The Vick-Foles debate will enter another week
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The Vick-Foles debate will enter another week
Zach Berman
Michael Vick still has not been cleared, so Andy Reid can continue to evade the question of whether Vick will be the starter when he returns from a concussion.
"We have to get him healthy here to see where he's at," Reid said. "He took another test today and he didn't pass it. I'm not going to put him at risk. I'm not going to do that. That's not where we're going with this thing."
The decision will not be simple. Reid does not look like he'll coach beyond the next five games, but Foles' development could be meaningful for the long-term future of the franchise. The balance between playing young players and veteran players will be an ongoing subplot to the final month of the season.
"You saw some young guys play today," Reid said. "If the young guys are available to play, we're going to put them in and play them. If that's the situation, I'm not going to hestitate to do that. But we'll see how things go here as we continue to roll on."
For his part, Foles said Vick is the quarterback and offered his support of the veteran quarterback. And he also insisted that he's not worried about trying to prove to Eagles brass -- a group that could include the future head coach -- whether he can become a starting quarterback in the NFL.
"I don't think specifically about that," Foles said. "My goal when I go to work is to be the best teammate, best player possible and to work at my craft, work every day to get better. If you do that, whatever happens, happens. That's how it goes. I don't really worry about things I can't control. All I can control is getting better."
Will the Eagles win another game this year? They looked pathetic against a bad team on national television. Can't wait for spring training.
Time's yours.— harbo- Only a fool would want Vick back. The Birds were 29th in total O with him. After 10 years he has has all the experience he needs. He is an excellent college QB, too bad this is the NFL. Foles needs snaps, if for no other reason than to find out if they need to move up in the draft for a QB. He made some rookie mistakes but the hard counts and audibles were encouraging. Also, the Birds didn't have to burn time outs to explain the plays to him, like they did with Vick and McNabb.— 2ndNlong
- Foles stinks. New coach for Vick would be best.— bobcitydoc
- Vick sucks....Vick is an awful 11-17 the past three years...Vick has LOST FIVE GAMES IN A ROW....Vick is an old washed-up 33 year old loser....Eagles need to play the 22 year old rookie Foles the last 5 games and he will get better and better each game.— jim35
- Vick-Foles? Neither. They need a new coach who will re-build the team.— bobinjersey
- Who is the third string Quarterback ?— BobSG
- Who is the third string Quarterback ? It is obvious that Andy will be back next year.— BobSG
- I'd be satisied with Ron Jaworski's evaluation of the youngster. I'd be satisfied with Jaws' choice of head coaches. I would trust that as VP of football operations Jaws would take the organization in a positive direction and return some pride in the team to this fan base. PLEASE HIRE JAWS FIRST!— bentlip
Comment removed.- Kitkat, thats funny, the majority of the Philly population is convicted felons or criminals in some way. Especially the fans. You know it. Just trying to justify the life of crime for the average fan and put it all on one man. Do what you do best, hide behind the truth.
— TeamSupport - team support more like allworld2 no team support from you. you are just team vick which is one man and there is no I in team. you only support the black qb you are the racist reverse racism is real and your the proof. realize you are just like the people you are accusing and understand your headed in the same direction my race is better than yours mind set. so ball that fist up lift it in the air... and punch your self in the face homie you dumb... — defroe
- Foles started only his SECOND NFL GAME EVER, and Foles did well....Foles completed 80% of his passes, yes 80% completions, and Foles managed a very strong running game to perfection....plus Foles is only 22 years old and will get better and better each game that he plays.— jim35
- Really? Yes, 80% throwing 5 yards. He only had 119 yards & his best 4 throws were right to the Panthers who dropped them out due to the INT being too perfect for the opposing team. Then you said he managed the running game well...next wk you'll give Foles credit for managing the turf thickness. — tony11
- I THINK FOLES IS HOLDING BACK THE BELIEF THAT VICK IS THE QB AND NOT HIM IS WHAT HAS MADE HIM SUCK. VICK IS NOT THE QB KID YOU ARE VICK IS ON THE SIDELINES DONT WORRY ABOUT HIS JOB WORRY ABOUT YOURS. #FOLESUSETOBETHEFUTURE LOL WAKE THE HELL UP AND SHAKE OFF THAT ROOKIE RUST MAN IF NOT LET VICK GO OUT AND PROVE HE CAN LAND ANOTHER JOB IT JUST DOESNT MATTER ANY MORE 3 AND 13 HERE WE COME!!!!— defroe
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