Vick just went from jailhouse to penthouse
Michael Vick has reason to jump for joy after signing with Philadelphia.
If you’re Michael Vick — a one-time superstar now drowning in questions about your character, your leadership, your direction and even your football skills — this is what you wanted.
Not Buffalo. When rumors spread Thursday that the Bills were about to sign, my first thought was, “Doom.” Players trying to make comebacks of this magnitude shouldn’t do it with an organization so desperate from missing the playoffs nine straight seasons that they feel compelled to bring in a circus act (Terrell Owens).
Not Washington nor St. Louis nor Minnesota — other rumored destinations that lack either stable ownership or lucid management or any semblance of a plan. The Redskins are owned by an exploding cartoon figure in Dan Snyder. The Rams are lost. The Vikings just did some lame dance with Brett Favre and came away looking like fools.
If you’re Michael Vick, you wanted Philadelphia. There is nothing foolish about the Philadelphia Eagles (not since they parted with Owens). They are one of the top three franchises in the NFL. It’s very simple, if an NFL owner doesn’t want to follow the blueprint of the Pittsburgh Steelers or the New England Patriots, he wants to follow the Eagles.
Solid ownership. Solid player evaluation. Brilliant with the salary cap. Great coaching. They play, act and speak basic blue-collar football. Also, there’s Donovan McNabb.
They win regular-season games. They win playoff games (they beat the Vick-led Falcons twice.)
Vick's last game as a Falcon wasn't pretty -- ironically a 2006 playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Michael Vick isn’t just being thrown a Styrofoam lifesaver. Somebody just steered a cruise ship up to him and said, “Climb aboard. How would you like a nice steak and some slippers?”
Note to Vick: More than ever before, it’s up to you now. You are being given the chance of a second lifetime.
It has been two years and eight months since Vick played a game. Ironically, that came in Philadelphia in the final game of the 2006 regular season. He didn’t play well that day and was pulled because of injury, although some wondered if he really cared. He was relatively average for most of the season, not like the spectacular being who seemed to land here from another world, pumped life into the Falcons franchise and, yes, united this city’s fans. The Vick that finished that 2006 season lacked leadership and maturity. He failed to accept any of the blame after that game for the way the season had unraveled, which is what leaders should do, even if the soon-to-fire coach, Jim Mora, was partly responsible.
Two years and eight months of denials. Two years and eight months of dodging authorities, meeting with attorneys, walking into and out of courtrooms, sitting in jail, thinking, brooding, wondering what happened to the $130 million contract, what happened to the Nike deal, what happened to the fame, the status, the adoration, the Michael Vick Experience.
Folks — none of that makes you better.
The question: How much of that makes you grow up?
I’ve had doubts that Vick would ever be a success in the NFL again. But I’ve got a few less now. Why? Because it’s the Eagles. Because this is a franchise that has reached the postseason in 13 of the past 21 seasons in a league set up to avoid that kind of thing. Because this is a franchise that stopped Vick at a time when nobody could stop Vick: 1) In the 2002 playoffs, after Vick had led the Falcons to a wild-card upset in Green Bay; 2) Two years later in the NFC title game after the Falcons had drilled St. Louis in their divisional playoff 47-17.
Now it’s the Eagles who are there to rescue him. Where other teams see Vick as a toxic asset, the Eagles see opportunity. Now, Vick can learn from a premier coach in Andy Reid. He can practice and study with Donovan McNabb, as solid a quarterback and leader as the NFL ever has seen.
If you’re Michael Vick, this is more than you could have possibly hoped for.
The rest is up to him.
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BIGBOY
August 13th, 2009
9:59 pm
WOW.Good luck to Vick…I wonder how the fans will react when he comes back.I just hope it’s not a game we have to win.
Danny
August 13th, 2009
10:04 pm
Let’s see how fast the Eagles v. Falcons game sells out. Can’t wait until 12/6!!
Not Disappointed
August 13th, 2009
10:06 pm
Best of Luck. I believe you’re sorry. Good luck in the future accept for playing my Falcons.
Jackie
August 13th, 2009
10:09 pm
GOOD FOR THE EAGES AND VICK. GREAT FIT, SMART OWNER….WILL SELL SEATS.
WHAT UP!!!
August 13th, 2009
10:10 pm
HA! HA! HA! He’s their problem now!!
