http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/players/michael_vick/3732 Recent articles about Michael Vick en-us Like fellow NFC East quarterback Tony Romo, Michael Vick has long dealt with detractors and questions about his abilities, primarily in regard to reading defenses. When broached about the subject this week, the Eagles' veteran signal-caller decided enough's enough, bashing the "ignorant" critics who, in his eyes, "know nothing about football." “I’m really tempted right now to just say no comment to that because like I said a second ago, you don’t last 12 years in the NFL not being able to read the defense,” Vick said, via PhillyMag.com. “Those people who are talking and saying that are just ignorant, and they know nothing about football. Unless they turn on the film and watch my game and see what goes on, then they’ll replace those comments with the right comments.” Another interesting take out of Vick's interview was his admission that new Eagles coach Chip Kelly taught him how to properly hold the ball when scrambling. “Chip told me h... Sun, 19 May 2013 16:40:14 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_vick_ignorant_critics_dont_know_football/13650514 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_vick_ignorant_critics_dont_know_football/13650514 Michael Vick: ‘Ignorant’ critics don’t know football http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/michael_vick_ignorant_critics_dont_know_football/13650514 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/2/a27329a701e16b78a6208ab592d7335c6ff74cf2/mini/6727686.jpg Michael Vick has had enough of his critics. The embattled Eagles quarterback, who has come under fire for his penchant for turnovers and holding on to the ball too long in the pocket, fired back at his naysayers. "I'm really tempted right now to just say no comment to that because like I said a second ago, you don't last 12 years in the NFL not being able to read the defense," Vick said on WPEN-FM (97.5). "Those people who are talking and saying that are just ignorant, and they know nothing about football. Unless they turn on the film and watch my game and see what goes on, then they'll replace those comments with the right comments." Vick has seen his turnovers balloon and his quarterback rating plummet since his remarkable 2010 campaign. Vick turned the ball over 21 times last season and 24 times in 2011. Even more alarming is the staggering amount of times Vick has been sacked (51) the past two seasons. Here's one of the 51. Vick, who QB rating fell to 78.1 last seas Sun, 19 May 2013 14:02:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/eagles_vick_calls_critics_ignorant/13649911 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/eagles_vick_calls_critics_ignorant/13649911 Eagles' Vick calls critics 'ignorant' http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/eagles_vick_calls_critics_ignorant/13649911 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/b/3bf3055254d45ab7aedb022f7debefc0b190d200/mini/eaglesqb.jpg Michael Vick never was taught how to hold a football until recently. When new Eagles coach Chip Kelly saw the quarterback scramble with the ball he told the 10-year veteran he was doing it all wrong. “The other day, I broke out in the pocket, and the first thing Chip told me was to tuck the football,” Vick said. “So I showed him how I was running with it, and he looked at it and he knocked the ball right out of my hands. And he was like, ‘Hold it like this.’ And what he told me felt comfortable. I had a tighter grip on the football. That should secure that problem as long as I work on it.” In his last 35 games Vick has fumbled the ball 12 times. It is a little hard to believe that no one had taught Vick how to hold a football but as he says “you’re always a work in progress, and even when you think you know it all, sometimes you don’t. The people who feel like they know everything, they don’t.” Vick will compete with Nick Foles and Matt Barkley to be the starting quarterback for the... Sun, 19 May 2013 12:15:58 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/vick_chip_kelly_taught_me_how_to_hold_a_football/13649464 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/vick_chip_kelly_taught_me_how_to_hold_a_football/13649464 Vick: Chip Kelly taught me how to hold a football http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/vick_chip_kelly_taught_me_how_to_hold_a_football/13649464 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/3/c3a0bd97b55b66ef3e8e5381eb4c3f4993d2e157/mini/6721920.jpg Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has heard enough.The enigmatic signal caller went on a Philadelphia radio show this week to give a piece of his mind to anyone who doubts his football abilities. Especially the critics who claim Vick isn't good at deciphering National Football League defenses.