Vick should have options in 2010: Dungy
Last Updated: Monday, November 9, 2009 | 10:17 AM ET
The Associated Press
Michael Vick hasn't seen the field much for the Philadelphia Eagles. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)Tony Dungy says Michael Vick could potentially wind up in Buffalo, which he says previously discussed signing the quarterback.
The former Super Bowl-winning coach with the Indianapolis Colts has served as an adviser to Vick between working as a commentator for NBC.
Dungy confirmed during the pre-game show Sunday night before Philadelphia hosted Dallas that the Bills and Vick "talked originally" when Vick was searching for a team after serving 18 months in federal prison for running a dogfighting ring.
The Eagles signed Vick to a $1.6 million US contract for 2009, with a team option for the second year at $5.2 million, but he has played sparingly so far this season.
"I told Michael to just worry about this year," Dungy said. "It's technically up to Philadelphia. If they want him back, he has to stay there. If they don't, there are some teams looking for quarterbacks: Cleveland, St. Louis and Washington.
"But I think a dark horse is Buffalo. They talked originally. There was some communication there. I think that could be a good spot."
Vick has not been the weapon for the Eagles some expected and he was in for only two plays in their 20-16 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. Vick said his focus is on helping the Eagles win a Super Bowl and not where he'll play next year.
"It's what I thought it would be," Vick said. "I knew I couldn't come in and do anything that would disrupt the rhythm of the offence and what we had going on here. I knew I was going to have to be patient."
Bills starter Trent Edwards struggled this season before sustaining a concussion. Ryan Fitzpatrick, a career backup, has been the starter with Edwards out of the lineup.
Vick didn't want to talk about potential teams for the 2010 season.
"Me and Tony talked about my position in the future, whether I'm here or whether I'm there," Vick said. "We talked about it, but the primary goal is to help this team win the Super Bowl."
Vick has completed 2-of-6 passes for six yards and rushed 12 times for 27 yards, mostly out of the wildcat formation.
He said he usually talks to Dungy at least once a week and receives "great advice" from his mentor. Vick, who has talked to churches and schools about the poor life choices he's made, has enjoyed his second chance in Philadelphia.
