Michael Vick: ‘There’s no question this is a blessing from God’
Wednesday's Philly Daily News makes the obvious joke.
Philadelphia – Michael Vick arrived in Atlanta knowing the Falcons would someday be his team to run. He signed with the Eagles last August assured of nothing except a paycheck and a chance. But there he stood Wednesday, ringed at his locker by a media throng 50 members strong, a sign bearing the words “Walk Your Talk!” above his head.
There he stood, again an NFL starting quarterback.
“I’m very gratified to have this opportunity,” Vick said. “I’m very humbled by it.”
And that, it must be said, is how he seemed. This isn’t the cocksure No. 7 who came to the Falcons looking to revolutionize his position. Too much scar tissue has formed, the bulk of it self-inflicted. Michael Vick is 30 now, and he has been to jail. There was never a guarantee that he would work another day in the only league that matters, let alone run another team.
“Plenty of times,” he said, “I doubted I’d have [this] opportunity.”
But now he does. In a move that left the Philadelphia media in high dudgeon, Eagles coach Andy Reid announced Tuesday night that he was promoting Vick over Kevin Kolb, whom Reid had insisted was his starter no matter what.
On Wednesday at the team’s practice facility, Reid was roasted for what were cast as a series of lies. That was OK, Reid said: “I can handle this.” And there was, he maintained, a greater point: “This is nothing about Kevin Kolb. This is all about Michael Vick and the way he has played the game. He has played as outstanding as any quarterback in the league to this point.”
Vick took over for a concussed Kolb and rallied the Eagles in an opening loss to Green Bay. Last Sunday he started and generated 35 points in a narrow victory over Detroit. He has looked like the Vick of old, only better.
Reid: “Michael Vick has surprised all of us with his play. I’m proud of him … He has busted his tail working at some of the things he wanted to get better at doing — like feeling pressure and subtly moving away but staying in the pocket, like scrambling but keeping his eyes downfield and making the throw.”
The elder Jim Mora, father of the Falcons’ then-coach, wondered on radio if Vick was “a coach-killer.” Among more nuanced offensive minds, Vick has long been regarded as the most tantalizing figure in the sport — the fastest quarterback ever with one of the strongest arms in the sport. Bobby Petrino was so besotted by Vick that he told an associate the 2007 Falcons would average 30 points a game, but that chapter, alas, went unwritten. Vick was indicted before training camp and never played a down for Petrino.
And now it’s Reid, long regarded as one the game’s great schemers, who has Vick at his disposal. “I didn’t appoint him [the starter] for one week,” the coach said. Indeed, Reid has invested a huge amount of political capital in this stunning choice. If Vick fails, Reid might fall.
Will Vick fail? “I know what I can do,” he said. “But until you get out there, you’re not sure you can make the plays you’re capable of making.”
Many will see Vick as the villain, the confessed slayer of dogs. (I cringed when a reporter asked Reid if Vick “would be kept on a short leash” in Sunday’s game at Jacksonville.) But the man has paid his debt, and he has it within him to write a truly stirring redemption song.
Said Vick: “I always reflect on things that happened in the past. A lot of situations could have been avoided. I put myself in those situations.”
Also this: “Everything I’ve been through has made a stronger individual. I’m trying to rise like the phoenix.”
Then this: “There’s no question this is a blessing from God.”
Having known Michael Vick for nearly a decade, I can say that he as a younger man never felt anything could go wrong. He knows better now. I believe he will do everything in his power to make this second chance go right. I believe he’s going to make it after all.
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joe hyatt
September 23rd, 2010
9:35 am
Vick is all about Vick! I stood in line for hours with my ten yr old son to get his autograph on two different days. Vick was a no show both times.Hes a great athelete but a poor excuse of a human being!
Butch
September 23rd, 2010
9:56 am
Come on, Bradley. Let the ESPN boys handle Philly stuff. Isn’t there something local you find interesting enough to write about?
How long before this criminal is flipping off the Eagle fans? This guy is a real leader, huh?
Mike
September 23rd, 2010
11:52 am
Because God has nothing better to do than watch over felons on the grid-iron.
ceone
September 23rd, 2010
1:16 pm
i guess it is okay to rape girls like big ben or kill a human after driving drunk and only getting 30 days like donte right? until you have lived in Mike’s shoes, seen what he has seen and lived and raised in the hood like him shut the hell up. All of you talking all that crap of what an inhumane person he is but you know nothing about him. you all live in your nice homes with parents who never struggled. leave mike alone.
