MICHAEL VICK SIGNS WITH EAGLES!
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lol, sorry everyone I get the damn Eagles and Seahawks mixed up all the fucking time. I dont know if its the slightly similar colors in the logo or the fact they're both birds, or the fact I've never been to either Philly or Seattle. I don't mix up the Falcons or Ravens. I also mix up the numbers 4 and 7 on a weekly basis.
Just something I try like a mfkr to keep straight but never can, Freudian slip I guess?
... SMH at all the props you get for pointing out a simple typographical error though.
Just something I try like a mfkr to keep straight but never can, Freudian slip I guess?
... SMH at all the props you get for pointing out a simple typographical error though.
McNabb: 'I'll be a receiver, tight end'
PHILADELPHIA -- Donovan McNabb says he has no problem with Michael Vick taking some of his snaps and warns opponents that the two quarterbacks could be on the field together at times.
Vick was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles last week to add a different dimension to the team's offense, not to push McNabb for a starting job. It's likely that Vick, a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback in six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, will be used in a variation of the Wildcat formation.
But even in that scenario, McNabb won't necessarily be watching from the sideline.
"I'll be a receiver. I might be a tight end," he said with a smile Monday. "You never know where I'll be."
It's uncertain whether the Eagles would risk putting McNabb at an unfamiliar position and expose him to the defense. Coach Andy Reid isn't revealing any secrets.
McNabb said he first lobbied the Eagles to sign Vick a month ago. He said he approached Reid with the suggestion even before Vick was released from federal custody after serving 18 months of a 23-month sentence for his role in a dogfighting operation. The two have been friends since McNabb escorted Vick on a campus visit to Syracuse a decade ago -- Vick chose Virginia Tech.
"I believe in second chances and I have strong faith in God that he forgives our sins," said McNabb, a dog lover who owns two American bulldogs and a Belgian Malinois. "Yes, it was a bad thing and a malicious act, but somewhere in your heart, you have to have forgiveness."
So far, McNabb has been impressed with what he's seen from Vick on the practice field and in the film room.
"He's done a great job. You have to be excited about his work ethic and attitude," McNabb said. "I see a guy doing whatever it takes to turn his life around. He's going through the proper channels."
McNabb isn't concerned that Vick's presence ultimately will create a quarterback controversy. When McNabb went down with a season-ending knee injury in 2006, Jeff Garcia stepped in and led the Eagles to a division title and a playoff victory.
But the Eagles didn't re-sign Garcia after that season, and McNabb regained his starting spot once he was healthy.
"I've been through many situations here throughout my career when they've cheered for the backup," McNabb said. "It happened with Garcia. It happened with [Kevin] Kolb. It happened with A.J. [Feeley]. I'm used to that."
McNabb, a five-time Pro Bowl pick, has led the Eagles to five NFC championship games and one Super Bowl appearance in 10 seasons in Philadelphia. He was rewarded with a $5.3 million raise in the offseason when the Eagles tore up his old contract with two years remaining, and gave him a new deal worth $24.5 million over the next two seasons.
McNabb doesn't consider Vick a threat to his job.
"I kind of can be a mentor to him, give him an opportunity to get his feet under him, get his life together," McNabb said.
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PHILADELPHIA -- Donovan McNabb says he has no problem with Michael Vick taking some of his snaps and warns opponents that the two quarterbacks could be on the field together at times.
Vick was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles last week to add a different dimension to the team's offense, not to push McNabb for a starting job. It's likely that Vick, a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback in six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, will be used in a variation of the Wildcat formation.
But even in that scenario, McNabb won't necessarily be watching from the sideline.
"I'll be a receiver. I might be a tight end," he said with a smile Monday. "You never know where I'll be."
It's uncertain whether the Eagles would risk putting McNabb at an unfamiliar position and expose him to the defense. Coach Andy Reid isn't revealing any secrets.
McNabb said he first lobbied the Eagles to sign Vick a month ago. He said he approached Reid with the suggestion even before Vick was released from federal custody after serving 18 months of a 23-month sentence for his role in a dogfighting operation. The two have been friends since McNabb escorted Vick on a campus visit to Syracuse a decade ago -- Vick chose Virginia Tech.
