Although it has been rumored for quite a while that the St. Louis Rams are planning to acquire quarterback Michael Vick from the Philadelphia Eagles, the Rams themselves are considering to use first overall pick to draft some standout quarterback from the draft.
According to Rams Coach Steve Spagnuolo, the Rams have not had any conversations with the Eagles about acquiring Vick as they are giving more and more consideration to drafting Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford, assuming his injured right shoulder checks out favorably and he throws well at his pro day. They can also chose to take Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh with the first overall pick. So there is only very small chance that Vick would put on Rams jersey for 2010 season.
Having a different opinion from the coach, Rams running back Steven Jackson considers it is better for the Rams to trade the first overall pick to get more second-rounder or third-round picks as that would bring more choices to the organization that is in need of big improvements.
Showing posts with label Michael Vick. Show all posts
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
QB McNabb is popular in NFL now
It has been reported that the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb is a hot pursuit in NFL now as many teams have contacted the Eagles to find out whether they have chance to get McNabb to their teams. Actually all the three quarterbacks on Eagles’ roster are having their own pursuers respectively. According to reports, backup Kevin Kolb has several and Michael Vick has three.
It is supposed that the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns are among the teams that are asking about McNabb. And it is also supposed that they are just asking as it is time for teams to see what’s going to be available this offseason.
As the Eagles head coach Andy Reid has insisted, McNabb will remain the starting quarterback in No. 5 Eagles jersey next season and finish the last year of his current contract with the team. But it has been guessed at least one of the three quarterbacks will be traded before the 2010 season begins.
It is supposed that the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns are among the teams that are asking about McNabb. And it is also supposed that they are just asking as it is time for teams to see what’s going to be available this offseason.
As the Eagles head coach Andy Reid has insisted, McNabb will remain the starting quarterback in No. 5 Eagles jersey next season and finish the last year of his current contract with the team. But it has been guessed at least one of the three quarterbacks will be traded before the 2010 season begins.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Eagles QB McNabb wishes Vick a starting job, somewhere else
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb hopes his teammate Michael Vick could get a starting job in a new team as the quarterback wearing No. 7 NFL jerseys deserves an opportunity to start.
"I don’t know what particular team," McNabb said. "I just hope he has an opportunity to be a starter for another team. I think he definitely deserves that, and he has done a great job of getting himself together and preparing himself for this opportunity. And I think he is going to flourish in it."
To retain Vick, the Eagles will have to pay him a $1.25 million roster bonus on March 5. And it seems that they are unwilling to pay so much for a player who did not contribute much during the past season. McNabb’s wish appears to indicate that Vick will eventually leave Philadelphia. A popular guess for Vick’s next team is the St. Louis Rams, who need quarterback help and some kind of stimulating factor that may increase tickets sale after the team went 6-42 over the past three seasons.
"I don’t know what particular team," McNabb said. "I just hope he has an opportunity to be a starter for another team. I think he definitely deserves that, and he has done a great job of getting himself together and preparing himself for this opportunity. And I think he is going to flourish in it."
To retain Vick, the Eagles will have to pay him a $1.25 million roster bonus on March 5. And it seems that they are unwilling to pay so much for a player who did not contribute much during the past season. McNabb’s wish appears to indicate that Vick will eventually leave Philadelphia. A popular guess for Vick’s next team is the St. Louis Rams, who need quarterback help and some kind of stimulating factor that may increase tickets sale after the team went 6-42 over the past three seasons.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Eagles will trade one of their quarterbacks in offseason?
At first rumors said that Donovan McNabb was to leave the Eagles either by being traded or retiring, then it was said that McNabb or Michael Vick could be traded, and now the latest guess is about McNabb and Kevin Kolb. But one thing seemed for sure: the Eagles will anyway trade one of their quarterbacks to get some defensive help.
McNabb only has one more year left on his contract and it seems that he's done basically everything that he can do in Philadelphia over the last 11 seasons. Although Head Coach Andy Reid said that he expected McNabb to be back with the Eagles, someone suspected that he said that only to drive up the veteran’s trade value.
The other two suspects just have the same chance as McNabb in getting traded. Vick is having only a one-year, $1.6 million contract with a one-year team option exceeding $5 million, and Kolb is also having only one year left on his contract. Who of the three is going to take off his Eagles jersey or will another name be added to the suspects list? Who knows!
