Vick: Will take Eagles' loyalty into consideration
Michael Vick knows that he's put himself in a much better position in terms of his long-term future with his play this season, but the Eagles quarterback said that he isn't concerned right now about a new contract or where he's going to play next season.
Vick: Will take Eagles' loyalty into consideration
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Michael Vick knows that he's put himself in a much better position in terms of his long-term future with his play this season, but the Eagles quarterback said that he isn't concerned right now about a new contract or where he's going to play next season.
But when it comes time to make a decision -- if he ever becomes a free agent -- Vick said that the Eagles, who signed him in Aug. 2009 not long after he was released from prison, could get the first crack at him.
"When nobody else wanted me they did and I'll defintely have to take that into consideration when it's time to make a decision," Vick said.
Vick is playing in the last year of a two-year deal. With the way he's played thus far -- he was named NFC offensive player of the month in September and NFC offensive player of the week for his performance against the Colts -- Vick could be the premier free agent on the market in the off-season.
"It's great to be in this position but the only thing I want to do is concentrate [on playing]," Vick said Thursday afternoon following practice. "I know we're winning and we're playing well. Sky's the limit for everything."
The Eagles, of course, could place a franchise tag on Vick even before he reaches free agency. The NFL labor unrest could also factor into the team's decision to either give him an extension sometime before the end of this year or following the season.
Vick, who took over as the Eagles' full-time starter in Week 3 when he replaced Kevin Kolb, has started only four games this season. He missed three games when he injured his rib cartilage last month against the Redskins. Kolb jumped back in as the starter for three games and amassed a 2-1 record.
Kolb, once deemed the heir apparent after the Eagles traded Donovan McNabb in April, is signed through next season.
Vick, who is the league's leading passer, returned on Sunday and guided the 5-3 Eagles past the Colts, 26-24. He'll face the Redskins again on Monday night.
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Whatever the intent the result in many cases is the same. That's the problem and that's my point but I also understand yours. Again, no attack on you. Thanks.— tpizza
Some guy on ESPN got fired when Vick was first charged because he said Mike Vick would be better off if he just raped some girl. I find it funny in a sad way how true that is. Big Ben welcomed back with open arms. Mike Tyson still gets work and no one cares. The SPCA kills more dogs every day then Mike Vick did and still people seem to care more about dogs then people.— DuckFallas- Some guy on ESPN got fired when Vick was first charged because he said Mike Vick would be better off if he just raped some girl. I find it funny in a sad way how true that is. Big Ben welcomed back with open arms. Mike Tyson still gets work and no one cares. The SPCA kills more dogs every day then Mike Vick did and still people seem to care more about dogs then people.— DuckFallas
- Hey wiff, you DO know that there was a time when killing Indians was legal too, right? Ever Google Phil Sheridan like I told you too? Get a clue and stop showing off your single digit IQ.— tpizza
- I bet Wolf isnt no Native American. Just some European masquerading around here with probably a Great Great Great Great Great Great Grand Dad who was Cherokee. JMO— BooDuhBud
- Booduhbud, I think if the Indians knew that there was a possibility that their decendents could be someone like wiff, they would have commited mass suicide on the spot.— tpizza
- You won't get a first rounder for Kolb, and I don't think you would get more than a late second round, mosre likely a third rounder. It sure would be nice to get him a little more time to move his value up. They could use the draft to get Oline, CB, Oline, Oline, Oline,
Wouldn't Pouncey be nice to have instead of Graham?— pking222 - "STINKY BOWL" Monday night. Who will stink up the stadium the most?---"BIG BUBBA's favorite bunk mate or the well conditioned "BOZO the CLOWN".— jwatson
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- Zeru, you gave wiff a lot to digest. I'm not sure his feeble mind can grasp what you're talking about. Comparisons aren't his strong point like comparing the ages of various QBs. He just doesn't have the aptitude for intelligent discourse. There was an actual attempt at some civil comments re. Vick occurring here tonight and then wiff and the other mope showed up. End of civil comments, send in the clowns.— tpizza
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- Zeru, 5 will get you 10 he's gone for the night. When confronted with logic and stone cold facts wiff beats a quick retreat.— tpizza
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- Zeru, I'm all for people making up their own minds and I'm equally sure of the outcome of your quest. Wiff gives idiots a bad name.— tpizza
