Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Goodbye QB Controversy, Hello Michael Vick Era!

After a short-lived QB Controversy, Michael Vick will be leading the way throughout the 2010 season.
So the the Kevin Kolb era lasted a total of 30 minutes. I feel bad for him. I truly do. He played a poor first half, was knocked out, and had his job stripped of him from a rejuvenated superstar having successfully made a comeback

Yet, the NFL is a few things: 1) A Business. 2) Merit-based. 3) Winning now.

As a result, given how well Vick played last week, Reid clearly had no real choice but to promote football phenomenon Michael Vick to the starting job. Vick is the locker room's choice, the fan's choice, and now Andy Reid's choice. Everyone was shocked by this, as he had repeatedly defended Kolb on multiple occasions and proclaimed him as the starter of the future. However, I always took that with a grain of salt. I thought Andy was being sincere too about Donovan when he said #5 would remain the starter after 2009. See 1). If Vick is the best man for the job, loyalty can only go so far.
Kevin Kolb was put in a tough situation and had his starting job stripped of him after holding it for only 30 minutes.
As an Eagles fan, you can't help but be excited (Unless you cannot forgive him for his past). Vick not only showed the same elusive speed that made him a nightmare to defend in Atlanta, but he has taken on a pass-first mentality. What impressed me most against Detroit was that he did not set himself up for runs, but merely used it to escape pressure and turn a hopeless situation into a big play.

As I mentioned before, with Vick under center, teamed up with DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, LeSean McCoy, and Brent Celek, the Eagles arguably have the most potential for big-plays on offense than any other team. This was easily the best decision to make to win this season and sky is the limit for this young team.
Vick is certainly the best choice if we are to win right now. We will need his services when Donovan McNabb returns to Philadelphia in Week 4. Donovan McNabb, who was instrumental in bringing Vick to Philadelphia, could never have imagined that he would end up replacing him.
The NFC East is looking weak. With a good quarterback running our team I believe we can take this division. Vick still worries me by throwing into coverage from time to time. If he can limit his risk-taking and instead take off with his legs when he does not see an open man, we have as good a shot at this division than the other 3.

Many questions still exist. Will Vick perform as phenomenally against Jacksonville? Can he lead us to victory against McNabb's Redskins? Can his body hold up for 14 more games, and perhaps a postseason run?
While many will never forgive him for his actions, Michael Vick's story is truly one of redemption
No definite answers yet, but excitement? Definitely.

E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLESSS!!!!!

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