Vick signs with the Eagles?

[Curb]

Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

Im looking forward to seeing what the eagles can do with players like vick, mcnabb, westbrook and jackson. Should be fun to watch.

what they've been doing in the past...lose! and while i agree that the man did his time and that he deserves to make a living in his chosen profession, this is going to be nothing but a distraction for the Eagles...which for me as a Giants fan is ok in my book

[goof2]

I think he signed with the perfect team for him. Everybody hates the Eagles anyway, including their own fans. I doubt this will really hurt them. The bigger concern is he was overrated when he had been an active player for a number of years. I think after a few years off the field the Eagles just signed Cordell Stewart the 2nd.

[tached1000rr]

Originally Posted by goof2

I think he signed with the perfect team for him. Everybody hates the Eagles anyway, including their own fans. I doubt this will really hurt them. The bigger concern is he was overrated when he had been an active player for a number of years. I think after a few years off the field the Eagles just signed Cordell Stewart the 2nd.

Overrated??? Yeah ok.... Ask any NFL defender who played against him if he was overrated....

[goof2]

Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Overrated??? Yeah ok.... Ask any NFL defender who played against him if he was overrated....

He was overrated because over his career he never developed in to an effective passer (he got worse), the media kept the reputation from his youth alive, and he would make the highlight reel with at least one play a week.

While the 1,000 yards of rushing in 2006 was impressive his actual passing hasn't been good at all. His passer rating was only above 80 for one year and that was in 2002. That was also the only year he threw for more than 2,500 yards. His stats and record declined over time. In 05 he was 8 and 8 while loosing the last 3 games and in 06 he was 7 and 9 while again loosing the last 3 games. He played well for a young quarterback early in his career and generally declined from that point.

Even ignoring all that do you think his skills have improved or declined after not taking a snap for the last 2 years?

[Sixxxxer]

I think his skills are where they are at when he left...He didnt sit on his ass for two years he most likely worked out everyday he was locked up...He wanted to come back IMMEDIATLY and from what I see on tv he looks as good as when he left if not in better shape.

[TommyHotWheel]

I was waiting to see him throw a few balls and if he was proficient. I thought for sure he would be a Lion, they could have used a playmaker at QB.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

I think his skills are where they are at when he left...He didnt sit on his ass for two years he most likely worked out everyday he was locked up...He wanted to come back IMMEDIATLY and from what I see on tv he looks as good as when he left if not in better shape.

But is he in football shape? being away from the game for 2 years will def take a toll on him. I think he will be a huge distraction but Reid is smart enough to realy utilize him.

He will never be a TE that would imply he may have to block someone, and as a former DE/OLB I would love to have him try and block me.

Tom

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Apoc

Im glad for him. He did his time, now let the man play ball.

Agreed. People do less jail time for KILLING PEOPLE than Vick did.



I don't see it on here...but a ton of Eagles fans are bitching and complaining. Are you kidding me? When McNabb goes down mid-season and Vickers comes in and carries this team into the playoffs these fags will be signing a different tune. You heard it here first.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

I think his skills are where they are at when he left...He didnt sit on his ass for two years he most likely worked out everyday he was locked up...He wanted to come back IMMEDIATLY and from what I see on tv he looks as good as when he left if not in better shape.

You seriously think not playing at all for 2 years isn't going to take a toll? Even if his skills are where they were in 06 it would still be difficult to justify calling him a good quarterback. He also declined significantly over his last two years in the league while he was playing.

[Sixxxxer]

Not for nothing but he didnt have the greatest staff of Coaches in Atlanta...Nor did he have High caliber Players to throw to...

Michael Jordan took Two years off and came back and won three championships in a row...Playing baseball doesnt exactly help you work on your B ball game.

You think Vick didnt touch a football the whole time he's been out?? Your failing to realize...the man is hungry to get back into the game...I still stand by my post...YES I hink he is in good shape and would be a good Player.