5 reasons Michael Vick can lead Minnesota Vikings to Super Bowl

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GREEN BAY, UNITED STATES: Quarterback Michael Vick of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of the NFC Wild-Card game 04 January 2003 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. The Falcons won the game 27-7 to advance to the next round of the play-offs. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images) /

3. Vick has won in cold weather before

Not only has Vick won at a high level inside of a dome before, but he’s played some of his best ball in less than ideal conditions outside. The Vikings will play eight games inside US Bank Stadium this winter, but will need to figure out how to win at frigid Lambeau Field and Soldier Field in NFC North play.

Vick had an MVP-caliber season playing in windy Philadelphia back in 2011. Perhaps his greatest individual performance as a professional came in the 2002 NFC Playoffs, as his Wild Card Falcons team beat the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. That was the first time in the Super Bowl era that the Packers had lost an NFC Playoff game at home.

The reason that Vick can succeed outside is that he is a mobile quarterback with elite arm strength. Running the football takes precedence over throwing it outside in cold weather. Vick can run or, preferably, hand the ball off to Peterson.

If it’s third and long and the Vikings need a first down, Vick’s arm is more than capable of cutting through some of the harsh northern winds associated with meaningful football games from late November through January.

Winning outside is imperative to get to the Super Bowl. Vick may be better equipped than the other options the Vikings could use at quarterback this winter to push for a Super Bowl now that Bridgewater is done for the year.

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