Najeh Davenpoop
August 13th, 2009
10:10 pm
As a Vick fan, I am disappointed. Yeah, the Eagles are a class organization, but barring injury Vick has ensured he will not be playing quarterback in the NFL any time soon. The longer he goes without taking snaps, the less likely it becomes that he becomes the “face of the NFL” he wants to be, or anywhere close to it for that matter. Vick as a WR, RB, or kick returner is nothing extraordinary. It was his cannon arm along with his athletic ability that always made him a special player.
McLouth of the South
August 13th, 2009
10:11 pm
As Bear said in the movie about Forrest Gump, ” He might be the stupidest sumbitch on the planet, but he shore is fast”…
Angus
August 13th, 2009
10:11 pm
I don’t know Jack Schitt, but agree with him…..or it.
Perfect match.
ljdawg
August 13th, 2009
10:12 pm
WELL OLD WHINNEY WHITE PEOPLE, GET READY BECAUSE A BUTT WHIPPING IS COMING!! VICK HAS A TEAM AND NOW YOU CAN MOVE YOUR BLOG ON TO SOMETHING ELSE!!!! HOW ABOUT THOSE SORRY BRAVES!!!!
Marcus
August 13th, 2009
10:13 pm
never in a million years would I have thought the Eagles would be the one. I guess I could be an Eagle hater, esp. now living in this area as an ATL fan of all ATL teams. I do wish Vick the best and a road to redemption, but why the Eagles
jeff, i agree on your points.
McLouth of the South
August 13th, 2009
10:13 pm
WELL OLD WHINNEY WHITE PEOPLE…
Is that a new color like Cameo White or Antique White? Never heard of it…
Jim
August 13th, 2009
10:13 pm
Not a bad team to go to. He doesn’t have to worry about competing for the starting job, he can work on his mechanics and get some stability at the Head Coaching position and other key positions throughout the organization. I wish the Eagles luck on every game EXCEPT when they play the Falcons.
ljdawg
August 13th, 2009
10:16 pm
McLouth
look in the mirror you hater! LOL
SharonH
August 13th, 2009
10:16 pm
Congratulations Michael Vick! I love the Philadelphia Eagles and Donovan McNabb and now I have one more reason to cheer them on.
Schultz, I know this must be tearing you up as you probably hoped he’d be living in a homeless shelter by now. Well too bad for ya! Welcome back MV!!
SharonH
August 13th, 2009
10:17 pm
I will be cheering them on against the Falcons. In fact, that is the only Falcons game I intend to watch this season.
Fair and Balanced
August 13th, 2009
10:18 pm
The Dec 6th game tickets just tripled in value!
Angus
August 13th, 2009
10:19 pm
Truth be told, the last thing I ever wanted to see was MV back in the dome.
It’s a no-win situation for us (Falcon’s fans) because it’s going to be ugly regardless of the game itself. As a STH, not sure if I want to see it, but not sure if I want to miss it.
Reid Adair
August 13th, 2009
10:19 pm
Good for Michael Vick. Bad for Kevin Kolb, maybe?
Like you said, Jeff. It’s all up to him now. I don’t think he could have asked for a better situation than this.
Mark C.
August 13th, 2009
10:20 pm
Vick back in the west coast offense. Good luck with that.
Peion Deion
August 13th, 2009
10:21 pm
WOW! Philly truly is the city of Brotherly love! Good riddance to you MV7, we have the REAL QB in the ATL now who will take us farther than you & a aging McNabb will, you dont know how to read defenses you just look at the primary dude & if hes covered you take off like you just stole something, you probably cant even read! We have a real team here now since we got rid of all you Va. Tech thugs like MeAngelo & you, watch us in the playoffs from Philly!
DamYankee
August 13th, 2009
10:22 pm
Da Beagles! Another gratuitous dog joke.
jacketbacker
August 13th, 2009
10:22 pm
just glad the thug is GONE!!….my guess is he’ll do something stupid very soon and screw it all up…..
D Falcon
August 13th, 2009
10:24 pm
Interesting opportunity for Vick. This would have been one of the last team’s I would have expected him to sign with. Eagles love to pass first, but this will be the best receiving corps that Vick has played with as a pro. Of course, he won’t play unless McNabb goes down or the Reid creates a package for him. Go Falcons on 12/6! That’s gonna be a fun game if he’s playing. The Dome will be bananas. I’ll bet that game gets moved to primetime on the NFL flex scheduling if Vick is seeing PT by then.
