Michael Vick says his balky hamstring needs to pass one more test today before he gives himself the green light to start Sunday's key NFC Least game against the Giants.
He wants to make a full-speed, 100-yard sprint. If is hammy holds up, he'll be behind center on Sunday.
And if it doesn't? That's not as clear.
I get the feeling Vick will be Sunday's starter even if he is not at 100 percent. Nick Foles is likely out. He hasn't practiced all week after suffering a concussion against the Cowboys.
As much as anyone, I want Vick to play - and play well. But I feat that's not going to be the case.
These kind of hamstring injuries don't clear up over night.
Vick is likely to be limited on Sunday, regardless how he does in today's wind sprint.
And that's the problem. At his best, Vick acts on his instincts, and his over-the-edge athletic ability.
That's the reason he still can't bring himself to slide feet first to avoid taking any unnecessary hits.
I'm thinking that his instincts are going to take over again on Sunday, and that we very well could once again see him bolt out of the pocket, only to grab at that hamstring when it pops on him again.
Keep your helmet close by, Matt Barkley. You might be needed again.
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