DMD Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Ty Detmer to the rescue? FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick will have a new position coach in 2006 after Mike Johnson was fired Wednesday."I have decided not to extend Mike Johnson's contract," coach Jim Mora said. "Mike has worked hard as our quarterbacks coach for the last two seasons and we wish him the very best in the future." Among Johnson's possible successors could be third-string quarterback Ty Detmer, a 14-year NFL veteran who may retire. Detmer, who won the 1990 Heisman Trophy at Brigham Young, hasn't taken a snap since 2001. Mora declined to comment on Detmer's playing status. Johnson, 38, coached the Atlanta receivers in 2002 before taking over quarterbacks the following season. Vick, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, worked closely with Johnson in 2003, but the coach's role changed when Mora was hired two years ago and brought offensive coordinator Greg Knapp with him from San Francisco. Vick led the NFL with 5.9 yards per carry this season, but he ran much less than in 2002 and '04, the two previous seasons in which he started and played nearly a full schedule. In 2005, Vick ranked 25th in passer rating (73.1), which was five points lower than his final number in '04. Only three quarterbacks threw more fourth-quarter interceptions this year than Vick, who had five. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Ty Detmer to the rescue? 1248607[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Syphillis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 The same way Darrell Bevell was the answer for Favre? :doah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Syphillis? 1248613[/snapback] I think it was herpes. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 We'll see if Detmer can teach him to throw 7 interceptions in one game like he did for the Lions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 (edited) I think it was herpes. . . 1248628[/snapback] you're right Edited January 5, 2006 by Jumpin Johnies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Detmer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 hopefully vince young casts a huge shadow over vick and he just goes away......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraftykraft Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 hopefully vince young casts a huge shadow over vick and he just goes away......... 1248924[/snapback] Here, here!! Vick's a good fantasy QB because of all his running, but once he starts throwing, its not easy to see him even in the top 20--which is not so great in a 32 team league... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedroz13 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I honestly think anyone who works anywhere NEAR Vick must hate it (aside from maybe Crumpler). He's a shi**y QB so his QB coach gets fired. He can't get the ball to his WRs so they can't put up numbers. Or in P. Price's case, they get cut and hated by fans. The O Line has to put up with his whining whenever he gets sacked, and they have to block for his scrambling situations, without ever really knowing where the hell he's going. I'm really starting to hate Vick, and his brother isn't helping the blood line with that dirty play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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