SpeedRush99 said:That I agree with. I can't stand seeing these "running back wannabe" QBs who see their primary receiver is covered and they just take off before making their checkdowns. It may be somewhat exciting to watch but its not the way the game should be played IMO.
The game should be played to win IMO. I don't care how it is done, there are many different offenses that use many different types of players but they all have one thing in common, they are used to win. The thing I can't stand is people who think something should be done their way or it is wrong. It is up to the coach to decide if he can win with a player or not. If someone "breaks the mold", who care? If he can help his team be as effective as possble, and thats passing the ball, running the ball, whatever, he is playing his position well.
The are a playoff caliber team BECAUSE of Vick. Even if he is not getting the TD's, he is giving his team opportunities that they wouldn't have with a pure passer back there. They were the number 1 rushing team in the leauge last year because at all times the defense had to account for his ability to run just as much as the rest of the backfield and that made it alot easier for the team to move the chains. He is obviously not as polished as a passer as people would like to see, but until the coaches of the Falcons feel that his style is not in the best interest of the team, why rip the guy.
Just because the guy dosn't play QB the conventional way does not make him a bad one. My motto: Just win baby.