonna change. There are always teams that will need a QB. As long as he is back and working out and getting back into playing shape, someone could easily pick him up based on needs alone. Look at teams struggling now at QB.

Vicks got a couple more games to give some teams a preview and we can send him off and wish him well to another team.

If was a very clever move. Vick will not want to be a back-up for another year, with as little playing time has he gets but he sucks it up until a move is made. We don’t need him, it was completely a strategic move in hopes of some picks.

In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
-Theodore Roosevelt

by Eaglesgrl5 on Dec 7, 2009 10:17 AM EST up reply actions

Remember Matt Schaub!

When the falcons traded Schaub away for a 2nd round pick to the texans Schaub had only a handful of starts and was a backup the entire season.

Teams will overpay for a QB, not to mention one, which in the past, has lifted his team on his schoulders and won, as Vick has done. I am not saying that Vick is the same guy he was 3 years ago, however, someone in the league might see his starting experience and his talent levels and throw a pick or two our way

by PierrEagles on Dec 7, 2009 10:41 AM EST up reply actions

Agreed

In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
-Theodore Roosevelt

by Eaglesgrl5 on Dec 7, 2009 10:42 AM EST up reply actions

Schaub was young though…

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by JasonB on Dec 7, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions

I'm pretty sure the lady in this picture is saying "Heeeeeeyyyyyyy!

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by 700 Level on Dec 7, 2009 11:10 AM EST reply actions

It's a shame

that Vick stole the spotlight from the players who deserved it. On defense it was Cole and Sheldon Brown, and on offense it was Leonard Weaver and Jeremy Maclin. Vick was set up for success in that, as usual, he was put in when we have everything well in hand. It’s not like he marched us down the field with one minute left and we needed a touchdown to win. If he’s ever put in to WIN a game rather than just for show maybe he’ll deserve some credit. I don’t dislike him so much as that he’s being forced on us by the Eagles and the media.

by strikeeagle on Dec 7, 2009 12:07 PM EST reply actions

Vick should have been used in these situations since week 4 but he wasent. Hopefully Reid takes advantages of all the weapons he has at his disposal. Vick could have really been a spark agasint a team like Oakland if he was given an opportunity. And Vick will be gone next year. This league is watered down with QB and if he isent given a chance to play elsewhere or atleast compete to start, id be shoked.

by Bugzy on Dec 7, 2009 12:35 PM EST reply actions

Man..

That long hug McNabb gave to Vick after his TD run was just awesome. That’s why I love my Eagles, and just the NFL in general- it’s a family. They are all brothers, fighting against and for one another, all for the love of a sport.

I love the Eagles. I really do.

by LegendKnight22 on Dec 7, 2009 10:21 PM EST reply actions