Andy Reid on signing Michael Vick
by JasonB on Aug 14, 2009 12:16 AM EDT
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PrintIf you watched Andy Reid's post game press conference, you would have never known that a game had just taken place. Understandably, the talk was all about Mike Vick.
"I'm a believer that, as long people go through the right process, they deserve a second chance. Michael has done that," head coach Andy Reid said following Thursday's preseason opener. " I've done a tremendous amount of homework on this and followed his progress. He's got some great people in his corner."
Reid said that Michael Vick will be on the Eagles' practice field this Saturday.
It's still feels so odd for me to say that Mike Vick is an Eagle...
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Vick Deserves a second chance!!!!
Unfortunately, the atlanta falcons already gave it to him. But that’s another story.
Let’s talk football fundementals, he sucks as a QB! His numbers were never that good. Yeah he can scramble, and he can throw a lil. We have a lot of offensive talent this year, and we did not need the heat that comes with vick.
ok, Mc Nabb still has a job, that’s obvious. But what does this do to Kolb and feely?
The FO is really making it hard for me to have faith in them this year. I just hope we get a lot in return when we rehab this prick and trade him. Hey, Dallas, oh buddy ole pal, lol
Andy’s got something up his sleeve, I have to believe that.
That dude in the pic must have felt like the man after the announcement
Think he knew before or got extremly lucky?
I own two dogs !!!!
and this is one of the greatest days of my eagle fandom!!!!
This is BS
What he did was unexcusable- hes out of jail and that is his 2nd chance. Playing as an Eagle is a privlage
This is a discrace to a respected classy franchise
In a time where we are find a new image after the loss of a few Vets this was an awful move
This may be great as far as wins and our offense but I will never support this. I will never Root for this ass
Way I see it we lose Dawk gain Vick
Eagles wont live this down… I love my Birds… Just hate this move, Vick is my new TO…
RIP JJ
by MeanGreen5 on Aug 14, 2009 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Everyone had love for TO. I’m willing to give Vick a chance.
by andyreidswaistline on Aug 14, 2009 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Announced
I wonder what the crowd’s reaction was when they announced it.
I wonder how they’ll use Vick, anyway…
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What kind of weak-minded individual lets something so insignificant in the grand scheme of things affect them so deeply? Sheesh.
I am the people's troll :3™
me
he’s not the only one lol
I guess some of us just bleed green, and when they do something that we disagree with so strongly, it affects us. I guess what you call a weak mind, I call passion for something I love
yomjoseki dont be a doosh
I love my team, Im excited for another season, This is my favorite organization with my favorite time of year approching.. I have followed them all my life and have gone through all types of ups and downs.
So Keep your dooshy opinions to youself if Eagles news like this doesnt excite or upset you. As Im sure you can tell regaurdless if you like the move or not its a pretty big deal for a number of reasons. So before you go belittle a guy for being passionate about his Eagles read the GD name of the site your writing on
RIP JJ
Next move...
Sign Allen Iverson!! Who’s with me???
So let me get this straight...
If he starts out slow or can’t get a hang of the offense, we drown him, no?
by Luxury_Used_Vehicles_By_Braman on Aug 14, 2009 2:45 AM EDT reply actions
Seems like a waste to sign the guy
If they don’t plan on using him at all. I would prefer to not see him ride the bench a whole lot. I hope he still has great speed.
For everyone thats mad...
Let me ask you, how do you feel about Donte Stallworth then? He got drunk and drove (illegal in itself) and then RAN A MAN OVER AND KILLED HIM. A PERSON!! He got a slap on the wrist and is paying his way out of jail time. He got a year suspension from the NFL but thats nothing. Michael Vick hurt animals, yes it’s heinous, I’m a dog lover myself, but he served his time in prison for 23 months. None of you guys could’ve faced losing tens of millions of dollars, two years of your life, and everything you’ve ever known to go sit in a 10×12 room 22 hours a day.
The man has served his time. We got a guy who last time he played was one of the top 5 most skilled players in the NFL. He’s taken all the right steps to come back, especially with the help of Tony Dungy whom is friends with Andy. I’m sure they talked about this at length.
Just think before you guys over react. Seriously.