Code
August 13th, 2009
10:24 pm
Michael Vick has served his time.
What bothers me is that none of us are perfect. What he did was despicable but what if everyone who is posting on this board had the curtain pulled away from them? What would we find behind that curtain? Would we find child molesters, domestic abusers, what?
Vick’s misdeeds are revealed for all of us to see but remember, thou who cast the first stone. We all have skeletons in our closet but usually those bones fall out of our closet in private – not public.
There is more hatred for Vick than Bernie Madoff who ruined generations of lives. Furthermore, the hatred toward Vick is mostly related to his potential to earn a living in a very high tax bracket. If he worked in a warehouse earning $12.50 per hour, no one would say anything.
Vick has paid a huge price, let him be.
eddiedawg
August 13th, 2009
10:25 pm
Hey ljdawg-
I am white and loved Vick when he was here leading us to wins-amazing, huh?? Since his foolishness?? Not so much. Last I checked the majority of our roster is black. I could care less-I just want the Falcons to win. When are idiots like you EVER going to let go of the color thing??
Go Falcons-beat the Iggles in December.
DAVID
August 13th, 2009
10:26 pm
THIS IS A JEDI MIND TRICK, NOW THE EAGLES HAVE A BACK UP.. THE FALCONS BETTER HAVE ONE OF THE BEST OFFENSIVE LINE IN THE LEAGUE (MATT ICE CAN’T AFFORD TO GET HURT) OR IT WILL BE A LONG SEASON….
i cant take it anymore
August 13th, 2009
10:26 pm
now I have a legitimate reason to hate the eagles.
michael vick is disgusting. So glad the falcons have purged themselves of meangelo, vick, crumpler, and the other detestable vick supporters.
truthurts
August 13th, 2009
10:27 pm
Well, I guess Mike Vick will get a super bowl ring after all. LOL!!! And the way the future looks now, he may just have to go through Atlanta to get it! Wow, what a day it will be when MV walks off the field at the GA Dome wearing an Eagles (the nation’s, no, the “Union’s Bird” instead of a “dirty” bird) jersey on his way to a Super Bowl! My, justice showl is a poetic sumthin!!!
joe
August 13th, 2009
10:28 pm
What a shame. Going to a NFL game is just not safe for the family. The NFL is now known as the NTL – National Thug League.
DamYankee
August 13th, 2009
10:29 pm
All the Falcons D has to do is knock out McNabb, Kolb, Feeley & DiMichele and the Dome will go wild!
slow roller
August 13th, 2009
10:31 pm
Congratulations Mike! Now please, can you and Tony Dungy please weigh in on the Pete Rose reinstatement problem that should be next. Schultz, which penthouse city fits Pete Rose best?
BradATL
August 13th, 2009
10:34 pm
Too bad the crazies (race-baiters) on both extremes dominate these anonymous posts. I personally wish Vick luck getting his career back on track, exiting bankruptcy, and setting himself and his family up for financial stability. He has paid his dues and deserves a second chance. Meanwhile, GO FALCONS!
rgbutterfly
August 13th, 2009
10:34 pm
Good Luck Michael Vick! I will be watching this game rooting for the Eagles against Falcons. Michael Vick deserves a second chance so he has it! Go Eagles!!!
Thirtybooty
August 13th, 2009
10:34 pm
When Vick played here in Atlanta, it was an instantaneous improvement position wide. Even though we were a team practically built with a lot of “no-name” players. The defense improved their play, the offense had a flare and an excitement about it, and the city had a buzz. Philly already has a great defense, an offensive line that dominates, BRIAN WESTBROOK, A CRAZY FAN BASE that will intimidate any team that plays on their field, and an up and coming speedy receiving corps. that will be among the elite. NOW ADD MIKE VICK. ELECTRICITY! PHILLY WILL BE A CONTENDER and a team that no one would want to play. GOOD LUCK #7. This is for all the people that have their priorities all messed up when it comes to life in general. I’m not saying that what he did was right it was so wrong, but with all the emphasis, energy, and hate that you show through your messages. You should place the same or more emphasis, energy, and hate to people that kill (like abortion) or harm human life whether it be through stupid decisions (DUI), murder of the innocent unborn, or rubbing someone out because you just don’t want to divorce them. This world would be a much better place to live in.
