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An interesting take on Cowboys' non-interest in Mike Vick

3:59 PM Fri, May 22, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Tim MacMahon


ESPN's Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) tweeted an interesting theory regarding Jerry Jones' lack of interest in adding Mike Vick to the Valley Ranch circus. Actually, Mort had three tweets worth of thoughts on the subject:

The only reason Cowboys not in Vick derby is the commitment to "chemistry" and JJ not wanting to create more Romo scrutiny - my opinion.

JJ goes thru cycles. Ironic that Greg Ellis on block; in '98 he was Cowboys pick 'cause JJ couldn't draft R. Moss after Playmaker's follies.

If Cowboys had lived up to billing in '08, I think TO would still be there now and so would Vick and even Matt Jones.

There's no question that T.O. would be here now if the Cowboys didn't crumble down the stretch after the chemistry experiment blew up in their faces.

Mortensen's Vick/Romo theory makes sense, too. Jerry infamously declared the mission to make the team Romo-friendly. If Vick were a Cowboy -- even if he solely filled a Wildcat role -- people would debate whether he should get a shot under center every time Romo had a rough game.

"Romo is our guy," Jerry replied when asked if he had any interest in Vick.

Of course, a lot of folks would argue that Romo might benefit if he didn't feel so secure in his starting job. Jerry just isn't one of them.

 

[BrassCowboy]

how about another reason and that is that Vick is animal abuser who went way against the system of doing things and he is a one trick pony.
I find it both funny and maddening that writers have to excuse off why we are not interested. lets read your 31 other articles on why each team in the league is not interested......

 

[RainMan]

I must admit that I'm entirely fascinated by this notion that Vick would put pressure on Romo.

If we could discount chemistry/circus issues, I'd love for Vick to be here. But never as the full-time starting QB. You don't go from being locked up in a federal prison to starting at QB in my opinion. I don't think I'd ever consider him in that role.

But as a gadget player, a wildcat QB, a return man, etc ... I think he can still have a tremendous future in this league, perhaps even as a Pro Bowler in some sort of role.

I just find it laughable that some yahoo would sit at home on a Sunday and say "put in Vick" following a Romo INT.

 

[theebs]

lol

Reallyl

LoL

So we would sign vick, keep owens and sign Matt Jones....

LOL

Where would they all play?

ESPN is awesome.

 

[TNCowboy]

lol

Reallyl

LoL

So we would sign vick, keep owens and sign Matt Jones....

LOL

Where would they all play?

ESPN is awesome.

Isn't it McMahon saying that?

 

[Alumni2k11]

I imagine a 75 QB Rating plays into this factor as well.

 

[Doctor32]

lol

Reallyl

LoL

So we would sign vick, keep owens and sign Matt Jones....

LOL

Where would they all play?

ESPN is awesome.

Wow. Mortensen must be throwing in the towell. Adam Shefter's hiring at ESPN has Good 'Ol Mort talking about Potatoes, Peanut Butter, Puppies and Pineapples just like another recent local departure from the ESPN Radio. He's lost his mind too. What's up Lake Granbury Greggo? Let me hear from 'ya...

 

[Apollo Creed]

I can't believe that they get paid for this.

 

[zack]

Another stupid article...on nothing. We aren't interested in M. Vick because he is not a good QB. He wouldn't challenge Tony Romo. Now, if he wants to play WR, maybe they would have interest.

 

[speedkilz88]

Aren't the Commanders a natural for Vick?

:dissskin:

 

[tomson75]

This is one of the dumbest things I've ever read....and I've read a lot of Judas' posts. That's saying something.

 

[juck]

Vick is a terrible QB.