Vick impressive in win
Eagles 28, Jaguars 3
Vick impressive in win
Rich Hofmann, Daily News Sports Columnist
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Miles to go yet, obviously. But Michael Vick gave Andy Reid and the Eagles everything they needed in his first game since being anointed the team's starting quarterback.
Against the godawful Jacksonville Jaguars, Vick was persistent and he was good. He stayed in the pocket and he dealt with the pressure and he delivered the ball in the first half -- and then he did the highlight reel stuff in the second half, completing a 45-yard touchdown strike to Jeremy Maclin up the left sideline, an efforless 42-yard flick off of his back foot to DeSean Jackson after that, and then scoring himself on a 17-yard scramble.
The final score -- Eagles 28, Jaguars 3 -- pretty accurately reflected the happenings. And now the Eagles will bring a 2-1 record and some momentum into the return of Donovan McNabb next Sunday to Lincoln Financial Field.
For the game, here were Vick's numbers: 17-for-31 for 291 yards, 3 TD and 0 INT. His quarterback rating was 119.2. Much of the first half, though, was a bit understated. Other than one throw -- a 61-yard touchdown strike to Jackson -- neither Vick nor the Eagles' offense could get much traction against the Jaguars. It was the kind of first 28 minutes that left you shrugging, for the most part, and wondering a little what all of this Vick-for-Kevin Kolb commotion was about.
But then came a nice 53-yard 2-minute drill to close the half. It featured a 22-yard completion to tight end Brent Celek on third-and-8, a play when the pass protection held up against a Jacksonville blitz. The touchdown came on a 16-yard pass to Maclin, a play in which Vick had all day and Maclin worked his way back to Vick from the back of the end zone to the goal line, dancing perilously close to the sideline as he did.
So it was 14-3 at the half. The long strike to Maclin made it 21-3, and then Vick's 17-yard scramble made it 28-3. That left all of us to deal with an entire fourth quarter of garbage time, and to wonder if Reid would bring Kolb off of the bench to get a little work at the end. He didn't.
hey run2jazz2 - i am a hater and i am right here - i love the eagles and hate the dog killing felon - btw, was he a top or a bottom in ft leavenworth federal penitentary?— lukebonbon- Different and Weird. Couldn't get excited. It will take some time.— MrHoosier2U
- You people make me laugh with this vick stuff. It's sports if you don't like the product watch something else. Stop whining. Sound like bitter ex girlfriends. LOL.— the_ghost_of_McNabb
- Glad to see that not everyone is wrapped up in this "Vick Mania". They beat two terrible teams. Didn't see anything that would make me believe this team is going anywhere. The problems that hurt this team the last few years are still there. If they had any kind of defense, this game would have been ugly.— phillysmith
- vick's accuracy was refreshing considering what i'm used to seeing from the QB position where swatted passes and grounders were normally part of the game.— escapedcamden4monterey
Comment removed.- rich,this game had a feel of a division II college game including the boring pitts and lynch calling the game on TV,jackonville stinks Temple would put a beatdown on them,,all that said conVick for the heisman trophy and a noble peace prize...LOL......wolf.— wolf 4
- I HATE Vick as a man but damn hes on fire. That TD to Jackson was flawless. Ill give em da props.— hipdaddy
- Why I don't think what Vick did in his past was right it is in his past. If we were all judged by our past no one would be perfect or forgiven and the last time I checked no one is perfect. On a football front can't we simply enjoy the what is happening with the Eagles?
People pay hard earned money to attend these games and if we have a team that is winning we should appreciate the efforts. Of course in Philly we tend to be haters regardless if it's Kolb or Vick at quarterback. Let's just enjoy the games Go Eagles!!!
— Overbrook Runner 
If McNabb plays like Garrard the Eagles are in Phat City.
Okay ... so that's not very likely.- Wow. Edvidently there is no QB controversy. Someone notify The Philly media.— Grazman
- why is Kolb spitting every time i see him on camera? tobacco? sunflower seeds?— Don Cornelius
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- Well said jtj06— Scope33
The haters can always find something negeative in Negadelphia. Vick is playing some good ball, the team is winning, and yet they look under rocks for something to be miserable about. Go Vick, go Eagles!!