Eazy E
August 13th, 2009
10:35 pm
I never thought it was possible for the culture of the trashiest sport city in the United States to get even trashier, then this gem falls our laps….
stendec
August 13th, 2009
10:35 pm
AJC CONDONES CENSORSHIP! True racists are victorious. Truly sad. Someone please tell Rawhide (Bill) I said hello! Anyone who wishes to read my uncensored opinion should check Twitter. Thank you.
Code
August 13th, 2009
10:36 pm
Michael Vick has served his time.
What bothers me is that none of us are perfect. What he did was despicable but what if everyone who is posting on this board had the curtain pulled away from them? What would we find behind that curtain? Would we find child molesters, domestic abusers, what?
Vick’s misdeeds are revealed for all of us to see but remember, thou who cast the first stone. We all have skeletons in our closet but usually those bones fall out of our closet in private – not public.
There is more hatred for Vick than Bernie Madoff who ruined generations of lives. Furthermore, the hatred toward Vick is mostly related to his potential to earn a living in a very high tax bracket. If he worked in a warehouse earning $12.50 per hour, no one would say anything.
Over $100 million dollars lost and two years in prison…Vick has paid a huge price, let him be.
P Rose
August 13th, 2009
10:36 pm
The Wind Beneath My Wings
by Michael Vick (for Donovan McNabb)
It sure will be cold there in your shadow
To never have sunlight on my face
But I’ll be content to let you shine (I’ll have no choice)
And if you get hurt I’ll take your place
So you’ll be the one with all the glory
And you’ll be the one with all the fame
I’ll be on the side to hold the clipboard for you
And wishing that I was in the game
Did you ever know that you’re my hero
And everything I would like to be
But I can get high now as an Eagle
For you’ll be the wind beneath my wings
I might have appeared to be slow-witted
But lately I’ve learned a thing or two
I learned it when I lost in the playoffs to you (twice)
I’m not very good compared to you
Did you ever know that you’re my hero
You’re everything I wish I could be
But I can get high now as an Eagle
For you’ll be the wind beneath my wings
Should Color Matter?
August 13th, 2009
10:37 pm
Atlanta, home of the fairweather fan, will have a whole bunch of Philly Jerseys around town. Those are the people who made the MV saga a race issue. The rest of us, Black, White, Red, Yellow or any other color/race with any lick of common sense will be supporting the Atlanta Falcons – a team of many races and almost completely full of players that respect the law. Those are the True Fans who have enough in their hearts and minds to let the past be the past and stop playing the race card. Any person of color who says things like “Whitey will be upset now with Vick beats the Falcons” would be all upset if someone said “N-Words can go to Philly with conVICKt” Stop making it a race issue. Atlanta is full of enough boneheaded people of all races and its about time the we all just watch football and cheer on our ATLANTA FALCONS – Remember, Vick was not the only black man on the team – he was just the only PLAYER on the team stupid enough to break the law. We have many other players of color that have not made race an issue. Why should you? That was the past. Move on. Grow up. Support your team or STFU!
Greg Moundine
August 13th, 2009
10:37 pm
Hello Guys, I know you could not wait until 0600 to start talking about this one. But this is my take that I do not think people are thinking about. A lot of people think Mcnabb is mad. I think he played a role in this move. It all spells out WILDCAT (Mcnabb), WILDCAT(Westbook), WILDCAT(Vick). In the past, Mcnabb have tried to run, tried to pass and tried the combination of both. He has not tried the Wildcat. Think about this, you would not guess who will run the ball, plus if you put Westbook on the flank he will be open on cross pattern all the time. LASTLY, THE HEADLINES SHOULD READ, “FROM ONE BIRD (Falcons)to ANOTHER(EAGLES)! By the way, I have Falcons Season tickets!!! Mark your calendars for December 6th.
LASTLY, PHILLY IS A PLACE OF BROTHERLY LOVE!!!! ALSO ANDY REID SONS GOT INTO TROUBLE. HE WOULD WANT SOMEONE TO GIVE HIS KIDS A SECOND CHANCE, SO WHY NOT GIVE VICK ONE, HE MAY HAVE THOUGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks for the time,
GREGORY D. MOUNDINE
SFC, USA
United States Army
“Army Strong!”
Kane337
August 13th, 2009
10:39 pm
December 6th is going to be a circus. So how many so-called Falcon fans will be wearing their #7 Falcon jersey to this game?
