Heard on T.V./Mort ESPN Confirms : Micheal Vick is an EAGLE (Let megamerge Begin)

[Da_Truth]

Just heard it on TV.

[SonOfWashington]

Ohhhhh man.

[SkinsSyco4Life]

You snooze........You lose.

[Fred Jones]

Did not see that coming at all.

[Mackdaddydean]

what channel....

[ljs]

wow....oh wow.

[Toe Jam]

So what happens to McNabb?

Link?

[Thinking Skins]

in our division. good or bad?

[haithman]

God damnit. Could have been ours

[Monkfan63]

If this is true, a very good team just got better.

[bushwack]

Yeah, it was said on News Channel 3 down here in Hampton Roads.

[actualone]

where did you hear it?

[Park City Skins]

With a certain recent thread in mind,I think this one will stay here instead of going to the ATNFL forum. That way we can avoid any more of those popping up.

[Mackdaddydean]

If this is true, a very good team just got better.

What? Or a very lucky team. Not to mention injuries this offseason. Vick does nothing for them other than wildcat.

[Sandman69]

God damnit. Could have been ours

Why in the hell would you want him?

[TheDoyler23]

UGH...good or bad...why our division?

[actualone]

went to wtkr didn't see a thing

[authentic]

good for him....Game time all..PEACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Thinking Skins]

wonder if he'll be Westbrook's backup.

[haithman]

Why in the hell would you want him?

He's Good? Or at least has the potential to be good again.

[tshile]

good.

more picks for horton/landry/hall/rogers

[bushwack]

went to wtkr didn't see a thing

Ted Alexander announced the signing right before he went off the air. I've checked all the major sites: NFL.com, ESPN.com, SI.com and it's not up yet.

[ACW]

wonder if he'll be Westbrook's backup.This.

[Buck812]

Vick who???

[HLF]

Anybody but the East :doh:

[RRick]

Oh my God,
Macklin, Jackson, Westbrook, Vick.
Speed, Speed, Deadly Speed.
They just put Santana Moss speed, at every skill position on the field.

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

Oh my God,
Macklin, Jackson, Westbrook, Vick.
Speed, Speed, Deadly Speed.
They just put Santana Moss speed, at every skill position on the field.

:laugh:

....wait....

:(

[spjunkies]

Great, just great.

[sleazye]

I call bs, everyone is getting owned

[Mickalino]

So what happens to McNabb?

Link?

Probably nothing.

He wasn't expected to be a starter, pretty much no matter where he signed.

A guy doesn't take 2 years off, and just step in as starter.

Plus McNabb is still their man. No indication the team gave up on him. And he led them to the NFC Championship.

Vick is probably insurance, or the future, after McNabb leaves.

[Bostic Hog]

I call bs, everyone is getting owned

I agree. Just checked ESPN, NFL, etc. and nobody has anything.

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

I call bs, everyone is getting owned

Yup...can't find a thing.

[spjunkies]

Is da truth telling a lie here?

[Bostic Hog]

I'm watching the home broadcast of the Eagles game - they would be all over it.

[Thinking Skins]

Yup...can't find a thing.

yeah, not on Google news = I don't believe it.

[Mickalino]

I call bs, everyone is getting owned

If it's BS, the OP will be owned.

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

yeah, not on Google news = I don't believe it.

Haha, Amen!

[spjunkies]

Eagles ESPN board only has 1 post about it.

[Mickalino]

It would be on the internet BY NOW.

Lie

[Renegade7]

Nothing on kffl either. They already have Kevin Kolb, so if it's true, what are they going to use him for? Everything? If that's the case, we're f*ckin idiots for letting this happen. A talent like Vick, you mean to tell me we couldn't figure some way to just get him on the field?! Wow, just wow.

This is usually how this starts, but we'll know by the end of the night. I believe it's true, and that sucks. :doh:

[Park City Skins]

We've got this:


Just heard it on TV.


Followed by this:


Yeah, it was said on News Channel 3 down here in Hampton Roads.


Still nothing on other sources. This is a rumor until proven otherwise.

[Burgundy Burner]

If true, I can't wait to call my eagles friends in this area. :evilg:

[Mickalino]

Eagles ESPN board only has 1 post about it.

