Paul Domowitch: Vick could take a run at third-down improvement for Eagles

Considering the many uncertainties up front on the offensive line, including a center who is coming off an ACL injury, the chances of LeSean McCoy, Leonard Weaver and Mike Bell consistently turning third-and-1s and third-and-2s and third-and-3s into first downs this season aren't all that great.

Which brings us back to Vick. If we've learned anything about the guy in this preseason, it's that he's got his legs back. He, once again, is the catch-me-if-you-can scrambler we knew before he lit a match to his life and his career.

Spread out the opposing defense with a three-wide receiver set on third-and-2 and the opposing defense is faced with a dilemma. Do they bring up the safety in the box to defend against a Vick run and leave DeSean Jackson and/or Jeremy Maclin with a one-on-one opportunity on the outside, or do they keep the safety back and try to defend Vick with a nickel front of four linemen and two linebackers?

"He did a nice job last week [against the Chiefs]; he had some good reps against them," said Reid. "And today he had some good reps."

While Vick isn't totally sure how Reid and Mornhinweg plan to use him, he said he is ready to go if anything happens to Kolb this season.

"That's why I'm here," he said. "If something happens [to Kolb], I feel like I can step in. I've played this game for a long time and have started a lot of games in this league. I know how to prepare, know how to study and get ready to play a good football game. It's easy. It's only as hard as you make it."

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