Vick: Eagles can build a dynasty

[ThomasTomasz]

The disaster that was the Eagles' 2011 "Dream Team" isn't scaring Michael Vick from incorporating an even bigger "D" word to describe his team heading into the 2012 season.

In an interview Tuesday with Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, Vick said he believed this current squad can become a dynasty.

"When I look at our football team and what we have on paper, I think about when I was growing up and the great San Francisco 49er teams, the great Green Bay Packer teams, and the great Dallas Cowboy teams, how they just positioned themselves to compete and be one of the best teams out there," Vick said, one season after the Eagles finished a disappointing 8-8.

"I think we have a chance to be that. I think we have a chance to develop a dynasty."

Vick told Comcast SportsNet that he believes his teammates share the same sentiment.

"I think it's just a mindset for my organization on down to the players," he said in the interview. "We know we can do it. We know what we have, that's the great thing about it. We know what we have as a team, as an organization and what better position to be in than to know that you have an opportunity?"

Quarterback Vince Young, who is no longer with the team, infamously dubbed the 2011 Eagles a "Dream Team" after an offseason spending spree that landed star cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, defensive end Jason Babin and defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins, among others.

This offseason, the Eagles concentrated on giving big-money extensions to players already on the roster, such as wide receiver DeSean Jackson, running back LeSean McCoy, and defensive end Trent Cole.

They did add two-time Pro Bowl linebacker DeMeco Ryans in a trade with the Texans, but their free-agent signings weren't as splashy as in 2011.

Vick led the Eagles to a 10-6 record and an NFC East title in 2010, when he was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year. But he had injuries and inconsistent performances in 2011, during which he threw a career-worst 14 interceptions in just 13 games. He told Comcast SportsNet that he's determined to cut down on his turnovers this season.

Vick said he believes the Eagles are in a "special place" now. Still, even though he wasn't afraid to talk about a dynasty, he admitted later in the interview that Philadelphia has to make the playoffs first.

"I think just getting to the postseason right now is our focus," he told Comcast SportsNet. "The Super Bowl is going to come if it's meant to happen. Some of the best teams have some of the best luck. Maybe we'll have some of that. I think our focus needs to be one game at a time, just getting into the postseason."

The Eagles open training camp next week. Vick is scheduled to report with the team's other quarterbacks and rookies Sunday.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8180116/michael-vick-believes-philadelphia-eagles-develop-dynasty

 

[JTRaines92]

Like he said, it's a mindset because they have the players.

 

[Derrville]

This faggot wont even be the starter after next season. Bank on it.

 

[NAHSTE]

This faggot wont even be the starter after next season. Bank on it.

Solid post. It's in depth NFL discussion like this that keeps people coming back to this place.

 

[ram29jackson]

he's just being a positive jock...no expert would expect them to do much in one year,let alone multiple years.

they could maybe make the playoffs this year. But he isnt that good a QB and they arent that great a team

 

[Rayman]

How is that any different than the Dream Team comments?

 

[f16harm]

How is that any different than the Dream Team comments?

Because this story still has months to go where we see what happens with Philly this year. The Men's basketball team's Dream Team comparison lasted about a week until they only beat Brazil by 11. The "Dream Team" would have smoked those Brazilian's by 30+ points regardless of them having a few good big men. I mean seriously, could you imagine the Dream Team getting beat in rebounding and assists by ANY nation?

 

[NAHSTE]

Because this story still has months to go where we see what happens with Philly this year. The Men's basketball team's Dream Team comparison lasted about a week until they only beat Brazil by 11. The "Dream Team" would have smoked those Brazilian's by 30+ points regardless of them having a few good big men. I mean seriously, could you imagine the Dream Team getting beat in rebounding and assists by ANY nation?

:wtf2:

 

[NAHSTE]

Via the comments feature of the reputation system, Derrville has provided me clarification on his Vick remarks. Since I feel it will lead to rational and thoughtful discourse about the merits of Michael Vick as a football player, I will include his response for you here.

Here you go faggot, because hes on the decline and wasnt that good to begin with. Dipshit.

 

[Wrath]

As an Eagles fan, this seems like the DREAM TEAM comment just the lite version lol. We really just need to win something first before we can start talking about dynasties. That being said, confidence is good and I think you need to feel good about yourself in order to succeed anywhere in life. I just want them to keep key words like DREAM, Dynasty, etc out of the mix right now after last season. let the play on the field do the talking.

 

[July 4 1776]

Hey the Eagles did so well with there dream team last year that there carrying it over and are gonna be a dynasty now lol

 

[f16harm]

:wtf2:

Roger that. I was trying to get the post in before leaving work and misread the topic.

My thoughts on Kobe and his ridiculous "we could beat the dream team" comments still hold true though.

 

[Rayman]

Because this story still has months to go where we see what happens with Philly this year. The Men's basketball team's Dream Team comparison lasted about a week until they only beat Brazil by 11. The "Dream Team" would have smoked those Brazilian's by 30+ points regardless of them having a few good big men. I mean seriously, could you imagine the Dream Team getting beat in rebounding and assists by ANY nation?

:what:

 

[whuteva]

How is that any different than the Dream Team comments?

It's different for a few reasons. #1 VY was a backup that just came to the team and said it was "Like a Dream Team" with all of the talented players he saw on the field. #2 Vick said they could build to a dynasty with the level of talent he sees on the team, but it must start 1 game at a time..
Now, as a die-hard Eagles fan, I don't thin it'll happen because it ain't gonna happen. I'm hoping they can get 1 SB outta this team, but Vick is 33 and he runs. he won't be in the NFL much longer and Philly's gonna be looking for a new QB. I don't think any of the backups they have now are viable long-term starters in the NFL.

 

[MvP]

Not while Aaron Rodgers is in the prime of his career. /bias

But honestly, players and staff from teams like the Eagles, Cowboys, and Jets need to stop running their mouth and let the games do the talking for them. They just continue feeding ESPN the same storylines year in and year out with no results. This would make me sick as a fan.

 

[Rayman]

Not while Aaron Rodgers is in the prime of his career. /bias

But honestly, players and staff from teams like the Eagles, Cowboys, and Jets need to stop running their mouth and let the games do the talking for them. They just continue feeding ESPN the same storylines year in and year out with no results. This would make me sick as a fan.

Other than Rob Ryan, who suffers from constant diarrhea of the mouth, who talks too much on the Cowboys?

 

[packersfan4eva]

Clearly, Vick's a jock, not an academic. Did somebody tell him that he said this last year and they still sucked ass?

 

[NAHSTE]

Did somebody tell him that he said this last year and they still sucked ass?

Did somebody tell you that "can" and "will" have different meetings?

:kobe:

 

[Matt]

While I don't care for Eagles. They were dangerous down the stretch and were close to being a playoff team after a terrible start. They should start where they left off last year with a better defense. Which is scary.

 

[Point Blank]

He also said he wishes he was drafted by the Eagles now. He's still somewhat salty the Falcons let him go.