Well ?

What did that post say ?

[spjunkies]

Well ?

What did that post say ?

http://boards.espn.go.com/boards/mb/mb?sport=nfl&id=phi&tid=5210419&lid=2

[Park City Skins]

http://boards.espn.go.com/boards/mb/mb?sport=nfl&id=phi&tid=5210419&lid=2
Redskins TV? Interesting.

[spjunkies]

I'm calling BS on this too for the record.

[Oldskool]

Even the National Enquirer of sports journalism, PFT, isn't running with this one.

I call shens.

[Chicken Fried]

He's not going to do much for them. But Jaworski and Hodge are gonna eat it up.

[skinsngibbs4life]

the channels website doesnt even have anything on it. I think we have been had.

[paloffs]

I hope it's true. There's no quarterback I'd love more to see Orakpo chasing than Vick. Just like how there's no other receiver I'd rather see being crushed by Landry than Stallworth. ... Similarly Adam Jones getting trucked by Portis and Leonard Little getting stonewalled by Sellers.

I know people aren't perfect and deserve a second chance... I still can't help how I feel though.

[LeftCoast Skinz FAN]

I haven't heard anything about this on espn or NFL Network. I did a search online and the article about him in Bills camp has been removed. I don't know what that means but maybe he is signing with a team. Jar stay out of the east!!!

[Mickalino]

http://boards.espn.go.com/boards/mb/mb?sport=nfl&id=phi&tid=5210419&lid=2


Redskins TV? Interesting.

Exactly, like only the Redskins media is covering the Eagles :hysterical:

Is the media been banned from the city of Philadelphia, the way Iran banned the media ?

[*VA*story]

I hope it's true. I hate Vick and I hate the Eagles ..unite the hate.

[Mickalino]

Is his agent STILL in the Washington area ?

If so, that should be a clue.

[Vooskin]

OP isnt lying, I live in hampton roads, news channel 3 reported it right at 7:30 with a breaking news on the sports part. Guy said vick has signed with the eagles, everyone in my house was going crazy figuring we will now get to watch him play twice a year.

Ive checked pft espn etc etc and no one else reported it. Starting to think the guy got bad info.

[Mickalino]

I wonder why the Eagles board isn't going crazy then, after the guy posted the thread.

You'd think they would have 1000 posts in that thread, by now.

[uncle boogie]

Channel 3 wtkr had breaking news scrolls all across the screen and the local reporter announced Vick had signed with the Eagles. I can't wait for the fallout.

[NewCliche21]

I hope that this is true so that Orakpo, Haynesworth, and Landry can treat that piece of **** like a dog twice a year.

[Park City Skins]

OP isnt lying, I live in hampton roads, news channel 3 reported it right at 7:30 with a breaking news on the sports part. Guy said vick has signed with the eagles, everyone in my house was going crazy figuring we will now get to watch him play twice a year.

Ive checked pft espn etc etc and no one else reported it. Starting to think the guy got bad info.


Channel 3 wtkr had breaking news scrolls all across the screen and the local reporter announced Vick had signed with the Eagles. I can't wait for the fallout.




That 3...no 4 who have heard/seen the same thing so far.

[CC47TellAllYourFriends]

Search on the WTKR (Hampton Roads Channel 3) for Vick shows nothing about a signing:

http://www.wtkr.com/search/dispatcher.front?Query=vick&target=article

[bushwack]

Search on the WTKR (Hampton Roads Channel 3) for Vick shows nothing about a signing:

http://www.wtkr.com/search/dispatcher.front?Query=vick&target=article

It was reported on air at 7:30 by Ted Alexander as breaking news that Vick was just signed by the Eagles, then it cut away from the broadcast and went to the Skins game.

[Mickalino]

:hysterical:

The Eagles board only has a link to Extremeskins as it's only source

[spjunkies]

It was reported on air at 7:30 by Ted Alexander as breaking news that Vick was just signed by the Eagles, then it cut away from the broadcast and went to the Skins game.

Sounds like he got punked.

[killerbee99]

Its official per ESPN....good call OP

[Park City Skins]

Mort just confirmed it. 2 year contract.

