Skip to main content

Michael Vick says his younger teammates don't respect him

Michael Vick says his effort to play "peacemaker" was ignored. (Drew Hallowell/Philadelphia Eagles/Getty Images)

Michael Vick says he won't play Sunday against the Cowboys. (Drew Hallowell/Philadelphia Eagles/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick said his younger teammates don't respect him, according to Philadelphia Daily News reporter Les Bowen.

Vick attempted to break up an altercation between cornerback Cory Williams and controversial wide receiver Riley Cooper and became upset when a Daily News reporter approached him.

"I try to be the peacemaker, but these young dudes don't respect me," Vick told the Daily News reporter after the incident.

Vick went on to say that the maturity level on the Eagles "gotta be on a completely different plane," and that the scrum between Cooper and Williams is a "distraction" for the team heading into Week 1. Cooper dismissed the incident as "nothing," saying that Williams was being "competitive" and that a lot of contact occurred to cause the fight.

© 2024 ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators’ opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Gambling content intended for 21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.