Favre’s retirement could open door for Vick to Vikings
If Brett Favre decides to walk away again ...
... Michael Vick (or Donovan McNabb) may walk in.
Brett Favre is pondering retirement again, and for all we know that pondering might extend through the winter, through the spring, past the draft, past free agency and into summer and the start of training camp.
Should he step away (again) — and there are indications he will — don’t be surprised if the name Michael Vick comes up as a possible replacement.
Let’s start with Favre. Earlier in the postseason, he told ESPN’s Ed Werder, “If you win, you go on. If you lose, you’re done, and for me, that could very well be my last game.” And just this morning, my pal Adam Schefter of the same network sent this on Twitter: “Let this be the first of hopefully very few Favre-Watch updates: Favre told ESPN’s Ed Werder it was ‘highly unlikely’ he’d play again.”
I know. We can’t know because even Favre doesn’t know, and even if Favre knows something at lunch, he may change his mind at dinner. And then back again at breakfast. But let’s operate on the unsafe assumption for now that he’s retiring.
The Vikings’ quarterback depth chart reads: Favre-Tarvaris Jackson-Sage Rosenfels. Jackson is an impending free agent and, while he says that he is open to staying with the team, you have to wonder about how the franchise views him, given the way they treated him through the romancing of Favre. If Favre doesn’t come back, there is no telling what direction the team will go.
Enter Vick: Minnesota was one of the teams believed to show early interest in Vick, until the rumor finally was shot down by owner Zygi Wilf and coach Brad Childress (both of whom have truth issues). Vick had some of his best moments against the Vikings. He obviously doesn’t have Favre’s accuracy but his strong arm pairs well with receivers Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin and Bernard Berrian.
ESPN already is floating Vick-to-Minnesota in its “rumors” section this morning (requires Insiders subscription). Speculation also has Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb going to the Vikings, where he would be reunited with Childress (his former quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator with the Eagles).
Very few people believe Vick will be back with the Eagles. Other rumored destinations are Buffalo (needs a quarterback; owner is looking for a marketing tool), St. Louis (general manager Billy Devaney was with the Falcons and has kept in contact with Vick), Arizona (Kurt Warner may retire; Matt Leinart’s status is uncertain); Oakland (Al Davis: enough said) and Carolina (Jake Delhomme’s future is uncertain).
For what it’s worth, the Falcons play St. Louis, Arizona and Carolina next season, but not Minnesota, Buffalo or Oakland. Any thoughts on Vick in purple?
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Falcon_nutt
January 26th, 2010
12:58 pm
I love all this Vick drama . You all are as bad with it as Farve is about retiring . Let it go ……And for all of you people that are dogging Atlanta and saying Vick is better than Matt Ryan , you people do not watch football do you ? You watch your own team and talk crap about everyone elses and wonder why your team gets beat week in and week out . Watch some ESPN some time . Matt Ryan in half a season had better stats then Vick did in 5 years . I would rather have a Smart QB than one who would fumble , throw INT’s or running around in the back field getting sacked . He had two games back to back where he passed for over three hundred yards . Agianst the Steelers and the Bengals . He is lazy and he was the last one to practice and the first to leave . Poor work ethic . In the few times he was allowed in the game for Philly , did he do anything Heck did he even run one for over 25 ? spectacular ? Did one pass go over 25 yrds ? Someone will take him , And to those of you who talk crap about him , well i hope your team gets him ! Atlanta and Matt Ryan will prove themselves and all you haters will be on here talking more smack than a WWF superstar ….Get over it ! Good luck to Vick ! Quit hating haters ! He still making more money than you ! I don’t hate him but everything happens for a reason and we got a REAL QB in #2
KP20
January 26th, 2010
1:30 pm
If the EAGLES do not get a 1rst round pick for Vick..they are insane!! There are plenty of Q.B. openings in the league and Vick is still a threat to score anytime he has the ball in his hands!
truth
January 26th, 2010
1:35 pm
Eagles are praying they can get a stick of gum and shoe string for Vick.
