Sources: Vick likely for 49ers
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is likely to play Sunday against the 49ers despite a deep bone bruise in his right hand, team sources said Tuesday.
Sources: Vick likely for 49ers
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is likely to play Sunday against the 49ers despite a deep bone bruise in his right hand, team sources said Tuesday.
If the swelling in his non-throwing hand decreases and he is cleared to play by a doctor, Vick will start for the second straight week in spite of injury. He suffered a concussion against the Falcons on Sept. 18, but passed evaluations the following days and was in the lineup on Sunday against the Giants.
Vick injured his hand in the third quarter when Giants defensive tackle Chris Canty hit him after he threw a pass. He stayed in for the rest of the drive, but left shortly thereafter for x-rays. The original x-ray was negative, the Eagles said, so Vick re-entered the game. However, when a second x-ray revealed a hairline fracture Vick was pulled, according to the team.
On Monday, Andy Reid said that Vick's hand was not broken and that it was bruised. The Eagles coach said a blood vessel made it appear on the x-ray that there was a break. Vick later called the injury a "deep bone bruise." Reid said the swelling had to go down before the Eagles would consider who was starting at quarterback Sunday.
If Vick isn't able to go, Vince Young and Mike Kafka are the two other options. Young, listed No. 2 on the depth chart, didn't dress for the first two games of the season because of a hamstring strain. He was active against the Giants, but when Vick left, Kafka was called upon.
Kafka threw an interception on his first throw, though, and looked shaky the rest of the way. Reid said Young wasn't 100 percent last week, but it appears likely he would be the choice ahead of Kafka if Vick was held back.
The Eagles host San Francisco at 1 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.
Comments (59)
Of course Vick will play...he only has a little bruise on his non-throwing hand...Tony Romo played with broken ribs PLUS a punctured lung...the Jets Sanchez will play this week with a broken nose...this is the NFL, all players play with injuries.— frank105
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- Although I am somewhat concerned, i am not totally frustrated as it is still early in the season. I'd rather the team go thru all this turmoil early in the season than later in the season. There is still time to right the ship. Most team that start out fast out of the gate usually end up faltering at the end. This happened to the Eagles last year. They will get better, but it hinges on the defense improving and not so much on the offense. The offense will be fine, but the defense is what scares me, especially the pass defense with the $100 million dollar defensive backfield. It's taking time to jell, but they will as the season goes on. Just hope that the Eagles can hold serve until they get their feet under them.— will50
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- This is a fact. The Eagles outplayed both the falcons and Giants and shot themselves in the foot. Give them this week to gel and focus up because you better bet they are coming out firing and hopefully start rolling through teams. Its only week 3 and we have seen the good and bad that this team brings. Week 4 is all good!
— bettermurph - Well, the Niners are not a gimme because unfortunately, their strengths align with our weaknesses. We need this one bad, though, so I suspect that at the very least the full effort and concentration will be there. — auntesther
- The defense has to man up and play with an attitude. We are very good at tackling each other, now it's time to start tackling the other team. LB's need to stop "dancin" with the O-lines, fight off their blocks and punch somebody in the mouth. If the D shows up I believe we can win with either Vick or Kafka.— NC Eagle Fan
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- Awww. That's great news. I hope he doesn't get banged up again.— jfo12
- hopefully Vick will play so the end of his great Philly experience will be that much closer. I believe in youth in Asia so hopefully the 49'ers will put him out of his misery. — jwatson
- Jwatson... Are you kidding me?? "Youth in Asia"- what are you, illiterate? The proper term is Euthanasia. Lol- your comment is the joke of the day. — Lisa Mottley
- That's a joke right? — TheRomanMeatHelmet
- well, let's see:
he put the ball on the ground 3 times Sunday BEFORE his hand was injured.
add in once in the Rams game, three times in the Falcons game.
so, seven fumbles in 3 games when his hand was fine.
yeah, I guess it would be bad if this contusion affected his grip.