“I’m really tempted right now to just say ‘no comment’ to that because, like I said a second ago, you don’t last 12 years in the NFL not being able to read the defense,” Vick said on 97.5 The Fanatic this week. “Those people who are talking and saying that are just ignorant, and they know nothing about football. Unless they turn on the film and watch my game and see what goes on, then they’ll replace those comments with the right comments.”Perhaps the southpaw should have left it at no comment.There appears to be evidence to suggest that the 32-year-old is indeed regressing, though. His completion percentage and quarterback rating has fallen each year since his comeback season in... Sun, 19 May 2013 11:07:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_vick_slams_critics_says_they_know_nothing_about_football/13649164 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_vick_slams_critics_says_they_know_nothing_about_football/13649164 Michael Vick slams critics, says they know nothing about football http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/michael_vick_slams_critics_says_they_know_nothing_about_football/13649164 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/0/60500b594bb563d664365a194dff5917152aff54/mini/6846326.jpg Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick has always had questions around him about his ability to read and diagnose opposing defenses while at the line of scrimmage.  For the most part, the consensus has been that he doesn’t do it well, if at all. It’s a notion that I usually agree with in terms of generalities, but if I was taking a test that had a yes or no question that read ”Can Mike Vick read an NFL defense?”, I’d have to answer “yes.” I mean, he has to have some level of football intelligence to him, right?  There is no way you can play the quarterback position for that long without being able to recognize at least the basic defensive alignments and packages. Photo: zimbio.com This subject came up again recently in an interview earlier this week by Mike Missanelli of 97.5 the Fanatic and, as pointed out by Sheil Kapadia of Birds 24/7, he called his critics “ignorant” and said they “know nothing about football.” This, of course, was in response to a question about him being able Sat, 18 May 2013 15:50:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/eagles_qb_michael_vick_and_his_ability_to_read_a_defense/13645969 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/eagles_qb_michael_vick_and_his_ability_to_read_a_defense/13645969 Eagles QB Michael Vick and His Ability to Read a Defense http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/eagles_qb_michael_vick_and_his_ability_to_read_a_defense/13645969 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/8/a83d9b3c523747ff9c1b8fc77286f24d43c3d3b3/mini/Raiders_vs_Eagles_715a.jpg During an interview with Mike Missanelli of 97.5 The Fanatic in Philly, Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was asked to address his critics and oh boy did he. “I’m really tempted right now to just say no comment to that because like I said a second ago, you don’t last 12 years in the NFL not being able to read the defense,” Vick said, via PhillyMag.com. “Those people who are talking and saying that are just ignorant, and they know nothing about football. Unless they turn on the film and watch my game and see what goes on, then they’ll replace those comments with the right comments.” Vick has a good reason why he held onto the ball so long last season. “We had a lot of deeper throws last year, which required more time,” Vick said. “It’s just a big difference. Not to say there was anything wrong with the west coast system, I loved it. I spent seven years in it, and it was cool. But I think the change of pace for me at this point in my career is good and the game is a lot easier now.” Vick Sat, 18 May 2013 14:42:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_vick_says_his_critics_are_ignorant_and_dont_know_football/13645660 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_vick_says_his_critics_are_ignorant_and_dont_know_football/13645660 Michael Vick says his critics are ignorant and don’t know football http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/michael_vick_says_his_critics_are_ignorant_and_dont_know_football/13645660 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/b/3bf3055254d45ab7aedb022f7debefc0b190d200/mini/eaglesqb.jpg Michael Vick has had enough of his critics questioning his ability to play quarterback and read defenses, so he’s firing back. Vick was on 97.5 The Fanatic earlier this week, and was asked by Mike Missanelli, and was asked to address critics who have who say that he doesn’t make quick enough reads and holds on to the football too long. “I’m really tempted right now to just say no comment to that because like I said a second ago, you don’t last 12 years in the NFL not being able to read the defense,” Vick said. “Those people who are talking and saying that are just ignorant, and they know nothing about football. Unless they turn on the film and watch my game and see what goes on, then they’ll replace those comments with the right comments.” When Missanelli reminded Michael