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Eagles QB Michael Vick challenges Kaepernick and RG3 in foot race
Eagles QB Michael Vick challenges Kaepernick and RG3 in foot race
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is faster than teammate LeSean McCoy. We know that because Vick beat McCoy in a footrace, but is Vick the fastest quarterback in the NFL?
The answer to that question is yes, at least according to Vick. During an interview on the Dan Patrick Show, Vick sounded pretty confident that he could beat Colin Kaepernick or Robert Griffin III or any other NFL quarterback in a footrace.
“These guys are young, and they’re fast, and they’re quick. The thing I do have is a very quick get-off, my burst,” Vick said. “I really don’t feel like there’s a quarterback in the league that can beat me in the 40-yard dash. If somebody wants to set something up, I’ll be more than glad to accept the challenge. But, as of right now, I’m going to say me. But Colin Kaepernick is fast, and RG3 is fast as well.”
Vick ran a 4.33 40 at the 2001 NFL Combine and thinks he can still run a time close to that
Michael Vick will race any NFL quarterback
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick came out of the womb running.
Now 32-years-old, Vick has obviously heard the whispers that many feel that younger burners such as Robert Griffin III, Colin Kaepernick or Cam Newton are faster than he is. Vick spent 2012-13 get pounded on play-after-play thanks to the Eagles offensive line that was not even worthy of the term serviceable.
Now that the Eagles have brought in a new coach in Chip Kelly, Michael Vick seems to have gotten his groove back.
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Michael Vick: I’m still the fastest QB in NFL
Philadelphia Eagles’ Michael Vick believes he’s still the fastest quarterback in the league. Vick, who will turn 33 on June 26, said on the “Dan Patrick Show” that he could still beat San Francisco’s Colin Kaepernick,
Michael Vick says forget the talk: ‘I really don’t feel like there’s a quarterback in the league who can beat me in a 40-yard dash’
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick says he’s still has the blazing speed and would take on challengers if needed.
He beat running back LeSean McCoy in a footrace at Eagles practice proving he’s up there, but he feels up there, is on the top of it.
So bring on Colin Kaepernick or RG3, it doesn’t matter who you put in front of him, just keep lining them up.
“These guys are young and they’re fast and they’re quick, the thing I do have is a very quick get-up,” Vick said. “I really don’t feel like there’s a quarterback in the league who can beat me in a 40-yard dash.
If somebody wants to set something up, I’ll be more than glad to accept the challenge. But as of right now I’m going to say me. But Colin Kaepernick is fast and RG3 is fast as well,” via Michael David Smith of Profootballtalk.com.
Philadelphia Eagles Select Bennie Logan, DL, LSU
3.05 Philadelphia Eagles Bennie Logan, DL, LSU
With the 5th pick of the 3rd round the Eagles took Bennie Logan, defensive lineman out of LSU. Standing at 6-2 and weighing in at 302lbs Logan gives the Eagles a versatile defensive lineman who will be able to line up in multiple alignments in their new 3 man front. I don’t think he starts in year one but he will provide the Eagles with depth and be a nice rotational player.
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DeSean Jackson: That weed tweet wasn’t about weed (VIDEO)
DeSean Jackson sits down with CSN’s Derrick Gunn to clarify a controversial tweet, since deleted, which read, ““I’m high on life. Or pot. Ok, it’s just the pot. Hahaha. haha. ha. [expletive].”
I’ll wait while you watch the video…
Okay. Are we clear now?
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Vick given key to Atlantic City
Michael Vick continues to rehabilitate his once-shattered image.
The Eagles quarterback, who was sentenced to 23 months in prison for his participation in a dogfighting operation, was presented with the key to Atlantic City on Thursday for the aid he provided the city after Hurricane Sandy.
“Michael Vick is caring and compassionate enough to reach out to our city when we were at our lowest point during the immediate aftermath of Super Storm Sandy,” Atlantic City mayor Lorenzo Langford told PhillyMag.com . “Twelve hours after a nationally televised Monday Night Football game, he was lifting the spirits of our residents confined to shelters with his generosity’ particularly our young people.
“And now, here he is again, helping us to spread the message that Atlantic City is open for business and ready for the summer season, all while continuing to encourage our youth to make positive contributions to the community.”
Vick, who is entering his fifth season with the Eagles, is battl
Michael Vick given key to Atlantic City
After Hurricane Sandy left unprecedented damage to the northeast, Michael Vick was among those who lent their support to those in desperate need.
For his efforts, the Eagles’ veteran quarterback was presented with the key to Atlantic City by Mayor Lorenzo Langford on Thursday.
“Michael Vick is caring and compassionate enough to reach out to our city when we were at our lowest point during the immediate aftermath of Super Storm Sandy,” Langford said, via PhillyMag.com. “Twelve hours after a nationally televised Monday Night Football game, he was lifting the spirits of our residents confined to shelters with his generosity’ particularly our young people.
“And now, here he is again, helping us to spread the message that Atlantic City is open for business and ready for the summer season, all while continuing to encourage our youth to make positive contributions to the community.”
