Vick looking to go mobile in 2006

[DIESELMAN]

Paul Newberry, of the Associated Press, reports Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick delivered a message to the rest of the NFL: Get ready to face the real No. 7 this year. "I want to be mobile," he said. "I want to be Michael Vick. I want to play my game." Vick wore a brace on his knee for much of the 2005 season, which forced to cut back on his one-of-a-kind running ability. Eager to atone for the disappointing season, Vick has been an avid participant in the Falcons' off-season program for the past month. It's time well spent, giving him a chance to work with new quarterback coach Bill Musgrave and develop a rapport with WRs Michael Jenkins and Roddy White, who've been in the league a total of three seasons. In 2005, Vick fell off to 597 yards on the ground, which put more of a spotlight on Atlanta's mediocre passing game. "My knee was bothering me all year," he said. "I never cried about it. I never complained about it. I just tried to do the best I can for the team. Now, I'm 100 per cent healthy. I'm where I used to be." Also, Musgrave has been focusing on Vick's footwork and trying to get him to put more touch on his throws.

[tony hipchest]

Originally Posted by DIESELMAN

. Eager to atone for the disappointing season, Vick has been an avid participant in the Falcons' off-season program for the past month. It's time well spent, giving him a chance to work with new quarterback coach Bill Musgrave and develop a rapport with WRs Michael Jenkins and Roddy White,

in the words of chris rock

"........always wantin credit for sumthin you s'posed to do"

4 years into the league and hes finally starting to get it, that practicing and studying might help.

[Ambridge]

In other words Vick plans on going back to the "Dumb-downed" version of the Falcons offensive playbook that he's more comfortable with.

[klick81]

I feel bad for the Falcons receivers.

[mymaveric]

Originally Posted by klick81

I feel bad for the Falcons receivers.

Or anyone who drafts them in a fantasy league....

[steelerdude]

I don't think a QB can be successful by just running it himself all the time. You have got to be able to throw as well. Otherwise teams will just devise a plan to contain him, and if he can't throw in that situation, your team is f****d.

[83-Steelers-43]

Originally Posted by steelerdude

I don't think a QB can be successful by just running it himself all the time. You have got to be able to throw as well. Otherwise teams will just devise a plan to contain him, and if he can't throw in that situation, your team is f****d.

Yep Steelerdude. History doesn't lie.

[mymaveric]

Originally Posted by steelerdude

I don't think a QB can be successful by just running it himself all the time. You have got to be able to throw as well. Otherwise teams will just devise a plan to contain him, and if he can't throw in that situation, your team is f****d.

I agree 100%. Unfortunatly many coaches and gms seem to fall in love with the idea that it's sexy to have a quarterback that can beat you with his mobililty, so much so that they don't put the time and emphasis into making sure that their passing game is up to snuff. A guy that can move around and knows when to run is a good thing, like you guys have with Roethlisberger, but I'lll pass on qbs like Vick. They'll never get you anywhere.

[DIESELMAN]

I can't wait to see who the dumbass is going to be who picks up his brother Marcus...LOL

[Suitanim]

Let's see...That means instead of 2400 passing yards with 15 throwing TD's, and 600 rushing yards with 6 rushing TD's, he'll have 2000 passing yards with 10 throwing TD's and 850 rushing yards with 8 rushing TD's.

I'm sure everybody in Atlanta is real happy to hear it.