Would Matt Jones Have Been a Better Fit Than Michael Vick?

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Published: August 24, 2009

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... just a couple of weeks ago.

Now they're dealing with the ripples that the move has caused in the hopes that the on-field production outweighs the headache they're enduring at the moment.

The idea is that Vick will be a utility, or gadget type of player. He might line up anywhere on the field including quarterback, wide receiver, or running back.

The plan is that his presence alone will cause a panic and confusion for the defense, allowing the Eagles' offense to take advantage of said confusion and create a big play.

However, is it possible that there was a better option available? Namely, Matt Jones.

From the football side of things, Jones was actually progressing quite well in Jacksonville before his most recent run-in with the law for possession of cocaine.

He was a gadget guy coming out of college, and was eventually stuck in as a wide receiver though there was talk of him playing tight and end and his college position, quarterb...

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