[sleazye]

I retract my previous statement

[ceekay84]

For a 2 year deal :eaglesuck

[squatch66]

mort just broke the story on espn. i cant wait to see all the people protesting and hating on the eagles.

[FinalBeast]

I just heard that on ESPN. McNabb will not be happy.

[KokoMike]

It's not the Eagles...

it is the Beagles!

[spjunkies]

I hate this :(

Dan should've signed him.

[SonOfWashington]

Well this will be all they'll be talking about during the Super Bowl rematch game. :silly:

[spjunkies]

It's not the Eagles...

it is the Beagles!

?

[squatch66]

I just heard that on ESPN. McNabb will not be happy.

i would love it if this move totally backfired on them and mcnabb demanded a trade :hysterical:

[LeftCoast Skinz FAN]

Mort confirms it. Vick is an Eagle!!!!!

[S.T.real,lights,out]

S.O.B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great now we get to deal with him 2x a year!!!

[KokoMike]

Just heard it on TV.

A lot of people were after you there for a while. Maybe there will be a boatload of apologies. Let us know if you get some PM's.

[LeftCoast Skinz FAN]

:hysterical:

The Eagles board only has a link to Extremeskins as it's only source

Wow that is awesome.

[LightningBuggs]

So, while the SOSAR continue to flounder, the best team in the division, shows their front office prowess yet again.

Great job, FO!

[instinct21]

If the Eagles could sign TO I am not surprised they signed Vick.

[Fede]

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/sports/pro/football&id=6964360

[erock353]

I'm looking forward to seeing the Redskins hitting Vick this year. Didn't want to see him back so soon, but at least my team gets to bury his butt in the ground.

[SkinsTillIDie]

The Eagles will become an incredible media circus now. More so than TO in Buffalo

[redskindan07]

Good deal. I hope he becomes there next QB because he sucks

[ArsheimSkins]

ESPN has it up

[uncle boogie]

So my local news broke this story?

[PhiAlpha]

Report: Eagles sign Vick to two-year deal

ESPN.com's Chris Mortensen reports the Eagles have signed Michael Vick to a two-year contract. Vick's agent has confirmed the deal.

Despite their training camp injuries, the Eagles are gunning for a Super Bowl title this season. ESPN's Jon Gruden suggested that they see Vick as a "missing piece," with offensive guru Andy Reid finding creative ways to utilize his talent. The Dungy/Vick team placed a high priority on stability, and the Joe Banner/Tom Heckert/Reid trio provide plenty of ballast. Vick is no threat to Donovan McNabb's starting job, but he is likely to take over the No. 2 reins from Kevin Kolb. Aug. 13 - 8:35 pm et

[HLF]

Good deal. I hope he becomes there next QB because he sucks

Weird, cause that sucky QB beat us in DC last time we played him :doh:

[HogNose]

God damnit. Could have been ours

God I hope you're joking. Eagle fans must be committing suicide in droves tonight. This slug should never have been reinstated. Sickening.

[SkinsHokieFan]

MV1 to the Iggles. He is now dead to me

[PhiAlpha]

The man deserves a second time. The justice system spoke and gave him 2 years. He paid his dues and still has to face the after life if your into that. Me not so much. Well anyways, Defenses could have a tought time with him, Mcnabb, WB and DeSean on the field. I also think that Celek kid is going to have a good year. The east just got that much better.

[Monte51Coleman]

Karma is now officially a member of the Eagles as well.

[HogNose]

The man deserves a second time. He paid his dues .

What dues has he paid? This bum should be sweating it out making license plates 8 hours a day.

[robb01]

good for him

http://submiturpics.com/uploads/img/3655/p08n1008umio/ipod.gif

[rinkleroot]

I'm going to love seeing Vick get his head ripped off !!

[Xero21]

They are really determined to make that offense as explosive as possible. It's scary.

[honejc]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4397938

Vick, Eagles agree to 2-year deal


Quarterback Michael Vick has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, his agent, Joel Segal, confirmed to ESPN.com.

Vick arrived in Philadelphia Tuesday morning and remained there Wednesday evening. The Eagles will hold a news conference on Friday morning to announce his signing.

