"I don't know exactly what [my role] is going to be," Vick said after playing a little more than a quarter in last night's final preseason game, a 21-17 loss to the Jets. "I'm just as curious as you. So we'll find out what happens."
As an out-of-shape Wildcat and read-option weapon last season, Vick's contribution to the offense was minimal. He had 24 carries for 95 yards and completed just six of 13 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown.
But he's in infinitely better shape now than he was 12 months ago.
"It's phenomenal to have a full camp under my belt," Vick said. "I felt like I was 25 years old again, even though that's not a realistic number. But, hey, I feel good.
"[The coaches] can see the difference, too. Last year, my legs were heavy. Everybody knows the situation and the circumstances. It was basically like somebody getting up off the couch and going out on the football field."
We weren't able to glean much about Reid's plans for Vick last night. With Kolb getting the night off, Vick was supposed to play the first half, but was lifted after the first quarter. He completed three of five passes for 56 yards and rushed for 11 yards on two carries.
"I thought he had enough work," Reid said when asked why he pulled Vick quicker than expected. "The guy's 30 years old. He's been in this league a long time. I think he's ready to go."
Last week's game against the Chiefs may have offered the best clue into how Reid and Mornhinweg intend to use Vick. With Kolb playing almost three quarters of that game, Vick twice replaced him on third-and-short situations.
