Vick to Stay with Eagles Under a One-year Deal

A new coach doesn't mean new quarterback in Philly.

Michael Vick had signed a 6 year $100 million contract back in 2011. Things just went downhill from there on out for him and the Eagles. They failed to make the playoffs two years in a row and fell under .500 in 2012 going 4-12. Andy Reid got axed and outsiders assumed that Vick would be next on the chopping block. However, new Eagles coach Chip Kelly and the team seem to think that keeping him would be the best option. They then restructured Vick's contract to be a simple 1 year deal worth as much as $10 million to which Vick agreed to. For now, it's Michael Vick at the head of Kelly's experimental offense.

Seeing how unimpressive Nick Foles was combined with a lack of quarterback talent in the draft and free agency, it was probably best for the Eagles to keep Michael Vick for the time being. You never know how a new coach could affect a veteran quarterback's play (i.e. Jim Harbaugh and Alex Smith). At the very least you need someone competent at quarterback for this season while you keep your options open (i.e. Jim Harbaugh and Alex Smith).

As for Vick, it was probably best he stay as well. The Eagles seem to have a lot of talent just mixed in with the wrong mindset(s) and wrong schemes. That could change under a new coach like Kelly. Also, it's not like there are a bunch of other playoff worthy teams that Vick could start for right now. Not the Jets. Besides, I said "playoff worthy teams."

Chip Kelly Makes New Nest in Philly

Which Kelly is this again?

The Philadelphia Eagles have taken their sweet time finding a new head coach but they have finally found one. Chip Kelly of Oregon originally said he wasn't going to leave the Ducks after meeting with several NFL teams earlier this month. It seems that he has reconsidered after realizing that Oregon was always going to fall short of a National Title. So Chip Kelly has agreed to become the next Philadelphia Eagles head coach.

So what does this mean? Is Michael Vick actually going to come back? What will happen with Nick Foles? Will there be a totally different quarterback? Will the Philadelphia fans actually be nice? (no they won't)

Whatever it does mean, it certainly suggests that the high tempo offense that Kelly brought to Oregon will be brought to the NFL. Now certainly the league is showing that there are plenty of QB's that can play in his system but the Eagles might not have one of those if they and Michael Vick do part ways. Also, the Oregon offense is dependent on good running backs. Are LeSean McCoy and Bryce Brown good enough for that system? Is the line good enough to run block?

With Chip Kelly in Philly, that means a vacancy in Oregon. Someone call Emilio Estevez. Wait... that's stupid. He's a hockey coach, this is football.

Chip Kelly Staying at Oregon

It was Chip Kelly who was the most sought after coach from college after Nick Saban who can't be trusted on anything regarding a potential job. Kelly, however, doesn't like the current NFL possibilities (at least) and says he will stay at Oregon feeling like he must continue falling short of a national title. The Browns and the Eagles expressed interest in Kelly but both teams will have to look elsewhere.

I must commend Kelly either way. With the school being investigated for recruiting violations, he's either innocent or loyal not wanting to abandon his school because of his wrongdoings (Pete Carroll). Sure, he could be trying to work out a pay raise but he probably could've done a bit better in the NFL.

While I do praise him, he is still no Saint. Kelly did listen to coaching offers which means he might reconsider the NFL in the future.