vick hired by the philly eagles

[pomtzu]

Being in the Philadelphia area, and a dyed-in-the-wool Eagles fan, I have to say I'm quite upset about this and I'll be damned if I'll ever watch another game as long as Vick is part of the organization!
And as far as McNabb lobbying for Vick - all I can say to that is that he's totally blind or just plain stupid and he'd better watch his back side as long as Vick is around.
I believe in 2nd chances, but not in this instance. Vick is a monster and doesn't deserve another chance and this whole deal sends a very bad message to all, but especially to kids.
I can't believe Coach Reid could take on this piece of crap, but then maybe he has a soft spot for criminals, since that what his two sons are.

[Puckstop31]

I can't argue that what he served was too short. I also realize just how horrible dog fighting is.


Just trying to offer a counter point, fully realizing this would be near and quite dear to just about everybody here.


Gonna be an interesting year for him I reckon. But then again, I am not a big NFL guy.

[anna_66]

Second chances are fine, but I don't agree with him being part of a football team and being a "hero" to anyone.

[RICHARD]

MV is on the tube at the moment and is talking about his 'starting' for the team.

He spoke about his "god given talent" and how he would like to be a starter, but he is not ready.

God given talent does not necessarily mean people have a brain in their head.

I have mixed feelings about this 'news'- but I am glad he didn't go to "my team". Raider fans are some of the most passionate, loud and obnoxious in the league-and unforgiving.....

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The 'turd' that is pro sports lost it's shine years ago for me.

I watch now, not as a passionate fan, but more as a detached bystander.

I love the game-a good touchdown play is just as good coming from a San Fran franchise as it as from a Houston team.

The names do not matter any more to me. Not when we can have these 'grownups' fighting dogs, shooting themselves or running over pedestrians that get a golden opportunity that us poor schmucks would never get.

Second chances are good. But so much better when you have a job, league, union and money that allow it. Until then?

I don't need a scorecard to tell who the players are. The players have told me WHO THEY ARE.

[lvpets2002]

I was so Pissed when I heard the Phillys took him on.. And I used to like them too.. Nope Nope wont watch them for the next two years due I dont want to see That Scummm Baggg.. I will still say there will be another football player that will sooner or later sand bag that scummmm...

[gini]

I think he needs to donate a portion of his salary to BEST FRIENDS!!!

The other thought that I had is............

MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO 'ROUND - CHING CHING!!

[Glacier]

Pro sports teams, of all leagues, ignoring criminal behavior when a player is talented is not a new thing. Vick is a vile coward with a talented right arm; that makes him worth money; which is what pro sports is all about...it's a business! Vick is far from the first convicted felon to get a second chance in the NFL...before his signing yesterday there were 32 convicted felons playing in the league.


Watch the Canadian Football League...our game is much more interesting; way less money involved(the average CFL player makes about 50 grand a year); we have cool rules, a bigger field; a policy banning any player under suspension by another league and Canadian Customs often has some issues with letting convicted felons into the country.