It wasn’t a quality performance for Michael Vick (or anybody else on the Eagles first team offense), but every Eagles fan watching the game on television and at Lincoln Financial Field had to be concerned in the first quarter that the quarterback might have broken his hand.
Vick, who seemed to have trouble deciding where he was going to throw the football all night long, hit his hand on the helmet of center Jason Kelce while following through after a throw.
“I thought it was broken,” Vick said about his hand. “I did the same type of thing last year against Dallas, but I was able to come back the next day and play. But this time I heard a pop and thankfully it was because of the collision and not because of a broken bone.”
I was upstairs in the Lincoln Financial Field press box and the only thing anybody was talking about once Vick was sidelined with the hand injury was what would the Eagles do if he hand was broken. There was a lot of talk about the Birds getting in contact with long-time Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb and bringing him back.
Vick was standing on the sidelines in noticeable pain and holding his finger in a cup with ice in it. You could see that he was down as he talked despondently with his teammates.
“I lost feeling in it for a second,” Vick said. “Once I got to the sideline, after about 30 minutes, I started getting the feeling back.
“I was just hoping that it wasn’t anything severe, and I was just praying that the season didn’t get off to a horrible start. It swelled up, but it feels a lot better now.
“It’s been a tough week. When I came over to the sideline and I was sitting there wondering if it was something severe with my finger, I could only reflect on what this past week has been like and just praying that my finger wasn’t as bad as I thought. I was pleased to see that the X-rays were negative.”
It was great to find out at halftime that Vick’s hand wasn’t broken, but I’m concerned about his play. He’s been working hard to get a better understanding of the Eagles offense, but it sure didn’t look like it when he was in the game.
Throughout training camp Vick’s play at Lehigh hasn’t been consistent. He would have a good day or session making decisions and throwing the football effectively, then the next session or next day he would struggle. I’m not seeing the consistency that I had hoped to see after number seven had the time to spend with Andy Reid, Marty Mornhinweg and Doug Pederson.
He’s not getting the ball out of his hands quickly, which is going to mean that he will be getting hit often and likely to get injured as the season goes on.
Vick completed three of his four passes for six yards and seemed to have decided where he was going with the football before he threw it. First he connected with DeSean Jackson even though Jackson was well covered. He completed a wide route to LeSean McCoy despite the fact that there was a linebacker draped all over him.
All I can say is that he better be much better than he was last night.
Looked like dung, & already hurt! ON THE 2ND SERIES! If this is a precursor, to what is to come, it’s going to be a long season for the self proclaimed, improved player & leader.
If that’s how you feel maybe it would be a good idea for you not to watch. Why don’t you go out to Arizona with Kolb, then you will have legitimate reasons to complain everytime you post.
Eagles have the worst QB in their Division –Manning–Romo–and probably RGIII are better than what the Eagles have
It just maybe a good idea if you become (if you aren’t already) a fan of the Giants or Cowboys or maybe even the Redskins.
The offense didn’t look that good they have to do a better job in protection.
Eagles recievers too small. It was the same thing last year. DJax is a slot reciever. Hes to small to play outside. Nobody can get open on the outside. Even when Maclin is there. Then Avant on the inside has to make a circus catch on the inside and take big hits because he isnt fast enough to seperate from anyone. If DJax is to remain outside how about some different patterns for him to run.
Here’s a thought. How about some of you jackarses stop whining and bytchin about a damn preseason game. I guarantee that if Vick didn’t get hurt and was 20 for 20 for 900 yards and 600 tds some you would say its’s just a preseason game and how he needs to prove it during games that matter.
“He would have a good day or session making decisions and throwing the football effectively, then the next session or next day he would struggle. I’m not seeing the consistency that I had hoped to see after number seven had the time to spend with Andy Reid, Marty Mornhinweg and Doug Pederson.”
Again, your are trying to make an evaluation during training camp…in training camp teams work on things, they find out what their strengths are, what will be in the playbook and what to take out…Could the inconsistency be attributed to new plays, “lets try this” type of plays…I mean you said he would struggle, how would he struggle? reading the blitz? throwing picks? holding the ball? what? need a little more consistency with the reporting G, you’re are eyes, cause you are there, giving us a half assed analysis ain’t right…
@real talk VICK IS NOT GOOD POCKET PASSER AND NEVER WILL BE STOP MAKING EXCUSES. We basically got rid of Mcnabb for nothing. Kolb should never start an NFL game and Vick will never learn how to read a damn defense. Drew Brees is the same height as Vick and year in and year out he’s breaks a passing record.
@supabad….No excuses just speaking “real talk” Do teams work on things that are new and do team decide what works well and what doesn’t in training camp? Yes or No? OK then, your feelings toward Vick has nothing to do with my previous post in regards to Garry’s analysis…As a fan I’d think you’d want to know more also..
Mike Vick is no Drew Brees…and Drew Brees is no Mike Vick…I just want to know what Vick struggled with during training camp, more information from someone who is there in person.
@supabad You obviously a credulous individual. Height has not a damn thing to do with it…Drew Brees gets passes batted down, so does every QB in the league….When the regular season starts and this team shows up, led by Vick….I’ll be sure to tell you to get his balls out ya mouth! Real Talk!
Supabad…is Kolb a good pocket passer? How about Kafka?
Would you rather have those pocket passers opposed to Vick?
Both are not good Pocket QB’s and I could care less about Kolb since he’s no longer on the Team and a back-up QB than I do our Starting Overpaid Bum CB Nmandi Asmougah who will cost this Team more games, more big plays and a shot at the Playoffs with his pussy-footing play.. This is what I take from the 1st Preseason Game.. 3 Year Vet Anthony Brown of the Steelers was making mince meat out of him all 1st Quarter .. What’s going to happen whem Asmo goes against true #1 WR’s like Nicks,Cruz,Garcon,Megatron,Brandon Marshall,Colston,Steve Smith,Julio Jones, Roddy White, Dex Bryant, Miles Austin, and all the Top WR’s the Eagles will be facing this Year… Cut this Asmo immediately and move on with the younger players and really send a message to the rest of the Team…..
Asamo couldn’t even cover a 3rd WR from the Steelers with back-up QB Bryon Leftwhich.. Are you kidding me… This team has a lot more issues than worrying about a back-up QB
with Celek and Maclin not playing — the Offense’s poor 1st quarter play is understandable
Steelers playing with no #1 WR Mike Wallace, a 2nd string QB and a back-up RB and 3 nmew OL and still chewed up yardage, this game was a complete failure for the 1st Team Offense and Defense in my Opinion..
Down 13-0 at Halftime, Our 2ns and 3rd Stringers were better, but they are not the players playing much in the regular Season
spot on paul
@paulman –your right, I didn’t factor Pittsburgh’s missing personal components but if that rookie LT continues to block Roethlisbeger’s blind side it is going to be a painfull year for Big Ben – Tapp and Hunt went right around him
Steelers owned the first quarter and moved the ball with ease. Vick looked nervous and unsure and not at ease in the pocket. I am doubting Vick’s ability
to win big games. DRC is a bonehead for his QB hit.
Historically, Reid’s first preseason is irrelevant. Often a loss. Often a bad looking loss.
That being said, can anyone honestly be suprised reading about Vick struggling?