The Falcons are all about Michael Vick. As he goes, so do they. Is Vick really a prime time QB? That’s something we’ll discus in a moment. The Falcons were 8-8 last season, which was a 4 game drop from 2004. Over the last five seasons, they have been up and down, but 8 wins a year has been the average. Has anything changed?

Should Michael Vick run or pass? Last season he gave into the pressure to run less and pass more. The results were anything but superstar like. Vick passed for 2,412 yards and ran for 597 more over 15 games. This is going to be a critical year for Vick. Is he going to bust out and prove that here’s a big time NFL QB or will he continue down the road to mediocrity? He’s certainly above the average line, but how much higher? The Falcons need Vick to stay healthy if they are to have a shot at the playoffs in 2006. An alarming trend for Vick is his interceptions. They keep going higher each year. In 2005, he threw 13 picks and just 15 TDs.

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