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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; The news coming out of the bird cage is, The Atlanta Falcons has signed Louisville Cardinals Head Coach Bobby Petrino to a 5 yr $24 million contract, to somehow resurrect Mike Vick's career. Now whether it's true or not,(they're suppose ...
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01-08-2007, 02:51 AM | #1 |
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HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................
The news coming out of the bird cage is, The Atlanta Falcons has signed Louisville Cardinals Head Coach Bobby Petrino to a 5 yr $24 million contract, to somehow resurrect Mike Vick's career. Now whether it's true or not,(they're suppose to announce it Monday), I've seen a few of Louisville's games the last couple of years, and Petrino's offense seems to need a passing QB, not a running one. So my question, if it's true is, will the owner get rid of Vick and find a QB to fit the coach's system, or keep Vick and fire the coach 2 yrs from now??
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01-08-2007, 09:56 AM | #3 |
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Re: HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................
Originally Posted by blacksaint
There's no way they'll get rid of Vick considering how much revenue he brings in by putting people in the stands. It's too early to consider giving up on Vick seeing how he's still very young and talented. Petrino is going to work with him for the next couple of years at least. And if it isn't working out and the Falcons aren't winning, then I think they'll consider letting Vick go before Petrino. Petrino was an outstanding college coach... I think he'll have success in the NFL. He's not exactly inheriting a garbage team... they have a lot of talent over there. On defense alone, if everyone is healthy next season, they'll win 9 games easily IMO.
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01-08-2007, 11:09 AM | #4 |
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RE: Re: HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................
It doesn't matter who they put there, their main focus is getting a QB from Mexico or out of Mexico I want Shcaub as our back-up
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01-08-2007, 01:09 PM | #5 |
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RE: Re: HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................
My opinions of Petrino are pretty high, especially considering the injuries that Louisville overcame this year to make it to a BCS game. IMHO, the Falcons are trying to hire an offensive-minded coach in hopes of keeping up w/ Payton. One thing Petrino and Payton have in common - both said No to Al Davis.
And don't rule out Petrino drafting Brohm if he decides Vick is not the guy. |
01-08-2007, 01:14 PM | #6 |
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RE: Re: HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................
I believe that Vick is a restricked FA next year? Regardless I'd would expect that the Falcons would apply the frachise tag on him to give the new coach a year to asses him b/f they shopped him.
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01-08-2007, 01:20 PM | #7 |
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Re: RE: Re: HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................
Originally Posted by BooBirdSaint
What would make you think that? Vick signed a 10 year $130 million contract extension just about 18 months ago. He's already been paid $37 million in guaranteed money. The FalVicks are on the hook with Vick for a good long time.
Also Vick has 6 years of service in the league. When his contract runs out he'll be unrestricted sice RFA is only for players with 4 years of service or less. You can find Vicks contract details here: http://www.falcfans.com/players/michael_vick.html SFIAH |
01-08-2007, 01:36 PM | #8 |
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01-09-2007, 12:27 AM | #10 |
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Re: RE: HOT NEWS FROM NOT SO HOTLANTA................
Originally Posted by SapperSaint
That's true, Petrino is a hell of a college coach, no doubt about it. But, Dan Reeves was a great coach, and Jim Mora Jr. is a good young coach, so what will make this particular hiring work when the last two failed?
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