At lest you have a team Beck. Now with all the hoorah about TO I folund thisVick says he wouldn't mind playing with T.O.
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.
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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."
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aka deltacent aka deltater
Life may not be the party I had hoped for.......
But while I'm here I might just as well listen to the music and dance..
Is there anyone out there who thinks the Steelers can over throw the Colts? If so Manning would have to be asleep. The Colts are on there way to Super bowl and the Steelers will have only memories of a far past life when they were "contenders" With McNaBB out and Ben Rothesberger (sp)coming in cold its going to be a long day for the Steelers
So much for that game I predict its Superbowl. time for the Colts. This time they will win. Patriots? Big Question Mark.
The Falcons are worth watching now as Vick has become a dominant figure in the last few games. He apears to be using his athletic abilities. to advantage. One week he was off but now he is going to take those Falcons to glory if not this year then next.
Titans seem to be on here every "Sunday whether they play home or away.
Have to get myself into the spirit but its hard.
I hope the Colts are playing on TV here too somewhere on the TV today.
Later guys.
D
aka deltacent aka deltater
Life may not be the party I had hoped for.......
But while I'm here I might just as well listen to the music and dance..
Vick came back and showed a 62% pass completion average and blew it this week.
Oh well I got to see my new Home team look exactly like theold home team. Yep the Titans are miseraable just like th Saints. They lost to Indy or more specifially to Peyton Mamning 35 -3 I like Peyton as heis a nomegrown football machine. In My opinion they are this years Super Bowl champs.
Cincy Bengals had an important win over the Steelers. Carson Palmer will take this young team far and I do believe to the finals.
Denver is the real secret weapon against" Manning machine"
Hey Heck where did you go?
Am I t o hold this thread up alome? Me a poor female I think I am going to go find Mystic she is up on sports.
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aka deltacent aka deltater
Life may not be the party I had hoped for.......
But while I'm here I might just as well listen to the music and dance..
I hope the Seahawks trample the Steelers and put Rosthsberger away foever. This conclusion was made after Steelers took Carson Palmer oit in the first quarter by stomping on his leg causing hi to be 9ut for the seasopn. Bengal;s were good to go up till then.
My poor Colts lost top the darn Steelers for wrong hol;ding call;s and then that damn kiker who never misses kickkks th dang balll to Alaska . Phooey!!!!
Come on in at half time Heck ifyou are around.
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aka deltacent aka deltater
Life may not be the party I had hoped for.......
But while I'm here I might just as well listen to the music and dance..
11-13-2005 06:37 PM