Chick Fil A on a Sunday
September 23rd, 2010
2:21 pm
Some of you have fecal matter for brains.
Dukester
September 23rd, 2010
3:55 pm
You know the funniest thing is all the people on here feel Vick should be never let out of jail, or never allowed back in the league, comparing him to Hitler. It really doesnt matter because the bottom line is he is back and he will show to the world why he is the most potent QB to ever step on a football field!! You couldnt dream of a machine like Vick who could very well rush for a 1000 yards and pass for 3500 yards in the same year. With this Philly team he can do it. And when we play them you think he showed out on us in the dome you wait and see him now that he has his legs and the playbook down. haa
Tmack
September 23rd, 2010
6:57 pm
WOW, it is so amazing to see the hate that many have toward this man who paid his dues to society!!! LOST his 100M contract and almost two years in jail for what was orginally a misdemeanor in this state. There are sports figures who have killed while drunk driving and repeated incidents of suspected rape but they all had easier response from media the Atlanta sport fan!!! Vick has worked hard both on the feild and off, so I won’t judge him. I wish him the best!!! I bet these same protectors of our society have forgiven the drug-abusing law-breaking individual that had his hired help go get his fix for him ( Rush Limbaugh).
Woodsonized
September 23rd, 2010
11:31 pm
Acually, you who continue to hate, please hate to ur hearts desire. For u see, ur lives will continually have an emptiness that won’t be fulfilled until MVick is either incarcerated for life or DEAD. There is an old saying I find approppo…’be careful what u wish for, u just may get it’. Remember what pharoah Ramses asked for?
TCCB
September 23rd, 2010
11:46 pm
Bradley, there are few like you. Thank you for all that you do. Some people in Atlanta (please include me) would like to wish Michael Vick well!!! yes GOD is still BLESSING!!!
LuckyStrike
September 24th, 2010
1:44 am
For those vick lickers who are STILL MESMORIZED BY VICKS TALENTS, the media is still following Vick around like its a circus or a carnival atmosphere. Why the media continues to worship vick is something i will never understand. Sure I’m glad Vick is the starter because it was clear to me that Vick was the best qb that Philly currently had so vick deserved the starting nod over Kolb. There ws no brainer there. What i still fail to understand and realize is that the quarterback who got passed over for Vick while Vick was here in Atlanta (Matt Schaub) is quietly accelerating his play and becoming the BEST QUARTERBACK IN THE LEAGUE. Want proof? The last two games for mighty Matt Shaub, Shaubie has thown for league high totals two weeks in a row for a whopping 497 and 462 yards respectively. Right now Matt Schaub is the best quarterback in the league but it looks like Mike Vick has stolen the spotlight with his electrifying all-around play at the quarterback position. Matt Schaub was the guy atlanta should have started at quarterback when he was here. I think had the Falcons done that, they would have been superbowl champs by now and certainly before the Saints were crowned last year. Oh well, hindsight is always 20-20.
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Ivan
September 24th, 2010
9:47 am
Can this be moved to the Philly Inquirer? I could have sworn this was the AJC.
Gamer
September 24th, 2010
11:25 am
I’m glad for Vick, being a man who understand the importance of second chances I salute Michael Vick for his hard work and his apparent humility.
Life’s hardknocks have ways to change a man’s heart from incorrigible to corrigible. A broken arrow in the hand of God is more potently purposeful than an unbroken arrow in the hand of man.
I pray Michael Vick utilize this great opportunity to honour the Lord Jesus Christ for a new lease in life. A new leaf full of green everglade turning Vick’s past pages to brighter tomorrows.
However MV7, when you meet up with the Falcons, their defensive’s talons will claw you to a standstill. Hopefully the Falcons overmatch you for a victory. Good fortunes MV7, GIVE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ALL THE GLORY.
GaTruth
September 24th, 2010
5:38 pm
This is great. A few years ago, when Matt Shaub had a great pre-season, all the know-it-not-so-much “experts” were talking about how crazy it was to contemplate starting Shaub and ditching Vick. Excluding Vick’s run-in with morality, look whose stats are rocking and who is still just fun to watch. Shaub is an outstanding pro QB like many of us thought and all the pundits who said we were off our rockers owe us some eaten crow. BTW, where would the Falcons be with Shaub and the multiple draft picks we could have had for the first pcik we used on Ryan (not knocking Ryan)?
