Eagles: Vick safe....for now

[Saluki]

Reports were saying that Vick was about to be cut, Philly says it aint so.

PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles are not considering at this time releasing quarterback Michael Vick, who is in the spotlight again as police continue their investigation into a shooting that followed his birthday celebration in Virginia Beach last week, a high-ranking team source told ESPN Saturday.

The team, according to the source, will not take any action until Virginia Beach police and the NFL conclude their investigations.

Earlier Saturday, The Associated Press reported that a person familiar with the team's thinking said the Eagles were strongly considering releasing Vick.

The person told the AP that the team might cut Vick no matter what police conclude during their investigation. The person spoke to the AP early Saturday on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.

Two team sources told ESPN that the AP report was not true.

The latest controversy touching Vick involves Quanis Phillips, a co-defendant in Vick's dogfighting case with whom Vick is barred from associating. Phillips was shot outside a restaurant where Vick had been celebrating his birthday in the early morning hours of June 25.
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[Saluki]

They need to cut him. Honestly him coming on the field will only hurt Kolbs growth as a qb.


Its clear teams don't see Vick as a starter. He wasn't anything to be happy about in ATL other then a gifted runner. As a QB he isnt that great, doent help the Eagles at all.

From a football stand point, it makes no sense to cut him if it turns out he's clear in all this. Kolb hasn't proven he can do it yet, and there are slim pickings in terms of FA veteran QBs. If Vick gets cut, and Kolb ends up sucking or gets hurt then Philly's thrown away a season.

[Saluki]

Like I said I dont think vick is that great. Kolb goes down the Eagles season is done anyway... So many people are writing Kolb off before he even has a chane.

And Vick the fact vick spoke to him he was at fault since he isnt allowed to associate with any of the people in the dog fighting case.

He doesnt have to be Involved the fact it was a stupid choice the Commish could easliy suspend him then he wouldnt be very useful.

It's not a fact that he spoke to the dude, or even knew he was there. Till the investigation is over it's nothing but speculation. Maybe he did know the dude was there, but it's also possible that he didn't. The party was at a public venue and anyone who paid the cover could walk in. I'm not sayin he didn't do it, but it doesn't make sense to jump to conclusions until all the facts are out there.

[1ke]

Safe......For now.......

[Gonzo]

Well, here's to Kolb's success? Eh?

I never really liked Vick all too much, and I still hold the dog-fighting against him [I'm not trying to start this up either], so personally, I'm happy he fucked up again.

[citizenerased]

From a football stand point, it makes no sense to cut him if it turns out he's clear in all this. Kolb hasn't proven he can do it yet, and there are slim pickings in terms of FA veteran QBs. If Vick gets cut, and Kolb ends up sucking or gets hurt then Philly's thrown away a season.

If your relying on a below average QB who's thrown 13 passes in the past 4 years as your "break glass in case of emergency" option, your fucked no matter what Kolb does.