"I can play anywhere; First, Third, Left field, anywhere but Philadelphia." - Dick Allen
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by tam5070 on Aug 14, 2009 3:11 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
He is not gonna be the same Mike Vick
Who the eff knows how good he will be.
"Goals are good. Plans are better." -Ben.
How's this gonna effect McNabb?
Is this gonna get his panties in a twist? Remember how hurt poor Donnie’s feeling were when Kolb was drafted?
The first time McNabb bounces his first half dozen passes in a home game, the fans will be calling for Vick, even the ones that hate him. Let’s hope Vick learns how to read defenses better than he did in Atlanta. But we have a backup QB that scares Defensive Coordinators and might actually make some noise. Give the man a chance.
Mc Nabb actually mentioned the possibility of Vick coming in at QB and Mc Nabb going out to WR with B West, Mc Coy and D Jax all in the mix for a play or two
LOL MCNABB GOING OUT TO WIDE RECIEVER? …. Dude you got it mixed up think about mcnabb going out to catch a ball and getting crunched.. what reid said was something to the likes of .. both players being on the field and vick splitting out to WR not Donovan!! lol………
No u arent
Vick was an average at best QB , a great runner but just an average passer, struggled to read defenses and who used his athletic ability run out of trouble . And anyone who knows Eagles history knows that type of QB doesnt win the big games and can be easily defensed ala the Cunningham years.
by TIRED OF WAITING on Aug 14, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions
2nd chance my ass
Its too bad the Eagles didnt have this 2nd chance policy a few months ago when they fired that individual who wrote all those horrible things about the front office for letting Brian Dawkins go.But I guess its understandable Vick just tortured animals, and used drugs, and their former employee had the gall to express an honest emotion that most of the fans were feeling even though it was anti Eagles . Way to go Eagles once again u have shown us why u are the undisputed Gold Standard of professional football.
On another point what makes all u people think that this guy is going be any good after 2 years where his only activity was watching his own ass? He was never a good QB in the 1st place. Wheres the upside?
by TIRED OF WAITING on Aug 14, 2009 9:01 AM EDT reply actions
right
there is no upside. Even if the dude does well. Touchdowns do not erase the fact that this dude is simply a filthy scumbag.
Stop watching the Eagles, then, and go away.
by UnclaimedFright on Aug 14, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
So I was
at the strip club after dollar beers at a minor league game when i got a text about this. I thought my friends were F’ing with me. Does this mean more wildcat? I hope not
betrayed
this dude grabbed a dog by the neck, held him under water while people bet on how long it would take for the dog to die. What a filthy scumbag. Second chance my ass. Let him be the water boy for his second chance. We toss Dawkins and sign this creep? Its insane – which is the only reason I will remain a fan because the whole sport is insane. Just gonna take me a while to understand I’ve reached this low. Maybe we’ll sign some quality rapist next – give him a 2nd chance too. Very sick -
Vick vs. Stallworth
Man, I’ve been watching the coverage of Vick being allowed back into the NFL after the commisioner suspended him indefinetly. That is for sure a honor. I’m pleased that someone (the Eagles organization) felt it within them to give him the shot to show some people that change is possible…now what I am blown away by is all of the blogs that I have read this morning and how many people are in an uproar about Vick and his dogfighting conviction, but to my amazement, I haven’t seen much about Dante Stallworth’s ONE SEASON and 20 day jail sentence for KILLING A MAN! Tam5070, I agree with you 100%!! Why in the world isn’t this football loving country in a durn pre-riot status over a dude killing somebody and then paying the family off and getting a rooty-poo punishment?!?! I absolutely LOVE dogs! We have several ourselves, and NOOOO, we would NEVER EVER subject them to fighting! But I do understand where it comes from. I am from TX. It’s almost like hunting to some people in the south. I think it’s gross and the most vile thing to put your precious doggy thru. We know several people that used to fight dogs, but have we disowned them? Of course not!! I have always loved Mike Vick so now the Eagels are my new favorite team! :) I was in his corner when it all went down…I feel like the humane society did the same as the guys that were fighting those dogs…you think its fair to euthanize 88 dogs?? That was totally ridiculous!
Lets sign OJ! - Hey, Rocky had a comeback.
. . . .an over the hill murdering legend may be just what we need to justify this whole mess. We just need to get him out of jail. Hmmm.
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