The Franchise Backup

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Aug 22, 2014

The Franchise Backup

The first overall pick in 2001, Vick became the first QB to have a 1,000-yard rushing season, in ’06. (Simon Bruty/SI)

The first overall pick in 2001, Vick became the first QB to have a 1,000-yard rushing season, in ’06. (Simon Bruty/SI)

Vick’s first coach, Dan Reeves (r.), says his former QB is “still relying a great deal more on his legs than he needs to.” (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Vick’s first coach, Dan Reeves (r.), says his former QB is “still relying a great deal more on his legs than he needs to.” (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

During his six seasons in Atlanta, Vick completed just 53.8% of his throws while averaging 643 rushing yards per season. (John Iacono/SI)

During his six seasons in Atlanta, Vick completed just 53.8% of his throws while averaging 643 rushing yards per season. (John Iacono/SI)

In five seasons with Philadelphia, he averaged 400 rushing yards and improved his accuracy as a passer, finishing with a career-high 62.6 completion rate in 2010. (Al Tielemans/SI)

In five seasons with Philadelphia, he averaged 400 rushing yards and improved his accuracy as a passer, finishing with a career-high 62.6 completion rate in 2010. (Al Tielemans/SI)

Now with his third team and in a backup role, Vick says, “at this stage of my career, I’m just trying to refresh and regroup and see where it takes me.” (Al Tielemans/SI/The MMQB)

Now with his third team and in a backup role, Vick says, “at this stage of my career, I’m just trying to refresh and regroup and see where it takes me.” (Al Tielemans/SI/The MMQB)