"I believe in second chances and I have strong faith in God that he forgives our sins," said McNabb, a dog lover who owns two American bulldogs and a Belgian Malinois. "Yes, it was a bad thing and a malicious act, but somewhere in your heart, you have to have forgiveness."
So far, McNabb has been impressed with what he's seen from Vick on the practice field and in the film room.
"He's done a great job. You have to be excited about his work ethic and attitude," McNabb said. "I see a guy doing whatever it takes to turn his life around. He's going through the proper channels."
McNabb isn't concerned that Vick's presence ultimately will create a quarterback controversy. When McNabb went down with a season-ending knee injury in 2006, Jeff Garcia stepped in and led the Eagles to a division title and a playoff victory.
But the Eagles didn't re-sign Garcia after that season, and McNabb regained his starting spot once he was healthy.
"I've been through many situations here throughout my career when they've cheered for the backup," McNabb said. "It happened with Garcia. It happened with [Kevin] Kolb. It happened with A.J. [Feeley]. I'm used to that."
McNabb, a five-time Pro Bowl pick, has led the Eagles to five NFC championship games and one Super Bowl appearance in 10 seasons in Philadelphia. He was rewarded with a $5.3 million raise in the offseason when the Eagles tore up his old contract with two years remaining, and gave him a new deal worth $24.5 million over the next two seasons.
McNabb doesn't consider Vick a threat to his job.
"I kind of can be a mentor to him, give him an opportunity to get his feet under him, get his life together," McNabb said.
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By BARRY WILNER AP Football Writer
NEW YORK(AP)—NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick(notes) is eligible to play beginning in the third game of the regular season.
Goodell met with Vick for 45 minutes Thursday before announcing his decision. Vick, recently signed by the Eagles, played in last week’s exhibition game and was expected to play against the New York Jets on Thursday night.
Previously, Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by no later than Week 6.
Vick was released from federal custody July 20 after serving 18 months of a 23-month sentence for his role in running a dogfighting ring.
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“I think he’s making real progress,” Goodell said. “I think he has a better feel for the challenges ahead of him.”
ESPN.com first reported the Goodell-Vick meeting.
The Eagles told The Associated Press that the commissioner met with Vick at the team hotel near the Newark airport.
A three-time Pro Bowl pick during six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, Vick was a surprise signing by the Eagles on Aug. 13. He received a one-year deal for $1.6 million with a team option for a second year at $5.2 million.
Vick started practicing with the Eagles on Aug. 15, but did not travel with the team to its second preseason game a week later in Indianapolis because he could not play.
He played six snaps in Philadelphia’s home game against Jacksonville last week, lining up at quarterback and receiver. He completed all four of his pass attempts, but the Eagles offense scored just three points in the possessions he played.
The Eagles plan to use Vick in their version of the wildcat offense, and coach Andy Reid has stated that Kevin Kolb(notes) remains the backup to Donovan McNabb(notes).
Vick’s familiarity with the West Coast offense has expedited his learning process with Philadelphia. He’s said that he’s content doing whatever he can to help the team win and wants to learn from McNabb how to become a better QB.
While McNabb is an excellent scrambler, he prefers being a pocket passer. Vick always has been far more inclined to take off and run than stay in the pocket and find an open receiver. His career completion percentage is only 53.8 percent, and he has more career 100-yard rushing games (8) than 250-yard passing games (among the lowest for a starting NFL quarterback. Vick has 71 career touchdown passes, but 52 interceptions.
The Eagles were heavily criticized by animal rights activists for signing Vick and dozens of protesters voiced their outrage outside the team’s practice facility the day after he signed.
But the explosive debate that consumed the city upon Vick’s arrival played out on a much smaller and subdued scale when Vick made his Eagles debut last Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
An animal welfare event was held across town, while the local NAACP’s planned march outside the stadium to support Vick did not materialize, although about a dozen members set up a table with banners supporting him.
