Vick becomes an Eagle

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed Michael Vick to a 1-year contract with an option for a second year. As I sit here typing, I'm still not sure how I feel about the move...

So I'm just going to forego any journalistic style or manners and straight up tell you all what I'm feeling. Hopefully some of it will make coherent sense:

Donovan McNabb has been dealing with unfair questions for the majority of his career. Whether it be injury issues, Rush Limbaugh, the drafting of Kevin Kolb, or the whole T.O. ordeal, McNabb has faced his fair share of scrutiny. And he has persevered through it all. Because of this, I'm not sure what the Vick signing will do to McNabb mentally. McNabb apparently lobbied in favor of the Eagles signing Vick, so that makes me believe that this won't be that big of a deal. But once the questions start coming about Vick getting reps at QB (and they will certainly come at some point), what is McNabb's answer going to be? Will he get sick of dealing with all of the hoopla and media attention being paid to his relationship with the convicted felon? Or will he be able to brush it aside and continue being one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL?

On the field, this signing could make the Eagles one of the most dangerous teams in the league. Imagine this sort of play for a moment:

"McNabb drops back...pitches the ball to Vick on an end-around...now Vick throws back across field to McNabb...now McNabb looks deep downfield, (DeSean) Jackson is all alone in the end zone...TOUCHDOWN PHILADELPHIA."

Keep in mind that the Eagles still have Brian Westbrook, LeSean McCoy, and Jeremy Maclin to add into the mix. Once upon a time, Philadelphia's playoff chances were dependent on the health of McNabb and Westbrook. I'm not debating the importance of a healthy number 5 and 36, but I am saying that with the signing of Michael Vick, the Eagles are now deeper and full of more offensive threats than they have been in years.

So there are my two main thoughts on the signing of Michael Vick. I guess I'll label my mindset as "cautiously optimistic" - the on-field results could be huge, but I'm still waiting to see how Vick will be used in the offense, and what his impact on McNabb will be. Vick's first practice with Philly is today at 1:30, so I'm anxious to see how that goes.

-I'd like to write more about Tiger and the PGA Championship, but I gotta run. Check back in Monday or Tuesday for a full recap/reaction.