Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid has named Michael Vick the team's starting quarterback.
"When someone is playing at the level Michael Vick is playing, you have to give him an opportunity," Reid said Tuesday.
Vick has performed very well for two weeks now. Vick initially relieved Kevin Kolb in Week 1 after Kolb sustained a concussion late in the second quarter against the Packers.
Vick, who performed admirably in the Eagles' win this past Sunday against Detroit, has been given the nod to start the rest of the season for Philadelphia.
"Kevin is fine. It's not an injury-related issue," Reid said. "It's not about judging him. He's going to be a championship-caliber quarterback."
The 30-year-old Vick has amassed a QB rating of over 100 in both games this season.
"I'm very proud of him," Reid said on Monday regarding Vick's performance against Detroit in their 35-32 win. "It's a true testament that if you work hard, you keep your nose clean, good things can happen. And he's worked very hard at doing both those things and I'm proud of the way he led the football team yesterday."
Posted By: DAVID JOHNSON
Saturday, September 25th 2010 at 4:05AM
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