I'm sure there's nothing to worry about now.— ekw555 - Note to Vick: Whining is not a leadership tool.— jjthree
- Worked well for McNabb for so many years here — TheRomanMeatHelmet
- huh?— JettaPSU01
- Vick has to play not matter how much he gets hit or hurt! This team need to figure out how to block with him back there, or he need to learn how to survive behind this line, and that not going to happen with him sitting around on the sideline! The D doesn’t need to be amazing it just needs to not be terrible and find a way to get at least one turn over a game. A side note, if I was only making a measly $500K a year(boohoo)and wanted $40-$50 mill. I think I would try to at least look like I cared. Jackson grow up and MAKE something happen, cuz it sure as hell isn’t going to magically happen on its own!— VinegarStrokes
- Kafka does not belong in the NFL. His arm is too weak. The guy gives me Mike McMahon flashbacks.— JimG
- vick has been vastly overrated. his last 6/7 games have been a disaster.— snakeplissken
- Actually, he's been damn good. Let's see, we won the Rams game and he played well. Against the Falcons, we win easily if he's not injured -- played well again (yeah, the killer fumble wasn't really his fault was it?). Against the Giants, we win if three things happen: Smith catches the ball instead of tipping it up to the Giants for a devastating turnover, Desean catches the ball on third down that Vick put right on his numbers while running for his life, and Smith gets the first down instead of falling down and waiting to get touched one yard short on third down. Vick is doing his part, nice try dude. If those three plays do not happen, then the Eagles do not have a single turnover, nor a single punt, and win the game with ease despite the dismal play-calling. Time's yours, wanker. — auntesther
- instead of yapping on and on about what didn't happen here's what did: 2 ints, 7 fumbles, and 4 tds to start this season -- yeah he's a real tom brady. maybe check a stat sheet before your next 1000 word post....WANKER. — snakeplissken
- Its a long season; they should rest vick against a mediocre 49ers team and see what kafka can do....fact is, if the birds have a playoff team, they should be able to beat the 49ers with kafka - the ravens won a super bowl with dilfer!— juggy gales
- Vick won't complete the first quarter. The 49ers will be going after him, even if the ref gives them a 15 yd roughing penality.— farley
- Good point, Juggy.
If the Birds need Vick to beat the pathetic (yet 2-1) Niners, then we've got bigger problems.— PinkstonsStrengthCoach - Barring significant injuries, this will be a much better team come January. Mark it down. The one thing that will remain is Reid's bull head.— drenner
- Barring significant injuries, this will be a much better team come January. Mark it down. The one thing that will remain is Reid's bull head.— drenner
- I'm with drenner, if you wanna be cowboy/redskin fans than who needs you! The defense will gel and the line is getting better. Stop all the crying.— Zeedog
- More importantly ... can Vick still grip defenseless dogs by the throat with his swollen hand?— Scope33
- MV needs to know when a guy is going to be open and throw the pass. Not wait until he is open like McNabb. This takes faith and knowledge of your receivers and trusting your o line. Otherwise he is going to get killed and picked off. What is the chance of those things happening early in the year without the benefit of OTA and working with the coaches during the offseason? These are not skills that MV had previously developed.— johnny eagle
- Scope33 You are an Idiot. If you really feel that way, go to the local shelter and volunteer your time to some animals in need, instead of wasting that here.— dmanphilly
- Over 1.5 million pit bulls are killed every year in "not for profit" clinics. They put 5-8 in a gas chamber at a time and gas them for 25-40 mins. Pretty humane of them huh?
Mike Vick went to jail for gambling over state lines(rico), not killing dogs. Get over yourselves already.
Singed, Owner of two pit bulls.— PhilsBirdsFlys - Can Vick play a game without further injuring his dog strangling hand? I guess we can hope for the best!!!— PhillyguyinVA
- So apparently in Denver, Joe Mays filled in for DJ Williams this past Sunday and was all over the field stuffing CJ and others, playing with a nasty attitude and meeting guys at the point of attack (says Stink, Schlereth) Man we could use some of that attitude now, but I know he was too small. Well Ill take small if it knows football and hits some people. This D needs some of that. Offense will be fine, need to finish with TDs in red zone though, not turnovers and FGs. Dallas win and were only game back, plenty of season left but I think we have to win division to get in playoffs, Detroit and Atl/NO will get wildcards.— peteike
- I still think Green Bay wins the NFC Norris division even though Detroit is playing well right now. We have to win the division to make the playoffs. NFC division winners get automatic bids and only 2 wildcard spots it's going to be very competitive in the NFC Conference this year.
