Kings of the Cassell - Week 3 Observations

Michael Vick's return to the NFL was ordinary at best. The moments before it happened though, lifted his heart and made his day.

Michael Vick, his fans along with millions of other football watchers speculated about whether Vick would ever suit for a NFL team again. After a 33 month debate, our question was answered. We all witnessed the return of #7 to the football field, but his first game was far less than impressive. Vick went 0-2 passing and had 1 carry for 7 yards in the Eagles 34-14 victory over...

by Jay MariottiFiled under: NFLPHILADELPHIA -- If there never will be a proper time to forgive Michael Vick, it does seem we've arrived at the junction of Grudging Acceptance Avenue and Second Chance Street. That would be the address of Lincoln Financial Field, where just a small cluster of 15 protesters -- carrying signs that read "NATIONAL FELON LEAGUE" and "VICK IS SICK" -- gathered...

At 29, Michael Vick still had his speed, conditioning, youth, and instincts at his disposal, and it was a no brainer that some team would risk the public outcry to have his skills in their employ. But when you're in your mid thirties, like Plaxico Burress will be, there's no guarantees. Related posts:Jesse Jackson Accuses the NFL of Blackballing Michael VickESPN Shamelessly Lobbying...

Kevin Kolb's reward for an historic performance will be a seat on the bench. Michael Vick won't have to wait that long to play again after an uneventful debut.

PHILADELPHIA | Michael Vick saw the Chiefs coming. Neither he nor the Philadelphia Eagles were fazed. The Chiefs spent part of the previous week preparing for the unusual options the Eagles offense had at its disposal — the wildcat offense, an eligible Vick three seasons removed from the dazzling performances that made him a superstar, and a slew of versatile players and creative...

(AP Photo/Michael Perez)Apparently not having your starting quarterback, your best running back and one of your top receiving threats doesn't matter when you play a team like the Chiefs. The Eagles, playing without Donovan McNabb, Brian Westbrook and Kevin Curtis, didn't miss a beat offensively without their stars as they cruised past the Chiefs, 34-14.Not having the stars healthy...

On a day when most headlines were focused on the return of Philadelphia QB Michael Vick to professional football, it was QB Kevin Kolb and his...

PHILADELPHIA -- The return of Michael Vick took a backseat. The Eagles' young offensive weapons took center stage Sunday. Without Donovan McNabb (fractured rib) and Brian Westbrook (sprained ankle), the Eagles whipped the lowly Chiefs, 34-14, and ran up 420 yards of total offense. Kevin Kolb has career day for Eagles. Things have changed in Philadelphia. McNabb and Westbrook remain...