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Favre Stays Retired, Why Shouldn’t the Vikes Get Michael Vick?
Published: July 29, 2009
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Ok, Michael Vick was reinstated by the NFL Commissioner now. No more talks about how horrendous were the things he did. Let’s talk football.
Right now, no team has publicly expressed interest in Vick. Seriously? That same guy that shocked the world with his highlights, sold more jerseys than almost anyone in the league in the present, former Madden cover… Anyway, that’s also for another discussion.
I bring here the possibility of Vick joining the Minnesota Vikings. Can you imagine how hard it would be to plan the defense against this franchise? As a true football fan, as I always say, with no favorite team, I have to say I would feel more than anxious to watch every single game of the Vikes.
They already have one of the greatest playmakers in the League right now on the backfield, in Adrian Peterson.
Recently drafted a Reggie Bush kind-of-guy to be a receiver, in Percy Harvin.
One of the best O-lines in the NFL.
That, leaving aside they have one of the most feared defenses in the League.
Remember that they still have a QB controversy, between Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels.
Also, keep in mind that what they truly expect is to develop Jackson to be a reliable starter. You have to assume most plays are designed specially for him—an agile and athletic quarterback, with a strong arm who can always run for more yards whenever the defense seems to have everything covered.
…Did that ring a bell? Vick, the experienced quarterback who previously turned things around for the Falcons, can do this all. He is an improved and approved version on Tarvaris Jackson. What would be the risk in signing him?
Favre just stated he is indeed going to remain retired (FINALLY, with all due respect). They wouldn’t need to play Vick as a starter right away, putting him as just another option for the vacant spot under center. No obvious risks there.
Besides, what’s wrong with acquiring a former Pro-Bowl quarterback for the price of a bag of potato chips?
Also, Vick has always proven to be a good presence in the locker room, hard-working, what would not create distractions among all the heavy weaponry in this offense.
Man, you have to say that would be a thrilling team to watch, a threat to every team, a Super Bowl bet, besides the possibility of the creation of a new dynasty.
True football fans have to feel thrilled with the possibility to watch the beginning of a new historic team. Every game would be a highlight tape. Afff, I’m getting goose bumps.
How do YOU feel?
New England Patriots Keep Boosting Secondary
Published: May 5, 2009
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On the course of the 2008 season, the New England Patriots defense was surprisingly ranked behind only one team in long passes allowed (more than 40 yards), with 12, beating only the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In light of that, the well-respected people in New England’s front office quickly ran to fix this problem, drafting safety Patrick Chung and cornerback Darius Butler, both in the second round, besides signing free-agents CBs Shawn Springs and Leigh Bodden from the Washington Redskins and the Detroit Lions, respectively.
Now the Patriots have reached a two-year contract agreement with free agent safety Brandon McGowan, according to John Clayton of ESPN.
The 5’11”, 207-pound McGowan is considered a physical player. The former Maine Black Bear was limited to two games last season by an ankle injury.
By signing a high profile rookie in Chung, and a young player at 25 years old in McGowan, the return of veteran Rodney Harrison, scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent, seems more and more unlikely.
Harrison, 36, would enter his 16th season in the NFL, six of which spent with the Patriots, having made the travel to the Super Bowl three times, while winning the ring twice.
