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Should Vick Change His Playing Style? - A question posed on NFL Countdown

This question has been asked time and again by sports' "analysts". Should quarterback Michael Vick alter his playing style due to his running the football leaving him more prone to injury than most other NFL quarterbacks? This was in light of Vick suffering a concussion in last week's game. He suffered a broken hand in today's game. I suppose it's a legitimate question to ask, but it's not Vick's leaving the pocket and running with the football which has left him susceptible to injury. The concussion occurred when Vick was hit in the pocket last week after throwing the football. He was thrown into an offensive lineman and two players' helmets connected with one another's, Vick receiving the brunt of the hit. So, Vick's unique style as an NFL quarterback played absolutely no part in his injury a week ago. Also, today, the pain was felt when he was in the pocket. The Eagles' offensive line did not pass protect well and their quarterback...