Michael Vick still below baseline on concussion test, would start if healthy
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Michael Vick still below baseline on concussion test, would start if healthy
Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff Writer
Michael Vick still is below the baseline for the ImPACT test that measures cognative funcition after a concussion, Eagles coach Andy Reid said Monday. Reid said Vick is "improving" and will start at quarterback against the Panthers if he's healthy.
"We'll see how he does this week," Reid said.
Rookie Nick Foles struggled as Vick's replacement on Sunday. Reid saw positives in in Foles' performance, but also saw why Foles is a rookie who was not selected until the third round.
"There were some good things he did and there were some things he could definitely learn from," Reid said. "He made some good throws, some good tight, throws early that I thought were some pretty good plays. But he's a young guy, rookie."
- Riley Cooper has knee inflammation, but should be able to practice this week. Cullen Jenkins has a foot sprain, but he should be able to practice this week.
Comments (38)
Vick or McNabb, Vick or Foles? Does it really matter. Since the 2004 season, the Eagles have downgraded every postion except McCoy on this team. Seth or Ryans, Lito or Asoughma, and the list could just go on and on. Talent and desire wins. Coachs never execute one play. Unless you have a player coach... Oh yeah, Andy could do that to! Lol This team is built to sell hot dogs and beer. Thank you Mr Lurie for all the dreams.— stardog- WILL BE OUT IN THE SECOND QUARTER WITH A...GET THIS..CONCUSSION!— bkflyers10
- Reid will play Vick if he can. Reid knows he will be the target of the fans this Monday in front of a national TV audience. Playing Vick will put another boo target out there and deflect some from himself. Also Vick gives him the chance to do something exciting to keep the fans at bay. Vick is history but since Reid knows he will not be the coach next year, he could care less about the development of Foles.— Taser
- I agree. Keep Foles in! That's what the fans want. Mike needs his rest; and we all need a good laugh. At least Foles is good for that!— Cheri Bilford
- I still can't believe people still have dog jokes when it comes to Michael Vick. Those same people would probably never own a pitbull because those dogs have a bad wrap. Next thing Vick is an out standing player who brings excitement to the game. I hope he proves everyone wrong that doubt his game.— onealrc
- what's sad is people like you who support this dog killer. Ooh..I hope he does well....WHY ???— sportsfan21
- Dumb Eagles. Play Foles. lose a few games. he takes a few lumps and Eagles get a higher draft pick.— Tyrone Biggums
- first of all vick hasn't proven much in to seasaons. second the rookie needs to get looks. third reid is a nut thinking at 3-7 we still have a chance like the giants last year to make the playoffs with a 9-7 record. reid you dream big but all your players are small unlike the rest of the league and unlike the giants who have a real qb a real DC real offensive lines and defensive lines real receivers all who have good size we have lightweight midgets playing for us all around no 9-7 playoffs here its looking more and more like 3-13 good luck with you delusions of grandeur andy or maybe you just need to keep injuring your key players over and over again so you can get one more chance to fail and really finish out your contract next year either way the eagles suck its been depressing the past two seasons cant wait till we have real football players on our team...— defroe
- damn pretty boy midgets affraid to hit and get hit all over the field... — defroe
- Nick FOLDS is horrible. What a waste of skin he is. He is awesome at comedy though-----see Redskins game.— ralph82
- As of yesterday he couldn't drive a car and was sleeping all day and up all night due to headaches........and now he could possibly start on Monday night? What is wrong with this coach?????????— pagirl65
- IT IS SIMPLE. REID IS INCOMPETENT!!! — bedpan
- lol. vick is probably trying desperately to find a way to stay concussed for another 6 weeks.— bloodymess
- The last thing this franchise needs is Vick to come back and win a couples cheapies at the end of the year and instill false in the fan base like they did last year. This teams need landscape changes in both coaching and personnel. And Vick should be the first to go. He can't read defenses, pick up blitzes, and consistantly hit targets in stride. Plain and simple. Not saying Foles can, but I'd rather see what he's got over the remainder of the season.— bdd5014
- Vick hasn't prove anything but he has heart and he leaves on the field. His number at this point in the season could be compared to Eli Manning. Given a good offensive line Mike will produce and WIN!!!!— onealrc
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