Michael Vick joins Chiefs camp as coaching intern
Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick wants to become a coach. He’s getting his first shot with Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Kansas City Chiefs had their first practice of training camp on Tuesday, with the rookies and quarterbacks participating in some light drills. The day went as expected, although a new face was in the position of intern coach; Michael Vick.
Vick, now retired after starring in the NFL for 13 seasons, is reportedly looking to become a coach as his next career choice. It makes sense that Vick would land with the Chiefs as his first (and to this point, temporary) stop considering Reid is running the show.
There's a familiar face helping #Chiefs QBs at camp this year.
— Chiefs Reporter (@ChiefsReporter) July 25, 2017
Michael Vick is one of Andy Reid's coaching interns.
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Reid was the one who gave Vick a second chance after he was released from prison following his sentence for dog fighting. The former Virginia Tech star missed two full NFL seasons and came back as a free agent, his time with the Atlanta Falcons finished. It was Reid and the Philadelphia Eagles who signed him, allowing him the opportunity to spent five years with the organization. In that time, Vick reclaimed a starting spot and earned the 2010 NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
With his playing days behind him, Vick is hoping to stay in the league on the other side of the white lines. It’s an interesting fit because many believed that Vick’s downfall was the mental side of the game, with him usually relying on his incredible physical gifts. However, Vick seemed to change that narrative after joining Reid and the Eagles, becoming a smarter player.
Maybe now Vick can pass some of his wisdom onto rookie first-round pick Patrick Mahomes, who the Chiefs took with the 10th-overall selection in April’s draft.