There's no I in team, but there's an I in Vick.

[Rain Man]

Anyone else find this kind of funny?

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5071150

Vick says he wouldn't mind playing with T.O.
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Michael Vick wouldn't mind having Terrell Owens line up at receiver for the Atlanta Falcons — as long as T.O. understands one thing.

"This is my team," Vick said Wednesday.
Besides, No. 7 already has provided a resounding response to those who criticize his passing numbers and deride him as nothing more than a freak of an athlete masquerading as a quarterback.

Last week, Vick completed a season-best 22-of-31 passes for 228 yards and a touchdown, with no interceptions in a 17-10 victory at Miami.

Asked if he was out to prove a point, Vick shrugged his shoulders and said, "Kind of, sort of. I just wanted to win the game. I did whatever it took to win the game. That is what it took."

Vick still ranks 26th in the league in passing efficiency, working with a group of nondescript receivers led by Brian Finneran (27 receptions, two TDs).

So, it was no surprise when the quarterback's weekly question-and-answer session quickly turned toward Owens, who was suspended by Philadelphia after an interview critical of the organization and teammate Donovan McNabb.

"I think I could play with anybody," Vick said. "It's all if they could play with me. He would have to understand my style of play and what I do. And if he can do that, he can be here. Other than that, this is my team."

Even though Owens issued a public apology Tuesday, the Eagles plan to deactivate him for the rest of the season after his four-game suspension is up.

Owens, of course, is eager to get back on the field. Though he has a home in Atlanta, he recently put the 18,000-square-foot spread on the market for $4.5 million, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

He would certainly be a major upgrade over the Falcons' current group of receivers.

Then again, T.O. has always been a major disruption in the locker room, the kind of player who could upset the tight-knit bond that coach Jim Mora has instilled in his team.

"We understand that it takes 11 guys to win a football game," Vick said. "We do not have any selfish guys on the football team. That is fine with me."

The Falcons' offense is built around the league's most effective running game, and that wouldn't change no matter who's at receiver. Much of the running is done by Vick, who gained nearly 1,000 yards last season and ranks second on the team this year with 340 yards.

"I run the ball a little bit more than other quarterbacks so, that might take away from some of his catches," Vick said, referring to Owens. "You have to be a team player when you come here."

[dsgreene285]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I'm not a big Vick guy, but he might fit well in out offense. We run the ball well and have a great TE. Vick can't hit receivers very well and the receiving corp really isn't our strong point (I do love Eddie, though). I wouldn't pay him that crazy jack, though. Of course, there are several other QBs I'd rather have.

Vick + KC Receivers = 32nd ranked passing offense

[Mr. Kotter]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I'm not a big Vick guy, but he might fit well in out offense. We run the ball well and have a great TE. Vick can't hit receivers very well and the receiving corp really isn't our strong point (I do love Eddie, though). I wouldn't pay him that crazy jack, though. Of course, there are several other QBs I'd rather have.

Vick, nah. But if we could surgically slice TO's vocal chords and sew his mouth shut, I think DV and Carl ought to look into signing him.



Seriously though, he would be a good fit; were he NOT T.O.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by dsgreene285

Vick + KC Receivers = 32nd ranked passing offense

Yup, probably so. But, we'd run the hell out of the ball.

[StcChief]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Yup, probably so. But, we'd run the hell out of the ball.

Yeah.... LJ would have to take the ball away from Vick to get any carries.

[dsgreene285]

Originally Posted by nm_dbf

Yeah.... LJ would have to take the ball away from Vick to get any carries.

That's OK, LJ is used to it. Two series for Vick to run the ball, one series for Vick to hand off to LJ. The only difference is LJ gets to remain on the field.

[NaptownChief]

Originally Posted by dsgreene285

Vick + KC Receivers = 32nd ranked passing offense

Vick + Moss and Owens would struggle to stave off a 32nd rank in passing.

[NaptownChief]

Pretty funny comment from Whitlock this week on ESPN about Ron Mexico:


"6. Memo to Michael Vick: 228 passing yards, one TD and three second-half points is not a sign that you're the second coming of Dan Marino.

The league's most underutilized wide receiver feels that he answered his critics by lighting up the Miami defense for 17 points on Sunday. I wasn't impressed. And, yes, I'm well aware that Vick has been at the scene of a lot of Atlanta victories.

You know what? Trent Dilfer once was spotted at a Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl party. It didn't make Dilfer a top-flight quarterback. I would label Vick the Human Highlight Film II, but it would be a disservice to Dominique Wilkins, who at least put stats on the board."

[Tribal Warfare]

Football Jesus passing to Terrell Owens , that would be too much to handle. I swear it would rip the very fabric of existence.

[dtebbe]

Originally Posted by nm_dbf

Yeah.... LJ would have to take the ball away from Vick to get any carries.

Before you make a comment like this, you should know something about the team you are talking about. Take a look at Warrick Dunn's numbers this year:

160 attempts - 820 yards

Something tells me LJ would not have a problem with 160 vs his current 97.

Other Top RBs:

Tomlinson (the real FB Jesus) - 192 att - 835 yards
Alexander - 175 att - 949 yards
Tiki Barber - 152 att - 760 yards

Vick's runs are usually plays where other QBs take sacks or throw the ball away. Very few are designed runs. Warrick Dunn is a VERY solid back, and the numbers indicate he's not giving up many (if any) carries to Vick.

DT

[Hydrae]

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

That's my hunch as to where TO lands: Atlanta.

Not going to happen. As they were saying on espn radio earlier, the offensive coordinator in Atlanta was one of the guys TO ripped while he was in SF due to his playcaling on offense. This may be one of the only teams that TO has no chance of joining.