Sick & Tired Of Being Sick & Tired
September 24th, 2010
6:38 pm
Oh My…Another Article About Michael Vick by Bradley…..What A Surprise…..NOT!!!!! I Sure Will Be Glad When He Retires…..At Least Bradley Will Have To Find Something Else To Write About…..NOT!!!!
Why This?
September 24th, 2010
6:41 pm
Why Am I Still Reading About Michael Vick In An AJC Article????? He Is No Longer In Atlanta….Please Let Him Go….Get Rid Of Your Man Crush…..And Now
tyger
September 24th, 2010
8:54 pm
Funny how things work out. Crucified by Man, Resurrected by God!
Dan the Man
September 25th, 2010
10:06 am
Just in….Eagles trade Kolb to the Falcons for a 2nd round draft pick (2011)
DePlane
September 25th, 2010
12:04 pm
Everyone deserves a second chance and a shot at redemption if they have done their duty and paid for their mistakes. The law is what it is. The level of severity of the crime dictated the sentance and he has served that sentence. He truly appears to have “learned his lessons” and there is no doubt about his talent on the football field.
I don’t begrudge his success and hope it ocntinues. I may sound like a Vick fan, and I once was. I can never feel the way I once felt about him. But I believe in redemption and I think he deserves the opportunities he has earned.
That said, Andy Reid is taking a huge risk that could backfire if Vick struggles.
DePlane
September 25th, 2010
12:05 pm
Sorry for typos…in a hurry…
DePlane
September 25th, 2010
12:06 pm
I wish Vick zero success against the Falcons and would relish a victory beat down over Philly.
Calvin G. Sims, Sr.
September 25th, 2010
1:26 pm
I wish that events could have transpired in the opposite order. I wish that the Eagles had drafted MV7 and that he had screwed-up there, then be granted a second chance by the Falcons. Then we would have, potentially, on of the best QB’s in the league.
There is so much venom for this young man. I agree that what he did was wrong, but I believe in God and the bible teaches that God will forgive and that all of the angels in heaven rejoice at a repentant soul. Are we not made in the image of God, so why is it so hard for us to forgive?
Let’s let his actions speak for him, and so far, except for a party that got out of had – through no “proven” fault of his own, he has lived an exemplary life – to say nothing of his performance on the gridiron.
Let us do unto MV7 as we would have others do unto us after we have made a mistake. I personally, only wish him well.
GO FALCONS!!!
Superlou
September 25th, 2010
1:29 pm
BigDawg……I hate to bring religion into a sports blog. But on THIS ocassion I will. God has dominion over ALL things. He can see all, be all, and do ALL. You assume he can’t watch over Afghanistan and The Middle East, while at the same time watch over US as well? He can even watch over a football player as well. Whether you like it or not, God is in ALL THINGS. You are a sad individual if you are that narrow minded. Don’t put YOUR limitations or your inability to multi-task on God. At the same time, don’t assume that because maybe YOU don’t have the ability or willingness to change, that Mike Vick can’t transform as a person. Sit back and relax and enjoy the Michael Vick EXPERIENCE. I happen to be a person who believes in redemption. I think you will believe TOO. In time………………………
Why This?
September 25th, 2010
1:35 pm
Bradley You’ve Done It Again……the Big Racial Divide!!!!
welikebaseball2
September 25th, 2010
11:21 pm
Wow. Lots of ignorance on here. Go figure. For those of you shouting “he hasn’t changed,” here’s a clue: If you spend less energy talking about the spec in Vick’s eye, you might have the energy to remove the plank from your own. No matter how righteous your blogging makes you feel, we’ve ALL got dirt to be dealt with. Your dirt, in spite of your delusion, isn’t any cleaner than his. Don’t be surprised if the same redemption you deny Vick will be denied you WHEN your own wrong is revealed. You’re prisoner to some kind of hate that I don’t even want to fathom. Get free…it feels good.
welikebaseball2
September 25th, 2010
11:26 pm
Oh yeah, one more thing…interesting how someone that doesn’t know Vick, has not spent a minute of time with him, can tell the world what he’s up to & what’s on his heart. Amazing. You should go into ministry. That’s some gift.
