Ex NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick sources say he has reached an agreement with the company to become its next head football coach.
Pilot from Virginia reported on Dec. 16 that Norfolk State had interviewed the former NFL sensation to be its next coach, revealing that Vick had discussed the position with Norfolk State president Javaune Adams-Gaston and athletic director Melody Webb.
“I know how to lead and I know what it takes,” Vick told the newspaper, saying that Norfolk State — a historically black school near his hometown of Newport News, Virginia — contacted him about the position.
Norfolk State fired coach Dawson Odums in November after a 4-8 season.
Although Vick has no coaching experience, the 44-year-old has defined the quarterback position at Virginia Tech and on the team Atlanta Falconscombining a powerful throwing arm with deft legs and speed.
He led the Hokies to the 1999 national title game, where they lost State of Florida 46-29.
Vick was selected by the Falcons with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. He spent six years in Atlanta, making three Pro Bowls (2002, 2004 and 2005) and leading the team to two playoff appearances, including the 2004 NFC Championship.
Vick was released from federal prison in 2009 after pleading guilty and serving time for his role in organizing dogfighting, and since then, advocating for the fight against animal cruelty has become part of his mission. Then he signed a contract with Philadelphia Eagles and in 2010, he passed for over 3,000 yards passing and nearly 700 yards rushing for a total of 30 touchdowns.
After the 13th season and appearances in New York Jets AND Pittsburgh SteelersVick retired in 2017 as the league’s all-time winningest quarterback. Since retiring, he has been an NFL analyst for Fox Sports.
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The Associated Press contributed to this article.
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