He referred to the Blazers drafting center Sam Bowie with the second pick of the 1984 NBA draft when they could have taken Michael Jordan, who became arguably the best player in NBA history. Vick in one respect, however, is more comparable to Bowie than Jordan. When the NBA was a center-dominated league, hardly any team dared pass up the chance to draft a top center. That's how NFL teams feel about quarterbacks and they've made one the top overall pick in three of the last four drafts. The jump from Virginia Tech is going to be a very big one, not only in the speed of the opposition, but also the style of game he's going to be involved in.
Size is an issue.
You have to create things for small, gifted running quarterbacks. The Chargers wanted Vick even after weighing those negatives. But when negotiations stalled, they couldn't be blamed for getting nervous, especially after their fiasco with Ryan Leaf. Atlanta stepping up doesn't surprise me because Atlanta would like to do something to sell season tickets and this is a great fit for them. It was a good trade for San Diego.