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Should Michael Vick fake an injury to help Eagles, Andy Reid?

Found October 24, 2012 on The Penalty Flag: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Michael Vick,  Andy Reid
TEAMS: Philadelphia Eagles
Without a doubt the Philadelphia Eagles are the most desperate 3-3 team the NFL has seen in recent memory.  From QB turnovers to coaching turmoil, this Eagles team seems to be one bad outing away from a serious shakeup that could include the firing of head coach Andy Reid and or benching of quarterback Michael Vick.  It’s a volatile situation that has clearly fallen on the shoulders of Coach Reid and Vick.  Vick needs to play better or Reid will be forced to bench him in favor of rookie Nick Foles.  The problem with such a move is that when Foles struggles, as most rookie QBs do, Reid will face the dilemma of which quarterback gives the Eagles the best chance to win and run the risk of a dividing the locker room.  On Monday, Vick didn’t seem too concerned about losing his starting job.… Read more
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