circpro
02-03-2007, 04:37 PM
Not only will he start but he'll have a green light to change plays.. (http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/falcons/stories/2007/02/02/0203petrino.html)
Petrino to allow Vick audibles[p]
By STEVE WYCHE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 02/03/07
Miami — Michael Vick will have the freedom to make plays with more than his arm and his legs next season. Falcons coach Bobby Petrino is giving the quarterback the green light to change calls at the line of scrimmage.
"We're going to put it all on him," Petrino said Friday to a small group of reporters covering the Super Bowl. "That's something that's new to him. It's something he's excited about. It's the way I believe you train a quarterback. You make him responsible for the protections, you make him responsible for what I call trumping the center — when the center makes a protection call and the blitz shows something different."
Vick was unavailable for comment. Though he did not openly complain about the inability to call audibles, Vick was never reluctant to mention that former offensive coordinator Greg Knapp did not allow him to change anything but the blocking scheme and the direction of the play.
Knapp, who was fired along with coach Jim Mora and most of the staff, said in previous interviews that he has rarely incorporated audibles into his offense, regardless of the quarterback. Knapp recently was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders.
The inability to change plays did not sit well with some players. Toward the end of last season, one player said they knew when plays were doomed before the snap because of the lack of flexibility at the line.
"We play percentages, not defenses," the player said.
That will change. Petrino will begin installing the audible system during minicamp shortly after the April draft.
"That's going to be new to him, but that's what I believe you have to do," Petrino said. "He's excited about doing it, and he really believes in himself that he can get that done."
Another change: Offensive linemen will be free to talk to the media.
"We'll make them do that right away," Petrino said.
Former offensive line coach/consultant Alex Gibbs, who did not speak to the media, instituted a policy in which one offensive lineman per week would speak to the media. If someone spoke out of line, he was fined $1,500.
It does put the game in his hands and makes him more accountable and just maybe he will actually be able to make things happen other than losing.... I have little faith..... Oh I can't wait to here the O-line answer questions on not stopping the run or giving Mikey no protection....
Petrino to allow Vick audibles[p]
By STEVE WYCHE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 02/03/07
Miami — Michael Vick will have the freedom to make plays with more than his arm and his legs next season. Falcons coach Bobby Petrino is giving the quarterback the green light to change calls at the line of scrimmage.
"We're going to put it all on him," Petrino said Friday to a small group of reporters covering the Super Bowl. "That's something that's new to him. It's something he's excited about. It's the way I believe you train a quarterback. You make him responsible for the protections, you make him responsible for what I call trumping the center — when the center makes a protection call and the blitz shows something different."
Vick was unavailable for comment. Though he did not openly complain about the inability to call audibles, Vick was never reluctant to mention that former offensive coordinator Greg Knapp did not allow him to change anything but the blocking scheme and the direction of the play.
Knapp, who was fired along with coach Jim Mora and most of the staff, said in previous interviews that he has rarely incorporated audibles into his offense, regardless of the quarterback. Knapp recently was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders.
The inability to change plays did not sit well with some players. Toward the end of last season, one player said they knew when plays were doomed before the snap because of the lack of flexibility at the line.
"We play percentages, not defenses," the player said.
That will change. Petrino will begin installing the audible system during minicamp shortly after the April draft.
"That's going to be new to him, but that's what I believe you have to do," Petrino said. "He's excited about doing it, and he really believes in himself that he can get that done."
Another change: Offensive linemen will be free to talk to the media.
"We'll make them do that right away," Petrino said.
Former offensive line coach/consultant Alex Gibbs, who did not speak to the media, instituted a policy in which one offensive lineman per week would speak to the media. If someone spoke out of line, he was fined $1,500.
It does put the game in his hands and makes him more accountable and just maybe he will actually be able to make things happen other than losing.... I have little faith..... Oh I can't wait to here the O-line answer questions on not stopping the run or giving Mikey no protection....