MV7
September 26th, 2010
4:35 pm
Great column/blog Mark. I can see the Christian in you, God Bless.
GT66
September 26th, 2010
6:19 pm
Michael Vick had everything he could imagine, including the protection of his midget league coach, high school coach, Beamer enabler and finally owner Blank. Each failed him by not requiring him to own up to his thug behavior and change. It doesn’t matter to me if he is successful or not, i have recognized him for the miscreant he is.
superman (VICK)is back with AWESOME help from GOD
September 26th, 2010
7:17 pm
Yes mike Vick DID WRONG!! AND HE PAID A HELL OF A PRICE FOR HIS WRONG DOING. HE ASKED FOR FORGIVENESS. BUT GOD!!!! HE IS KNOWN TO GIVE SECOND CHANCE’S. BUT YOU HAVE TO REPENT FIRST AND TURN FROM YOU EVIL WAYS. ONLY GOD NON BELIEVERS HAS THIS KIND OF POWER! TURN TO ME AND TURN FROM EVIL THIS IS WHAT CAN HAPPEN!! THANK FOR ANSWERING A LOT OF PRAYS FOR THIS MAN . NOW WE PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY THAT WE COME TOGETHER TO FOR THE GOOD OF THIS GREAT LAND WE TO MUST REPENT AND TURN FROM EVIL U.S.A. !!!
Lifelong Dawg
September 27th, 2010
3:53 am
bigdawg – “If there were a god, I’d hope he’s more concerned with Afghanistan and the Middle East than a friggin’ football player!”
Why must you place your quite significant limitations on the Creator? He’s omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient, among other qualities you can’t possibly comprehend. God is PERFECTLY capable of maintaining His concentration on an innumerable amount of situations, including Michael Vick’s station in life, without being distacted from the Middle East, Afghanistan, or even you.
Cedrick (Arlington, TX)
September 27th, 2010
7:42 am
Nice article Mark Bradley!! Mike Vick has truly shown flashes of his past but with the concentrated effort to stay in the pocket he has become that much more dangerous. I thank the Eagles for giving the guy another chance. MV7, we miss him but we understand that change had to come…….. Good luck MV7 except when you play us
Anthony
September 27th, 2010
9:47 am
Vick did pretty damn good yesterday afternoon…
Tony L. Davis
September 27th, 2010
9:51 am
Yes, Vick killed dogs. He’s an ex-con. There’s no excuse for what he did, however, it takes an idiot to compare him to osama bin laden and hitler. With all of the crazy things happening in the NFL, the Ray Lewis thing, Big Ben forcing his will on young girls and the list goes on. What Vick did pales in comparison. Dogs have been fought since the beginning of their existence, how many people do you know who’s been sentence to a jail term? Right. Nobody. Vick was a cock-sure, over confident, mega-millionaire and the authorities were licking their chops to know him off his perch. They succeeded, but, now he’s back and you big Vick hating cry babies can only watch him as he soar like a bird. Only this time he will be an Eagle, not a Falcon.
Kimmie
September 27th, 2010
10:23 am
I’m happy for Mike Vick! Glad he got a second chance and he seems to be turning things around. I love it! He did something so stupid and he’s paid his debt. Let’s move on, people! He’s a good football player and very exciting to watch. I’m a big Mike Vick fan, but I love, love, love my Falcons!!!
Chuck
September 27th, 2010
10:25 am
Some people are commenting to let God out of sports and “if there is a God”. There is always someone trying to kick God out of everything,….but sorry, he isn’t going anywhere!! God is interested in all aspects of a person’s life, whether it be in Afghanistan or in the NFL. It’s the person’s character God wants to build, no matter what their job might be. I hate what Vick and his “friends” did to those dogs and, as an Eagles fan, I am not too happy he is our QB because he is only one bad move away from being suspended or expelled from the league. However, in his personal life, I hope he is truly humbled and that his life changes for the best. If he feels that God gave him a second chance, those do not believe in God have no argument against that sentiment.