ChurchMan
August 13th, 2009
10:41 pm
Don’t care what Vick does anymore. The Falcons are my team and Ryan is my QB and that’s all I need to know.
A
August 13th, 2009
10:42 pm
GOOD I AM GLAD FOR MICHEAL VICK THATS WHAT THE FALCONS GET I HOPE THE EAGLES COME AND WHIP THE FALCONS A** BECAUSE THEY TURNED THERE BACK ON HIM AND THEN TRIED TO RECOUP MONEY THAT HE EARNS THE FALCONS HAVE A THING TO WERE IF YOUR NOT THE RIGHT COLOR YOUR NOT GOOD FOR THE ORGANIZATION GO MIKE VICK AND THE EAGLES…………………
Greg Moundine
August 13th, 2009
10:42 pm
I will be wearing my Brett Farve Falcons Jersey that day. LOL
Fair and Balanced
August 13th, 2009
10:43 pm
Kane337, on Dec 6th, its guaranteed you’ll see 80% of the jerseys with #7 on them, Vick’s name on the back…there will be some green and white ones…but mostly red ones! LOL!!! GO EAGLES!!
CEE
August 13th, 2009
10:43 pm
ill be there
doggit
August 13th, 2009
10:44 pm
vick can’t pass – has a hard time thinking – sounds like a great match
Kane337
August 13th, 2009
10:44 pm
Hey, the Skins and the Eagles visit the dome this year. That means we get to put the smack down on Deangelo and Vick. Sweet.
GT
August 13th, 2009
10:44 pm
The real facts always led to this. The press has spun this to make us all believe Vick was finished, but you start adding the real time he was serving filtering in the drug rehab they never did the research to tell us or just didn’t know what they were talking about, that knocked off a year in his sentence, seeing how even the half way house thing set up perfect for him starting this season and acting like it was all a coincidence is bull. He will now go on to be a super hero in a blue collar town, a rags to riches, this is almost so fake it reminds me of wrestling. I think the press has sold out to this PR promotion sponsored by the NFL, or is too lazy not to be a suckered partner to this forest. I kept listened to the misinformation wondering why make dog fighting sound like a life sentence when we have seen guys return to the NFL serving federal prison time for drugs and Lewis practically killing someone on a night out on the town. I am happy for Vick, I just cannot understand how more if any of the press could not have researched this and have predicted this outcome over the ones I heard from the local polyester coated news casters , the national stiffs and this paper.
Whiney White Person LMFAO
August 13th, 2009
10:45 pm
Dec. 6 wont mean jack, cause MV will be on the bench, what you thought the Eagles signed him to bench McNabb????? The only way he gets on the field is if Donovan is hurt, which would be great for us Falcons fans cause if Mike is at QB our chances of winning goes up, hes all show & no dough, & Ryan the white boy will be the best QB on the field that day, ask any GM who he would pick right now, its not the brothas!!
Greg Moundine
August 13th, 2009
10:47 pm
By the way, excellent job Tony Dungy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ljdawg
August 13th, 2009
10:49 pm
whiney whitey
keep dreaming you idiot! Ryan is a clipboard holder without Michael Turner and you put that in your pipe and smoke it! Ryan will never be the best on his own team as long as Turner and White are there! You blog like a 12 year old! Do you want some cheese to go with your whine! LMAO!
Kane337
August 13th, 2009
10:50 pm
Whiney White Person…….I gaurantee you Vick will be in Wildcat formations. No way the Eagles sign Vick and take all the fan and media heat just to have Vick sit the bench.
BringItOn
August 13th, 2009
10:53 pm
Excellent piece Schultz. By far, one of the best written, insightful stories I have ever read concerning Michael Vick. Truly a masterpiece !
Go Falcons. Good Luck Michael. Thanks for the memories ! !
Jeff Schultz
August 13th, 2009
10:54 pm
Just wanted to check in — I’ve only had to delete a few comments so far because of profanity or being over the line. I really appreciate it, people. You’ve all had some great comments and there’s no reason why it can’t continue.
BringItOn
August 13th, 2009
10:56 pm
Whiney White Person – You are an idiot ! And all those that respond to him is pretty much one too. (with the exception of myself of course). Get over it folks. Geez.
joe
August 13th, 2009
10:58 pm
Ijdawg – Do you like any white people or are you completly racist? O you must be one of those Nuwaubians waiting for the spaceship to come pick you up.
