Sunday, October 28, 2012

What is the real reason why the media is targeting Mike Vick?


WHAT IS THE REAL REASON WHY THE MEDIA IS TARGETING MIKE VICK?!?!?!?!?!

 
Why is the media so quick to try to run Mike Vick out of town.  Is it not enough he is a celebrity that went to jail for 2 years for Dog Fighting, when we have people like George Zimmerman walking around free on bond for killing a unarmed 17-year old.  So we keep hearing about how Mike Vick is having this terrible season because he has sooooooo many turnovers. (13) Well let's look at the numbers...
  • Philip Rivers has 16 turnovers.  (9 interceptions and 6 fumbles) 6 fumbles from a QB that doesn't run is incredible
  • Mike Vick-1632 yards, 8 TD's-8 Ints vs Phillip Rivers- 1492 yards, 10 TD's,9 Ints
    •  Andy Dalton, media darling,12 Turnovers
    • Brandon Weeden, 11 Turnovers
    • Ryan Fitzpatrick, who just got a huge contract also, 12 Turnovers
    • Tony Romo-11 Turnovers
  • Mike Vick on and off the field are humble and likeable personality according to players and coaches. You have never heard any player speak out negatively about his personality.  Phillip Rivers on the other hand, is known as a brash, trash talker.  He is a love em or hate type of guy. (I actually love em) Search for quotes about him if you don't believe me.  Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey said: "I don't really care for the guy, first of all. He's not a respectable guy right now because you talk too much trash and do this and that, but you're really not a great player in this league right now. You're surrounded by great players, but you're not a great player. I think he needs to understand where he stands in this league -- where he stands on his team first and foremost."
  • Mike Vick as a starter the last year and this year-10-9 vs Phillip Rivers during the same time 11-1
Matthew Stafford, who threw for 5000 yards last season is having a very tough season even though they were predicted to improve.  The side of the ball that is supposed to be great, the offense, has taken steps back.  What do we hear about this????? Nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!

So Mike Vick just got his 2nd $100 million contract.  So what is he doing with his money.  Doing a google search you would think he is being frivolous with this money.  On ESPN.com and Yahoo.com a week or so ago I saw articles titled, "Michael Vick has spent $29 million since filing for bankruptcy"
So of course I'm thinking like any other person would be thinking.  "Really Mike, you didn't learn from last time?  Yet, when you open the article this is what you actually read..
  • Reports state that Vick had to pony up: $10.9 mil to taxes, $9.2 mil to creditors, $2.7 mil to lawyers and accountants, and $6.8 mil to miscellaneous living expenses, including child support.  That gives us the grand total of $29.6 million spent – leaving Vick with only about $1.5 million left. 
I'm sorry, but when did it become a story when someone is actually doing what you are supposed to do.  Pay what you owe.  But we can't make this article sound like this from the title, we have to title it, Vick spends $29 mill in 4 years.  Are you serious?!?!?!?!

So let's listen to quotes from guys who are a part of the media but are former players, a little more credible and knowledgable to what causes turnovers instead of just trying to create a story... 

Kurt Warner-Just like what players and coaches do during the bye week I studied some film to see what is causing Mike Vick's turnovers.  His turnovers come from 7 step drops where he is being forced to hold the ball and his protection breaks down and from plays where he runs out of the pocket trying to make a play.  He is a play maker and his natural instinct is to try to make a play when it's not there and things like that happen.  
Warren Sapp-You can see on the film the defensive players are not hustling or were playing for Juan Castillo.  
Michael Irving-When the defense is not playing well and puts you in bad situations, your offense tends to have to pass more and take chances.  Mike Vick is a play maker and has to try to make plays which will lead to turnovers when you are playing from behind and trying to come back.  

So why is the media trying to have Nick Foles play?  They love to attack certain players for whatever reason.  Look at Cam Newton.  The analysts are frankly mad that they were wrong on Cam Newton.  They are upset that he had such a great year last year and their egos were hurt by this.  Now that Cam is having such a bad year this year, they are piling on.  But wait, is Cam having that bad of a year?

SEASONTEAMGPCMPATTCMP%YDSAVGTDLNGINTFUMQBRRAT
2011 1631051760.04,0517.84219117355.084.5
2012 610117358.41,3878.025666344.379.3
Rushing Stats
SEASONTEAMGPATTYDSAVGLNGTDFDFUMLST
2011 161267065.649145120
2012 6462735.94031721
 Cam is his team's leading rusher and 2nd leading rusher last year. He is on pace to pass for 3700 yards and run for 728 yards.  These are good numbers for a 2nd year QB.  The team is losing because the team is not good.  They have 2 overpaid running backs and one very overpaid defensive end that has 1 sack.  This is why they fired the GM.  The media loves to attack certain QB's for SOME REASON.  

What is the thing Cam and Mike have in common besides being targeted by the media.  hmmmmmm??? I'll let you decided.










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