Yesterday, The Philadelphia Eagles signed Michael Vick to a 2 year contract. The first year's salary is $1.6 million with an option for a $5 million the following year. Team after team passed up on Vick (some teams I think sorely needed him) and were concerned with how his presence would impact the fan base. I'm glad Andy Reid and the rest of the Eagles have a bigger heart than the rest of the league. 
Michael Vick served 23 months in prison, committed some heinous acts and has come back truly remorseful. He's done his time, he's been humbled in the time he spent in prison. He didn't get a slap on the wrist like Dante Stallworth got, he took a major shot to his ego and he took a major shot to his wallet. Bankruptcy can humble even the most big-headed player.
With the ever-dangerous Wildcat offense, why would you pass on a player who can run a 4.3 and with explosive play-making abilities that Vick possesses. Now for all you doubters out there who say that he's been sitting on the pine for 2 years, he's a bargain. A player of his quality for only 1.6 million? Are you serious? Even if he's awful, he's trade bait. If he's just as explosive as when he left, or half as good, he's even better for trading.
For the social aspect of Vick, he has an incredible chance to repent. Philadelphia has its own set of dogfighting issues. If Vick were to step up and make a stand against dogfighting, it would prove that he's learned a thing or two while sitting in a cell for nearly 2 years. Don't get me wrong, I feel that he regrets what he did. But, there is a big difference between regretting your decisions and repenting. He needs to prove to the masses that not only does he bear the guilt for his heinous past, but also that he's willing to use his past to educate and assist the Humane Society in their efforts to stop the dog fighting rings.
All in all, I feel that the Eagles made a steal. Andy Reid hung with Donovan McNabb (who stepped up and said to give Vick a chance) for the past decade and with his ups and downs. I have no doubt that Andy Reid can step up and take Vick under his wing and model him into a QB for some team's future.
Vick, I've stuck my neck out for you. You have an amazing second chance. Don't make those of us bloggers who stand behind you look like fools.
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