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Should the Philadelphia Eagles Part Ways with Michael Vick?

October 17, 2012   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Change is afoot in Philadelphia. Tuesday morning it was announced that the Eagles would part ways with first-year defensive coordinator Juan Castillo and more changes are on the way.
The defense has not been stellar, but it hasn't been the team’s biggest problem either. The Eagles are a middle-of-the-pack defense in nearly every major category.
However, the Eagles' offensive unit ranks second to last in the NFL in points per game (17.2) and turnovers (17).
The offense has been downright awful and its struggles can be traced back to the quarterback position. Michael Vick is having a nightmare year. Of the teams 17 turnovers, he has been responsible for 11 (eight interceptions and three fumbles).
Vick has slowed a step this season. His agility looks to have decreased, and it's evident on the stats sheet. Vick has been sacked 17 times this season and hit an NFL-high 51 times. The offensive line can shoulder a lot of the blame, but it no longer seems like the "Mic...

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