Different Bird, But A Different Player?

August 15, 2009

2:15

Michael Vick signs a 2-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, causing mixed reaction among fans and animal rights advocates.

Sources:ESPN Atlanta Journal-Constitution 11Alive.com PETA CBS

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jhnnybgood
September 10, 2009
03:33 PM

I would suggest watching the 60 Minutes interview. James Brown really gave a hard interview, really pressed the important questions. Whether or not he truely, deep down feels remorseful about the animal cruelty isn't so important. What is important is that I feel he will NEVER do this again, and will be a proponent of anti-dog fighting organizations. He will be a better person for it. Maybe even a better player.

palmxxx
August 20, 2009
02:18 PM

What, michael vick is out? and back to making million dollar contact. shame on the "powers that be" good or evil.

Dave
August 18, 2009
03:58 PM

Vick should never have been allowed back.

I will no longer support any sports franchise or brand that allows convicted felons to participate.

Esther Snyder
August 17, 2009
09:05 PM

Micheal Vick's only remorse is that he got caught! And that was after he out and out lied! I'm sick of the adoration of athletes, no matter how heinous their crime. And the public not only tolerates them, but rewards them for domestic violence, DUI, steroid use, and other crimes. Lets give some of that big money to school teachers, nurses, and others who actually perform a valuable function in life!

hjeffer
August 17, 2009
08:47 PM

this country has once again or should i say some poeple in this country put more value on a dog or cat than mankind. leave the man ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jon jones
August 17, 2009
08:39 PM

after seeing the animail planet spical on vick,, i am now know that m vick is real trash, & anyone that was working him to is also a real trash !!!!!!!!1 also the nfl & the eagles are nuts for even giving vick back his football career,,,enough,,,vick makes me sick !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oj

Helena Diamond
August 17, 2009
07:55 PM

I wished that people would let all of this go. Vick has paid his debt. I really thought that he got way to much time for his crime. In America a person can get more time for hurting animals than humans. A family member of mine was shot and killed and the person who did it only recieved 2 years in jail and 5 years of probation. So can someone please explain to me why a dog life is more important than a humans?

RENWICK LAWRENCE
August 17, 2009
06:40 PM

Your people are hypocrites,what about all the years blacks,latino,and especially the indians was mistreated by white florks,but you all want to be forgiven and not bring up the race card,but it still happen.When a black man do something to something or to somebody that white people love,you all are quick to try and make an example of.GET OVER IT FLORKS.

Nancy
August 17, 2009
06:14 PM

Michael Vick did his crime and then did his time. He is now a free man and deserves the right to earn living within the legal boundries of his chosen profession. The same people who are protesting this man playing "a game" do not complain one bit about the drug dealers, child molesters and wife beaters who walk America's streets and work at various occupations daily. I too am sad that he chose to engage in dog fighting. An activity that is legal in many non US counties. I am also sad that he engaged in animal abuse. But we need to get our priorities straight. This country has a lot worse things to worry about than being preoccupied with Michael Vick.

FRED FIERECK
August 17, 2009
03:27 PM

WHAT'S WITH THE SECOND CHANCE NONSENSE!!!! BETTER TAKE A HARD LOOK AT THIS DEAL WITH VICK. DID HE GIVE THE DOGS A SECOND CHANCE? VICK HAD A SUPER RELATIONSHIP WITH OWNER OF THE FALCONS!! YEP, SURE DID. NOW, JUST TO MAKE SURE EVERY ONE
GETS THIS----HE LIED TO HIS BEST FRIEND!!!! WHY DID HE DO THAT?
HE DID IT TO GET OUT OF A BAD JAM. THAT KIND OF RELATIOSHIP WAS BUILT FROM B.S. VICK IS A LIER AND A CHEAT. SOMEBODY SHOULD GIVE VICK THE SAME TREATMENT HE GAVE THE DOGS. MAYBE SADDLE UP WITH O.J.
THIS GUY IS SICK

justin braun
August 16, 2009
11:28 AM

All you hypocrites disgust me..Vick was wrong, wrong, wrong, but I guess all you high and mighty sanctimonius citizens think it's o.k. to put kittens in a bag and drop them in a lake and drown them..what about all you fans of cockfighting? All of you that kill harmless deer and rabbits for sport..not to mention in some texas and california communities dog fighting still goes on..the man made a mistake..now you'all look in the mirror..the finger you're pointing at vick has four others pointing back at you!

Jutta von Sivers
August 16, 2009
11:06 AM

I watched his interview on ABC and what I saw was a cold hearted arrogant man. I give him maybe one excuse he might have been been nervous. What ever the Eagles thought they accomplished with his signing I hope it haunts them for long time. What a role model!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take a good chunk of his paycheck and hand it over to the HSUS and Dog Town whre his surviving dogs were rehabilitated. One more thing in his mind these dogs that were so brutally killed whre was their second chance. they in his eyes were not even worth a bullet. I hope Wayne Pacelle from the HSUS keeps close taps on that guy.

ex- fan
August 16, 2009
11:00 AM

he and j. lurie can talk from now to forever. he's not sorry. he doesn't recognize what he did. whether given a second chance or not - a person who could have done what he did hasn't suddenly seen the light. he could have sat in prison for 18 years - and never understood the depth of his own evil. sign him up - let him play - forget the message to the youth who look up to these people. but, puhleeze - don't underestimate the public's intelligence - he'll never be a "reformed" human being or a "recovered" sociopathic sadist.

Susan
August 16, 2009
09:53 AM

I would also add to those who are so judgmental, I hope your arrow is really straight. What is this were your son or daughter? Wouldn't you hope society would give them a second chance? I think so.

Susan Cheney
August 16, 2009
09:51 AM

Good for Philly. He deserves a second chance. I am an animal lover and a Dallas Cowboy fan, but I am all for MV proving to all of us he is now a man of his word.

Bob
August 16, 2009
09:17 AM

I agree everyone deserves a second chance.Mr Vick has to come out and be a class guy moving forward.He must help point the Cities youth in the right direction.Welcome to Phila.Michael.
Broad Street Bob

michael
August 16, 2009
08:53 AM

really we need to boycott not just the eagles but the advertisers that sponser them as well.

michael
August 16, 2009
08:51 AM

we need to boycott the eagles.

connie hood
August 15, 2009
11:22 PM

you are a disgrace!
you are not sincere.
you even have a smirk on your face as you supposedly are apologizing.
you are just sorry that you got caught.
shame on you for torturing those innocent animals.
go away!!!!

sjensen
August 15, 2009
11:11 PM

It amazes me how those who get caught are sorry! He knew what he was doing was illegal. He should be banned from any sport the rest of his life. Why did he get a second chance when Pete Rose didn't? These over paid athletes have to set an example for the young who are admiring some of their heroes. It makes me feel ill to think about the horrible pain he allowed and caused to the dogs. The NFL COMMISSIONER got this one all wrong. The EAGLES OWNER'S should be ashamed of themselves. I hope they can't sleep at night over there lousy decision.