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269. Michael Vick

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269. Michael Vick
Michael Vick may be best known in some circles for his dogfighting ring that cost him two years in the NFL, but prior to that the first overall pick from Virginia Tech was one of the most exciting players in Football; in fact, some would argue for a time he was the most exciting the player in the game. 

Vick took the idea of the mobile pivot to a completely new level in professional football.  Vick was the ultimate dual-threat that terrorized defensive coordinators who struggled to find ways to contain him.  The Quarterback holds the record for Rushing Yards by a Quarterback in a season (1,039) and a career (6,109), both records that could hold for years even in the era of the rushing QBs. 

Losing two years certainly cost him a Hall of Fame career, but his comeback with the Philadelphia Eagles certainly made an excellent redemption story with a return to the Pro Bowl in 2010.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Newport News, Virginia, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2021
  • Position: Quarterback
  • Games Played: 143
  • Notable Statistics: 1,807 Pass Completions
    3,217 Pass Attempts
    56.2 Pass Completion Percentage
    22,464 Passing Yards
    133 Touchdown Passes
    88 Interceptions
    80.4 Passer Rating
    873 Rushing Yards
    6,109 Rushing Attempts
    36 Rushing Touchdowns
    2 Receptions
    1 Receiving Yard
    112 Approximate Value

    6 Playoff Games
    79 Pass Completions
    141 Pass Attempts
    56.0 Pass Completion Percentage
    977 Passing Yards
    5 Touchdown Passes
    4 Interceptions
    77.6 Passer Rating
    37 Rushing Yards
    271 Rushing Attempts
    1 Rushing Touchdown
    1 Reception
    2 Receiving Yards
  • Played For: Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • College: Virginia Tech
  • Drafted: Drafted in the 1st Round, 1st Overall in 2001
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (None)
    Bert Bell Award (1) (2010)
    Pro Bowl Selections (4) (2002, 2004, 2005 & 2010)
    AP Comeback Player of the Year (2010)
    PFWA Comeback Player of the Year (2010)
    Most Yards per Rushing Attempt (5) (2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2010)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (2002)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Touchdowns (1) (2006)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passer Rating (1) (2010)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards per Game (1) (2010)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards per Attempt (2) (2010 & 2011)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards per Completion (5) (2002, 2004, 2006, 2010 & 2011)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Attempts per Game (1) (2012)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completion Percentage (1) (2010)
    Top Ten Finishes: QBR (1) (2010)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Rushing Attempt (5) (2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2010)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 1.    Yards per Rushing Attempt: 7.0
    72.  Yards per Pass Completion: 12.4
    88.  Passer Rating: 80.4
    91.  Rushing Yards: 6,109
    93.  Pass Attempts: 3,217
    98.  Yards per Pass Attempt: 7.0
    98.  Pass Completions: 1,807
    99.  Passing Yards: 22,464

Should Michael Vick be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 33.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 23.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 33.3%
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