Vick was the No. 1 draft pick in 2001, and once the highest-paid player in football. But he has not played since 2006 when his career came tumbling down. He was convicted in August 2007 of conspiracy and running a dogfighting operation, sentenced to 23 months in federal prison and suspended indefinitely by the NFL.

But after serving his time and being released from home confinement July 20, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell conditionally lifted Vick's suspension, allowing him to sign with a team.

Vick can immediately take part in preseason practices, workouts and meetings and can play in the final two preseason games.

Once the season begins, Vick may participate in all team activities except games, and Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by Week 6 (Oct. 18-19) at the latest.

Vick filed for bankruptcy protection last July, listing assets of about $16 million and debts of more than $20 million.

The Eagles travel to meet Vick's former team, the Atlanta Falcons, in Week 13 on Dec. 6.

[SirClintonPortis]

Very Surprising.
I'm glad everyone can now shut up about "Vick to the 'Skins".
Kevin Kolb may be going on IR.

[HogNose]

Man I hope Jaworski's number is safe. I would think all hell would break lose if Vick tried to wear it.

[SkinsTillIDie]

And guess who he plays against in his regular season debut? That's right, the Washington Redskins, on Monday Night Football, at Fedex. Lets give him a rather warm reception, shall we?

[Valenski]

Fitting he ends up on the dirtiest team in the NFL.....Hope he sucks and can't make a comeback....

HTTR!!!

[ciresolstice]

Nice Job by the Eagles, add another dynamic player to the offense. The Skins Snoozed.

[PhiAlpha]

He served 2 years and is bankrupt. If you Hognose, are so bent on animals i hope your a vegitarian and dont own leather. I'm sure if you were in the spot light, dirt could be found on you. Not as bad im sure, just dirt though.

[RWJ]

Mark my WORDS. The Eagles went from bruised with their injuries to battered with the signing of Vick. They, I think will ocuppy the cellar this year.

[spjunkies]

I wonder how much he's being pizaid.

[SkinsHokieFan]

I wonder how much he's being pizaid.

1.6 m in year, 5.2 option in year 2

[HogNose]

He served 2 years and is bankrupt. If you Hognose, are so bent on animals i hope your a vegitarian and dont own leather.
Yeah shame on me for liking dogs. :doh: Didn't know I had to be a vegetarian to do so.

[DButz65]

Good, Philly is probably the ONLY fanbase that would welcome him with open arm's... he fits right in with the Philly filth

[spjunkies]

1.6 m in year, 5.2 option in year 2

Thanks

[SonOfWashington]

And guess who he plays against in his regular season debut? That's right, the Washington Redskins, on Monday Night Football, at Fedex. Lets give him a rather warm reception, shall we?Maybe. I believe Goodell gave himself six weeks to decide when to reinstate him. So it could be then.

[PhiAlpha]

So a dog is more valuable than a cow or a pig. Hypocrite. I'll leave it at that. And I do own and love my dog.

[ljs]

this is just funny...

[Park City Skins]

You all want to talk about the move to the Eagles,its impact on the Eagles,and/or the NFC East in general,feel free. Want to talk about about Vick,dogs,jail time,ect.,please don't.

[greenmile]

Swear to god that I had a dream Vick went to the eagles two weeks ago

[Mickalino]

1.6 m in year, 5.2 option in year 2

That's incorrect -

He can only play about half a year, due to his suspension :D

[C26 Run]

Putting the headache aside that Vick is going to cause us for the next two seasons, if he plays. I'm happy that Vick is getting his chance to get his life back. He's a good QB and with the rigorous training camp the Beagles run, he should be in football shape soon enough. :helmet:

[BAFGA]

Valtrex: the new sponsor of the Philadelphia Eagles.

[WhoRUSupposed2Be]

Look a little scary now in the NFC East.

[SkinsTillIDie]

It'll be fun to watch/listen to Andy Reid answer questions about Vick every day for the next two months.

