Reid: Vick's hand not broken
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Reid: Vick's hand not broken
Philly.com Staff
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick does not have a broken right hand, coach Andy Reid said today.
“Michael Vick has a hand contusion. Not a break. We had a few different shots taken of his hand yesterday during the game. The early clips showed that there was no break. The ones that came back when he was on the field showed that there was a potential fracture there. Today he had a scan and it showed there was no break. It was a blood vessel sitting above the bone. That happens at times with X-rays. The blood vessel makes it look like it was a fracture. There is still a bunch of swelling. It is sensitive to the touch. The positive is there is not a fracture there.”
As to whether he will play against San Francisco, “We will see how he does over the next couple of days. We have to get the swelling where it is manageable and he feels comfortable.”
Reid said the swelling is about the same as yesterday. “He’s pretty relieved about it,” Reid said. “That’s a good thing. It’s a positive thing that it was not a break … He always wants to play. That’s how he is.”
Reid did not respond directly to a question about Vick’s concerns that penalties were not being called when he was being hit.
“His best interest is always in my mind, when he’s on the football field, in particular,” Reid said. “I know he’s a marked man. I think it’s important that we all keep a close eye on him.”
As to whether Reid would call the league about issues related to Vick. “We’ll see,” Reid said.
Reid said he could not answer why Vick did again not appear to be wearing a mouthpiece. “I can’t tell you that,” he said.
Reid said wide receiver Jeremy Maclin is day-today with a hamstring strain. “Initially we thought it was more significant than that. It is tender right now. The MRI came back and it wasn’t a negative thing there.”
In other injuries, Brandon Hughes (hamstring strain), Daryl Tapp (pectoral) is “getting closer,” Riley Cooper (concussion), Juqua Parker (high ankle sprain). Reid said he did not think Vince Young was ready to play, but he was going to continue rehabbing the injured hamstring. Reid described him as “being very close physically.”
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Reid defended offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg when asked if he would be relieved of playcalling duties.
“C’mon. You guys are killing me. Please.”
“Is that a no?”
“That is something you don’t have to worry about. I think Marty is very good.”
Asked a question about how defensive coordinator Juan Castillo was handling the loss, Reid said, “I think we all need to work together, as coaches and players and all as one. That’s very important for this team right now. Old, young, new …
We all spent a lot of time doing our job. I said this before, losses should hurt. You learn from them and then in this league, you have to get rid of them. There is a period there where it’s not a great feeling … It’s not real fun. I can’t tell you this is the most fun I have in a day right here, explaining how not fun it is to not win a football game.”
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On linebacker Casey Matthews still being a starter, Reid said, “ I haven’t gotten there and probably not going to go there with you on that.”
On the injuries to the wide receivers and whether they might need to make a roster move, Reid said, “We’ll see how they do physically there … we might have to make something happen there if a bunch of guys are out.”
On the penalties on the offensive line: “There definitely were cadence issues. We all have to be on the same page. I will put that in my category there of things I have to do a better job with it.”
Are you convinced you have the right players? “We’re going to keep working. Try to get that right and make sure we all do our jobs a little bit better.“
On the fourth-and-1 call: “I changed the momentum of the game in the opposite direction. I take full responsibility for that. I will get better and we will get better.”
Not broken? I'm not saying that Vick is soft, but he may need to get fitted for new granny panties.— Eaglesblowallday- Hey keyboard warrior, let me see you go out there and take the punishment a lot of these guys take. I bet you're too fat to even get up off of your couch you loser. — afrazier31
- It's not my fault that Vick quit on his team with a *bruised* hand. — Eaglesblowallday
- Ten million dollars a day and he doesn't play because of a bruised non-throwing hand.— joe from india
- The coaches pulled him because they thought it was broke genius ... And to get technical it's 35 mil guarantied ... Essentially a 5 yr 80mil contract which is 15mil a yr.. Not 10 mil a day.. If they had franchised him this year and next he would actually have gotten over 36 mill guarantied.. So even if he only plays for 3 yrs it comes out to b e 11.6 mil a yr. This was a move to win the superbowl within the nxt 3 yrs. Vicks talent is tremendous. The offense isn't the problem.. Well maybe steve smiths hands.. Plaxico would be a much better insurance policy.. the problem is not having any LBs or safteys then having a top 3 corner in the league play zone when he is a bump and run guy.
- Remember when Reid punted on 4th and 15 against the Saints in the playoffs? Maybe that's why he went for it on 4th down yesterday. He was afraid Deuce McAllister.— joe from india
- well, that's a lucky break (sorry, couldn't help it)— phillipkatz
- Reid is an absolute jerk. Listening to legitimate questions being asked of him...here are his answers at Today's news conference:
We'll have to see how that all goes. Its my responsibility. I need to do a better job. Haven't got there yet. I'm learning to do better. We'll keep working on that. McCoy was not used on goal line because he was not involved in the play we called. I already answered that. We need to put players in better positions. I am going to think about that, we'll see.
These evasive Reid answers fit just about any questions asked. Reid is just trying to hide his imcompetence.
— Lets Eat - Eagles have to improve the LB play. They move Matthews from MIKE to WILL and the middle tightened up...but then they burn Matthews for a TD with the RB coming out of the backfield. Matthews has not shown any indication that he is an NFL LB. Until they solve that problems teams will find out where Matthews is and target the week link. Also, THANK YOU for running the ball. I could not believe my eyes...8 running plays in a row and surprise, they moved the ball down the field. Love McCoy. Pitt RBs are studs.— Fo Fo Fo
- Somebody tell Vick that NFL stands for National Football League not National Flagball (remove the 'l') League, besides he's his own worst enemy, a running QB. There's no way a linebacker is going to stop when he can out run most of them! Come Vick MAN UP!!! Your hand wasn't broken, which means he punked out knowing they would lose!!— BronxBomber
- Come on now! If you think Vick punked out of that game then your delusional. You're just another keyboard warrior! — afrazier31
- of course he punked out. His hand hurt so he quit. He was moving it just fine, he just quit. To reiterate, HE QUIT. — Eaglesblowallday
- What were you saying when no throw kolb was eating grass after getting slamed by green bay defense....oooo..he's got a little headache and he wants to quit..big baby....I think not...how about YOU quit....it
