Vick signs with the Eagles

Just reported on ESPN.

When I heard the announcers of the Pats/Eagles say the eagles signed Vick, I did a double take. As an eagles fan in Philly, im still processing this.

Ok , why? Is he going to be a backup?

When I heard the announcers of the Pats/Eagles say the eagles signed Vick, I did a double take. As an eagles fan in Philly, im still processing this.

I'd be happy. He can be used in so many different places. It will be fun watching what Reid does with him.

He will be a great backup Qb. Don't forget he can run some too..

Ok , why? Is he going to be a backup?
Well we did lose our back-up QB this week, maybe for the season, so maybe it's a smart move but geez M.Vick, what the , oh my what's next ...:o

He could be a very nice weapon for those special plays, heh heh, just putting him in the backfield leaves three very good receivers in single coverage every time, woo hoo.

I'd be happy. He can be used in so many different places. It will be fun watching what Reid does with him.

im not necessarily unhappy, im just in a little shock is all.

Well we did lose our back-up QB this week, maybe for the season, so maybe it's a smart move but geez M.Vick, what the , oh my what's next ...:o

He could be a very nice weapon for those special plays, heh heh, just putting him in the backfield leaves three very good receivers in single coverage every time, woo hoo.

Hope it works out for them. The guy can run, I can't help but think of Kordel Stewart when I see him play. LOL

This suck as an Atlanta fan! I would have rather have him back here than in Philly (our bird rivals). It going to be hard to see Vick in a Eagles jersey instead of our beloved red and black! :crying:

Hope it works out for them. The guy can run, I can't help but think of Kordel Stewart when I see him play. LOL
Wildcat Formation in Philly WOO HOO, I'm ready.
Hide the dogs,LOL.

Well we did lose our back-up QB this week, maybe for the season, so maybe it's a smart move but geez M.Vick, what the , oh my what's next ...:o

He could be a very nice weapon for those special plays, heh heh, just putting him in the backfield leaves three very good receivers in single coverage every time, woo hoo.

I just saw this story on CNN and thought of you Sawsalot! :lol:

But really, think of all of the possabilities for "trick" plays, etc. This could be interesting~ :2cents

This suck as an Atlanta fan! I would have rather have him back here than in Philly (our bird rivals). It going to be hard to see Vick in a Eagles jersey instead of our beloved red and black! :crying:
On the brighter side ,Your team is STACKED, I thought out of all the teams in the NFC Atlanta is poised to really move forward this season,hope you have a great, competitive season, NFL Rocks,:yippee:

I just saw this story on CNN and thought of you Sawsalot! :lol:

But really, think of all of the possabilities for "trick" plays, etc. This could be interesting~ :2cents
I know it doesn't really mean squat but I'm sitting here drawing them up as I watch the game,:busy: :hithere:

On the brighter side ,Your team is STACKED, I thought out of all the teams in the NFC Atlanta is poised to really move forward this season,hope you have a great, competitive season, NFL Rocks,:yippee:
True, Im very happy with this years team! Matt Ryan ROCKS! It just the fans here was really behind Vick and he did help change how many looked at the Falcons both positively and sad to say even negatively. I just wished we kept more veterans than we did but hopefully everything will be great this year!:)

True, Im very happy with this years team! Matt Ryan ROCKS! It just the fans here was really behind Vick and he did help change how many looked at the Falcons both positively and sad to say even negatively. I just wished we kept more veterans than we did but hopefully everything will be great this year!:)
I know many Philly fans are wishing we had Atlanta's new tight end, great pick up no doubt.

You just might have to change the jersey on your avatar, LOL

Never!!!!!! :D

Too bad for Philly fans and the NFL in general. This guy should have NEVER been allowed to return to the game. Never was any good. Waaaaaaay OVERRATED! :mad:

Too bad for Philly fans and the NFL in general. This guy should have NEVER been allowed to return to the game. Never was any good. Waaaaaaay OVERRATED! :mad:Sorry but thats just "your" Opinion! Why can't people forgive a person who made a mistake. Its not like he killed someone (cough cough like **Stallsworth** cough cough) No ones perfect. Let all be "forgive and forget Christians" LOLOLOL!:lol:

Sorry but thats just "your" Opinion! Why can't people forgive a person who made a mistake. Its not like he killed someone (cough cough like **Stallsworth** cough cough) No ones perfect. Let all be "forgive and forget Christians" LOLOLOL!:lol:

Because, Stallworth didn't intentionally torture, harm, and needlessly kill creatures that look to people for protection and care. You probably like rapists and child molesters too.

And I doubt you're a christian, if you were you wouldn't think like that. Dog fighting is worse than drug dealing, robbery, and I would argue that it is worse than murdering a person. Dogs don't have evil thoughts, they aren't selfish, they don't steal or plot against their fellow creatures. You might be able to learn a thing or two from a dog.

I hope he gets his leg snapped in two. I guess it doesn't matter how much money he makes, he'll be throwing dice on the street in a few years time. Hope somebody has the common sense to rough up the eagles staff too, tonya harding style.

You probably like rapists and child molesters too.

