Posted: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 3:15 PM | 27 comments |
 

Vick and Westbrook look good; Sheldon hurt
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Notes off practice:

-- Michael Vick participated in individual drills and some team drills in his return to the NFL. Vick mostly split third-team repetitions with Adam DiMichele. His first toss during installs was a little wobbler over the middle to Danny Amendola. He looked better during one-on-ones, hitting Jeremy Maclin deep with a few bombs.

-- Sheldon Brown left practice after he collided with receiver Kevin Curtis in the end zone. The team said the cornerback has bruised ribs.

-- Westbrook ran during intalls, but not during team drills. The running back looked very sharp.

-- Tight end Matt Schobel (sore left calf) is back practicing after missing most of camp.

Back with more.

 
Posted by Jeff McLane and Bob Brookover @ 3:15 PM  Permalink | 27 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:51 PM, 08/15/2009
    I could hear the newspapers' cash registers going "che-ching!" over and over and over again. They're going to ride this Michael Vick stuff all the way to the bank, all the while laughing at the readers as they continue to rile everyone up.
    — jimqk
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:08 PM, 08/15/2009
    Is it true that Tastykake is pulling their sponsorship because of the dog killer?
    — Dr. Michael
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:18 PM, 08/15/2009
    who cares about tastykake good for Mike Vick.
    — Jayjayhithard
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:23 PM, 08/15/2009
    Vick served his time and has learned from what he did. He rightly deserves a second chance- Tastycakes stink anyway!!
    — jaydubz88
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:36 PM, 08/15/2009
    I hope my Philly people boo him mercilessly.
    — NFLdoinks
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:42 PM, 08/15/2009
    Dr. Michael: No Rich Dubee tirades today?
    — DennyP
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:03 PM, 08/15/2009
    jimqk- The media didn't electrocute, hang and beat to death the dogs, your hero Mike did. How are they making money on this, and so what if they are. They are a NEWS organization. This is news. It doesn't change the facts. Facts are stubborn things. Now matter how sorry Vick is, what he did was not a 'mistake'. He bought that house specifically to run his dog fights, stocked it with dog fighting equipment, and brutally tortured and killed defenseless animals for YEARS before he got caught. Still, I am a little torn over this. Maybe Vick can win me over with his actions. I have made mistakes in my life. But still, my gut reaction is to be sickened by the Vick signing. All these years the Eagles have preached that football is a business. They let Dawkins sign with Denver. Now this? Are they now in the business of saving lost souls or winning a championship? This is going to be a HUGE, unnecessary distraction.
    — cletisvandam
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:08 PM, 08/15/2009
    wow, no one here as ever made a mistake. Those who live in glass houses shouldnt throw stones. I am no vick fan, he committed a horrible crime and paid the price for it both professionally and financially, he is going to get a second chance and he deserves one. Use this incident to teach your kids about personal responsibility and the consequences of making bad choices, instead of playing mr. perfect.
    — ashcreech
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:09 PM, 08/15/2009
    How many fat people have had heart attacks because of tastykakes? BOO TASTYKAKES!!!
    — Richard Saunders
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:57 PM, 08/15/2009
    Denny P- Youre a moron. Rich Dubee didnt kill dogs, Michael Vick did. How can you root for that, you lowlife?
    — Dr. Michael
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:16 PM, 08/15/2009
    Wow it amaze me that ppl Vick paid his time, cant you all see it's not personal it's business the Eagles are trying to win, I agree he was wrong for what he did but Americans can go deer hunting, behead them hang them on their walls as trophy's then eat the remains which YOU call Venice as for stew! Yes cows, chickens, and pigs are the norm but aren't that how we live those same animals are tortured and killed and the same ppl ( animal activist ) eat meat! So again I'm against the crime he did but from a football issue it's business besides the Eagles our embarrass that the Phillies won and the Eagles had a dominating roster for the longest! Vick I'm pulling for you as a football fan but off field get your life straight! Go Birds this team is gonna be scary for teams!
    — okarn21
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:06 PM, 08/15/2009
    okarn21, if people were judged by their grammar, you'd get the electric chair.
    — postcynic
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:15 PM, 08/15/2009
    Hey "Dr".....Get a life and you know where you can put that tastykake! You and PETA are just idiots that need attention.
    — Dr. Michael Sucks
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:27 PM, 08/15/2009
    Mike deserves a 2nd chance.the eagles ,deserve to make it work.we all just need to see HOW it goes.i feel that with the front office sticking out their necks,and future,we should let this play out.we might just have a key player to get them where they want to go,thats the most important thing.........not this whineing, about whats happened in the past.give the man his chance.the birds are,so we're going to support this.......or..... some fake eagle fans talkin bout rootin for the cow-girls or thg-men.....fake fans,.stick with your team or,get out of town..go eagles,smart decision,i'm for it! oh, welcome to philly mike...........good luck!!!
    — teephilly76
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:58 AM, 08/16/2009
    WELCOME: The "dog days" of summer are here. I hear that eskin is mad because while ESPN was breaking the Vick story, howard was standing on the Eagles sideline directly BEHIND coach Reid. Sorry howard.
    — mungman


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