Eagles QB Michael Vick Says He's 'Not A Backup'

Discussion in 'Philadelphia Eagles' started by Sweets, Dec 21, 2012.

  1. Sweets

    Sweets All-Pro

    It appears that Michael Vick will end this season, and quite possibly his career in Philadelphia, much the way he started here — as the third-string quarterback.

    The 10-year veteran is running with the scout team at practice and is respectfully going along with the plan to slip as far into the background as possible while Nick Foles auditions for Vick’s old role. He wears no scowl and remains approachable, with an eye on his future and an appreciation of this organization, he continues to act as a professional.

    But Vick is not content. And this is not a position he plans on being in much longer according to Tim McManus of Phillymag.com.

    “I’m not a backup. Just being honest, just being candid. I’m a full-fledged starter,†said Vick in a one-on-one conversation with Birds 24/7. †That’s what I’ve got in me, that’s what I provide, that’s what I offer. Whatever happens, wherever I end up, they’re going to get 110 percent. You’re going to get the same thing out of me that you got the last two, three years and that’s 110 percent effort and a guy that’s confident in his abilities to play and win."

    “I want to start. Yeah, I’m a starter. I’ll feel that way until I start to feel like I’m becoming a problem on the team.â€

    Source: The Redzone
     
  2. CaptainStubing

    CaptainStubing Gave her a Dirty Sanchez

    during most of his career, he has played like a back-up. when he is focused and motivated, he plays like an 'ok' starter. i'm just not sure it's worth the chance. a team is probably smarter to draft some young guys.
     
  3. mj1987us26

    mj1987us26 Super

    Well he isn't much of a starter either... Bazinga
     
  4. SeanTaylor21

    SeanTaylor21 TheKingofKind

    Really because Nick Foles is listed as your teams starter.
     
  5. misfitz

    misfitz Dropping Twitter Bombs

    Than don't play like a backup.
     
  6. VICK#7

    VICK#7 BANNED

    Yes, VICK is a starter, the " Major " reason why he is struggling this season is because the Eagles Offensive line sucks.... " real bad "
     
  7. jarhd1775

    jarhd1775 Special Teamer

    He's a horrible QB on a crappy team. Truth is, any other team would have benched him after week 3. He is better then Foles though, but thats not saying much.
     
  8. SeanTaylor21

    SeanTaylor21 TheKingofKind

    Foles has played better than Vick has in his limited time as a starter this season. Everyone was all on Vick's nuts after he came back from jail and played out of his mind, probably his only memorable season. EVER.
     
  9. misfitz

    misfitz Dropping Twitter Bombs

    The depth chart begs to differ with Vick.
     
  10. Jihad Joe

    Jihad Joe Life to Infidels

    He right. He's a third stringer
     
  11. Jihad Joe

    Jihad Joe Life to Infidels

    What was the reason he struggled last season....
     
  12. smeags

    smeags militant geek

    cant believe foles had a fumle and an int.

    put vick in at least he doesnt turn ther ball over.
     
  13. SRW

    SRW Ex-World's Worst Site Admin

    That o-line is atrocious but Vick had one lights out year with this team and then he crap the bed.