Marty Mornhinweg: “I think Michael Vick can be better than Steve Young”

VDSF · 2011-07-07T11:11:54-07:00

If you want to get an up close look at what the offense of the Philadelphia Eagles in the upcoming season hinges on, check out the article about Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg which was written by Marcus Hayes on Philly.com. Mornhinweg talks about seeing Steve Young in Michael Vick, when the Eagles signed him. He believed Vick could regain his greatness. “Here was a man who hasn’t played for a couple of years. However, if he did it the right way, I thought he could be a Steve Young-type player.” The Birds offensive coordinator doesn’t believe there’s a limit to how good Vick can be. “Mike’s got a long way to go, but, you know what? I think he can be better than Steve.” Remember that Young is in the Pro Football Hall Of Fame and he led the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl title. Mornhinweg stressed the fact that Vick needs to improve his play against the blitz. Last season, Vick was sacked 34 times in only 372 passing attempts. The offensive coordinator will expect Vick to do a better job of getting the football out of his hands and into the hands of his receivers. “Most sacks were quarterback-related. The quarterback could get the thing out,” Mornhinweg says. Vick often can escape, but that is not always the best course”. “Here is the situation Mike is in. He’s got uncommon athleticism, so he can get away, on occasion, back-dooring it. There’s that fine line when you need to throw it away or get it out to a hot receiver or use that athleticism to make that great play.” Wow...

Jul 7, 2011 at 11:12 AM

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Jul 7, 2011 at 11:28 AM

DaDivaRecieva15
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Says the guy who chose to kick the ball in OT

Jul 7, 2011 at 11:32 AM

ace49ers
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Vick is great no doubt. But when you compare him and say he can be better then Young? Boy what ever drugs your on, I'd like to order two please.

Jul 7, 2011 at 11:36 AM

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He can run faster and throw the ball harder and thats it. I really dont think that makes Vick a better QB than Young.

Jul 7, 2011 at 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by FreddyG:
He can run faster and throw the ball harder and thats it. I really dont think that makes Vick a better QB than Young.

He didn't say he is better than Young he said he has the chance to be better. Look at his performance against the Giants last year, no other player in NFL history could have done what he did in that game. A couple more seasons under Andy Reid and he will be even better inside the pocket. If he wins a superbowl its not that crazy of a debate.

[ Edited by RichmondPete on Jul 7, 2011 at 11:43 AM ]

Jul 7, 2011 at 11:46 AM

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Says could be...which means very little other than giving his QB some positive motivation. If Vick gets injured, Kolb will be the next potential Johnny U.

Jul 7, 2011 at 11:47 AM

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Originally posted by RichmondPete:
Originally posted by FreddyG:
He can run faster and throw the ball harder and thats it. I really dont think that makes Vick a better QB than Young.

He didn't say he is better than Young he said he has the chance to be better. Look at his performance against the Giants last year, no other player in NFL history could have done what he did in that game. A couple more seasons under Andy Reid and he will be even better inside the pocket. If he wins a superbowl its not that crazy of a debate.

Jul 7, 2011 at 11:48 AM

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Can't wait to hear this board's always unbiased and fair review of statements like this.

Jul 7, 2011 at 11:52 AM

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Well he's probably more physically talented but that doesn't make him better

If he plays like he did last year for the rest of his career he can go down as one of the best QBs of all time.

He was nearly unstoppable last year.

But that was just one year

Jul 7, 2011 at 12:04 PM

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Not convinced. Time will tell.

Jul 7, 2011 at 12:06 PM

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Originally posted by okdkid:
Can't wait to hear this board's always unbiased and fair review of statements like this.

Whats your point? This is a fan site. What do you expect? You want serious and unbiaised neutral comment and you come to a fan website?

Jul 7, 2011 at 12:16 PM

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I'm just happy we can actually compare a black quarterback to a white one now.

Jul 7, 2011 at 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by Esco:
I'm just happy we can actually compare a black quarterback to a white one now.

Jamarcus Russell to Ryan Leaf?

Jul 7, 2011 at 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by Harbaugh52:
Originally posted by Esco:
I'm just happy we can actually compare a black quarterback to a white one now.

Jamarcus Russell to Ryan Leaf?

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