Dog fighting is worse than drug dealing, robbery, and I would argue that it is worse than murdering a person.

Hope somebody has the common sense to rough up the eagles staff too, tonya harding style.

Is this a serious post? Really? How could someone think these thoughts and be sane? This isn't even rational. It is lunacy.

People like this are allowed to walk the streets everyday!

I personally thought the dog fighting was terrible, but this makes me think there are a lot of worse things going on out there. And Stallworth absolutely controlled the situation he was in, and how do you know he did not torture the unfortunate man? That guy could have been in terrible pain for a very long period of time.

Get a grip on yourself, geez.......:banghead:

...And I doubt you're a christian, if you were you wouldn't think like that.

I hope he gets his leg snapped in two. I guess it doesn't matter how much money he makes, he'll be throwing dice on the street in a few years time. Hope somebody has the common sense to rough up the eagles staff too, tonya harding style.

...now there are some "Christ-like" sentiments, huh... :what: :huh

...now there are some "Christ-like" sentiments, huh... :what: :huh

You're right. I shouldn't be wishing harm upon anybody. However, I wouldn't lose sleep over it if it happened.

It's hard for me to forgive people who take advantage of other people (or animals) like that because they simply can, and are stronger. There is so much evil in this world and this country can forgive and forget so easily if they can watch their beloved sports.

I think the NFL should be a privelige, not a right. Goodell is only after money, and should check his 'moral compass' as Ted Nugent puts it.

He could have taken HGH, drugs, had an alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, and I wouldn't think poorly of him because he is only hurting himself. But it's completely inexcusable to do what he did.

Good for Vick, I'm glad he was able to find employment after serving his time. If he stays straight he could be one of the better role models in the league. You screw up, you get punished, then you move on and better yourself.

It's funny, not in a good way, how some people can turn a thread about a player playing football into attacking someone so viciously. Some people really need some therapy so they get the help they need. This is happening alot latley. As to the topic the guy's a ball player and is making amends so I think he will be better than before. I was hopeing the Pats would pick him up..:)

...But it's completely inexcusable to do what he did.

Correct. That is why he went to prison, and lost his job as a STARTING NFL quarterback, along with the millions of dollars that he would have earned had he not screwed up. I'm not a big stats guy, or I would quote you an exact figure...

Anyway, I'm not saying that I condone what he did either. Not at all. What I AM saying, is that he admitted to what he did, and he accepted his punishment without complaint, and served his time as he was required to do. What else could anyone do?

I also hope that he truly DID learn something from all this, and that he really DOES understand that what he did was wrong, and why it was wrong. I'm sure that the press will be all over him and his team-mates with endless questions throughout the season, and he will be under a microscope I'm sure for quite some time.

Seriously... He paid his "debt to society", and at this point, all he needs to worry about is Christ's forgiveness, just like you and I. I'm not going to throw any more stones at him... :2cents

PS ...and in case I wasn't clear on this point, I am inclined to forgive him BECAUSE I BELIEVE that he is GENUINELY SORRY for what he did and truly DOES UNDERSTAND that it was wrong. If I ever heard him joking about it, or being involved IN ANY WAY with that sort of thing in the future, then I'd rethink my position.

I think the NFL should be a privelige, not a right.

But it's completely inexcusable to do what he did.

NFL is NOT a RIGHT, and Vick must have shown that he has earned the priviledge. He has a talent that most people do not have, and yes, it is a cash cow.

I agree that it is inexcusable, and it was NOT a mistake, it was a bad DECISION! That is what makes this issue so wrong. He has attempted to pay his debt, lets just hope the check doesn't bounce!

Good for Vick, I'm glad he was able to find employment after serving his time. If he stays straight he could be one of the better role models in the league. You screw up, you get punished, then you move on and better yourself.

I've been hearing a lot of this in the sports columns. 'He did his time'. I suppose this also means that the justice system is fair. Is it okay to let murderers free to murder again after they 'do their time'? Is it fair to let predators go free because an evidence technicality? You say yes? Try spending some time thinking about right and wrong, and you can see that the judicial system in this country is so bass ackwards it's not funny.

Therapy is not what I need. I will never get what I need, a world where people can live in peace and harmony, not hurting, not trying to get ahead of their fellow man, and not intentionally causing pain. Perhaps I need to me medicated too like the rest of the country. Maybe some anti-depressants would help me turn a blind eye to everything evil, and I can ignore all morality and just look at the football game. That would be the easy way out. Instead, I have no problem standing up for what is right, and standing up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. If I see someone attacking an elderly woman on the street, or a child, or anybody for that matter, I will intervene because I believe in taking a stand. I don't see how this issue is any different.

PS ...and in case I wasn't clear on this point, I am inclined to forgive him BECAUSE I BELIEVE that he is GENUINELY SORRY for what he did and truly DOES UNDERSTAND that it was wrong. If I ever heard him joking about it, or being involved IN ANY WAY with that sort of thing in the future, then I'd rethink my position.

