Vick fell awkwardly after first-quarter tackle - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

mavsfanforever · 08-16-2003, 08:54 PM

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick fractured his right fibula and was taken off the field on a cart Saturday night during an exhibition game against Baltimore, ESPN has learned.

ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports that according to his sources, Vick is likely to be out at least six weeks with his fractured fibula.

Vick was chased out of the pocket on a third-down play late in the first quarter and was tackled by Adalius Thomas. Vick fell awkwardly on his right leg, and grabbed it even before he fell all the way to the ground.

Thomas, after briefly celebrating the tackle, came back over to check on Vick, and several of Vick's teammates also kneeled over him. When it was apparent that he was hurt, a hush came over the crowd at the Georgia Dome.

After he was looked at by the medical staff for about five minutes, Vick got up with some help and limped a couple of steps to the cart. He was wheeled to the locker room amid a standing ovation.

X-rays were taken, but the results weren't immediately known.

Vick got off to a rough start against the Ravens, getting sacked on the first play and throwing an interception on the next one. He finished 0-for-4, and rushed for 8 yards.

He made the Pro Bowl last season in his first full season as a starter and set three NFL records for rushing by a quarterback.

Just211 · 08-16-2003, 09:50 PM

might be a real lucky break for the boys

Just211 · 08-16-2003, 09:51 PM

no PUN intended [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

mavsfanforever · 08-16-2003, 09:58 PM

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might be a real lucky break for the boys

Unlucky for fantasy football GM's who picked Vick. I hope he gets well soon.

Just211 · 08-16-2003, 10:09 PM

i hope he's well by week 2

FilthyFinMavs · 08-16-2003, 10:24 PM

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Originally posted by: mavsfanforever

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Originally posted by: Just211
might be a real lucky break for the boys

Unlucky for fantasy football GM's who picked Vick. I hope he gets well soon.

Lol who didn't pick Vick? Man he is out for about 6 weeks they say which will turn into 5 weeks of the NFL. Horrible news for the Falcons.

ames7 · 08-16-2003, 11:15 PM

Unbelievable. I was just saying to my dad, why the hell do we have to get the Falcons the first week, when the news came on about his injury. My dad just started laughing. I never wish injury on any player so I just wish him full speedy second week recovery.

Drbio · 08-16-2003, 11:47 PM

Vick fractured his fibula and will be out for at least 6 weeks. I am betting it will be a tad longer.

Chicago JK · 08-16-2003, 11:53 PM

That is too bad and this is coming from a die hard Cowboy fan. I had the chance last season to travel with the Falcons to a game against the Saints. I got to fly with the team, take the team bus and stand on the field. It was a blast. I watched Vick especially close. He has this aura about him that just rubs off on his teammates. I hope he can get himself well. On my Direct TV sunday ticket the Falcons were my second favorite team to watch after my boys.

Drbio · 08-17-2003, 12:01 AM

I liked watching him. He is arguably the most exciting player in the NFL today.

DNNF · 08-17-2003, 10:04 AM

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Originally posted by: Just211
might be a real lucky break for the boys

Unlucky for fantasy football GM's who picked Vick. I hope he gets well soon.

I was able to pick up Doug Johnson last night as a trade bait [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

AnMan21 · 08-17-2003, 12:52 PM

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Vick fractured his fibula and will be out for at least 6 weeks. I am betting it will be a tad longer.

I agree Doc...I would think he'll be out longer too. Why rush him back, he's so young, there's no reason to get him back quickly just to have him suffer a more serious injury.