Vick was in Atlantic City to promote the “Restore the S…
Trent Cole, Brandon Graham doing very well in their transition to outside linebacker
According to Geoff Mosher of CSNPhilly.com, Eagles defensive coordinator Billy Davis claims that both Trent Cole and Brandon Graham have done a great with their transition to outside linebacker.
Davis says Trent and Brandon Graham have been “outstanding” in transition to OLB. Both have also taken reps in 3-point stance.
— Geoff Mosher (@GeoffMosherCSN) May 23, 2013
Practice is one thing, we’ll see how they do when the regular season rolls around.
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Eagles’ James Casey underwent a knee scope
Philadelphia Eagles fullback James Casey announced on Twitter that he underwent a knee scope and will be out for a couple of weeks.
I had a minor scope done on my right knee. I’ll be back to full speed in two weeks. Better to get it taken care of now. #GoEagles
— James Casey (@jamescasey85) May 23, 2013
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20 Potential Openings on the 2013 Philadelphia Eagles Roster
When it comes to the 2013 Philadelphia Eagles roster, Chip Kelly really does appear to be serious about the open competition that will determine how it shapes up.
Of course, much of the open competition talked about has to do with who will be where on the depth chart come opening day. Predicting the starters is something I’ll get into in a separate post.
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For now, I just wanted to take a look at who will make the 53-man roster and how many spots could be there for the taking.
In perusing the current roster, I see a total of 33 players who I consider a “lock” to make the final cut, provided none of them end up as trade fodder or get injured. They are as follows…
Offense
Michael Vick
Nick Foles
Matt Barkley
LeSean McCoy
Bryce Brown
Brent Celek
Zach Ertz
James Casey
DeSean Jackson
Jeremy Maclin
Jason Peters
Evan Mathis
Jason Kelce
Todd Herremans
Lane Johnson
Dennis Kelly
Danny Watkins
Defense
Isaac Sopoaga
Fletcher Cox
Bennie Logan
Trent Cole
Brando…
Much ado about nothing: Fun with the faux Philadelphia Eagles depth chart
Who will be number 1 on the Eagles’ depth chart? Unfortunately, at this stage we know not.
Ah, a little offseason intrigue. Could a mere Philadelphia Eagles fan, who attended the team’s Academy for Men last weekend, have uncovered perhaps THE biggest bit of information about what Chip Kelly currently thinks about this team and its players abilities?
Very probably not. There has been a lot of buzz about pictures taken and posted on SB Nation’s Bleeding Green Nation site that featured what appeared to be an unofficial depth chart.
And why wouldn’t we be interested? There is not even an attempt at an updated chart on PhiladelphiaEagles.com, with names of players no longer on the team featured. So what, oh what, are writers and fans supposed to focus on these days?
Anything, really, and if it’s the unlikely scenario that a fan has captured the deepest, darkest secrets of the NovaCare then so be it.
The biggest non-story from the non-depth chart? That Nick Foles is listed as the starting…
Damaris Johnson Is Set For Breakout Year In Chip Kelly Offense
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Wide ReceiversTags: Chip KellyDamaris JohnsonDeSean JacksonPhilly.com has a feature article today on second year wide receiver Damaris Johnson. Jeremy Maclin says Johnson could be the biggest winner in the new Chip Kelly offense and I concur.
More than any other weapon on the team, Johnson is able to operate as a wide receiver, slot receiver, but he’s also capable of shifting [...](Read more…)
Ron Jaworski says Chip Kelly’s offense won’t work in the NFL
Former Eagles quarterback and current ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski told 97.5 The Fanatic in Philly that he doesn’t believe Chip Kelly’s offense will succeed in the NFL with the Eagles. “It’s going to be interesting to see if this style of offense projects to the NFL,” Jaws said, per PhillyMag.com. “I’m going to say no.” “I just don’t see NFL passing concepts in this offense. It’s a movement offense by the quarterback, off the run-action, off the read-action. A lot of short, quick passes, dart routes, bubble screens. Very few plays down the field with NFL passing concepts.” Jaws went on to continue to explain his reasoning. “It’s easy to say, ‘Yeah, it worked in college,’ ” he said. “But then I looked at a game like Stanford. Stanford, a good defensive football team, shut them down. I hope it works. I like the innovation, but I think it’s going to be very difficult. “The NFL is a different league with fast players that have all week to prepare for you. At the collegiate le
Ron Jaworski has doubts about Chip Kelly’s Oregon offense: ‘It’s easy to say, Yeah, it worked in college’
The New England Patriots took elements from Chip Kelly’s Oregon offense, but they kept their spread and added it in.
ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski has serious doubts that Kelly can run his high speed option in the NFL.
He says that the NFL is too smart to let a coach waltz in and have success, to him it’s more of a gimmick.
It’s all about preparation and Jaworski knows teams have unlimited time to prepare for the up tempo, all the movement, and most all can match the speed of the offense.
Kelly has maintained that he won’t force his college offense, that he will run what is best for the team.
If that means a traditional passing attack, that’s what they will do. However, if Kelly does decide to run the Oregon offense, Jaworski thinks it will fail.
“It’s easy to say, ‘Yeah, it worked in college,’” he said, via Sheil Kapadia of PhillyMag.com.
“But then I looked at a game like Stanford. Stanford, a good defensive football team, shut them down. I hope it works. I like the inno…
