Live and die with McNabb

Last night's game between the Eagles and the Cowboys was relatively one-sided after Dallas' 27 point 2nd quarter performance. The Cowboys dominated the game but what grinds my gears is the fact that Vick played only one series in the game.

In the beginning of the second quarter, Vick threw a 76-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Maclin for the first score of the game. The momentum was with the Eagles and Vick became a threat to Wade Phillips. Unfortunately, that single possession was the only series where Vick played.

Vick ended the game with 1/2 in completions/attempts and 76 passing yards along with one touchdown, while McNabb ended with 19/37 and 230 passing yards to go with one touchdown and one interception.

If Vick was able to courageously make an accurate pass and show sense of fearless attitude, why not feed the new Eagle some pigskin?

McNabb completed 51.4% of his passes and was sacked four times. And Vick? Well we don't have much to say because he didn't have the opportunity. So the question then becomes--what was Andy Reid thinking?

Let's take a trip through this past decade. Reid starting coaching McNabb starting back in 1999. While they were on the same team, they have gone to one NFC wild card game, one NFC divisional game, four NFC championship games, and one Super Bowl: all of which they lost.

I understand that a coach and a player might develop a bond and trust that cannot be analyzed by a third-party, but I'm going to have to throw in the red challenge flag here. When a player consistently lets you down in the playoffs, why go to him again when you have another option that proves himself?

Sure, Vick is not the face of the franchise but I guarantee you that if he played another few possessions and made this game closer--he'd be more than just a risky free agent pick-up during the off season.

But instead, the consistent dependence on the big number 5 causes yet another disappointment for Philadelphia. I don't mind the loss for the Eagles because the Cowboys put on a show; but for a player like Vick to come back despite all that he's been through and still compete in the playoffs in that possession shows heart.

It's past just letting Vick play another series, it's the lack of faith in his other quarterback that disappoints me. Well, there's always next year--that is unless, McNabb and Reid are back with the Eagles. Then history might repeat itself just one more time.