davearm said:
I'm a bit surprised at the tone of this conversation, with everyone assuming it is Foles' job to lose. Hasn't Kelly come out and said Vick will be the starter as soon as he's healthy? Why would he say that if it wasn't his intention?
Seems to me they've had a chance to review the game film. Here's the
latest quote from OC Pat Shurmur:
“I can probably answer some of the [questions] that are going to come along here. Coach Kelly will address those issues about who the quarterback is when both of them are healthy. At this point we’ll go with Nick, and
when Mike’s healthy we’ll have that discussion.”
That is different then saying, “when Mike’s healthy he’s our guy.” There is a discussion to be had, apparently.
If you notice, the conversation is changing. Chip Kelly, when asked following the Giants game if Vick is the starter when healthy, firmly responded, “Yes.”
On Monday when asked if that is still the case, Kelly said: “Until we know what the health is I’m not saying what anybody or anybody is.”
For now, the quarterback decision is based on health. How about when Vick’s hamstring is all healed up? That’s where the intrigue lies.