“Being under center is more natural. That is what I like to do, that’s what I enjoy,” Vick said. “In due time, I will get my opportunity.”
For now he serves as a backup to Eagles starter Donovan McNabb and reserve Kevin Kolb.
But the Eagles, who hold an option to keep Vick next year for US$5.2 million, have been seldom pressed in a 3-1 start and figure to keep any trick plays involving Vick under wraps until they might be needed.
“We can’t determine how much I am going to be used,” Vick said. “It all depends on the flow of the game, the field position and other things. I’m just ready whenever my number gets called.”
■NFL MAY PUNISH CABLE
AP, BOSTON
If Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable is implicated by police in their investigation of an alleged assault on an assistant coach, he will be subject to NFL discipline.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Tuesday at the autumn owners meetings that workplace violence was in the league’s personal conduct policy, and if Cable was charged with any crimes, he could be punished by the NFL.
Goodell expects to receive a report “in the next couple of weeks” on the Napa, California police investigation, which is in the hands of the district attorney. He said the league was “allowing the criminal process to go forward for some period of time” before the NFL might get involved. Criminal charges need not be brought against Cable for the NFL to discipline him if he broke the league’s conduct rules.
Defensive assistant Randy Hanson has alleged that he was punched by Cable during training camp and his jaw was broken. Hanson also has claimed Cable threatened to kill him during the August attack.
Cable has denied the allegations and has been advised to stay silent on the matter.
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