Vick points finger at media
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Vick points finger at media
Marc Narducci
Could Eagles quarterback Michael Vick be feeling the heat from the media?
Speaking after practice on Saturday, Vick pointed a finger toward the media for making things difficult for the 3-4 Eagles.
Vick didn’t come out and say it was the media’s fault he has committed 13 turnovers, eight interceptions and five fumbles. Yet he gave an honest assessment what he thinks is the negative impact the media has had on the team.
“You guys create a lot of turmoil for us sometimes,” Vick said. “It’s cool man. We have to battle through it.”
It must be noted that Vick wasn’t saying this in a mean tone, just calmly stating his opinion.
“The quieter you all can be, the easier for us that we can concentrate and focus as individuals, as a unit as a team and organization,” he said.
So at least give Vick some points for his honesty. Many athletes suggest that what the media says means nothing.
“We are trying to block out everything,” Vick said. “We understand that is the nature of this business. We are trying to keep everything as low key and mellow as possible with all due respect.”
Low key in Philadelphia and concerning the Eagles?
That might be a more difficult task than remaining turnover-free against the Saints.
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vick and the rest of the eagles need to realize that they were never as good as the national media made them out to be. the local media knew better,they knew the eagles had a lot of holes,not enough capable lbs, no depth or talent at the safety positions,overrrated wr group.this is what happens when you start reading your own press.its time for a complete overhaul.— swgaston- This is the softest Eagles team I can remember. The season is over. Blame the fans, blame the media, pay us millions.— Apollo Creed
- The Eagles and Jeff Lauire are in the entertainment business. As long as fools are willing to spend their hard earned cash on the “Status Quo” NOTHING will change.
What change, stop buying into this football scam…52 years and NO championship, but dopey fans buy into the Philly sport teams motto….wait until next year, and wait …..And wait…..And wait……
— STEPHEN1988 - wow, im my view vick has a point, no one here thinks the media goes overboard? the nasty personal comments listed here one after the other just confirm how ridiculous this fan base is sometimes over sports. the media, print and tv know this so they exploit it to their benefit.— deatheater
- I agree with Vick - to the degree that the media creates turmoil where it doesn't exist... Of course, The main-stream media loves to create a hero and tear them down.. That is the power they have, and they use it to the best uses - to create profit and a place in the conversation..
The truth is that the media is full of talking heads, and very little constructive thought..— USAFirst1 - Vick is 100% correct on this one. The media, and in particular the Philly media, has been trying to drum up this QB controversy ever since Vick's bad game at Cleveland. They know that a large group of fans have always hated Vick for various reasons (Dog fighting, his representation of hip-hop culture, his blackness, etc.)and now that he is having a tough season, it has allowed these same fans to now throw darts at him. The Philly media smells blood and they are feeding these rabid fans and vick haters exactly what they have been looking for. Even when Vick said what he said about the media, he wasn't mean-spirited, rude or crass, yet people have a problem with him expressing his opinion. For some fans, if Vick took a bullet for someone they loved, they would criticize that too. As an African-American, who was raised in a tough environment, I am proud of what he has done to turn his life around and all of the people on this site talking about how much of a loser he is really need to look themselves in the mirror. This man is taking care of his wife and children, his mother and whomever else he decides to assist. In addition, he continues to try and make amends for the wrongs that he's done even though he is under no legal obligation to do so...Give this man a break or a least a fair shake.— vicksmyboy
- Do athletes and coaches get it? First Babin attacks the fans now Vick attacks the Philadelphia media. Its time to get a real coach and some player with an attitude and heart. This team has neither and they get that from their coach. How about blaming yourselves and going out and punching someone in the face and when they get up hit them again. That is what Philadelphia players are all about. So Babin, Vick, Reid your an embarrassment to call yourself Philadelphia Eagles— Anthony Palma
- I agree. The media in Philly stirs the pot and creates controversy where none exist just for the sake of ratings. Whether it's the Eagles, Phillies, or to a lesser extent the Flyers and Sixers, they are adept at making mountains out of molehills. The juveniles at WIP in the morning are the worst but Daily News Live isn't far behind. Just look at the headlines here. Inuendos, conjecture and rumors most of which are nonsense.— Russ
- COMICAL...thats whats wrong with this team never accepting any blame constantly blame on others....NO LEADERS ON THIS TEAM!!!...You have a Felon leading the team and a punk quitter Jackson throwing his opinions in all the time....The Saints are the worse defense through 7 games in the history of the NFL..Thats right they have given up more yards thru 7 games then any defense in the history of the NFL....So no excuses this week hey MIKE...you should have a career night...Vick is looking to get out of the lineup and he will get his wish this week if he doesnt light things up against this defense....Lose Monday and Reid gets fired next week and Vick goes to the bench...Time to put up or shut up Mike— flyers1000
- Dear Mike, if you desire a quiet life, then I suggest you become a Buddhist monk. But since you chose to become a football player, then you will just have to deal with the noisy media.— Jen D
- I HATE MICHAEL VICK!!!!!!!— warreninrochester
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HULK PASS!— COACH HULK - Stick a fork in this team if you haven't already; once the finger pointing starts it never stops!!!!!— JBinPA
