Future Of The Eagles: Vick Still Franchise QB

This year has certainly been frustrating and disappointing for Eagles fans everywhere, but all of the blame can't be put on quarterback Mike Vick.  Even though Vick is 3-8 in his last 11 starts and his turnovers are beginning to mount, there are glaring holes on this team that are contributing to their 4-7 record.  Vick is still the quarterback of the future as he is a terrific talent and he still has that deep desire to win a Super Bowl.

Fortunately for Vick, the blame for the season is being pinned on the coaching staff and Vick's job security, especially with the contract he signed this year, is by no means in jeopardy.  For me personally I feel that Vick is not satisfied solely with just being a starter in this league.  I think Vick is still highly motivated to win a Super Bowl for Andy Reid.  The upcoming off season is going to be crucial for Vick and his future success.  Vick will have to be diligent in his training and film studies to take himself and the Eagles to the next level.

Tonight, Vick will miss his third game and if you have your doubts about Vick's endurance as a starter, you worries are certainly justified.  Vick plays with a reckless abandon and I honestly don't think he knows how to slide.  But the fact that Vick is missing his third straight start tells me that he is fine and the Eagles are just being cautious with their franchise quarterback.

As for the backups, Vince Young is going to walk at the end of this year.  He signed a one year contract at the beginning of this year to help improve his image and learn the craft of being a quarterback under Andy Reid.  All of the starts Young makes this year are essentially "auditions" for him to use to attract teams to sign him after this season.  I think Young has certainly improved his image but he is still very immature.  After the loss on Sunday, Young remarked, "I think I played pretty good."  In my mind even if you throw for 500 yards and 10 touchdowns, if your team lost, then you played awful.  Young's comments signify that he still has some growing up to do.

So with Vick as the starter and Young gone, the Eagles will in all likelihood make Mike Kafka the official back up.  Kafka is a great student of the game and he looked pretty good this year against the Falcons.  And if it wasn't for a dropped ball by Jeremy Maclin late in the game, Kafka and the Eagles might have beaten Atlanta.  Look for the Eagles to make a late draft pick or sign a veteran to fill in the vacant role of third string quarterback.

Overall the position of quarterback for the Eagles in the future is very stable.  And after this disappointing season, MV7 is going to come out next year even more hungry and desperate to win a Super Bowl than ever before.