The Facts:
Vick is clearly tired of answering questions about how he’s not good enough at reading NFL defenses. The veteran QB was asked earlier this week to address critics who have pointed out that he doesn’t make quick enough reads and holds on to the football too long. “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.”
Reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As PhillyMag.com's Sheil Kapadia suggested, the easiest way to silence the critics will be to win the starting job and play well in 2013. The Eagles brought Vick back on a one-year deal, and he’s still considered the favorite to be the starter, although Chip Kelly has made it clear that the competition is open. Vick will likely be asked to get rid of the football quickly in Kelly’s offense. His propensity to hold on to the ball last year was partly due to the offensive system and partly due to Vick’s own inclination to want to keep every play alive. The other issue Vick will be asked about constantly between now and the start of the season is turnovers. He has fumbled 32 times in his last 35 games, 12 of them resulting in turnovers. Apparently Kelly is already addressing that issue. “Chip told me how to run with the football the other day,” Vick said. “He taught me how to run with the football and how to carry the football, and I think it’s something that you just have to work on. ...” And Vick is a player we'll continue to keep a close eye on as training camp draws near.
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