Stevengilley15
August 13th, 2009
10:58 pm
Congrats Mike Vick. Forget the haters, GOD will deal with them. Unfortunately, the city will be divided once again on Dec. 6th but it is what it is!!
Whiney White Person LMFAO
August 13th, 2009
10:59 pm
ljdawg dumb azz, Ryan will be the next Brady/ Manning you moron, you dont know jack bout football, I didnt know you have internet in da hood! LMAO Vick wont do nuttin for Philly this year, & the Eagles will not make the playoffs, but they can watch the Birds go to the championship game, guaranteed! Wild Cat???? What a joke
Herschel Talker
August 13th, 2009
11:01 pm
Mike Vick likes men.
Mike
August 13th, 2009
11:15 pm
While your assessment of the Eagles as an organization is spot on, there’s one BIG aspect of this marriage that is NOT a good fit. Philly’s offensive scheme – the West Coast, timing-based passing game – is an AWFUL fit for Vick. He’s never been an accurate passer (career 53%) and struggled mightily under Mora as a QUARTERBACK. sure, his athleticism at the position is unparalleled, and he has a cannon for an arm. But he’s never shown any evidence of being the type of QB that can be successful under that scheme.
I suppose Philly could just have a different scheme when the backup QB comes in. But that’s hardly what a smart organization spends its time doing – installing an offense radically different than its HC has always run just so the backup QB can succeed.
p.s. – however, as bad a fit schematically as this is for Vick, he’s still better than Kolb. so YES, he will quickly become the backup.
C-Town
August 13th, 2009
11:20 pm
Dear AJC Editors – The reason your garbage newspaper is going down the drain is on display tonight. You give more coverage to a dog-killing, character-lacking thug (one who only says and does the right things when he’s painted in a corner) than you do the pro football team in the town you purport to cover. Four stories on Vick, five stories on Vick, front page main story, blogs, retrospectives, historical timelines… I guess the only way you get your local fish-wrap to pay attention is by lying, cheating, deceiving, murdering, abusing, torturing and whatever else this thug did when no one was looking.
And as for the FORMER Falcons quarterback-turned-felon… Does Michael Vick deserve to earn a living? Yes, he does. According to law, anyway, he paid for his crimes. But the privilege of pro football? He gave that up the second, third, fourth time he lied, and every time he engaged in a brutal, inhumane and ONGOING lifestyle (not a mistake, people – grow up, already).
Here’s a newsflash, AJC….breaking news, in fact. People with character, with ethics, with backbone just so happen to be holding a training camp in a little town called Flowery Branch right now. Maybe if you pulled a few of your J-school hacks back from Newport News, the remnants of your dwindling subscriber base might get a chance to hear about true leadership, true teamwork, true character.
Good luck Michael Vick. You’ve been portrayed as a victim for weeks, months, years. And back from the depths of your misfortune (which I’m sure you still maintain was the result of your childhood, your role models, your culture – keep deflecting, Mike), you’re back in the limelight where folks will look the other way just as long as you’re juking defenders and running for touchdowns. But there’s one person not even the slobbering media, your legions of narrow-minded worshipers or your high-priced gravy-trainers can’t protect you from. Yourself. History (which I’ve found to be a very reliable source of information) tells me it won’t be long before we see you getting front-page treatment in this sorry excuse for a publication again very soon. A man’s true character has this nasty little habit of hanging around for a long, long time.
Marco DeNiro
August 13th, 2009
11:20 pm
Finally, you are freed! Now is the time for you to make the right adjustments and turn all these Vick haters into believers again. Football is football any real athlete or fan knows that, no matter color or past you brought the city of Atlanta to its feet. Wish you the best of luck, and hope you move on to stake your claim as the best Quarterback in the history of Football. True story of REDEMPTION, they will love you again, because they are fat lazy, 9 to 5 working, couch MVP’s who could never do what you can, all they have is a sorry opinion about everything!!!! GOOD LUCK MIKE VICK, real fans of ATLANTA have your back!!!!
Jeff Schultz
August 13th, 2009
11:20 pm
Folks — Editors have decided to turn off commenting on the Vick blogs over night. But rest assured commenting will be re-opened early in the morning. Thanks for your understanding. Jeff.