Overrated
January 26th, 2010
2:04 pm
Both vick and ryan are overrated. Ryan will not take the falcons anywhere, but they don’t need a criminal like vick around the team—the city of atlanta has enough thugs already. The falcons will not make the playoffs again next year, but maybe they can still have a parade since they had 2 “winning” seasons in a row!!!
MV#777
January 26th, 2010
2:21 pm
You people ask why Schultz and Bradley keep writing about the Great Mike Vick? Because Vick is the best qb we’ve ever had in this town and they believe that Vick is going to succeed, and deep down you people know it also. Vick actually worked with a great coaching staff that helped him with his accuracy. I could tell that his footwork was better/changed and the throws that he made were beautiful and right on the money. I honestly believe that Vick will be better than ever and it looks like several teams believe that also.
We all know that Vick took his otherworldly talents for granted….there’s nothing like a player that has been humbled and has something to prove. Whatever team signs Vick will be lucky to have him.
I told you people that Vick would shine again…looks like I was right again…….just like I was when I predicted that his breakout would come against the Falcons….2tds…and that he would have an impact in the playoffs…….a 76yd pass right on the money for a touchdown that seems to have gotten him a starting qb job,lol.
Like I’ve always said. The Great Mike Vick Has Returned.
Ivan
January 26th, 2010
2:32 pm
LOL. The “Great”. Great at interceptions, fumbles, yards for losses, the inability to read a defense, and the inability to comprehend a play book maybe.
truth
January 26th, 2010
2:43 pm
Ok……someone with a brain pleeeeaaaassssseee tell me when Vick shined again. Pleeeeeaaaaassssseee tell me when one pass to a wide open receiver made NFL teams call a QB to be their starter. (Peyton look out Vick completed a pass, you’re now on the hot seat in Indy) So laughable!! Once again Vick didn’t lead a team to the superbowl.
Master Card needs to call some of you 3rd string QB fans cause this is priceless stuff!!
JDaniel
January 26th, 2010
3:24 pm
Vick Viking – Vick did not raise bulldogs, thank you. He raised Pit Bulls — a Pit Bull is not a bulldog; it is in the Terrier family. Don’t insult good English Bulldogs by comparing them with Pit Bulls.
truth
January 26th, 2010
3:40 pm
I like the picture of Mcnabb and Vick, two looser QBs who never won a superbowl. Wow, the two of them together couldn’t do it. Funny thing is all you Philly and Vick fans thought it was gonna happen this year.
Is to laugh!!!!
Manny
January 26th, 2010
3:43 pm
Vick is going to start somewhere, but not w/ the Vikings. That’s TJ’s job.
Manny
January 26th, 2010
3:51 pm
Oh, and let me say this: I actually wish Matt Ryan was a better quarterback. If he was and actually won a couple of playoff games, the Vick talk would cease. But we have an average QB as our starter, and Vick came here and ran one and thrown for one. Meanwhile, our franchise QB couldn’t play.
That’s the problem. Now if Ryan comes out, lead the team to the playoffs without riding Michael Turner to glory, people will shut up about Vick. But my suspicion is that Vick is going start somewhere and lead them to the playoffs. If that happens and the playoffs doesn’t happen for the Falcons, that will be it. The only way Matt Ryan tamps down Vick talk is to win the Super Bowl.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
January 26th, 2010
4:23 pm
Ivan
January 26th, 2010
2:32 pm
LOL. The “Great”. Great at interceptions, fumbles, yards for losses, the inability to read a defense, and the inability to comprehend a play book maybe.