McNabb only has one more year left on his contract and it seems that he's done basically everything that he can do in Philadelphia over the last 11 seasons. Although Head Coach Andy Reid said that he expected McNabb to be back with the Eagles, someone suspected that he said that only to drive up the veteran’s trade value.
The other two suspects just have the same chance as McNabb in getting traded. Vick is having only a one-year, $1.6 million contract with a one-year team option exceeding $5 million, and Kolb is also having only one year left on his contract. Who of the three is going to take off his Eagles jersey or will another name be added to the suspects list? Who knows!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
McNabb was not happy with the way Vick was used
Earlier reports said that the Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback Donovan McNabb was the one who initiated signing of Michael Vick. But after Thursday’s preseason game, there were reports that McNabb was not all that pleased with Vick’s playing.
Thursday night’s game was Vick’s Eagles debut and reports said that his playing interrupted the offense McNabb led. McNabb was seen unhappily discussing with offensive coordinator Marty Mornhigweg. He appeared to be telling Morningweg the Vick plays were disrupting the offense's rhythm and momentum. Seemingly to prove it, the offense moved much better under McNabb’s control after Vick left the field.
Eagles coach Andy Reid downplayed the speculation and Mornhinweg declined to comment when he was asked by reporters about the discussion with McNabb. But quite a few players confirmed that the starting quarterback was unhappy.
Thursday night’s game was Vick’s Eagles debut and reports said that his playing interrupted the offense McNabb led. McNabb was seen unhappily discussing with offensive coordinator Marty Mornhigweg. He appeared to be telling Morningweg the Vick plays were disrupting the offense's rhythm and momentum. Seemingly to prove it, the offense moved much better under McNabb’s control after Vick left the field.
Eagles coach Andy Reid downplayed the speculation and Mornhinweg declined to comment when he was asked by reporters about the discussion with McNabb. But quite a few players confirmed that the starting quarterback was unhappy.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Michael Vick was set to make his preseason debut Thursday
On Thursday, in the exhibition game the Philadelphia Eagles playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the star quarterback Michael Vick will play his first preseason game after putting on eagles jersey.
Eagles head coach Andy Reid announced his decision Tuesday about Vick playing in their third pre-season game, but did not elaborate on how much Vick would play.
"Michael will have an opportunity to play Thursday," said Reid. "It's been two years, we'll see how it works out. We'll see what he can do. He wants to get in. He's kind of set this as a goal and so did we. I think he's excited to get out there."
After spending 19 months in an American prison after pleading guilty in August 2007 to federal dog-fighting charges, Vick needs to do a lot of things to prove his ability and self-examination of his behavior.
Eagles head coach Andy Reid announced his decision Tuesday about Vick playing in their third pre-season game, but did not elaborate on how much Vick would play.
"Michael will have an opportunity to play Thursday," said Reid. "It's been two years, we'll see how it works out. We'll see what he can do. He wants to get in. He's kind of set this as a goal and so did we. I think he's excited to get out there."
After spending 19 months in an American prison after pleading guilty in August 2007 to federal dog-fighting charges, Vick needs to do a lot of things to prove his ability and self-examination of his behavior.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Michael Vick Community Celebration will be postponed for schedule conflict
Michael Vick's hometown celebration was originally scheduled for Saturday, but organizers told reporters that the event will be help later because of a schedule conflict.
An organizer said that Vick will have to take part in an event in Atlanta with the Humane Society of the United States on the day the celebration was scheduled. The organizer was not sure yet about the nature of the Atlanta event or whether it was open to the public.
After he completed the 23-month federal sentence for running a dogfighting ring, Vick has been conditionally reinstated in the league, and the celebration in his hometown Newport News will be his first announced public event since his freedom. Now matter how many people will support or be critical of the celebration, one thing has been sure-26 NFL teams have said they’re not interested in signing the 29-year-old veteran quarterback. We have to wait for more time before Vick put on a team's football jersey.
An organizer said that Vick will have to take part in an event in Atlanta with the Humane Society of the United States on the day the celebration was scheduled. The organizer was not sure yet about the nature of the Atlanta event or whether it was open to the public.
After he completed the 23-month federal sentence for running a dogfighting ring, Vick has been conditionally reinstated in the league, and the celebration in his hometown Newport News will be his first announced public event since his freedom. Now matter how many people will support or be critical of the celebration, one thing has been sure-26 NFL teams have said they’re not interested in signing the 29-year-old veteran quarterback. We have to wait for more time before Vick put on a team's football jersey.
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