The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will report for the team’s training camp on time and play his backup role for starter Kevin Kolb just as scheduled, because the league announced that investigation resulted in no evidence of Vick shooting at his 30th birthday party. A lot of speculations were ended by the announcement, and Vick will stay with the Eagles for one another season, neither to be released nor to be traded.
Now we may have a look back on how Vick got involved into the trouble. He went to a restaurant in Virginia Beach to celebrate his 30th birthday with a group of friends in Brett Favre jerseys and allegedly left the scene before a shooting happened out site the restaurant. What made him more like suspect was that the man in Saints jersey being shot was Vick’s co-defendant in the dogfighting case. The well-known case put Vick in jail for 18 months and led to a long suspension from the NFL.
As local police made it clear that Vick was not the shooter, the quarterback does not have to face any arrest now and the league will neither punish him with a suspension, which was expected by many people when Vick was suspected to be the shooter. The Eagles, who have always been insisting that they would not release Vick, now proved that they were right.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Eagles rookie WR Cooper received career-first contract
The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Tuesday that their rookie wide receiver Riley Cooper was signed to a four-year contract. As a result, the Eagles have signed all but two draft picks from the 2010 NFL draft, leaving defensive end Brandon Graham and safety Nate Allen unsigned.
The rookie wide receiver was from Florida and is one of 13 draft picks the Eagles had as they make the transition from a veteran team to one driven by some young stars. They traded former starting quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins and promoted backup quarterback Kevin Kolb to be the starter. As a fifth-round pick, Cooper was previously expecting to put on Saints jersey to start his NFL career. The two-sport standout was also selected for twice in the Major League Baseball draft, but he seems to prefer football. Although failing to draw interest from his favorite team, he was still glad to join the Eagles.
Beside making a plan to sign or release the remaining two unsigned draft picks, the Eagles also need to decide on whether to keep backup quarterback Michael Vick for another season. The former Falcons star quarterback was recently involved into off-field trouble again and may face suspension and imprisonment again if he pleaded guilty.
The rookie wide receiver was from Florida and is one of 13 draft picks the Eagles had as they make the transition from a veteran team to one driven by some young stars. They traded former starting quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins and promoted backup quarterback Kevin Kolb to be the starter. As a fifth-round pick, Cooper was previously expecting to put on Saints jersey to start his NFL career. The two-sport standout was also selected for twice in the Major League Baseball draft, but he seems to prefer football. Although failing to draw interest from his favorite team, he was still glad to join the Eagles.
Beside making a plan to sign or release the remaining two unsigned draft picks, the Eagles also need to decide on whether to keep backup quarterback Michael Vick for another season. The former Falcons star quarterback was recently involved into off-field trouble again and may face suspension and imprisonment again if he pleaded guilty.
Monday, April 12, 2010
There could be rookie quarterback to wear Eagles jersey
After trading Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins, the Philadelphia Eagles now have only two quarterbacks on roster, and it seems that they are determined to get some rookie quarterback from draft with one of the 11 draft picks they have on hand currently.
The Eagles now have Kevin Kolb and Michael Vick, who is believed to be on the Eagles’ list of tradable players. By so far there have been several signs of Eagles planning to draft a quarterback. One of them is that offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg was sent to see Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford throw, and other signs include their contact with John Skelton of Fordham and Florida’s Tim Tebow. But prior to get any of the possible rookies, the Eagles should try to trade Vick first to clear room for new backup to Kolb.
Anyhow, with 11 picks in hand, the Eagles do have good choices of needed players. That number of picks will not only allow them to fix problem with game passers but also allow them to cover quite a few other needs. At moment we can keep eyes on possible teams to sign away Vick and possible rookies to put on Eagles jerseys.
The Eagles now have Kevin Kolb and Michael Vick, who is believed to be on the Eagles’ list of tradable players. By so far there have been several signs of Eagles planning to draft a quarterback. One of them is that offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg was sent to see Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford throw, and other signs include their contact with John Skelton of Fordham and Florida’s Tim Tebow. But prior to get any of the possible rookies, the Eagles should try to trade Vick first to clear room for new backup to Kolb.
Anyhow, with 11 picks in hand, the Eagles do have good choices of needed players. That number of picks will not only allow them to fix problem with game passers but also allow them to cover quite a few other needs. At moment we can keep eyes on possible teams to sign away Vick and possible rookies to put on Eagles jerseys.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Former Colts coach Dungy says Vick will be with a team before season begins
Former Indianapolis Colts’ coach, Tony Dungy recently said that “quite a few” NFL coaches have talked with him about Michael Vick's future in the league.
Vick served 18 months in federal prison for running a dog fighting ring and was released from home confinement last month. Dungy became an unofficial mentor for Vick after Vick's conditional reinstatement to the league.
On Sunday night, NBC was broadcasting about the Hall of Fame game, and Dungy said in the broadcast, “I’ve talked to quite a few coaches who want to get my thoughts on where (Vick) is.”
Dungy said Vick had talked with several teams who might be interested in the former Falcons’ quarterback, and he believed that Vick will be with a team before training camp ends.
Vick served 18 months in federal prison for running a dog fighting ring and was released from home confinement last month. Dungy became an unofficial mentor for Vick after Vick's conditional reinstatement to the league.
On Sunday night, NBC was broadcasting about the Hall of Fame game, and Dungy said in the broadcast, “I’ve talked to quite a few coaches who want to get my thoughts on where (Vick) is.”
