Friday, October 01, 2010

Matt Mosley: Michael Vick to Struggle Against Redskins

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid (L) talks with quarterback Michael Vick during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Florida September 26, 2010. REUTERS/Daron Dean (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)


Matt Moseley, the NFC East blogger for ESPN.com has a hunch that Michael Vick will struggle against the Washington Redskins this Sunday. Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles fans might have a hard time buying that after watching the Skins stumble against Sam Bradford and the Rams last Sunday.
Moseley says the Redskins will force Vick to scramble. That sounds like a bad idea to me. Vick is at his most dangerous when he's running. Here's how Moseley described in his Final Word post Washington's approach to defending Vick:
"I think [Jim Haslett] will have a defensive back spying on Vick at all times. He has told his players to get their hands up earlier than usual in an attempt to disrupt Vick's rhythm. The Eagles' quarterback looked brilliant against the Lions and Jaguars, but those teams did a poor job containing him. The Redskins will try to lure Vick into throwing the ball across his body...."
To read the rest of this story, go to Redskins Hog Heaven.

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