The Return of Michael Vick?

Michael Vick hasn't played 16 games since 2006. Most games played since, 13(2011).

  After being the back-up to Nick Foles in his final season in Philadelphia, QB Michael Vick, went on record to say that he believes that he still can be a starting player in the league. Vick, who recently signed a contract with the New York Jets,--one-year worth $5 mil--just might get that chance.

  The Jets have signed Michael Vick and released veteran, Mark Sanchez. Out with the old in with new, right? Well, what about last years second round draft pick, Geno Smith?

  In New York i'm sure there are a lot of unknowns, but this may be the biggest of the offseason, thus far. Rex Ryan, coach of the Jets, has been telling the media, Geno Smith will be the starter going into training camp. Smith coming off a terrible rookie campaign in 2013. 12 TD's 21 INT's, i'm not really sold on Ryan's word. I mean, it wasn't all of Smiths' fault, the offensive line was injured through the season and well,  just didn't really play that well either.

  Vick, if healthy could potentially become the starter, it'll be a great place for him to do it. I don't only think it will benefit him, but also, Smith. If Vick can get recreate the 2010 season that he had in Philadelphia, in New York, he might see that one-year contract extended with Jets or possibly with another team. Is this too much to expect of Vick? To want to see him go out and run around the field and destroy defenses the way he once did, pre- Eagles days. I hear a lot of people say that Michael Vick isn't the same player he once was because of his age. Some say, "he's always injured". Both could be true, we don't know at this point and time right now. Vick (33) isn't the young bolt of lighting that he was in Atlanta, no, but he still has some years left on his body, being out of football for the three-or-so years helps. However, I don't believe beating out Smith will be that easy. The AFC east is only getting more difficult, the Patriots still have Brady and Belichick, both the Dolphins and Bills were very close to making the playoffs in 2013. On top of the competition in the division, Vick, might just have to run for his life, literally. Geno Smith was sacked 43 times last season and with it not being any big-time receivers to pass to, that will make the position that much more difficult. Well, Vick may not have to worry about receivers, with the NFL draft around the corner. But let's think about what's plagued Vick in the past: 1. Holding on to the ball, far too long; 2. Trying to "create" a big play, but will make a big mistake. 3. Inaccurate deep passing. 4. (recently) trying to be someone he isn't-- pocket passer. If he is hit as much as Smith was, you can't help but think that he'll be injured halfway through the season.

  One advantage I can give to Vick, no questions, he's a good leader on/off the field. Also, his relationship with offensive coordinator, Mardy Mornhinweg, is reportedly very good. Vick isn't a franchise QB by any means in the NFL anymore, he might not even be around another four years, realistically. But what he does still have is a passion for the game, and a coach like Rex Ryan, should be able to get 100% out of him, while in New York, whether he's the starter or second-string
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   Through his career, he has been known as being injury prone, but when healthy he has the potential to be a very dangerous offensive threat. The only question: which Vick will we see this season, if he does win the starting QB role?

My Top 10 Free Agents

 After just one day of the free agent madness, we've seen some big names signed early on- Safety,Jairus Byrd (New Orleans); Defensive End, Michael Johnson (Tampa Bay); Offensive Tackle, Branden Albert (Miami); Defensive back, Donte Whitner (Cleveland), just to name a few- But don't worry, if your team didn't make any moves on the first day there's no need to panic. The free agent market this year in the NFL seems to be deep, it just seems as if teams are looking to spend less than they've done in the past. Which players can they attract at bargain prices? That seems to be the question going around the league during this off season thus far.

 It is a lot of talent still left out in the open market, also, there have been reports of more players set to be released by teams because of current cap issues. One of those players, Tampa bay corner back, Darrelle Revis according to sources around the media. If Revis is released, that would be big for a lot of teams looking to improve their secondary immediately. However, Revis isn't the only player that will be a free agent that can make an impact day one.

 I have gone through the list of free agents and I've seen numerous players that can contribute to a team from the first day of training camp.

So, from the players available/ free agents, I've made a list of who I believe are the Top 10 players that will make an impact on a team from the first day. They are:

1. Darrelle Revis (DB)- NWE
2. Demarcus Ware (LB/DE)-DEN
3. LaMarr Woodley (DE/LB)
4. Hakeem Nicks (WR)
5. Michael Oher (OT)
6. Darren Sproles (RB)- Traded to Phi
7. Julius Peppers (DE)
8. Captain Munnerlyn (CB)
9. Brandon Spikes (LB)
10. B.J. Raji (DT)     

 I believe that these players are all capable of being day-one starters on which ever team they sign with, but I also believe that the wrong system can also lead to the downfall of any of their careers. The free agency extravaganza has just begun. There is still a large number of really talented free agents available, where will they land... we just have to watch everything unfold as this NFL off season continues.