Saturday, September 18, 2010

Vick named Starter


Due to Kevin Kolb's concussion this past Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, Michael Vick was named starter for tomorrow's game vs. the Detroit Lions. Vick hasn't started a game since 2006, but didn't seem to lose a step after displaying signs of vintage/reincarnated Vick last week. Vick once was called one of the top quarterbacks in our league when he played for Atlanta, now he has an even greater opportunity to prove himself again in the city of Brotherly Love.
Andy Reid may feel that Kolb is the future of the Philadelphia Eagles organization, but it was self evident that the offense moved better with Vick under center. It just wasn't Vick's legs slashing through the defense that outplayed Kolb's minimal reps, but his arm as well that hit more open receivers.
This game means alot more than just filling in for Kolb to Vick. This game could prove the future of Vick's stay in Philadelphia and who'll be the starter for the remainder of the season.
Kolb may turn into a tremendous quarterback and live up to all the Eagle's expectations, but maybe it isn't that bad of any idea for him to take the back seat now. Reid wasn't even sure who he wanted to play as both quarterbacks were sharing series throughout the game before Kolb's injury.
It's surprising that Philly is the city of brotherly love being that their football fans are ruthless and impatient. Vick has already been exposed to how quickly fans can turn on you when he was involved in the world of dog fighting.
Many may be quick to guarantee a win seeing as the Eagles play the Lions, but this is the wrong week to take them on. The Lions were robbed out of a win last week and are looking to take their revenge out on the Eagles.

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