Michael Vick

The spread offense that Chip Kelly developed in the piney hills of New Hampshire and perfected with the Oregon Ducks requires two things of the quarterback: He has to be very mobile, and he has to make good, quick decisions. Fortunately for Kelly, the Eagles have both of those in their collection. His only challenge will be to decide which plays to give to Michael Vick, who can still run better than most quarterbacks, and which to give to Nick Foles, the rookie who graded out well on playbook wonkery, reading defenses, and calling audibles.

The spread offense that Chip Kelly developed in the piney hills of New Hampshire and perfected with the Oregon Ducks requires two things of the quarterback: He has to be very mobile, and he has to make good, quick decisions. Fortunately for Kelly, the Eagles have both of those in their collection. His only challenge will be to decide which plays to give to Michael Vick, who can still run better than most quarterbacks, and which to give to Nick Foles, the rookie who graded out well on playbook wonkery, reading defenses, and calling audibles.

"You gotta have an ego that's built with shoe leather" to coach in Philadelphia, according to ex-Eagles head coach Andy Reid. He also defended quarterback Michael Vick as "a very kind person" who lost his starting job in Philadelphia only because of injury. Reid's remarks about Philly, Vick and plans as the new Kansas City coach came during interviews on a couple of national radio shows. Reid has long seemed more comfortable and forthcoming on such interviews than during postgame Q-and-A's with local media.

Michael Vick is one person in Philadelphia who's not paying attention to the Eagles coaching search. Even though the decision could have an impact on Vick's future, the Eagles quarterback said the only NFL activity on his radar has been the playoffs. "I've got to get back," Vick said at a charity event on Monday night. "That's a must in my career. " The question is not just if that will happen, but where it will happen. By his own admission, Vick faces an uncertain future. The Eagles owe Vick $3 million if he is on the roster on Feb. 6, and he is due to make $15.5 million in 2013.

Several Eagles players said Monday that a lack of effort, leadership, and chemistry in the locker room contributed to the team's worst season since 1998. Players hinted at the problems at times during the year, but they were more outspoken Monday. When quarterback Michael Vick was asked whether it bothered him that players did not play as hard as he did, he did not hold back. "Yes, it does," Vick told reporters. "I give 110 percent effort. Body scarred up all year, hurt, bruised, get up after every hit and still keep trying to fight and push.

Andy Reid held a meeting with his team after he was fired that players described as "emotional. " He also met with many players individually. Reid told the Eagles to treat their next coach with the same respect they afforded him. Some of those players pointed the finger at themselves when reflecting on why Reid's 14-year tenure in Philadelphia ended on Monday. "This whole team felt like we put his job in jeopardy," guard Evan Mathis said. "And if we don't feel that way, we should.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - On the ring finger of his right hand, as big around as a truck tire and gleaming in the camera lights, Andy Reid wore the Super Bowl ring he won long ago as an assistant coach with the Green Bay Packers. It isn't wildly uncommon for Reid to wear the ring, but he doesn't put it on for every game, either. In the past, he has used it as motivation for his team, a prize for the players to behold, but on this day it caught the light defiantly. There is a difference between coaching a loser and being a loser.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Michael Vick watched the final drive of what might be his final game in an Eagles uniform from the sideline, where he was supposed to be anyway before Nick Foles broke his hand. Vick's unexpected start ended ahead of schedule Sunday because the game was already determined. The Eagles' 42-7 loss to the New York Giants will be remembered as Andy Reid's finale with Philadelphia, but the controversial Vick era also might have concluded with a whimper. Most of Vick's postgame remarks were directed at the performance of the team, which clearly perturbed the $100 million quarterback.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - They made it easy. With their atrocious farewell performance here Sunday, the Eagles removed any doubt about what needs to be done. It starts with the dismissal of Andy Reid, obviously, but it should not end there. If Howie Roseman is going to remain in charge, as it appears, then he should start general managing immediately. Before the close of business Monday, Roseman should cut ties with a handful of the players most closely identified with this horrendous season.