Michael Vick: 'He's thinking about making a change at the quarterback position'
Michael Vick understands everything is being evaluated -- including quarterback -- after the Eagles' 30-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons dropped the team to 3-4.
Michael Vick: 'He's thinking about making a change at the quarterback position'
Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff Writer
Michael Vick understands everything is being evaluated -- including quarterback -- after the Eagles' 30-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons dropped the team to 3-4.
"Obviously, he's thinking about making a change at the quarterback position," Vick said of Andy Reid. "The thing I do know, and I'll go watch the film and I'll evaluate myself, is that I'm giving us every opportunity to win. I'm trying my hardest. Something don't go right when I want them to. Some things do. If that's a decision that coach wants to make, then I support it."
After his news conference, Vick was asked again about his remarks.
It's tough when you know everything is in the balance, but that's the decision that coach is thinking about making, and I'm going to fight until he says, 'Come on out,' and he takes me out of the game," Vick said.
Vick went 21 of 35 for 191 yards and one touchdown on Sunday. He also rushed for 45 yards.
When Vick was asked if he's playing like a franchise quarterback, he wavered. He keeps talking about effort, but performance also needs to be there.
"I don't know if playing like a franchise quarterbacks means throwing three or four touchdowns week in and week out and doing everything right," Vick said. "But I know I've been there before and despite it all, I still feel like I do a lot of positive things out there and that's all I can ask. But I still have to evaluate myself and be critical of myself and we'll go from there."
Wide receiver DeSean Jackson said he's "sticking with" Vick.
"He's here, he's our quarterback," Jackson said. "Until something different happens, I got to roll with it. I feel he does a good job. Just got to make it easier on everybody."
I am telling you that this is Reid's last chance to save his job. Benches Vick with the hope Foles looks good and pulls out a few wins. Goes to Jeffrey, tells him can make a run with Foles and some more teaching, Jeffrey agrees, and Reid gets a short extension.— watsonmr- Vick's averaged 17 points a game since week one. That was always enough for Reid until now. So what's the problem? Oh, their opponents usually score more and I guess Reid just figured that out. Go with Vick until the end of the season than we can kiss both of them off.— Ron T
- The worse move the Eagles had made in the last 25 years was making VICK the face of the franchise and the so called leader of the team...They put the team backwards by 10 years...wht happened to the real leaders that this team used to have?? Where are the Dawkins,,,Westbrooks etc who were men and would lead...most guys worth anything would be saying I dont want to lose my job...this guy just doesnt care all he cares about is a paycheck...when your team leaders are felons and punks like Vick and Jackson this is what you get....Here is the good news the DUMBO and JUMBO show has at the most 1 week left..cant wait till the day comes when we dont have to see Vicks smug mug anymore— flyers1000
- Should Vick be worried about his job? Of course not! He still has five years under his $100 million contact. What's he got to worry about? And he finally had a game without a turn over, so I guess he's getting better. Why not give him another 9 games like management is giving Reid?— Ron T
- actually, the eagles can cut vick for nothing after the season. his contract gives him zero job security. your 5 year $100 million statement really doesn't have anything to do with anything
— AlexSp - Jeffrey Lurie is an incompetent mommy's boy— shawnmac
- It does't matter if its Vick, Foles , etc. Reid needs to go, his playcalling is past tired, its dead sleep and the Oline flat out stinks.
I like Vick but I'd hate to Foles get killed and end his career, if he has one, before it gets started. I tell you who needs to go is Nhamdi and Colmen. Nhamdi is a relic and Coleman just can't play, just a suggestion but let Boykins take Nhamdi's spot what harm could it do, he may not be tall but at least he won't get dusted every week.— realtruth - There is nothing to be gained by keeping Vick at QB. He isn't going to be here in 2013 so what's the harm in letting Foles get his shot. The offense should be scoring more so a more settled calmer approach to the position might bring out the potential in the offense.— fafink
- VICK SUCKS...Vick has Eagles LAST IN POINTS SCORED PER GAME in entire NFL......Eagles are really afraid of Vick's record INTERCEPTIONS, so they are playing it very safe by having Vick only throw 3 yard passes....Matt Ryan completely outplayed Vic...again...Vick is a $100 million dollar fraud...DUMP VICK...START NICK.— Bob112
- Bad O line.
Bad D line.
Bad QB.
Bad coaching.
Bad secondary.
Is that enough?— Keep The Change - Can Vick play FS? No? Neither can Kurt Coleman. Put Vick back there, start Foles and the result can't be much worse than the product that stunk the joint up Sunday afternoon.— JBirks
- They should have taken Russell Wilson in the draft he would have been the perfect fit here dude can straight out ball for his size. The kid was NFL ready out of the gate and would have take Vicks spot without any question.— realtruth
- Defense and OL stunk and we're talking about Vick (my A.I. voice). Some Eagle fans are fools.— tony11
- Vick cannot play in this offense. It is that simple. It was obvious last year and more obvious this year. Mcnabb was not great in this offense. It requires quick decisions, accuracy. It is not about race, it is a type of QB for this style and Reid never has gotten that right. Garcia played it the best. Then Ty Detmer. Crazy, but true.... Vick is a mess....— jkgino31
- Vick and jackson are two physical and mental midgets. Every 3 or 4 weeks they might be good for a great highlight but winner they are not. The last two years makes that crystal clear.— DallasEagle
