Coach of the Week

Houstan Texans coach, Gary Kubiak, iced Washington Redskins kicker,Graham Gano who made the first attempt for the game winning field-goal, but it didn't count because Kubiak called timeout just before the snap. Gano ended up missing the second attempt wide right, putting the ball back in Matt Schaub's hands for the winning drive.

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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Birds suffer 1st game without Mcnabb

In their 1st game since trading Donovan Mcnabb to Washington, the Philadelphia Eagles looked flustered on numerous occasions at the quarterback position. Kevin Kolb may have been the clear starter when the game began, but the once three-time Pro Bowl quarterback, Michael Vick, took over the offense later due to Kolb’s concussion.
For the reps that Kolb received before his injury, the once potent, high-scoring offense looked sluggish and slow with him under center. In contrast, Vick led the Eagles to a near comeback against the Green Bay Packers when taking over as QB. Vick may have not been the most accurate with his passing, but he got the job done in moving the offense down the field whether it was by feet or arm. Kolb has extremely big shoes to fill with Mcnabb being the all-time passing leader in Eagles history, but he’ll soon learn that Philadelphia fans become impatient pretty quickly.
Kolb wasn’t the only Eagle that left the game to due injury; Leonard Weaver, Stewart Bradley, and several other players left the game hurt. Weaver and Jamaal Jackson took the worst hit of them all with their injuries causing them to miss the remainder of the season. Both of these players are key to the Eagles’ offense and will be hard to replace.
Despite the Eagles’ loss to the Packers, the Eagles offense did look exciting with Vick leading them. Even slight memories of Mcnabb came to mind as Vick scrambled out of the pocket to create yardage with his legs. Maybe there could have been a different outcome if Vick played the whole game? All I know is when Kolb returns from his injury, he better bring his A game because his backup isn’t too far behind from taking his position as starter.
One thing that puzzled me during Sunday’s game vs. the Packers was the 4th down call by the Eagles. I’m not one to criticize play calling when it doesn’t work, but I will if it’s a nonsense play that seems to have no hope from the beginning. A shoutgun QB Draw? Really Andy?
Vick did play a good game and did an amazing job in bring the Eagles back with a majority of this coming from legs. To think the Packers, who were in the backfield all day, weren’t going to bring pressure on 4th and yard troubles me. Especially on the game-deciding play! I’m not saying Vick is a bad passer, but he could have been more accurate and missed a couple a receivers here and there. With that being said, why wouldn’t Vick run on 4th down? He’s not going to rely on his arm with the game on the line. If you’re going to do a QB run, do it from any formation other than shotgun. The team fought real hard to comeback and hopefully win, and this play call is let down to the players in my eyes.

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Monday Night Football

Tune into Monday Night Football at 7 p.m. as the two of the top contenders in AFC square off against each other. The Baltimore Ravens will take on the New York Jets for the first Monday night game in the New Meadowlands stadium.
Be ready for a smash mouth football game as two of the top defenses clash against each other. It'll also be interesting to see how Anquan Boldin does on Revis Island.

Catch or no Catch

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