Does Michael Vick deserve more time on the field?

by Mike Pantaleone

Thursday August 19, 2010 

It certainly looked that way when on the field in the pre-season game against Jacksonville.  Vick went 11/17 on completions, had 119 yards, and 1 interception.

Now, I know this was just a pre-season game and there are plenty more tough games ahead, but I can’t seem to shake the idea that Vick still has the talent he had in Atlanta. Sure he hasn’t shown us a ton of great plays, but he also hasn’t been on the field nearly as much either.

I always liked Vick. Now, don’t get me wrong, the whole dog fighting thing is most certainly NOT cool in my book, but give the guy some credit. He has paid his dues and was punished for his crimes. He has even done community service in Philadelphia. To all the Vick haters out there, give the guy a chance. He made a huge mistake, bigger then most people make, but he did his time and now he is just trying to get back to his career. It’s in the past.

Anyway, as far as the pre-season game against the Jaguars goes, I do believe Vick showed he’s still got it. I think it would be wise for Andy Reid to play Vick a bit more this season. Not just because of the whole transition into the Kolb era, but because he will ease some of that pressure off of Kolb. Vick has great speed, and makes great plays. Losing McNabb was a bit of a blow, but between Kolb and Vick, I think the Eagles will be just fine this season.

What are your thoughts? Does Vick deserve more playing time? Do you believe he’s still got that talent everybody says he left in Atlanta? Let us hear it.

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One Response to “Does Michael Vick deserve more time on the field?”

  1. Bill on August 20th, 2010 10:28 pm

    If it was more time after week one it should be less time after week 2. Not much to be thrilled about in this game starting with Vick’s play. Thank god that there are 2 more weeks to get ready and that it wasn’t the whole projected starting O-line getting pushed around and making mistakes out there.

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