Chip Kelly has described the preseason as a “final exam†for Michael Vick and Nick Foles. Vick played nine snaps Friday night; Foles played 12. Just like last year’s tape and this summer’s practice performance, the preseason is another piece of the puzzle and Kelly was pleased with what he saw from both signal-callers in the first preseason game. “I think they both played pretty well,†he said. “It gave me confidence in both those guys. And that’s what you’re hoping happens. I think both those guys rose to the occasion. I was excited about how both those guys played.†Vick went 4-for-5 for 94 yards on two drives. The highlight was a perfectly-placed deep ball that landed in DeSean Jackson’s hands for a 47-yard touchdown. “I thought it was just a great play by Mike and DeSean,†Kelly said. “Obviously he’s a great weapon for us to use at our disposal. I thought Mike did a great job at reading the coverage and throwing it on time.†Added Vick: “The route concept we had on gives us options. So DeSean took advantage of his opportunities. And the funny part about it, it’s ironic, we talked about it on the bus, getting that same look. And it happened on the first series, on the first possession.†Source: PhillyMag.com
It's Vick's job to lose. Foles didn't do much better in camp according to reports. His scrambling ability and bigger arm gives Mike the advantage.
