From: Elgin E Suggs
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 2:30 PM
To: Dario Mobley
Subject: RE:
Who do you think will sign MV and why?
I talked about this at length with my boy yesterday. If he is going to come back as a receiver or a backup quarterback with no desire to be a starter, I think his options are limitless. There are only a few teams that are set at backup and they are Cleveland with Brady Quinn/Derek Anderson, Arizona with Matt Leinart and Tennessee with Vince Young and Philadelphia with Kevin Cobb considering they drafted him in the first round of last year's draft.
Additionally, I don't see any reason why any team can't use him as a specialist player like a Kordell Stewart when he was "slash" in Pittsburgh.
However, if we assume that he only wants to go somewhere that he has a legitimate chance to start, I would say the places below and here's why:
Washington Redskins
Daniel Snyder has always been an unorthodox owner. He does not mind spending money and taking chances on players. He signed Deion Sanders in 2000 at age 33 and he just gave Albert Haynesworth a 100 million dollar contract with 41 million guarantee and Haynesworth has a questionable history when he stomped on Andre Gurode's face in 2006. Additionally, their were reports that The Redskins were trying to trade up to get Mark Sanchez in this year's draft so obviously, they do not have complete faith in Jason Campbell. I think it would be a good fit with the power running game already in place. Also, Washington DC has a 55.6% black population according to the 2007 census so some of the fan base might accept him more.
Washington Redskins
Daniel Snyder has always been an unorthodox owner. He does not mind spending money and taking chances on players. He signed Deion Sanders in 2000 at age 33 and he just gave Albert Haynesworth a 100 million dollar contract with 41 million guarantee and Haynesworth has a questionable history when he stomped on Andre Gurode's face in 2006. Additionally, their were reports that The Redskins were trying to trade up to get Mark Sanchez in this year's draft so obviously, they do not have complete faith in Jason Campbell. I think it would be a good fit with the power running game already in place. Also, Washington DC has a 55.6% black population according to the 2007 census so some of the fan base might accept him more.
Minnesota Vikings
They are looking to sign Brett Farve despite trading for Sage Rosenfals and Tavaris Jackson throwing 9 TD's and 2 Int's last year. It would be a perfect fit with the running game with Adrian "All Day" Peterson. Vick has experience in the West Coast offense which is what Brad Childress runs in Minnesota. Childress coached McNabb and gave Tavaris Jackson a chance so he is willing to give a black quarterback a chance.
Carolina Panthers
Jake Delhomme is 34 years old and he has been pretty inconsistent in his career. He threw 5 int's against Arizona last year in the playoffs and at some point they need to replace him. Also, why should they bring in a young guy when they already have a good team and could compete with a veteran like Michael Vick who is 6-3 versus the Panthers? They know firsthand what he can do. They have a great running game and a good defense. They might be a quarterback away from winning the Superbowl.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
They drafted Josh Freeman and they have Byron Leftwich and Luke McNown as their quarterbacks. They have two black quarterbacks and a black coach with connections to Tony Dungy who is Vick's mentor and advisor so that may give Vick a chance. Also, they are not highly committed to Vick and Freeman might not be ready to start for a couple years.
Seattle Seahawks
Matt Hasselbeck will be 34 this year and he will need to be replaced soon. He only played 7 games last year with a bad back. Also, Jim Mora Jr. is the head coach and he used to coach Vick in Atlanta. Also, the move to the west coast offense in Seattle will be a smooth transition. Even if Hasselbeck is healthy, it would be great to learn the west coast offense behind a veteran.
St. Louis Rams
Bulger is 32 and he has been on a downward spiral the last two years. He had a QB rating of 70.3 in 2007 and 71.4 in 2008. The Rams are 4-23 in the last two years in games that Bulger has started. He lost his job to Trent Green last year after three games. He did get it back though after Haslett took over as coach. Haslett is long gone now though. Also, the city is 50.4% black according to the 2007 census so their will be a lot of support from the black fanbase.
Buffalo Bills
Trent Edwards was picked in the 3rd round so they do not have a lot invested in him. Also, Buffalo has showed that they are willing to shake things up with bringing in Terrell Owens. On the TO show, the fanbase seems to respond to him well. Maybe they might do the same for Vick. Buffalo wants to get back to the playoffs and Vick and Terrell Owens may be the people to do that for them.
Jake Delhomme is 34 years old and he has been pretty inconsistent in his career. He threw 5 int's against Arizona last year in the playoffs and at some point they need to replace him. Also, why should they bring in a young guy when they already have a good team and could compete with a veteran like Michael Vick who is 6-3 versus the Panthers? They know firsthand what he can do. They have a great running game and a good defense. They might be a quarterback away from winning the Superbowl.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
They drafted Josh Freeman and they have Byron Leftwich and Luke McNown as their quarterbacks. They have two black quarterbacks and a black coach with connections to Tony Dungy who is Vick's mentor and advisor so that may give Vick a chance. Also, they are not highly committed to Vick and Freeman might not be ready to start for a couple years.
Seattle Seahawks
Matt Hasselbeck will be 34 this year and he will need to be replaced soon. He only played 7 games last year with a bad back. Also, Jim Mora Jr. is the head coach and he used to coach Vick in Atlanta. Also, the move to the west coast offense in Seattle will be a smooth transition. Even if Hasselbeck is healthy, it would be great to learn the west coast offense behind a veteran.
St. Louis Rams
Bulger is 32 and he has been on a downward spiral the last two years. He had a QB rating of 70.3 in 2007 and 71.4 in 2008. The Rams are 4-23 in the last two years in games that Bulger has started. He lost his job to Trent Green last year after three games. He did get it back though after Haslett took over as coach. Haslett is long gone now though. Also, the city is 50.4% black according to the 2007 census so their will be a lot of support from the black fanbase.
Buffalo Bills
Trent Edwards was picked in the 3rd round so they do not have a lot invested in him. Also, Buffalo has showed that they are willing to shake things up with bringing in Terrell Owens. On the TO show, the fanbase seems to respond to him well. Maybe they might do the same for Vick. Buffalo wants to get back to the playoffs and Vick and Terrell Owens may be the people to do that for them.
Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos have absolutely nothing at quarterback and has a new energetic coach who may be willing to do things differently. He coached Matt Cassell very well last year so why won't he be able to coach Vick the same way? Also, does Vick make Brandon Marshall happy enough to stay? Denver has nothing right now and even if they get rid of Marshall, Vick makes them a better team from Day 1. The worst that can happen is they invest little, he fails and that's it. If he succeeds, it is all smooth sailing from there. They obviously seem to need him the most.
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