Falcons Vick and Schaub

TallySaint · 06-02-2006, 10:58 PM

From Pro Football Weekly....

Say what you will about Michael Vick - you either love his wealth of ahtletic abilities and unconventional style or it makes your skin crawl - but he remains the one Atlanta player that gives defensive coordinators nightmares.

While Vick's inconsistency in the passing game is maddening, his ability to change a game on a single play - with his strong arm or blazing speed - makes him an elite player. Vick will never be a conventional drop-back passer like backup Matt Schaub, and when Vick tries to stay in the pocket, he struggles.

The bottom line: Vick produces victories. He is 31-19-1 as a starter in the regular season games and 2-2 in postseason. Vick's wild running style leaves him vulnerable to unnecesary injuries; he has missed at least one start each season due to injury. With Vick's injury history, the Falcons are lucky to have Schaub as their #2.

Schaub could be an NFL starter and has drawn considerable interest from other teams inquiring about his availability via trade. He has ideal size, is accurate, has pocket savvy and is athletic enough to avoid the rush. Shaub is very poised for a youngster and arguably a better fit for the Falcons' West Coast offense than Vick.

The Falcons selected DJ Shockley in the seventh round of the draft to compete with Bryan Randall for their #3 spot. Both Shockley and Randall are long-term projects who may have to develop quickly if Schaub leaves when he becomes a restricted free agent after this season.

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06-02-2006, 10:58 PM	#1
TallySaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 1,367	Falcons Vick and Schaub From Pro Football Weekly.... Say what you will about Michael Vick - you either love his wealth of ahtletic abilities and unconventional style or it makes your skin crawl - but he remains the one Atlanta player that gives defensive coordinators nightmares. While Vick's inconsistency in the passing game is maddening, his ability to change a game on a single play - with his strong arm or blazing speed - makes him an elite player. Vick will never be a conventional drop-back passer like backup Matt Schaub, and when Vick tries to stay in the pocket, he struggles. The bottom line: Vick produces victories. He is 31-19-1 as a starter in the regular season games and 2-2 in postseason. Vick's wild running style leaves him vulnerable to unnecesary injuries; he has missed at least one start each season due to injury. With Vick's injury history, the Falcons are lucky to have Schaub as their #2. Schaub could be an NFL starter and has drawn considerable interest from other teams inquiring about his availability via trade. He has ideal size, is accurate, has pocket savvy and is athletic enough to avoid the rush. Shaub is very poised for a youngster and arguably a better fit for the Falcons' West Coast offense than Vick. The Falcons selected DJ Shockley in the seventh round of the draft to compete with Bryan Randall for their #3 spot. Both Shockley and Randall are long-term projects who may have to develop quickly if Schaub leaves when he becomes a restricted free agent after this season. 8)
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