Michael Vick Adds Fuel to the Brett Favre Fire

by Bob_Q on Jul 24, 2011 12:28 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles Roster Moves

Last night, the rumors began to swirl that the Eagles have a small chance at bringing Brett Favre to Philadelphia to serve as a backup quarterback. Now, Michael Vick has added fuel to the fire by taking to Twitter. His most recent post reads:

I would be honored to have Brett Farve as a backup. That will be amazing Learning how to toy with defenses the way he did his whole career.

Now, as Jason mentioned in yesterday's post, a few things will need to fall into place before a transaction like this could happen. The biggest hurdle I see is convincing Favre to take the role of a backup after 19 straight years as a starter. Still, we all know how strong his itch to play football can be, so even that might not be an issue if few other teams show interest in signing him.

Regardless, with the announcement of our current quarterback's approval of the deal, the Favre-to-Philly fire just got more fuel.

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I would not feel comfortable with Favre as the back-up QB.

by Eaglesadvocate on Jul 24, 2011 12:29 PM EDT reply actions

Why not? Favre will be one hell of a backup.

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Mikesta on Jul 24, 2011 12:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

In the sense that watching him throw into triple coverage would be utter hell, yes a hell of a back up. If you’re implying that he’d be good, no.

Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"

by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 24, 2011 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Even in a spot start I don’t like our chances to win with him at the helm, and I certainly don’t think he’d be able to pull off a stretch run ala Jeff Garcia.

by Eaglesadvocate on Jul 24, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions

This shit is not going to happen.

"Get 'Em"

by FlyEagles15 on Jul 24, 2011 12:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

no no no no no

He's slick, he's quick, he's Michael Vick.
I’m miles ahead of you two hacks when it comes to online toughness and throwing down from behind my computer.- DickMuffin
Trump 2012

by IwantVick on Jul 24, 2011 12:39 PM EDT reply actions

It sickens me to say it but It would make sense from Farve's POV and therefore possible ::shrug::

1. Brett’s addicted to football and especially the camaraderie of the looker room
2. The only thing greater than his desire to be in the league, is his desire to not get his old bones rocked by monster hits anymore.

Which spells back-up QB to me. It would definitely fit both criteria. That being said, I dont want that guy within a country mile of our roster. Not that he can’t play anymore (i still think he can) but because he’d take up a roster slot that could be used to develop a player for the future.

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by w-w-JJ-d on Jul 24, 2011 12:50 PM EDT reply actions

Might be nice for Kafka to learn from him. Why not just bring him in as a coach or something though?

by KornontheKobb on Jul 24, 2011 12:50 PM EDT reply actions

Favre as a coach would be a horrible idea. His main concern has always been getting himself on the playing field — has anyone ever referred to him as a good mentor for younger players on any of the teams he’s played for? Even if he were completely gung ho about it, Favre was never one to win games on his outstanding football IQ. I’ll pass on having him teach Kafka or Vick how to chuck desparate passes into double and triple coverage at pivotal points in the game.

by Rujasu on Jul 24, 2011 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions

UPDATE:

It looks like Vick has deleted this tweet.

If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.
#EndTheLockout

by PhiladelphiaEagles on Jul 24, 2011 1:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Thanks Dave.

"Get 'Em"

by FlyEagles15 on Jul 24, 2011 1:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.
#EndTheLockout

by PhiladelphiaEagles on Jul 24, 2011 1:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

When Vick says learning how to toy with defenses he means his own right? Because handing the opponent the ball on your own 30 is my definition of fun and capers.

Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.

That is all.

by EREX21 on Jul 24, 2011 2:27 PM EDT reply actions