Kolb supports Vick
The Philadelphia Inquirer Blog - Eagles
Kolb supports Vick
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Michael Vick has more than just the support of the Philadelphia Eagles front office.
He has the team's starting quarterback by his side.
Kevin Kolb and Vick, fast friends since the Eagles acquired the former Falcons quarterback last August, have been texting back and forth since the June 25th shooting that occurred outside a Virginia Beach nightclub that was hosting the backup quarterback's birthday bash.
Kolb's words:
"I just told him that it was unfortunate what he had to go through," the Eagles' new starting QB said recently. "I just said, ‘If there’s anything I can do, whatever is I don’t care, just holler.’ And, of course, he said, ‘I appreciate it.’”
Vick is not a suspect in the shooting that maimed a codefendant in the dogfighting case that landed the quarterback in federal prison for 18 months. He has maintained his innocence and has said that he had no prior knowledge before Quan Phillips was shot in the leg.
Virginia Beach police have identified the shooter but have been unable to press charges because they say the victim and several witness have been uncooperative.
The owner of the nightclub has said that video surveillance showed Vick leaving the nightclub four minutes prior to the shooting. The lead prosecutor in the case said that Vick was involved in a "confrontation" earlier at the party. An Eagles source labeled the prosecutor's description of the incident as a "mischaracterization."
Some members of the media and some fans have called for the Eagles to release Vick. Team sources have said that Vick will remain with the team unless something new or revelatory comes out. The NFL is conducting its own investigation.
“I think people misunderstand Michael a little bit," Kolb said. "They don’t understand how good of a guy he is. But I think [Eagles players and coaches] all see that. I just hate – and this is what he’s upset about – that he got his name [dragged] back through the mud. For an outsider looking in … they don’t even know what the story is. They’re just seeing something negative with his name and it looks bad.”
When Vick joined the Eagles a year ago he became the No. 3 quarterback behind Donovan McNabb and Kolb. He was sure not to ruffle Kolb's standing on the team even though he was often on the active game day roster while Kolb, the emergency third quarterback, was not.
With McNabb gone, Vick is now the backup to Kolb. The pair spent much of the off-season working out and practicing together. They were also frequent partners on the golf course.
“He’s one of my better friends on the team," Kolb said. "I love him.”
Kolb thought they were talikng about Dick— Tooth- Never did support him. He always was a coddled, overrated player. A glorified WR at best, horrible QB. Off the field? A true a##hole. Whats to like?? Ron Mexico forever.— Nezhy
- Hey Lonewolf.. did you hear what Kolb siad.... He loves Vick and does not love you...lololol!!— nixman101
- Hey Lonewolf.. did you hear what Kolb said... He loves Vick and does not love you..Lmao!!— nixman101
- Jeff McLane who wrote this puff piece article for Vick, must love Vick Let's see if McLane can be a real objective journalist and interview someone that thinks Vick's electrocuting and drowning of helpless dogs is "horric and dispicable"..oh yeah Jeffrey Lurie said that.— Bill20
- mlr710, can you name 1 team disruption this man has caused? The only disruption I see, is from the haters and fake animal lovers. If you really want to voice an honest opinion about someone, how about Donte' Stallworth. He actually killed a HUMAN BEING, spent 30 days in jail, and has also been given a second chance. To me, a human life trumps a dogs life 10 fold.— gifted21226
- Jeff McLane who wrote this puff piece article for Vick, must be the one that loves Vick. Let's see if McLane can be a real objective journalist and interview someone that thinks Vick's electrocuting and drowning of helpless dogs is "horrific and dispicable"..oh yeah Jeffrey Lurie said that. .— Bill20
- Kevin said he loved Michael and they should be left alone to consummate their love. Seriously, Kevin was just showing support for a friend and it doesn't affect my view of him or Vick. There may be things we don't see in his day to day interaction with others that makes Vick more likable than we might think.— sportsdead
- It's obvious that Kevin is scared for his life and worried about Vick's crazy golf swing. Kevin did what he did to survive.— sportsdead
Who cares about the f***ing dogs. Who cares someone got shot and lived. There are horrible people in this country and world doing very cruel things to kids, spouses, friends, strangers..etc. Why do you care so much about Vick. If he didn't play football, you would never know he exsisted. And you never would of known about the stupid dogs. Go find other people participating in dog fighting everyday if you care so much about dogs. Get a life...— pritter- I'm lost can someone explain to me what vick did? Maybe I am reading the wrong paper or email article. Last I heard he had a birthday party for himself (not a crime) An uninvited guest shows up (not a crime, nor is it vicks fault). So explain to me where the violation came in at?— sha31
- Again...while the question needs to be asked, how is this a news story? Flash: Rookie QB refuses to throw experienced teammate under the bus. Is there really no other sports to write about or did Jeff hit the snooze button too many times this morning?— Relocator
- lol at pritter. very true.— sha31
- I agree with gifted 212261. Kinda backwards if you ask me. Seem like they care more about the dogs than an actual human's life. Wtf.— sha31
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