Michael Vick named Eagles Starting QB
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storminn0rm
Brewmaster
Wow. Andy Reid must be getting a lot of sh!t for saying Kolb was starting.
Birdman
Ready For Some Football
It died after less than 2 quarters of football. He only threw 14 passes while being shuffled in and out for Michael Vick.
And people felt bad for Aaron Rodgers...
Remote Controller
Well-Known Member
Atleast I have a for sure starter in the Outlaw league now as starting Kolb would have still entailed him losing snaps to Vick anyway. I don't see them shuffling Kolb in at all unless to replace a hurt Vick.
Birdman
Ready For Some Football
I just don't understand though...
if we were trying to win now why didn't we keep Donovan McNabb? This isn't a Super Bowl team this year with our injuries and youth, yet we're going with a 31 year old Michael Vick who is playing on a one year contract?
Aaron Rodgers had a very tumultuous rookie season, Peyton Manning threw a ton of picks his first year as a starter, Mark Sanchez put up Jamarcus Russell numbers his rookie season and is the unquestioned starter going into this year... and Kevin Kolb who we believed was the future QB of the franchise gets 14 passes in between Vick wildcat packages? That's it?
if we were trying to win now why didn't we keep Donovan McNabb? This isn't a Super Bowl team this year with our injuries and youth, yet we're going with a 31 year old Michael Vick who is playing on a one year contract?
Aaron Rodgers had a very tumultuous rookie season, Peyton Manning threw a ton of picks his first year as a starter, Mark Sanchez put up Jamarcus Russell numbers his rookie season and is the unquestioned starter going into this year... and Kevin Kolb who we believed was the future QB of the franchise gets 14 passes in between Vick wildcat packages? That's it?
eaglechick
I'm back :)
birdman, i totally agree with you on the long-term strategy thing, but the o-line argument makes sense. in fact, i'm sure that was what really "allowed" andy reid to change his mind (we know he doesn't do that easily lol). kolb was horrible, but the o-line didn't help him at all, and it definitely has gotten significantly worse without j.jackson. we don't want to kill kolb! seriously. i think this is a good decision.
besides it sure is fun to watch vick
besides it sure is fun to watch vick
I think the key thing here is what M.Vick did.
First, he was able to use all the tools of the offense and not just run.
Second, the O-line is crap. Starting Kolb with that line will just be rinse and repeat.
Am I disappointed they are not letting Kolb learn, absolutely. Do I think Vick will win a Superbowl in Philly nope. But, until they can solidify the O-line,...it is their best chance to win...even over McNabb, who isn't as mobile now either.
eaglechick
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i also read an article today that mentioned how andy might also have considered the state of the nfc east--dallas is a mess, the gnats are hot and cold, and the redskins are... the redskins. despite not being the best eagles team we've seen in the past few years, they might be the best team in the division this year. so vick gives the best chance to win now. i think this makes sense too.
eaglechick
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meanwhile, ever since the second half of the packers game, i've been running around the house from time to time shouting, "Michael Vick!!!" with victory arms. i'm that excited about it lol.
Remote Controller
Well-Known Member
I wonder if Kolb will toss his helmet into the stands this week?
eaglechick
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kolb is a class act. i think he'll be fine
eaglechick
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sorry birdman :hug:
you mean you didn't stash vick on your dynasty team last year for a relatively cheap price and a long contract? :banana: