Former Eagles QB Michael Vick would ‘love to coach’ in the NFL

 Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor

The Philadelphia Eagles are one of the more exciting teams in Philly sports these days, because they have a core of players that could become something special in the coming years behind quarterback Carson Wentz. It's been quite some time since the Eagles have had a "frachise quarterback" as they've seen the likes of Jeff Garcia, Kevin Kolb, Sam Bradford, Nick Foles and Mark Sanchez in between Carson Wentz and Donovan McNabb. 

One of the more recognizable quarterbacks during that time that became a fan favorite despite his prison time spent for running a dog fighting ring is Michael Vick. Vick introduced the mobile quarterback to the modern NFL and was an explosive player on the ground and through the air during his time with the Falcons and Eagles. Now retired, Vick tells Adam Schefter of ESPN that he has thought about coaching and still wants to chase a championship in the NFL.

"I would love to coach in the National Football League one day," Vick told ESPN's Adam Schefter on his "Know Them From Adam" podcast. "… At some point, I'd definitely love to help work with young quarterbacks and develop them and still compete, you know, with the team and with the coaches.

"It's another way to chase a championship. You know I'm not done. I'm not done by any means."

On February 3, 2017, Vick officially announced his retirement. He spent his first six seasons in Atlanta prior to his arrest and then was with the Eagles for five seasons, spent one year with the Jets and last played in 2015 with the Steelers. Vick finished his career as the all-time NFL leading rusher at quarterback, gaining 6,109 yards on 873 carries.

Vick goes on to tell Schefter that he really loves teaching the game of football and would enjoy getting to do that at the NFL level. Although he hasn't reached out to any of his former coaches about a potential position yet, Vick knows that his understanding for the game of football could land him on an NFL coaching staff in the future.

 

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