Michael Vick: Philadelphia Eagles' Dual-Threat QB Will Win NFL MVP

Michael Vick was a strong candidate for NFL MVP last season, but he struggled with injuries toward the end of the season, and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady won the award unanimously.

The struggles of the Philadelphia Eagles, the "Dream Team," this season start with Vick, who hasn't been performing poorly, he's just been hurt.

A concussion and a right hand injury have made life difficult for Vick, but Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, Vick threw for over 300 yards and rushed for nearly 100 more.

Vick is by the far the most valuable player to any team. Without him, the Eagles would limp into the playoffs, or miss them entirely.

The Eagles absolutely need him to win the Super Bowl. He creates more matchup nightmares for opposing defenses than any other player in the league.

Vick is not only a threat as a pocket passer, he's the best runner the Eagles have. His field vision is unlike any quarterback's in the NFL.

Courageously battling through injuries is the only hope the Eagles have of keeping Vick for most of the season. His style of play makes him a much bigger risk to injury.

But to be fair to Vick, his style of play, which leaves him more open to injury, is the best way he can be effective.

The Eagles have to allow Vick to be aggressive in the running game and be a dual-threat force.

Take Vick out of the Eagles, and the offense is much less dynamic.

Defenses can blitz Philly, bring multiple pass rushers often, and not have to worry about someone as fast as Vick evading the rush and turning a possible loss and sack into a 15-yard gain.

Vick's arm strength also allows him to find speedster DeSean Jackson on deep passes for big scoring plays, which open up the running game for Vick and back LeSean McCoy.

Michael Vick is not the best player in the NFL, neither is he the best quarterback in football, but in terms of value to his team, there isn't a player that means more to the success of his team's offense than Vick.

That is the definition of an MVP.

Nicholas Goss is a Featured Columnist at Bleacher Report, follow him on Twitter for the latest sports news and updates.  Follow @NicholasGoss35