Poll finds divergent views on Eagles' Andy Reid, Michael Vick

Eagles head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Michael Vick are the two hot-button issues among Eagles fans, and an Inquirer poll revealed that Philadelphians believe Reid should have only 10 games remaining in his Eagles tenure and that Vick should stay as quarterback during that time.

Almost half of those interviewed believe this should be Andy Reid's last season, a sentiment that comes after 13 complete seasons without a Super Bowl victory. Reid, who is in his 14th season as the Eagles coach, has final say of the football operation and made every decision from the hiring and firing of defensive coordinator Juan Castillo to the signing of Vick.

In August, owner Jeffrey Lurie said the Eagles must demonstrate significant improvement for Reid to return for his 15th season, and that another season with an 8-8 final record would be unacceptable.

When surveyed about what Reid must do to keep his job, 18 percent of the 600 polled said he should not return regardless of how the Eagles do - more than any other answer.

However, even if the fans want Reid to go, there is support for Vick to stay as the quarterback during the rest of the season. Despite Vick's 13 turnovers this season, 42 percent of those surveyed believe he has done enough in the early portion of the season to keep his job. Vick, who signed a $100 million contract before the 2011 season, has endured questions about whether he will be benched. The Eagles have rookie Nick Foles as a potential replacement, an idea that gained traction after Foles excelled during the preseason.

The Eagles' have 10 games remaining in their season and are 3-3 at this point. Their start is considered fair by 25 percent of those surveyed, and that answer could change depending on how the Eagles play during the next few weeks. During that time, the futures of Reid and Vick will likely become clear, too.

Results are in percentage

of answers given

Which of these adjectives would best describe your view of the Eagles' season so far?

Excellent 1

Good 10

Fair 25

Poor 22

Very bad 15

Don't Know/Refused 27

Based on his performance so far this season, should Michael Vick continue as the Eagles' starting quarterback?

Yes 42

No 28

Don't Know/Refused 30

Based on what you have seen so far, should this be Andy Reid's last season as Eagles head coach?

Yes 48

No 25

Don't Know/Refused 27

How well would the Eagles need to do this season in order for you to think Andy Reid should continue as head coach?

He should be replaced as head coach no matter what 18

Win a playoff game 17

Win the NFC championship 11

Have a winning record 10

Win the Super Bowl 9

Bring him back as head coach no matter what 9

Don't Know/Refused 26

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