- Vick 52 PICKS IN 7 seasons
- CHOKE 25 Picks in 2 seasons (Projected: 88 in 7 seasons)
So were you talking about CHOKE or Vick
ZacheryGoldsmith
January 26th, 2010
4:24 pm
**THE GREAT MIKE VICK HAS RETURNED!!!**It is not a foregone conclusion that Donovan McNabb will return to Philly next year. I know he is under contract but should McNabb bolt and sign with another team, I think Vick could step in and be the starter and lead the Eagles to a world championship.**THE GREAT MIKE VICK HAS RETURNED!!!**
Matt "Choke" Ryan
January 26th, 2010
4:25 pm
truth
January 26th, 2010
2:43 pm
Ok……someone with a brain pleeeeaaaassssseee tell me when Vick shined again.
“Someone with a brain” please tell me why you would blog on a Mike Vick blog if you think he sucks
JacobTurner
January 26th, 2010
4:27 pm
There is a possibility that Vick may sign with the Vikings next year in the event Brett Farve decided to retire for good. If Vick signs with the Viking next year, Vick may get the Vikings to change their name to the Minnesota Vickings
Matt "Choke" Ryan
January 26th, 2010
4:28 pm
truth
January 26th, 2010
3:40 pm
I like the picture of Mcnabb and Vick, two looser QBs
“With a combined” 9 PRO BOWLS…………
Speaking of pro bowls, even with all the Vikings and other pro bowlers dropping out of this year’s game, CHOKE sucks so bad that he couldn’t make it as a replacement………..
HA HA……….
He sucksssssssssssssssssssss
JedClampett
January 26th, 2010
4:29 pm
Choke: I know when Vick shined again, when he was shined shoes to make money before he signed with the Eagles.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
January 26th, 2010
4:30 pm
DEFINITION OF VALUE TO A FRANCHISE:
When you get the owner to sign you to the HIGHEST contract in NFL HISTORY and push you around in your wheel chair
Matt "Choke" Ryan
January 26th, 2010
4:32 pm
January 26th, 2010
4:29 pm
Choke: I know when Vick shined again, when he was shined shoes to make money before he signed with the Eagles.
“Vick’s loose change adds up to more than you 5th wheel”
Matt "Choke" Ryan
January 26th, 2010
4:35 pm
I thought an ELITE quarterback has better numbers in their 2nd year, than in their rookie year.
- 2008 11 PICKS
- 2009 14 PICKS
That chump is a PICK machine……………
“DUMP THE CHUMP”
truth
January 26th, 2010
4:42 pm
KEEP ON SPINNING CHOKESTER!!! KEEP ON!!
You silly little 3rd string QB fan.
Priceless. HA! HA! HA!
Look out Peyton! Like I said, Vick completes a pass and your job is know on the line buddy.
Sooooo laughable!!!!!
BarryWhistler
January 26th, 2010
4:42 pm
Choke: RYAN IS AN ELITE QUARTERBACK. IN FACT, RYAN HAS THE BEST SEASON OF ANY ROOKIE QB IN NFL HISTORY LAST YEAR AND MADE THE PLAYOFFS AS WELL. THIS SEASON, BECAUSE OF INJURIES, PICKS BY RYAN, AND CHIP SHOT MISSED FG’S BY JASON ELAM, the Falcons failed miserably by going 9-7 and missing the playoffs. Ryan was a pick machine because his offensive line didnt give him enough protection. If we get an offensive lineman as big as former Chicago Bear William “The Refrigerator” Perry, Ryan will have enough time to find any receiver on the field, PLUS make as many cell phone calls as he wants to.
Vick
January 26th, 2010
4:51 pm
ahhhh……..wats dis coach?
Andy: It’s a playbook Michael.
Vick: A playbook?? Fo da connect four game coach?
Andy: No Michael for football.
Vick: Ju mean I gotsta read dis?
Andy: Nevermind Michael give it back, we have something special for you.
Vick: Ju mean I get to ride in the front seat on the team bus coach?
Andy: No Michael. We are going to make you our wildcat specialist.
Vick: Ahhhhh??? Wildcat?
