Michael Vick: Philadephia Eagles QB Faces a Nearly Impossible Task Next Season

March 6, 2011   ·   David Barbour   ·   Jump to comments

In electing to use the franchise tag on Michael Vick, rather than sign him to a long-term contract, the Philadelphia Eagles threw down a very expensive gauntlet.
Basically, the Eagles challenged Vick to prove that his impressive quarterbacking last season was not a one-time fluke and was actually an accurate representation of his current ability level.

To complete the task the Eagles have given him, Vick will have to replicate a season unlike any other he has ever had in his NFL career.

In the 12 games last year in which Vick either attempted the most passes or threw for the most yards for Philadelphia, he completed 61.8 percent of his throws, gaining 8.1 yards per pass attempt (8.4 adjusted) and 6.9 net yards per pass attempt (7.2 adjusted). Vick threw for 22 touchdowns (5.5 touchdown percentage) and seven interceptions (1.7 interception percentage).
All of those statistics are career bests.

Even the most ardent Vick detractors have to admit Vick put on...

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