Found June 03, 2012 on Philly Sports Muse: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Eagles quarterback Mike Vick is tired. No, not from practice. He is tired of answering questions about injuries.When you have only had one season when you have played a full 16 games in your NFL career, however, the question should be expected. Over and over again. Vick’s health is critical to everything he’s said he wants to accomplish this year. If he indeed will not allow Andy Reid to be fired “on his watch,” then he needs to stay healthy. If it is indeed “a critical year” for him, then the best thing for him to do is stay healthy. And if he wants to do come out and prove that his success in 201o can be repeated and the problems of 2011 can be corrected…well, you know the refrain. The Eagles QB gave a radio interview last week on 94WIP where he got a little testy when asked about his propensity to becoming injured. Vick tried to clarify his stance with reporters on Friday. “I really don’t think I need to discuss what type of game I’m going to play. It’s going to be what it’s going
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