Andy: Never mind Vick just seat over there on the bench and watch Donavan.
Vick: Oh ok coach got it!
BeetleBailey
January 26th, 2010
4:52 pm
Choke: The Ryan Express will live on and continue on. It has been estimated by a multitude of current HOFs that Matt Ryan had a rookie season unlike anyone who has ever played in the NFL. In fact Steve Young, current HOF’er said that Ryans Rookie season was played like a hall of famer. That is the highest amount of praise you can get from anyone. Think about this, there have been great college quarterbacks who never made it in the pros: two come to mind right away. Danny Wierrfel and Ryan Leaf. Both guys were tremendously talented in college and were destined for greatness, although neither made it in the pros. At least Ryan has made it and will continue to get better until he is the best quarterback in the league. Ryan is headed in that direction and it is obvious that he will get there.
truth
January 26th, 2010
4:53 pm
MICK VICK THE GREAT WILDCAT SPECIALIST!!!!!!
truth
January 26th, 2010
4:55 pm
COme on Choke!!! Hit us with some SPIN!!!
You silly little 3rd string QB fan.
truth
January 26th, 2010
4:55 pm
We want spin! We want spin! We want spin!
AceDawg
January 26th, 2010
4:55 pm
Either way, I don’t believe whatsoever that Vick is good enough to be a good starter. His best couple of years made him an effective QB better than average, but he doesn’t have the same speed/athleticism at this point and NEVER was a good thrower. I would think Tarvaris Jackson beats him in quality.
BartSimpson
January 26th, 2010
4:57 pm
truth: you are right on. Choke keeps on spinning the hits! We’ll have to put Choke on the Bloggers Hall of Fame!
truth
January 26th, 2010
5:01 pm
Bloggers Hall of Fan. Now that’s funny.
Notice how he is trying so hard to prove that Vick is an elite QB? Problem is, Vicks playing keeps proving him wrong.
ShatteredDreams
January 26th, 2010
5:07 pm
truth: you are on target again. Vick plays and sings like a jailbird getting ready to fly south for the winter. Not to mention that it has been reported by the news media that Vick was supplied with steriods. Its not over for Vick, Vick may fly south for the winter and end up flying right back into jail.
truth
January 26th, 2010
5:07 pm
Before you go on a tyrant Choke. Matt has some problems to correct and I beleive he will. But like I’ve said 100×100 that I am a Falcon fan not a player fan. If Matt doesn’t get it done then get someone who will. However, Matt has proved by his work ethic that he will get it done. Vick just kept showing up late for practice, leaving early and dodn’t watch film to improve his game(by his own admission). Matt proved he can after the playoff lose by going to the film room just as soon as he got back to Atlanta.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
January 26th, 2010
5:09 pm
BarryWhistler
January 26th, 2010
4:42 pm
Choke: RYAN IS AN ELITE QUARTERBACK. IN FACT, RYAN HAS THE BEST SEASON OF ANY ROOKIE QB IN NFL HISTORY
- 2008 Joe Flacco………..Championship Game
- 2009 Mark Sanchez………….Championship Game
- 2008 CHOKE…………. 1 & Done
Before you people bring up the Baltimore & Jets defense……….
BOO HOO HOO
“DUMP THE CHUMP”
truth
January 26th, 2010
5:09 pm
Thank you Shattered.
GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!!
Matt "Choke" Ryan
January 26th, 2010
5:10 pm
BeetleBailey
January 26th, 2010
4:52 pm
Choke: The Ryan Express will live on and continue on. It has been estimated by a multitude of current HOFs that Matt Ryan had a rookie season unlike anyone who has ever played
“And a Sophomore season like nobody wants to remember”
truth
January 26th, 2010
5:10 pm
Cool Choke you can still spin!! If I were a Baltimore fan I would not be happy that my QB had a rating of 10 IN A PLAYOFF GAME!!!!