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BITE a cow
August 14th, 2009
6:57 am
When you eat a philly cheese steak, don’t worry about the tortured cows, they deserve TO LIVE as do all animals.–Vick was used as a scapegoat for a stupid politically correct society. Leave the man alone, everybody screws up in this life, –EVERYBODY !
eastbound and down
August 14th, 2009
7:10 am
Great news for Vick! all this over dog fighting…glad it is over and he can go back to making $$.where was all the hate for that idiot governor in alaska when she was supporting shooting wolves from airplanes!
DHD
August 14th, 2009
7:13 am
Let the NEVER ENDING Vick articles continue. It’s like when there is REAL news, ALL of the AJC reporters have to write about him. Maybe…just maybe, the madness will finally end in ATL and in the AJC…but I doubt it. When Philly comes here in December, I’m not even going to read the AJC.
Stan
August 14th, 2009
7:14 am
The Spirit of 67 Brotherly, Welcome Home Love Michael – Victory!
naganole
August 14th, 2009
7:21 am
Ah yes revenge will be sweet. Not only will we get redemption for Jennings (kinda) muffing the game away last year, but we’ll get to beat down Vick’s new team in the process. Sometimes, life gives you these gifts. It’s a great day to be a Falcon’s fan…
FalconFan5114
August 14th, 2009
7:35 am
I bet every dog in Philly is scared this morning. But, I am sure the MV is sorry-that he got caught.
lamac66
August 14th, 2009
7:36 am
To Does Color Matter?
We have many other players of color that have not made race an issue. Why should you? That was the past. Move on. Grow up. Support your team or STFU!
Tell the same thing to your fellow Vick haters!!
Peadawg
August 14th, 2009
7:50 am
Good luck in Philly. You’re their media circus now!
Dubya
August 14th, 2009
7:59 am
I have some pepto bismol for sell for the low low…I’m sure you Vick haters are SICK this morning….lol
Bob from Dahlonega
August 14th, 2009
7:59 am
If the falcons had any integrity they would refuse to play against the eagles because they have a felon on the team. this would show other teams how to handle this travesty, , no nfl for me and my family this year a shame..
Lady T
August 14th, 2009
8:05 am
According to the haters, Mike Vick is a horrible QB…..If thats the case, explain these figures to me….$1.6 million(year one) & $5 million(year two)….makes you sick to your stomach doesn’t it…LMAO
LMAO
August 14th, 2009
8:08 am
Bob, crawl back under your trailer….who cares if you don’t watch the games….by the way, can you and your family sell me your tickets on Dec. 6???
Bank Walker, Texas Ranger
August 14th, 2009
8:09 am
Bob, not a Vick fan but even felons get a second chance. I didn’t like Vick as the Falcons QB, especially after Reeves was gone so it doesn’t matter to me he got another gig. I don’t care that he is a QB just not my QB. If every felon didn’t get a second chance then you might as well make every sentence a life sentence.
jason
August 14th, 2009
8:09 am
Personally I am glad the Vick saga is over and hopefully AJC will now return to sports reporting that is relevant to our Falcons, Braves, etc…
bernnadette
August 14th, 2009
8:09 am
what do you mean you didnt know they have internet in the dahood fool why you wasting your time hateing and let the man be, you have people who did a lost worst the only person will judge us for what we do is God Mike Vick May you be bless show these A** what you can do if you sit on the bench or if you play you got a sceond chance sweetie just think your hevenly father for each day.
GaVaHokie
August 14th, 2009
8:10 am
Best Available seats for the Home Opener is still Sec 139… Best Available seats for the Philly game Sec 349 (on the way to a sell out).
You think there is still a market for Michael Vick?… I’d say so.
Bob is Ignorant
August 14th, 2009
8:10 am
Hey Bob from Dahlonega did you ride the short bus to school? You sound like you were in special ed.
Gen Neyland
August 14th, 2009
8:11 am
Ahh, Vick gets to live the American Dream once again. Alas, the city of Brotherly Love may turn this bedtime story into a nightmare. A question : Will PETA ever back away from Vick..? A statement : Philly has now become Oakland East…
sportsguy
August 14th, 2009
8:12 am
All you Mick Vick true believers who thought he was railroaded by the Falcons, the NFL & the Justice Dept – please move the Philly. It’s a
nice cozy city, great weather, great food & you can see Mick Vick every day. Please move & get out of this town.