Elvisinthehouse
September 27th, 2010
10:37 am
OK MARK BRADLEY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH YOU HAVE PLAYED THIS SAME SONG SINCE DAY ONE AND ITS PLAYED OUT AND TIRED.YOU MENTIONED IN SO MANY WORDS IF VICK GOES SO DO MR REID AND IF HE FAILS REID DOES ALSO.SO I GUESS IF KOLB WOULD HAVE STARTED AND BEEN A FAILURE THEN THESE SAME WORDS YOUR POSTING WOULDN’T APPLY TO HIM? YOU ALSO MENTION IT WAS ALL GOD TO WHAT VICK HAVE ACCOMPLISHED,LAST I CHECKED HE CREATED ALL OF US AND GAVE US TALENTS AND GIFTS,ITS NOT OUR OWN ABILITY ANYWAY WHEN GOD BREATHED THE BREATH OF LIFE AND WE ALL BECAME LIVING SOULS GENISES 2:7.YOU KEEP BRINGING UP THE PAST AND WILL NOT LET IT DIE.HE’S GOT HIS SECOND CHANCE AND HAS SUCCESSFULLY TOOK ADVANTAGE OF IT.MR MARK BRADLEY IM NOT BLACK BUT IT SEEMS YOU HAVE HATRED IN YOUR HEART IF A PERSON DON’T LOOK LIKE YOU VICK INPARTICULAR.LETS SEE YOUR COMMENTS OFF OF ANOTHER QB NAMED RAPISTBURGER IM ANXIOUS TO HEAR WHAT YOU GOOTA SAY OH YEA WAIT,YOU WONT BECAUSE HE’S THE RIGHT COLOR.
Elvisinthehouse
September 27th, 2010
11:22 am
Opps someone just alerted the kkk and told them there is a article from the AJC about a black man.
Marie
September 27th, 2010
11:53 am
Since it’s all about race – as a WHITE female, congrats Michael!
ClownStephenson
September 27th, 2010
12:48 pm
Mike Vick is playing football better than ANYONE in the league right now. This week, Vick SHOULD be rewarded with PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS, if Michael is treated fairly. Vick dominated the game against the Jags by accounting for ALL OF THE EAGLES POINTS. Now that’s producing 100% of the teams points (totally unprecedented and rare to see). I realize Andy Reid’s plan may backfire, but if it doesnt, Vick will be the MVP of the league and will also win superbowl MVP honors if Vick leads the Eagles to the title. Last year, Vick was just an afterthought and had little impact upon the Eagles. This season, since Vick has been crowned KING in Philly, Vick has led the Eagles more impressively than anything Ive ever seen. When Vick puts on his cape to start a game in Philly, Vick suddenly gives his team the MICHAEL VICK EXPERIENCE once again, just like that great commercial Vick did for NIKE before he got busted after the dogs had been turned loose on each other. Vick is playing sick right now and its the most amazing comeback story Ive ever seen. To say Vick is playing out of his mind is an understatement. If Vick can keep this up, Vick may in fact redeem himself and put himself back on track to take his place in Canton, Ohio once his playing days are through.
Kevlar
September 27th, 2010
1:07 pm
Hey Mark, one of you guys shouold write about the fact that there are NO Atlanta Falcons in the NFL Hall of Fame. Falcons have been around for almost 50 years! None! The 2 listed on the HOF site were Falcons very briefly (neither of them bolded as being their main team).
Check out http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/teams.aspx
What about top 10 all time tackles leader Jessie Tuggle, or perenial All-Pro center Jeff Van Note or amazing QB surrounded by bad teams, Steve Bartkowski? Even returner Billy “White Shoes” Johnson, 17 year player Mike Kenn or All-Decade Team for the 1960s, Tommy Nobis. This is a travesty to me. For crying out loud, Rickey Jackson, linebacker for the Saints and Russ Grimm of the Redskins were just put in. Decent players, but look at the Falcons list above!