Local animal rights activists have opted not to protest the player, but to use Vick’s arrival in Philadelphia to spotlight their work and have asked the Eagles to support them. The team has been receptive, inviting several groups to a meeting at their practice facility a few days before Vick played to discuss ways to help, including the possibility of financial support.
Some activists said at the meeting that the team had an obligation to get involved in fighting animal cruelty after signing Vick, who admitted during his criminal case to torturing to death dogs that underperformed in fights.
Eagles spokeswoman Pamela Browner-Crawley called the conversation a tough but constructive beginning.
She says the team has an obligation to the community and work with kids particularly, to discourage them from engaging in dog fighting or any animal abuse.
Dogfighting remains a serious problem in Philadelphia. The Sunday before Vick returned to the field, police broke up a dogfighting ring and rescued several injured pit bulls.
AP Sports Writer Rob Maaddi in Philadelphia contributed to this report.
By BARRY WILNER AP Football Writer
NEW YORK(AP)—NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick(notes) is eligible to play beginning in the third game of the regular season.
Goodell met with Vick for 45 minutes Thursday before announcing his decision. Vick, recently signed by the Eagles, played in last week’s exhibition game and was expected to play against the New York Jets on Thursday night.
Previously, Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by no later than Week 6.
Vick was released from federal custody July 20 after serving 18 months of a 23-month sentence for his role in running a dogfighting ring.
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“I think he’s making real progress,” Goodell said. “I think he has a better feel for the challenges ahead of him.”
ESPN.com first reported the Goodell-Vick meeting.
The Eagles told The Associated Press that the commissioner met with Vick at the team hotel near the Newark airport.
A three-time Pro Bowl pick during six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, Vick was a surprise signing by the Eagles on Aug. 13. He received a one-year deal for $1.6 million with a team option for a second year at $5.2 million.
Vick started practicing with the Eagles on Aug. 15, but did not travel with the team to its second preseason game a week later in Indianapolis because he could not play.
He played six snaps in Philadelphia’s home game against Jacksonville last week, lining up at quarterback and receiver. He completed all four of his pass attempts, but the Eagles offense scored just three points in the possessions he played.
The Eagles plan to use Vick in their version of the wildcat offense, and coach Andy Reid has stated that Kevin Kolb(notes) remains the backup to Donovan McNabb(notes).
Vick’s familiarity with the West Coast offense has expedited his learning process with Philadelphia. He’s said that he’s content doing whatever he can to help the team win and wants to learn from McNabb how to become a better QB.
While McNabb is an excellent scrambler, he prefers being a pocket passer. Vick always has been far more inclined to take off and run than stay in the pocket and find an open receiver. His career completion percentage is only 53.8 percent, and he has more career 100-yard rushing games (8) than 250-yard passing games (among the lowest for a starting NFL quarterback. Vick has 71 career touchdown passes, but 52 interceptions.
The Eagles were heavily criticized by animal rights activists for signing Vick and dozens of protesters voiced their outrage outside the team’s practice facility the day after he signed.
But the explosive debate that consumed the city upon Vick’s arrival played out on a much smaller and subdued scale when Vick made his Eagles debut last Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
An animal welfare event was held across town, while the local NAACP’s planned march outside the stadium to support Vick did not materialize, although about a dozen members set up a table with banners supporting him.
Local animal rights activists have opted not to protest the player, but to use Vick’s arrival in Philadelphia to spotlight their work and have asked the Eagles to support them. The team has been receptive, inviting several groups to a meeting at their practice facility a few days before Vick played to discuss ways to help, including the possibility of financial support.
Some activists said at the meeting that the team had an obligation to get involved in fighting animal cruelty after signing Vick, who admitted during his criminal case to torturing to death dogs that underperformed in fights.
Eagles spokeswoman Pamela Browner-Crawley called the conversation a tough but constructive beginning.
She says the team has an obligation to the community and work with kids particularly, to discourage them from engaging in dog fighting or any animal abuse.
Dogfighting remains a serious problem in Philadelphia. The Sunday before Vick returned to the field, police broke up a dogfighting ring and rescued several injured pit bulls.
AP Sports Writer Rob Maaddi in Philadelphia contributed to this report.