Matt has thrown more TDs in one playoff game than Slacco in all his combinded.
Keep spinning you silly little 3rd string QB fan who has a man crush on Slacoo and Sangeez!
BatmanPritchard
January 26th, 2010
5:11 pm
I wish we could get Matt Schaub back. Schaub proved this year he was better than Vick was all along. Schaub LED THE LEAGUE IN PASSING YARDS, passing for more yards than Brett Farve, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and Phillip Rivers. Shaub proved he was better than all of them and I said that way back then when the Falcons were too scared to get rid of Vick because they had so much money invested in Vick.
truth
January 26th, 2010
5:13 pm
I said the same thing back in the day myself Batman.
truth
January 26th, 2010
5:21 pm
Watcha doing Choke looking up stats?
Spin away!! The more you do the more you look like a fool.
You really enjoy the spin pie hitting you in the face.
Hit me with your best shot!!
Silly little 3rd string QB fan.
Calm down Choke. Just take it like a man.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
January 26th, 2010
5:21 pm
BartSimpson
January 26th, 2010
4:57 pm
truth: you are right on. Choke keeps on spinning the hits! We’ll have to put Choke on the Bloggers Hall of Fame!
“I don’t do requests” but I will say this:
CHOKE’s vs VICK SOPHOMORE SEASON:
- CHOKE 14 PICKS
- Vick 8 PICKS
- CHOKE 0 Pro Bowl
- Vick 1st Pro Bowl
- CHOKE missed playoffs
- Vick led team to playoffs
- CHOKE 0 MVP Votes
- Vick 2nd Place in MVP Voting
HA HA
truth
January 26th, 2010
5:22 pm
Priceless Choke just priceless.
truth
January 26th, 2010
5:25 pm
Still holding on to the probowl years.
Silly little 3rd string QB fan.
How did those probowls help Vick his last two seasons here? Did those probowls ever get the Falcons back to back winning seasons? Did those probowls ever get this team a superbowl win?
Matt "Choke" Ryan
January 26th, 2010
5:26 pm
BatmanPritchard
January 26th, 2010
5:11 pm
I wish we could get Matt Schaub back. Schaub proved this year he was better than Vick was all along.
“And still has a” 15 – 19 career record with ZERO playoff wins
Matt "Choke" Ryan
January 26th, 2010
5:28 pm
2004 & counting
Never see another playoff win
HA HA
Matt "Choke" Ryan
January 26th, 2010
5:30 pm
http://www.atlantafalcons.com/News/Articles/2009/01/Wild_Card/Falcons_Cardinals_Game_Story.aspx
Oh the memories………..
HA HA
Ivan
January 26th, 2010
5:52 pm
Choke
“- Vick 52 PICKS IN 7 seasons
- CHOKE 25 Picks in 2 seasons (Projected: 88 in 7 seasons)
So were you talking about CHOKE or Vick”
I didn’t mention anything about Ryan, but you were so quick to bring him up to compare Ints, you must have completely forgotten I also mentioned fumbles. Your “legend” also had 55 fumbles to go with those 52 Ints in that 7 year span. How’s the projection now??? He’s so “Great”!!
Look at him hand McNabb that Gatorade!
truth
January 26th, 2010
6:06 pm
Great spin!! Bring on some more hit and miss plays. Vick has more miss than hits.
You silly little 3rd string QB fan.
Honestly calling a 3rd string QB a great QB? PRICELESS!
truth
January 26th, 2010
6:08 pm
Calm down Choke mommy will be home soon to kiss the boo boos you took today and heat up your spegettios.
Silly little 3rd string QB fan.
Matt "Choke" Ryan
January 26th, 2010
6:35 pm
2004 & Counting………… HA HA
- 2008 No playoff wins
- 2009 No playoff wins
Maybe next year (again)……….. HA HA
Matt "Choke" Ryan
January 26th, 2010
6:36 pm
Number 1 OVERALL draft pick