that many of his critics have made those claims, Vick said, “But it’s incorrect. Without getting sensitive about it, it’s incorrect. So I’d rather not talk about it.” Vick tried to explain that a lot of his is Sat, 18 May 2013 12:39:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/michael_vick_on_his_critics_theyre_ignorant_dont_know_football/13645237 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/michael_vick_on_his_critics_theyre_ignorant_dont_know_football/13645237 Michael Vick On His Critics: They’re Ignorant, Don’t Know Football http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/michael_vick_on_his_critics_theyre_ignorant_dont_know_football/13645237 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Michael Vick has had enough of his critics questioning his ability to play quarterback and read defenses, so he’s firing back. Vick was on 97.5 The Fanatic earlier this week, and was asked by Mike Missanelli, and was asked to address critics who have who say that he doesn’t make quick enough reads and holds on to the football too long. “I’m really tempted right now to just say no comment to that because like I said a second ago, you don’t last 12 years in the NFL not being able to read the defense,” Vick said. “Those people who are talking and saying that are just ignorant, and they know nothing about football. Unless they turn on the film and watch my game and see what goes on, then they’ll replace those comments with the right comments.” When Missanelli reminded Michael that many of his critics have made those claims, Vick said, “But it’s incorrect. Without getting sensitive about it, it’s incorrect. So I’d rather not talk about it.” Vick tried to explain that a lot of his issue Sat, 18 May 2013 12:33:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_vick_on_his_critics_theyre_ignorant_dont_know_football/13645288 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_vick_on_his_critics_theyre_ignorant_dont_know_football/13645288 Michael Vick On His Critics: They’re Ignorant, Don’t Know Football http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/michael_vick_on_his_critics_theyre_ignorant_dont_know_football/13645288 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png “Noticeably bigger,” the Philadelphia Inquirer reports Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is “enthused about the offense” that new head coach Chip Kelly has instituted. Forced to perform behind a depleted line that couldn’t block Lindsay Lohan on smack, the 32-year-old Vick needed to gain bulk and brawn this offseason to survive on the gridiron. “Noticeably bigger,” the 6-foot, 215 pound Vick is now even more suited to operate Kelly’s unpredictable and rapid no-huddle attack. Removed from a disappointing 2012 campaign with the Eagles (4-12), Bad Newz Kennels’ mastermind is again surrounded by dynamic playmakers and can dominate if protected in the … Continue reading → Fri, 17 May 2013 22:47:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/noticeably_bigger_philadelphia_eagles_quarterback_michael_vick_is_enthused_about_the_offense_chip_kelly_has_designed/13642906 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/noticeably_bigger_philadelphia_eagles_quarterback_michael_vick_is_enthused_about_the_offense_chip_kelly_has_designed/13642906 ‘Noticeably bigger,’ Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is ‘enthused about the offense’ Chip Kelly has designed http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/noticeably_bigger_philadelphia_eagles_quarterback_michael_vick_is_enthused_about_the_offense_chip_kelly_has_designed/13642906 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/0/60500b594bb563d664365a194dff5917152aff54/mini/6846326.jpg Eagles QB Michael Vick has been given an incredible opportunity to turn his career around in an offensive system that might just suit his skill set. Vick seems to know what a great chance this is, too. Zach Berman of the Philadelphia Inquirer notes that Vick's "motivation" this year can't be overstated. "(Vick's) noticeably bigger and enthused about the offense," Berman writes. Vick has spoken plenty that he ran less last season by design. Now, he's in an offense that should play to his strengths (mobility) with a vastly improved, healthier offensive line. Source: NFL.com Fri, 17 May 2013 21:15:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_vick_is_noticeably_bigger_excited_for_new_eagles_offense/13642489 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_vick_is_noticeably_bigger_excited_for_new_eagles_offense/13642489 Michael Vick Is 'Noticeably Bigger,' Excited For New Eagles Offense http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/michael_vick_is_noticeably_bigger_excited_for_new_eagles_offense/13642489 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/8/a83d9b3c523747ff9c1b8fc77286f24d43c3d3b3/mini/Raiders_vs_Eagles_715a.jpg Donovan McNabb confirmed Monday on his NBC Sports Radio show that he will retire as an Eagle in September. McNabb said Philadelphia suggested Sept. 19 as the potential date for the ceremony.  