The 2009 Eagles remind me in many ways of the 2008 Cowboys. Major national media circus, incredibly high expectations and widely touted as a surefire superbowl contender. Meanwhile, they they've lost key players from injury and their offensive line will have a total of 0 reps together before the season starts - especially noteworthy when two players are playing new positions and a third is coming to a new team and reported out of shape. Absurdly high expectations can be evidenced by the proclamations that Maclin will make an immediate impact when a) rookie receivers rarely do, b) he's coming from a spread offense, one almost entirely opposite of the type of pro offense the Eagles run and c) he held out and missed significant time in camp. Fans were expecting 5th round pick Cornelius Ingram to make a big impact on offense, expect LeSean McCoy to be an exact replicate of all-pro Brian Westbrook, and expect no drop off from losing Dawkins, Bradley, etc. Not to mention, the team's genius defensive coordinator tragically passed and the defense not only has to recover emotionally, but must learn a new scheme and be lead by a less ideal coach and gameplanner. No matter how much Sean McDermott thinks he can do what Johnson did, he's not Jim Johnson and he'll have a lot of on-the-job learning to do, as any new coordinator or head coach faces. Naturally, fans and media expect a seamless transition.

Vick will be a major distraction, both inside the lockerroom and in the coaches offices. He becomes the big story for the next month instead of contending for the division crown. If Vick isn't everything that he's cracked up to be, way too many hours of coaches' gameplanning time will be wasted, as will practice time implementing Vick into the system. How will this effect McNabb's fragile psyche? If McNabb starts the season poorly, will the lockerroom pull for Vick to start? Donovan likes being The Man in Philly - how will he like taking the backburner to his backup? And Vick was never a great passer - if he's lost some of his athleticism (which is probable, given two years out of the game, two years without NFL conditioning and two years without a proper diet), isn't he just merely another good athlete in a league in which everyone's a good athlete?

But naturally, Vick is just the weapon to put the Eagles "over the edge." Frankly, I'm ecstatic that we won't have this distraction in our camp

[tml6157]

So a dog is more valuable than a cow or a pig. Hypocrite. I'll leave it at that. And I do own and love my dog.

Yes because we eat dogs :doh:

Once I found out about this today I couldnt wait to hear how you stupid Eagles fans would be talking ****. You guys never disappoint HAHAHHAA!!!

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

Ah, the irony.

Before signing: "**** Vick, we don't need him."

After signing: "Oh ****, the Eagles just got scarier and have speed all over their offense."

[Burgundy Burner]

Posted this in the ATN as well...

For or against the vick signing? Vote here...

http://www.philly.com/philly/polls/53182717.html (http://www.philly.com/philly/polls/53182717.html)

[BAFGA]

Ah, the irony.

Before signing: "**** Vick, we don't need him."

After signing: "Oh ****, the Eagles just got scarier and have speed all over their offense."

I'm not saying that. He won't see the field for 4-6 games, and if he does it will be in a position he's not accustomed to. He's not going to oust McNabb. I thought the fans were high on Kevin Kolb, anyway.

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

I'm not saying that. He won't see the field for 4-6 games, and if he does it will be in a position he's not accustomed to. He's not going to oust McNabb. I thought the fans were high on Kevin Kolb, anyway.

I didn't say you did :silly:

I was reading from my phone and as soon as the signing happened that was the initial reaction that I saw.

There's no way he starts at QB any time this year for that team, and that's in their best interest. He's a hell of an athlete and if used properly (outside the QB position), I think he'll be a deadly addition.

[sens11]

Pretty shocked with the move. I never thought he'd end up in the NFC East.

[Evilskinzfan47]

Why in the hell would you want him?



CAUSE HE'S BETTER THAT ANYBODY WE GOT BEHIND CENTER!!!!!! THATS WHY!!!!!NOW WE GET TO LOOK FORWARD TO PLAYIN AGAINST HIM :doh:

[ConnSKINS26]

CAUSE HE'S BETTER THAT ANYBODY WE GOT BEHIND CENTER!!!!!! THATS WHY!!!!!NOW WE GET TO LOOK FORWARD TO PLAYIN AGAINST HIM :doh:

Hey, maybe if you say it louder and use more exclamation points, it will be true.





Oh wait.

[zoony]

Trash goes in the trashcan

[BuryYourDuke]

Wow...a whole lot of people called BS...I call BS on them. You should jump off of a cliff somewhere.

[BigDaddyShoo]

What's the over/under on the number of protesters that get beaten up by Philthy fans during their home games?

