Former Eagles QB on Verge of Landing Surprise Head Coaching Job

While the majority of Philadelphia Eagles fans are focused on the upcoming NFL postseason, it can always be fun to check in on some of the organization's former players.

The Eagles have boasted their fair share of iconic players throughout franchise history, including Michael Vick. The former 2001 first-overall selection spent five of his last seven NFL seasons in Philadelphia, which included one of his four Pro Bowl appearances, and his brief time in the City of Brotherly Love was enough for Eagles fans to remember him fondly to this day.

Since retiring from football in 2017, Vick has spent his time as a FOX Sports NFL analyst. Although he's thrived in his position throughout the last seven years, it looks like the ex-Eagles signal-caller is gearing up for another new career.

Eagles Rumors: Michael Vick to Coach Norfolk State

On Monday afternoon, Pro Football Talk's Myles Simmons reported that "Vick has interviewed for the head coaching vacancy at Norfolk State." The Spartans fired former head coach Dawson Odums at the end of November after he led the program to a 15-31 record in the last four seasons.

ESPN's Adam Schefter then said later Monday afternoon that the two sides were in discussions to formalize the hire.

On one hand, some people are shocked by the Spartans wanting Vick due to his lack of coaching experience. The 44-year-old ex-QB has spent a limited amount of time behind a bench, having previously been a Kansas City Chiefs coaching intern in 2017 while also spending time as a consultant for the AAF's Atlanta Legends that same year.

But despite lacking coaching experience, Vick is confident that he's fit to coach Norflk State.

"I know how to lead and I know what it takes," the Newport News, VA native told Teel and Sauls.

Coaching the Spartans would be somewhat of a homecoming for Vick. The 2010 NFL Comeback Player of the Year was born and raised in Virginia, where he made high school headlines due to his dazzling dual-threat ability. He eventually spent all three of his collegiate years at Virginia Tech, where he finished third in the Heisman Trophy race in 1999.

After leaving the Cavalier State, Vick went on to have a prosperous NFL career. He became a four-time Pro Bowl signal-caller as he racked up over 22,000 passing yards with 133 touchdowns to 88 interceptions while also turning 873 carries into more than 6,100 rushing yards with 36 ground scores.

Vick might not be an expert when it comes to the X's and O's of coaching, however, it's clear that he has a plethora of football experience to draw on.

It's been 13 years since Norfolk State went 9-3 during the 2011 NCAA college football campaign, marking the program's last winning season. Only time will tell if Vick, despite his coaching inexperience, is the right man to help end that slump.

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