The Eagles play the Kansas City Chiefs, who are now coached by Andy Reid, the man who drafted McNabb with the second overall pick in the 1999 draft,  Tue, 14 May 2013 08:57:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/donovan_mcnabb_i_will_retire_as_an_eagle/13612937 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/donovan_mcnabb_i_will_retire_as_an_eagle/13612937 McNabb: 'I will retire as an Eagle' http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/donovan_mcnabb_i_will_retire_as_an_eagle/13612937 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/e/bed9c4b77a74577a755f13489f57f0a16fc7f09a/mini/mcnabb.jpg Just a couple of weeks ago, numerous Eagles players reported that Michael Vick beat LeSean McCoy in a foot race.  Now McCoy is claiming Vick cheated. LeSean McCoy said (again) that Michael Vick jumped early in their race. He said he has video proof. — Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) May 13, 2013 If McCoy has video evidence, I would love to see it because right now he just sounds like a sore loser.     Need NFL Tickets? Mon, 13 May 2013 15:11:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/lesean_mccoy_claims_michael_vick_cheated_during_foot_race/13607978 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/lesean_mccoy_claims_michael_vick_cheated_during_foot_race/13607978 LeSean McCoy claims Michael Vick cheated during foot race http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/lesean_mccoy_claims_michael_vick_cheated_during_foot_race/13607978 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b6cd62d29ae01f120e9317b1c01233adbb610db/mini/5701690.jpg The Philadelphia Inquirer bizarrely contends rookie Matt Barkley could “get the nod” over Michael Vick to start under center for the Eagles against the Washington Redskins in Landover on September 9. Unlike Vick, the 22-year-old Barkley was personally chosen out of USC by new Eagles head coach Chip Kelly with the 98th pick in April’s draft. With the sullied Trojan fully recovered from a Grade 3 AC joint separation, beat writer Jeff McLane believes Kelly would prefer “Barkley’s accuracy, ball placement, and ability to throw on the run.” The greatest quality a passer can possess is accuracy and the 6-foot-2, … Continue reading → Sun, 12 May 2013 21:10:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/is_philadelphia_eagles_head_coach_chip_kelly_going_to_start_rookie_matt_barkley_over_the_dynamic_michael_vick/13602965 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/is_philadelphia_eagles_head_coach_chip_kelly_going_to_start_rookie_matt_barkley_over_the_dynamic_michael_vick/13602965 Is Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly going to start rookie Matt Barkley over the dynamic Michael Vick? http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/is_philadelphia_eagles_head_coach_chip_kelly_going_to_start_rookie_matt_barkley_over_the_dynamic_michael_vick/13602965 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png What’s a collar T? Wed, 08 May 2013 13:16:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_vicks_extremely_casual_golf_attire/13576172 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_vicks_extremely_casual_golf_attire/13576172 Michael Vick’s Extremely Casual Golf Attire http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/michael_vicks_extremely_casual_golf_attire/13576172 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Michael Vick may have had an incredibly disappointing season with the Philadelphia Eagles last year, but that does not necessarily mean he has lost a step. On Tuesday, Vick and running back LeSean McCoy reportedly raced during practice. Guess who won. Vick just beat Shady in a 40 yard race. @mikevick — Colt Anderson (@AndersonColt) May 2, 2013 According to Pro Football Talk, the friendly sprint had been a long time coming. A league source told PFT that McCoy had been hounding Vick for weeks and calling him an “old man.” Vick finally agreed to race him and supposedly beat him by about five yards, much to the enjoyment of their Eagles teammates. McCoy is by no means slow. He’s one of the most athletic running backs in the league and has good breakaway speed. He’s also 24 years old and Vick is 32, which explains the whole “old man” thing. Chip Kelly has yet to make a decision on who his starting quarterback will be in 2013, but it has to be a good sign that Vick still has the explosiv... Thu, 02 May 2013 13:29:56 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_vick_reportedly_torches_lesean_mccoy_in_40_yard_race/13536467 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/michael_vick_reportedly_torches_lesean_mccoy_in_40_yard_race/13536467 Michael Vick reportedly torches LeSean McCoy in 40-yard race http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/michael_vick_reportedly_torches_lesean_mccoy_in_40_yard_race/13536467 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/3/c3a0bd97b55b66ef3e8e5381eb4c3f4993d2e157/mini/6721920.jpg