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Vick (Vent)
Just posted this in entertainment, never knew about the sports section on thenest.
I really am shocked that he was signed so quickly. Of course, I understand WHY he was signed but I think it is too early for him to be back in the pros. He hasn't proved himself yet that he has changed at all. I mean yeah he did his time and he shouldn't have to be penalized anymore than the courts ordered but honestly I think it was a really bad PR move. I used to like the Eagles but now I question judgement. Yeah, the team needs someone like Vick but at what cost?
Re: Vick (Vent)
Can't agree with you more...check out this thread and send a comment if if you wish.
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/21822777.aspx
What exactly would you expect him to do to "prove himself"?
Start a charity, volenteer. I think he should be more concerned with giving back to his community than being second QB.
It's all about the money PERIOD. Prior to going to jail Vick's jersey was the top seller when he was with the Falcons. He got crazy endorsements and made money while he was going to the bathroom. Will his jersey sell like it did? Probably not but its too good of an opportunity for any team to give up. In addition, the Eagles are starting him off at 1.6 million for the first season and if the decide to keep him a second season it''s "only" 5.3 million, in his pre jail bird days that was the amount of money he paid in taxes!
I also read in one of the posts about how he's an athlete and should set an example, I agree but keep in mind those people we put on a pedastool are PEOPLE!!! People that make mistakes, granted if any one of us were to do something like that we would not be hired back at our original jobs but we also don't bring in millions of dollars in sponsorships. Don't think his games will bring in a higher viewership because people want to see how good he is after jail? more viewers, means a more expensive 30 second commercial for McDonalds or whoever.
Bottom line: The NFL is a business.
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AGREE! Seriously, who decided that pro athletes are supposed to be these big role models? It's up to parents to help shape who their kids idolize! If you kid wants a Vick jersey, that's on you as the parent, not Vick.