Extra Extra, Michael Vick is Philadelphia Eagle. Today, news broke that the convicted dog fighter and former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has reached an two year agreement to play with the Philadelphia Eagles. The news was a surprise but then again it was not. Late last week former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy hinted that Vick would be signed by the end of this week. Usually when Dungy speaks, people listen. Not only is he known as a great football mind, he is also the most respected figure in the game today. Dungy has always expressed his desire to mentor and guide young people after his coaching career was over. He began with Vick.Upon Vick's release from federal prison, Dungy opened up a healthy dialogue with the fallen star. The relationship Vick and Dungy formed has a lot to do with Vick being back in the NFL.
Philadelphia head coach Andy Reid was recently asked about the possibility of Vick joining his team before news broke today. Although Reid kept quiet about the signing, he noted that Vick's association with Dungy automatically boosts the former Falcon's credibility. Vick has also received public support from the stern (and sometimes prison warden like) NFL commissioner Roger Goddell. Goddell has met with Vick and believes that the dog fighting and questionable behavior is in the past. Since Vick's credibility has been somewhat restored, hopefully he does not destroy the credibility of Dungy or Goddell with another stupid action.
Its great that Vick will have another opportunity to play NFL football. However, do you know where he fits into the Philadelphia offense? The wildcat offense caught the league by storm last season. With Vick's running and throwing ability he seems to be the ideal athlete for this deceptive offensive formation. Wait, my mistake, he was the ideal athlete for this offense formation back in 2006. Vick has been in prison for the last two years, and the last time I checked, he was not getting any younger either. Maybe Andy Reid sees something in Vick that we do not. Also, Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback Donovan McNabb and Vick have been close friends for approximately the past seven years. McNabb lobbied to get Vick in an Eagles uniform. In Reid and McNabb's first press conference since the Vick signing, both are not sure what Vick's place will be in the offense. One thing is for sure, I will stay tuned all season long to find out, and so should you.
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