Four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick was one of the most dynamic football players the league has ever seen. His ability as a pure runner was unlike any other. After his time with the Atlanta Falcons ended, Vick would take his talents to the Philadelphia Eagles. In Philadelphia, Vick maintained his ability as a runner and evolved as a passer. He was the ultimate talent at the quarterback position who could beat you both running and passing.

Vick has since gotten involved with NFL media. He recently joined FS1’s “Speak For Yourself” to talk about a multitude of NFL topics, including the Cardinals new quarterback, Kyler Murray.

Kyler Murray’s game has been compared to that of Michael Vick. He showed off his ability as a passer at Oklahoma with over 4,000 passing yards alog with more than 1,000 yards on the ground. Murray embodies Michael Vick’s ability to beat opposing defenses with both his legs and his arm.

When the topic of Murray was brought up, Vick did not shy away from praise:

“This kid is just going to be something that we’ve never seen before,” he said on the show. “This guy, Kyler Murray, is going to be able to carry this team on his back for years on end.”

Co-host Jason Whitlock then brought up a difficult question for Vick, citing Fox’s own Joel Klatt, who “swears up and down” Kyler Murray is a more explosive runner than him.

Vick pauses, then simply says, “Listen.”

The table erupts in laughter as it seems Vick is about to go off on Klatt’s statement, for he is considered to be the greatest running quarterback of all time.

Listen.

“This kid — I’m vouching for him because I think he’s going to be more explosive in between the hashes because of his stature.”

He starts again by calling Kyler “The Kid” once again, then pauses.

“The guy might have the rushing record when his time is up. He’s going to threaten that.”

Wow. Kyler Murray receives the ultimate praise from one of the most explosive football players to ever be on the field.

Former NFL DE and current analyst Marcellus Whiley chimes in, explaining how the current state of the game (one which heavily favors offense) will also help Murray.

Whiley explains how the quickness of Kyler’s feet will help him greatly. Compared to Michael Vick’s long strides, Murray’s quick footwork allows him to shift directions at any moment, making it extraordinarily challenging for chasing defenders.

He adds that it’s extremely difficult going against shorter quarterbacks in the fourth quarter, as their abilities to move and escape late in the game are so hard to stop.

Even Jason Whitlock, who has an innate bias against short quarterbacks, says he is starting to become “sold” on Kyler Murray.

“It’s almost like having Darren Sproles or Barry Sanders playing quarterback.”

That’s high praise from Whitlock, who even has a bias against Drew Brees due to his height, despite being one of the best ever.

Vick closes out the segment by mentioning how Kyler Murray already knows the offense that he’ll be running, which gives him a huge boost. He also adds that having Larry Fitzgerald vouching for him will give a huge confidence boost heading into the season.

Michael Vick then calls Kyler Murray “a more explosive Russell Wilson”.

Music to the ears of all Cardinals fans.

Murray has received high praise from all over the NFL, but the comments made by the all-time great Michael Vick may take the cake.

We are just a month away from Kyler Murray’s debut against the Detroit Lions. Stay tuned.

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