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stillers4me
10-07-2012, 07:54 AM
Michael Vick is one of the NFL’s scariest players, so much so that the will-he-run-or-will-he-pass quarterback sometimes causes as much stress to the Eagles as he does their opponents.

Vick is having trouble standing up to a heavy pass rush, as reflected by his 11 sacks, five fumbles and six interceptions. He has been knocked down 44 times, by far the most in the league. Yet his distinctive skills — no NFL quarterback with his arm strength has run as effectively as he does — always create extra preparation time for the team he’s about to play.

“He’s a great athlete and makes a lot of plays with his feet, which is always tough on the defense,” Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau said. “I think he has become a much more efficient passer as he’s matured. He can get the ball in some amazing places. He’s always had plenty of arm strength, but now he’s got touch to go with it. He’s a handful.”.........


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