Steelers quarterback Michael Vick replaced Ben Roethisberger who left the game with a knee injury in the third quarter Sunday at the Edward Jones Dome in St Louis. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)

Michael Vick still has the quick legs, which could result in a few vintage moments Thursday night at Heinz Field against the Baltimore Ravens.

“I didn’t think at 35 I’d still be as quick as I am,” Vick told reporters in the locker room after thePittsburgh Steelers‘ Tuesday’s practice. “I can still move a little bit.”

At age 35, Vick recognizes he might not get another opportunity. He was a free agent in August. Now he’s replacing the injured Ben Roethlisberger, who is sidelined four to six weeks with a left MCL sprain.

“This is a great opportunity for me because I don’t know if I’m going to have this opportunity ever again,” Vick said. “Just a month ago I wasn’t signed with a team. Now, I feel like I have a chance to go out and play freely and go out and enjoy the game, enjoy this moment, enjoy being out there with my teammates.”

He said he refused to give up despite being unsigned for most of the offseason until the Steelers signed him in late August.

“Kept the faith, kept believing,” Vick said about wanting a chance like this during free agency. “This is what I love to do, so I kept working at it.”

Vick met with offensive coordinator Todd Haley for several hours Monday night to go over the game plan. Haley said he was impressed with Vick’s knowledge of the system.

Earlier Tuesday, Roethlisberger said his expectation for Vick was for him to be the best he can be.

“We brought [Vick] in here for a reason,” Roethlisberger said. “He’s got a lot of experience. He’s got a good group around him here. Everybody’s got to do their job. We’ll be just fine. … He’s helped me and I’ll continue to do what I can to help him.”

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SOURCE: ESPN
Jeremy Fowler