ClownStephenson
September 27th, 2010
1:33 pm
Vick will be the first former falcon HOF’er, but only if Vick continues his scintilating,electrifying, unprecedented, stupyfiying incredible superman impersonation. When Vick takes off when he drops back you almost get the impression that if Vick wanted to he could lift off the ground and fly into the end zone like the fastest 747 commercial airline jet. I’M SO GLAD THAT COMMISSIONER GODDELL GAVE VICK A SECOND CHANCE BECAUSE VICK IS TREATING ALL OF HIS FANS AND THE REST OF THE WORLD POPULATION TO AN INCREDIBLE TREAT OF SPECTACULAR PLAY THE LIKES OF WHICH NO ONE HAS EVER SEEN BEFORE. Vick has become incredible once again and I’m sure if Vick keeps this up, Vick may have to get fitted for his world championship ring soon. Bow Wow, What a Story!!!! Its sickening, Vick as electrifying as lightning striking. Unbelievable. This guy was lower than dirt just a few weeks ago when one of Vicks co-defendents Quantis Phillips got shot outside of Vicks home. The media tried to crucify Vick and blame Vick for the shooting. What if Vick had gotten kicked out of the league before he had a chance to start for the Eagles. The fans would have missed out on this incredible treat that Vick has given anyone who watches him. Vicks name will be synonamous with EXCELLENCE once again if Vick can keep this up for about 17 more weeks through Superbowl Sunday. What a story!!! Just recently there were a few misguided souls who were saying “Vick is a gimick for the Eagles and his production is completely and totally non-existent. What are those souls saying now, now that Vick is outperforming every quarterback in the association. I am just flabergasted I just cannot believe it.
LucilleFrancis
September 27th, 2010
2:00 pm
I dont curse the eagles at all for bringing in MV7. Most fans REMEMBER HOW EXCITING VICK WAS BEFORE HE GOT BUSTED FOR DOGFIGHTING. Many fans, however, were wishing the worst for Vick and were hoping Vick would get cut by the Eagles and be forced to retire. Instead, as the fickled feat of faith would have it, VICK STEPPED INTO THE HUDDLE AS COMMANDER AND CHIEF of the Eagles football team, now a much better qb than ever before. Vick is making such good throws that ALL THE FOOTBALL EXPERTS ARE NOW PRAISING HIS GLORY. All Hail to Michael Vick!!!!! All Hail to Michael Vick!!!! All Hail to the King of Tricks.
John
September 27th, 2010
3:24 pm
If God can forgive him, what makes YOU greater than God?
GW Bush lied and lead us into a war that killed millions, Vick killed dogs….
Ka sera sera
AveryBrooks
September 27th, 2010
3:32 pm
I’m through bringing up Mike Vick. The only thing I want answered is “What if Mike Vick is so good this year that he wins the trifecta of the NFL. #1:WINS LEAGUE MVP; #2:WINS THE SUPERBOWL (NOW HAS A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RING); #3:WINS MVP PLAYER IN THE SUPERBOWL. If Vick accomplishes all that this year, will the naysayers still say that Ryan is better than Vick?
Ralph Herrin
September 27th, 2010
8:21 pm
My company moved Mike Vick and before the move I am not sure how I felt. After moving him I couldn’t have respected him more. The man made a mistake like 99.99999% of the people on this blog. You just don’t matter so nobody knows or cares about your mistakes. Everybody needs forgiveness and a second chance. If you can’t forgive someone how can you expect to be forgiven? It is a spiritual fact that you must forgive if you want to be forgiven. Such an easy concept that sadly so many people miss. http://www.gapackandload.com
Sample Resume Objectives
September 28th, 2010
3:05 am
Not the right time.
Sample Resume Objectives
Jim Smith
September 28th, 2010
8:27 am
I am so happy Mike Vick is doing well. I don’t understand why there is a minority group of people unwill to let him move on with his life in a positive light. I say to that narrow minded unforgiving minority group: “If God is for him, what does it matter who be against him?”
Iron Dawg
September 28th, 2010
9:11 am
Vick made some big time mistakes and he paid for it BIG TIME. Is it what everyone would want – obviously not but he paid his debt and isn’t on the government payroll (something we should be happy about). Actually, we should all hope (and some of us pray) that second chances do happen and that often people make good on those opportunities. Most of the world isn’t so full of perfect people like the ones that write on the blog here and therefore have made their share of mistakes that they need to hope don’t get judged the way some here want to judge Vick. While I was not a fan of Vick’s while he was here in Atlanta I’m pulling for him to make good on this chance and give us a sports story worth reading.
Ryan
September 28th, 2010
10:22 am
I have seen two and a half games where Vick momentarily looked like a real Quarterback before. Lets wait until he A: Does it consistently and B: Plays at least one real NFL defense.
Ryan
September 28th, 2010
10:24 am
. . .people trying to put VIck in the hall of fame because of two and a half games worth of good play against subpar defenses?
Wow.