Dungy said Vick had talked with several teams who might be interested in the former Falcons’ quarterback, and he believed that Vick will be with a team before training camp ends.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
There will be 'Michael Vick Community Celebration' on Aug. 8
After Michael Vick has been conditionally reinstated in the NFL after completing a 23-month federal sentence for running a dogfighting ring, community organizers in Vick's hometown are planning a 'Michael Vick Community Celebration', which is scheduled for Aug. 8 in Newport News.
Andrew Shannon, who is president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference chapter in Vick’s hometown of Newport News, says that Vick will be in attendance and is scheduled to give a speech on promoting the doctrine of nonviolence at the event. One of the organizer, Newport News resident John Eley says that they also hope to give the city a chance to “enjoy and embrace” Vick with the “Michael Vick Community Celebration” . It is still unsure whether Vick will put on bills jersey.
Andrew Shannon, who is president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference chapter in Vick’s hometown of Newport News, says that Vick will be in attendance and is scheduled to give a speech on promoting the doctrine of nonviolence at the event. One of the organizer, Newport News resident John Eley says that they also hope to give the city a chance to “enjoy and embrace” Vick with the “Michael Vick Community Celebration” . It is still unsure whether Vick will put on bills jersey.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Goodell remains mum on when he’ll decide on Vick
Since the former Atlanta Falcons star quarterback Michael Vick was released from federal custody, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has not revealed his decision on whether to reinstate Vick.
“The process is ongoing, and I hope to make a decision sometime in the near future,” Goodell said Tuesday, a day after Vick’s home confinement ended.
He did not what did he mean by saying “near future”. I guess it will not very near, because it seems that he even has not made any plan on when he will meet with Vick after he knew that Vick has completed his 23 months serving on a dogfighting conviction. He refused to tell any details after a news conference announcing singer Marc Anthony’s involvement with the NFL.
Goodell said he wants to see remorse and evidence of change from the player before he made any decision. Whatever, even though Goodell reinstates Vick, it will still remain uncertain which team is willing to give Vick a chance to wear their Jerseys.
“The process is ongoing, and I hope to make a decision sometime in the near future,” Goodell said Tuesday, a day after Vick’s home confinement ended.
He did not what did he mean by saying “near future”. I guess it will not very near, because it seems that he even has not made any plan on when he will meet with Vick after he knew that Vick has completed his 23 months serving on a dogfighting conviction. He refused to tell any details after a news conference announcing singer Marc Anthony’s involvement with the NFL.
Goodell said he wants to see remorse and evidence of change from the player before he made any decision. Whatever, even though Goodell reinstates Vick, it will still remain uncertain which team is willing to give Vick a chance to wear their Jerseys.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Suspended QB Vick did not attract interest from Bucs
As the Falcons announced that they released QB Michael Vick, the Bucs soon told reporters that they are not interested in signing Vick, but they would not rule out Freeman winning starting job at QB.
"We weigh every option when it comes to players," said Bucs GM Mark Dominik, "and I can honestly say we've done our due diligence on Michael Vick and we're not interested."
"Our starting quarterback has to be decided on the field of play and I'm not ruling out anyone," Morris said. "I'm not ruling out the guy sitting here to my right (Freeman). We're trying to win right now. My job is to win and I plan on doing it. We have a vision and we do have a plan. You cannot be a great team until you have a great quarterback. We want to develop here the same feeling Indianapolis has about Peyton Manning."
At the moment the Bucs have Byron Leftwich, Luke McCown and draft pick Josh Freeman competing for the starting job at QB. They also have veteran Brian Griese and Josh Johnson on the roster. So it is really not necessary for them to sign Vick who is currently suspended and under home confinement because of dog=fighting charges.
"We weigh every option when it comes to players," said Bucs GM Mark Dominik, "and I can honestly say we've done our due diligence on Michael Vick and we're not interested."
"Our starting quarterback has to be decided on the field of play and I'm not ruling out anyone," Morris said. "I'm not ruling out the guy sitting here to my right (Freeman). We're trying to win right now. My job is to win and I plan on doing it. We have a vision and we do have a plan. You cannot be a great team until you have a great quarterback. We want to develop here the same feeling Indianapolis has about Peyton Manning."
At the moment the Bucs have Byron Leftwich, Luke McCown and draft pick Josh Freeman competing for the starting job at QB. They also have veteran Brian Griese and Josh Johnson on the roster. So it is really not necessary for them to sign Vick who is currently suspended and under home confinement because of dog=fighting charges.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
49ers GM McCloughan denied interest in QB Vick
On May 22, 49ers coach Mike Singletary made a comment on suspended QB Michael Vick and indicated that the 49ers did not remove the possibility completely of signing Vick. However, recently 49ers GM just denied the possiblity. He told Sirius NFL Radio that the 49ers has no plan to sign Vick.
“I think what happens there, and I totally respect it, is that people understand who Mike Singletary is,” McCloughan said during a wide-ranging interview on The Sirius Blitz. “And understand that he has no problem giving guys second chances. Coach and I have sat down, we sat down and talked last week. We had an off week of OTAs, and we discussed about Michael Vick. We will not go that route. We will not do it.”
Vick a former Pro Bowler, is currently suspended because of dogfighting charges. He will be released from home confinement by July 20. If he would be cut by the Falcons, he will have to look for a new team willing to accept him.
“I think what happens there, and I totally respect it, is that people understand who Mike Singletary is,” McCloughan said during a wide-ranging interview on The Sirius Blitz. “And understand that he has no problem giving guys second chances. Coach and I have sat down, we sat down and talked last week. We had an off week of OTAs, and we discussed about Michael Vick. We will not go that route. We will not do it.”
Vick a former Pro Bowler, is currently suspended because of dogfighting charges. He will be released from home confinement by July 20. If he would be cut by the Falcons, he will have to look for a new team willing to accept him.
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