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Goodell Comments on Michael Vick’s Return
“The issue for Michael is to be able to deal with all of the issues in that transition back to the NFL. A lot of those issues that I’m focusing on are off the field. How is he doing with the transition? Does he have his family relocated? Does he have the right people around him, helping him make decisions? Tony Dungy has been incredibly helpful, Donovan McNabb has been helpful. I talk to Michael on a weekly basis, if not more. I’ll be meeting with him sometime in the near future. I think he’s making the right kind of progress. He’s focused on the right kind of things.”
As stated he will be reviewing Michael Vick’s progress and as an addition to the Philidelphia Eagles Goodell said the possible quarterback addition is “making the right kind of progress” and will consider full reinstatement into the NFL no later then week 6.
“A lot of those issues I’m focusing on are off the field. How is he dealing with the transition? Does he have his family relocated? Does he have the right people around him helping him make decisions?” Goodell said. “Tony Dungy’s been incredibly helpful. Donovan McNabb’s been helpful. I talk to Michael on a weekly basis, if not more. I’ll be meeting with him again sometime in the near future. … He’s focused on the right things.”
Will the Fans Reaction Get the better of Donovan McNabb
Well it had to be seen just how fans would react to the addition of Michael Vick in his return to the NFL but specifically the Philadelphia Eagles, already having their beloved Donovan McNabb as their star quarterback.
With his first appearance last night Vick was welcomed with an overwhelmingly roar of opposition.
“I didn’t think it was going to be that positive. I really didn’t know what to expect. I was running out there on the field and I was listening to see what the reaction was going to be and I was very pleased. I really didn’t expect that reaction, but I was very thankful.”
With the opportunity to step in for six plays plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With the type plays ran he was not necessarily in a position to see how he will fair in the open field but in a pass completed Hank Baskett, snuck through defenders, it is clear that Vick still has a laser arm but still too early to draw definitive conclusions on how how he is going to perform for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Who Let the Dogs Out?
The anticipation in Philadelphia is growing as Michael Vick takes advantage of his conditional reinstatement. Signed to a two year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, Vick has returned to the NFL. It may even be a first, allowing a convicted federal felon to play in the NFL. I mean, yeah we’ve seen plenty of convicted criminals out on the gridiron but how many have just polished off a two year stint under the watchful eye of Uncle Sam? Despite the stories we already know, Vick’s put up great numbers and has proven he’s a true force out on the field.
Plus, he’s going to sell a lot of tickets. Remorseful and ready for more, Vick may even be allowed to play the first game in September. We haven’t seen or heard much out of Philadelphia’s training camp this year. Even if we had, we’ve yet to see if Michael Vick still has it and can perform up to expectations in a regular NFL season game. Eagles’ head coach Andy Reid seems convinced that Vick’s remorse is genuine. Philadelphia Eagles‘ owner Jeffrey Lurie on the other hand, was not entirely convinced when Reid made the decision to sign the controversial player.
How Will the Eagles Utilize Michael Vick?
Former Atlanta Falcon’s quarterback has landed a seat amongst the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have confirmed signing Michael Vick to a two-year contract and finalizing the goal of getting his career back on track. Tentatively a one year contract with the option to sign for another – Eagles spokesman Derek Boyko said in an e-mail.
“He understands the wrong,” Eagles coach Andy Reid said. “He’s out there to right the wrong. He’s trying to prove to people he’s okay.”
However coach Andy Reid feels however, some Eagles fans have already expressed their dismay. Will in fact the fans that feel strongly enough to voice their opinion allow Michael Vick to return.
As a stipulation set forth by the NFL, Vick is only permitted to play in the final two exhibition games and may not be eligible to actually play for the Eagles as late as the sixth week of the NFL season.
Many remarks have already been released, including DeSean Jackson’s approval of the decision.
Eagles Poised for Another Successful Season
The Philadelphia Eagles had a productive 2008 despite not making it to the Super Bowl, and 2009 is shaping up to be even better. Donovan McNabb was benched mid season in Philadelphia after looking like a rookie QB on the field. Most speculate that Donovan was benched so that he would get his head together, and it worked. For the weeks following being benched, Donovan posted terrific numbers and took the Eagles to the playoffs. If Donovan can keep his play consistent from the beginning of 2009, the Eagles will be a force to be reckoned with. In the 2009 draft, the Eagles also came out on top. The Eagles had two first round picks, and traded one for Pro Bowl OT Jason Peters, who will do much to protect McNabb. In the draft, the Eagles came out with Jeremy Maclin, LeSean McCoy, and Cornelius Ingram; a WR, RB, and TE that will bolster Philadelphia’s impressive offense.
It would seem that Andy Reid has done it again in Philadelphia. Expect a lot of proud fans wearing Eagles jerseys in 2009 as the Eagles have at least a strong season, with a possible run to the playoffs and the Super Bowl.
Can Donovan McNabb Step up?
“Sometimes you have to step back to step forward in a positive way and Donovan will do that,” coach Andy Reid said in a positive light after benching Donovan McNabb half way through Sundays loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
“This has nothing to do with Kolb’s performance or Donovan’s performance.” he reaffirmed. McNabb will remain the starter, for now, and when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night it will be the beginning of what coach Reid hopes to be a posative step forward.
The Eagles are again on the verge of missing hte playoffs for the third time since losing the 2005 super bowl and despite McNabb remaining the starting quarterback, Reid felt that at the time second-year pro Kevin Kolb appeared a better option after a dismal half for McNabb even though they only trailed 10-7 and ultimetly losing 36-7. I am sure that numbers don’t show that the decision paid off but time will tell as a coaches decisions always reflectdirectly on their apparent abilities, whether good or bad.
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