- frank-punctured lung my a@@, tell me, how does a punctured lung heal in a week? I doubt it was punctured. I'll buy that he has a cracked rib...— PhilliefaninAZ
- I have to agree with you on that. I had a punctured lung once and I was in a hospital bed for a week. This guy is up playing football? I was told to limit my movements and to rest so that punctured lung wouldn't collapse or worse fill with blood and can't breathe. That broken rib is no joke either. You can't left your arm over your head without severe pain and this guy playing football. I think it was all hype or God is this team's doctor for real.
- The problem is - Andy Reid is likely for Sunday.
13 years of Reid is more than any fan should have to take.
— Fan74 - What's with all the removed comments? Someone drinking during the day again?— Phillyfan666
- Face it guys....this team will be lucky to reach 8-8.
6-10 is probably more realistic.
Reid is a hack. You could go to a local HS football game
any given Fri night and see better clock management and
game time adjustments.
The only good news is after the "dream team" is walked all over
and humiliated this season Reid is finally gone. If things get
ugly enough maybe by mid-season.
If you think this teams crawls out of this mess with Reid at the controls....have fun kidding yourself.— groove_busters - punctured lungs actually heal fast and on their won apparently and it depends how severe of course. Romos was minor. Regardless, the training staff/coaches kept Vick out of the game anyway Im sure.— peteike
- Truth. As I sit back and think about the Mike Vick issues, I realize that Andy Reid is caught in a bad situation. Having Vince Young on the bench is somewhat of a problem, due to Vince Young’s skills prompting him to be a starter on any other team. Vince Young is better than 17 starting QB’s in the NFL right now. In Short, If VY plays this week and does a GREAT job (which im sure he will) and puts a W on the eagles side, Vince will be appreciated. But if Vick goes down again, the eagles insert Vince..and pull off another W… Now you have a Kolb vs Vick situation all over again. Andy Reid does not want that kind of drama on this team. Especially after the 100,000,000. And that is probably why Reid is somewhat hesitant to talk VY. You can Coach fundamentals but you cant coach Skill and Win. Also, over the summer Vince Young and DeSean worked out pretty regularly. DeSean has been a Non Factor thus Far.— Reasonabledoubt
- You VYFanboyz never give up ......... — Joefoxx
- "Youth in Asia" = jwatson
I'm still laughing. Can someone be that stupid and own a computer?
— groove_busters - Be nice to see the defense get a turn over or two. We cannot turn the ball over and still win Hope we win anyways.— bill the pill
- The problem is - Andy Reid is likely for Sunday.
13 years of Reid is more than any fan should have to take.
— Fan74
That is all that needs to be said...Amen Brother— outta work - lololololol. what a joke this story is. wow, no kidding? if the swelling goes down, he will play? yea, Jeff, I dont have "sources" and I could have reported that. what a disgrace. you are getting publicity for a story that me or my dog could have reported. hilarious— LancPA
- 49ers have a terrific TE and Crabtree seems to be coming around. Nevertheless, Alex Smith remains their QB ... and that is a liability all their receivers and Frank Gore can't overcome.
Eagles should handle them decisively.
— FishFryFrank - So nice to see Eli as Offensive player of the Week over the Loser Philly eggs! Did Vick stop his Crying yet or does he still need more tissues? NY is stil laughing about the NY Post article!— MRD
- It will be sweet when the regular season is over and you guys are out of the playoffs once again. There will be at least four to five hilarious Coughlin tantrums along the way where he hurls his headset and attacks one of his overrated players with expletives on national tv while slightly embarrassed talking heads attempt to change the subject. Wait for it...wait for it...you freaking know it's coming. — auntesther
- The Eagles seem intent on making Vick absorb as much punishment as possible.— Snap Crackle Propp
- Andy's way of transferring the punishment he never gave to his own boys — TheRomanMeatHelmet
- Yahoo Sports also has posted the Vick crying baby photo...now the ENTIRE COUNTRY is laughing at the little wuss Vick...LOL.— frank105
- Somewhere, there's a junior high school football team that will let Juan Castillo be its defensive coordinator.— rhawnhurster
- That is funny--Youth in Asia.— RRynalds
- If Jeff says Vick will play, I believe him.. I don't want to get 'Bowened' on Twitter— drbob1
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