Paddy
August 14th, 2009
8:12 am
When this blog is finished I hope we can turn our attention to our own team and our own players. OK
B. Thenet
August 14th, 2009
8:12 am
Philly is a great fit. It’s urine soaked streets will remind him of his dog training mansion, and the people up there are the scum of the earth.
Titletown
August 14th, 2009
8:13 am
I bet Arthur Blank cried all night long thinking about ALL the $$$ the Philly owner is about to make….look at the bright side A.B., you will have at least ONE sellout at the GA Dome on Dec. 6.
Marie
August 14th, 2009
8:13 am
The same folks who thought NO TEAM would take Vick are the same ones who are now saying he will not be playing this year for the Eagles and will be a clipboard holder. I mean how many times do you guys have to be wrong before you finally shut your trap and wait to see what happens next?
As I have stated over and over again this whole Vick episode since the federal government snatched this case from the DA in VA has been magnificently handled by the NaFLia. And on December 6th when the Eagles come to Atlanta, Vick will be touching the ball for some plays. WRITE IT DOWN CLOWNS — he will play on December 6th.
Bob from Dahlonega
August 14th, 2009
8:14 am
the nfl has seen the last of me, just like the nba and politics. the inmates run the asseyelum now.
kids think ts ok to fight dogs because mv did it and he plays fb. He should have to drive a cab or sweep streets for a living.
we should email goodell our displeasure, and shultz you are a provacateur of this type of filth. I bet you fight dogs or rabbit or something behind closed doors.
take our country back from liberals without morals. glenn beck and ralph reed predicted this.
Brent
August 14th, 2009
8:15 am
GOD IS GOOD…..MV7, no weapon formed against you shall prosper!!
GaVaHokie
August 14th, 2009
8:17 am
I’m actually not gonna brag about Vick just yet… he missed all of training camp. And he’s still gotta get through preseason without breaking his ankle. I wish him the best and I hope to see some exciting plays from him this season.
df
August 14th, 2009
8:17 am
The people that have the negative thoughts about Mike Vick are the same people that hunt and shoot wild animals. Then you brag about your catch and cut his head off and hang it on the wall. You should be a shame of yourselves. Don’t judge!!!!
JD
August 14th, 2009
8:18 am
I will miss you MV7. The Eagles are my second favorite team now!
Troy
August 14th, 2009
8:19 am
Hey Bob, everytime you open your pie-hole you prove that racism is alive and well….maybe its time you leave this country because its a new day buddy….you can’t turn the calendar back to 1940..lol
Saint Simons
August 14th, 2009
8:21 am
a classless guy for a classless city
Pop
August 14th, 2009
8:21 am
Trizzle…God doesn’t like ugly…don’t be surprised if what you wish for Vick happens to you or your family.
The Real Fan
August 14th, 2009
8:22 am
I read with interest use of the word “thug” quite often in the posts. This even though people know that this is a code word for the “N” word. I have always found that when people use code words they only show their true colors.
Intelligent discourse, yes. Cowards, no!
HB
August 14th, 2009
8:22 am
Peion Deion: You are such a hater– Donovan McNabb has been a consistent, good QB for yrs now. Then to add to MIke Vick to the mix will make defensive coordinators thnk twice and prepare even more.
To ALL of the VICK Haters out there:
You call yourself adults–ACT LIKE ONE. You all act as if you have never made a mistake in your entire life and have never forgiven anyone. Move on or according to LAMAC66, STFU! Vick has MORE THAN paid his debt to society and has shown remorse- What else do you want? Please…..
These PETA folks kill me with their protests and soundbites– They act as if dogs supposed to be worshipped, adored and made love to– CALM THE F%$k down. I own 6 dogs and they are my pets– Not my love interests…
It is indeed up to him whether he suceeds from here forward.
I wish Mike Vick all the best and I hope for his sake that he takes this opportunity and embraces it. GO MIKE VICK!
Francorp
August 14th, 2009
8:23 am
How could Michael Vick have been sent to prison for dog fighting and dante stallworth get out of killing a guy while driving drunk? Crazy. How are they going to use Vick with McNabb? Will he be a third down quarterback in running situations or just interchange the two as they see fit? It’s going to be an interesting combination….two of the highest profile black quarterbacks in history on the same team together at once is pretty cool also.
Ed
August 14th, 2009
8:23 am
Who cares if he holds the clipboard for the next two years…he’s still going to get AT LEAST $6.5 million to do it…lol