[BuryYourDuke]

This guy is probably going to torment us for years to come. He never had talent around him in Atlanta...he will in Philly. Once McNabb is gone the team will be his.

[Park City Skins]

Wow...a whole lot of people called BS...I call BS on them. You should jump off of a cliff somewhere.
You should try not to overreact too much.

[BIGOLEBOB]

The NFC east is where all the superstars end up. This division is heads and tales above the rest of the league.

[BuryYourDuke]

You should try not to overreact too much.

Sorry. I just get more than a little sick of the ultra-skepticism around here. I was proving a point by obviously overreacting. Everyone jumping on the OP's back and "calling BS" was a huge overreaction. If there weren't sources strong enough for the skeptics, why not just say, "I will wait for a good source"...and not be such a ********...and make yourself look retarded when you're wrong?

[Spear]

As long as he isn't a Redskin, I don't give a ****.

Has being a Redskin fan taught you people nothing about these sorts of signings? Trust me, his on-field impact will be minimal.

[Park City Skins]

Sorry. I just get more than a little sick of the ultra-skepticism around here. I was proving a point by obviously overreacting. Everyone jumping on the OP's back and "calling BS" was a huge overreaction. If there weren't sources strong enough for the skeptics, why not just say, "I will wait for a good source"...and not be such a ********...and make yourself look retarded when you're wrong?




I do understand the frustration. I mentioned in this thread that there were 4 different posters who saw the same report,and people still wanted raise the B.S. flag.




As for the topic at hand,I'm looking forward to some of the drama that his could easily cause up there.

[Spear]

As for the topic at hand,I'm looking forward to some of the drama that his could easily cause up there.Get your popcorn ready. The circus will dwarf his contributions by orders of magnitude. It wouldn't surprise me if they release him before he's even eligible to play.

[Skinsfan_70]

Why does he have to go to a Divisional opponent?

We got bigger fish to fry than worry about Vick -- didn't get to see the game tonight, but our numbers look fugly.

[MartinC]

CAUSE HE'S BETTER THAT ANYBODY WE GOT BEHIND CENTER!!!!!! THATS WHY!!!!!NOW WE GET TO LOOK FORWARD TO PLAYIN AGAINST HIM :doh:

At running - your correct, Vick is probably the best running QB to ever play in the NFL. At throwing the football and running an offense based on reading a defense, getting the ball out of your hand quickly and on time - no he is not better than what we have under centre.

P¨laying Vick at QB would have meant junking our current passing offense and putting in a new system based around Vicks strengths.

For me the same applies with the Eagles - I dont get this unless they just see him as a change of pace, wildcat type player who can also throw an option pass.

[HailYeah]

It makes sense. That fan base is made up of unabashedly terrible people. They will not give a flying F about the dog thing.

Unfortunately, I dont think he will create too much drama up there, so I have no other choice but to believe this will either be very bad for the redskins or it will have no impact. I dont see a scenario where we benefit from this.

[MartinC]

It makes sense. That fan base is made up of unabashedly terrible people. They will not give a flying F about the dog thing.

Unfortunately, I dont think he will create too much drama up there, so I have no other choice but to believe this will either be very bad for the redskins or it will have no impact. I dont see a scenario where we benefit from this.

How about a pissed off McNabb - the same guy who got all huffy about Garcia taking the Eagles to the playoffs when he was hurt. Reports are he is unhppy about the signing and if he has a bad game or two and people start talking about Vick starting then he might throw his toys out of the pram.

Add in the media circus and its a distraction and one that I dont think is worth it for 7 or 8 snaps of gadget plays a game.

[mdl70]

All I want to know is if the Eagles play the Browns, whose job is it to keep Vick out of the Dawg Pound?

Philly can have him. I think they're the only team that could tolerate someone like Vick.

[RedskinGodfather]

Vickand Chase Utley are going to get along so well! http://www.chaseutley.com/utley/blogDetail/483

[FrFan]

Looks like an opened pandora's box in the Eagles' locker room to me.

[BAFGA]

Vick goes to Philly and ESPN thinks it is a great move...

If Vick were to end up here I am sure it would be fuel for ESPN and others to bash Snyder and bury him.

I'm not sure where Philly built up such goodwill, especially with Reid's personal problems.