I have to say I disagree with you on this point. I'm not convinced that he feels remorse for what he did. I think he's sad that he lost all his money. I think he wishes he didn't have to sit in prison. I don't think he is genuinely sorry. Has he even apologized? I know his agent has said he apologizes, but it's different to me. And I think the whole dog safety class with the kids was nothing but a PR stunt.

This suck as an Atlanta fan! I would have rather have him back here than in Philly (our bird rivals). It going to be hard to see Vick in a Eagles jersey instead of our beloved red and black! :crying:Does this mean your avatar is about to be replaced? :)

...Maybe some anti-depressants would help me turn a blind eye to everything evil, and I can ignore all morality and just look at the football game... I don't know if that's what you need to do for life in general, but at the very least, on this thread. :)

And I doubt you're a christian, if you were you wouldn't think like that.

Spend some time with the word this weekend, brother. The core characteristic of being a Chrisitian is forgiveness.

Does this mean your avatar is about to be replaced? :)
Nope! I love Matt Ryan but the dream of having Vick will live on!:D

I've been hearing a lot of this in the sports columns. 'He did his time'. I suppose this also means that the justice system is fair. Is it okay to let murderers free to murder again after they 'do their time'? Is it fair to let predators go free because an evidence technicality? You say yes? Try spending some time thinking about right and wrong, and you can see that the judicial system in this country is so bass ackwards it's not funny.

Therapy is not what I need. I will never get what I need, a world where people can live in peace and harmony, not hurting, not trying to get ahead of their fellow man, and not intentionally causing pain. Perhaps I need to me medicated too like the rest of the country. Maybe some anti-depressants would help me turn a blind eye to everything evil, and I can ignore all morality and just look at the football game. That would be the easy way out. Instead, I have no problem standing up for what is right, and standing up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. If I see someone attacking an elderly woman on the street, or a child, or anybody for that matter, I will intervene because I believe in taking a stand. I don't see how this issue is any different.
No you will not. The World isn't perfect, never has been, never will be. You can go ahead and stop worrying about fairy tales and stuff like that. Now, back in the real World. Vick served his time. What else is there? Someone wanted to hire him to work. Everyone has a right to work, right? You would have no problem with him working at McDonald's I'm sure. So clearly this is a case of jealousy that he's in some other line of work YOU don't feel he should be allowed to do. The guys with the money writing the checks feel differently. Everyone would be happier if they'd get out of other people's business. Vick WAS your business while he owed society a debt, a debt which is now paid.

No you will not. The World isn't perfect, never has been, never will be. You can go ahead and stop worrying about fairy tales and stuff like that. Now, back in the real World. Vick served his time. What else is there? Someone wanted to hire him to work. Everyone has a right to work, right? You would have no problem with him working at McDonald's I'm sure. So clearly this is a case of jealousy that he's in some other line of work YOU don't feel he should be allowed to do. The guys with the money writing the checks feel differently. Everyone would be happier if they'd get out of other people's business. Vick WAS your business while he owed society a debt, a debt which is now paid.

but I don't believe he paid his debt to society. (Don't compare him with stallworth cause he didn't pay his debt to society either). For crying out loud, they were stealing people's family pets to teach their dogs to kill them. That's messeed up! And the guys with the money writing the checks get their money from the fans, and I believe if everybody stood up for what was right against this, they wouldn't give their money to the big wigs, this wouldn't happen.

I wouldn't call it jealousy, and I would have no problem with him working at mickey d's, but for him to get the big bucks without really doing much actual work isn't right. He got off easy anyway, wasn't he caught with pot at an airport that he was never charged with? most of us regular people would get busted for something like that, ya know?

Dungy was right. Too bad da bears didn't get vick

but I don't believe he paid his debt to society...

That's your right as a private citizen, but the Judge, and the LAW disagree with you. If you have a problem with the LAW, then be upset with your Legislators/Representatives, not Vick.

I wouldn't call it jealousy, and I would have no problem with him working at Mickey D's, but for him to get the big bucks without really doing much actual work isn't right. He got off easy anyway, wasn't he caught with pot at an airport that he was never charged with? most of us regular people would get busted for something like that, ya know?

This entire statement is NOTHING BUT jealousy!! :haha:

You state it WOULD be cool for him to work @ Mickey D's, but since he makes MORE THAN YOU, for doing what you THINK isn't much actual work, it's not right.

Then you talk about him getting away with an "alleged" possession of pot... Something that you or I probably would NOT get away with. Big deal. You seem old enough to know that life is not fair, now you just need to learn how to accept it and move on~ Celebrities, politicians, good looking women (AND men probably), family members, etc., are going to get preferential treatment from time to time in different situations/circumstances. It happens ALL THE TIME, EVERYWHERE.

Again, this is purely a jealousy situation on your part. :what:

I wish the Bengals would have moved on Vick, but the PR would have been a circus (cough, cough, Reid kids, oxycontin,cough)

That's your right as a private citizen, but the Judge, and the LAW disagree with you. If you have a problem with the LAW, then be upset with your Legislators/Representatives, not Vick.



This entire statement is NOTHING BUT jealousy!! :haha:

You state it WOULD be cool for him to work @ Mickey D's, but since he makes MORE THAN YOU, for doing what you THINK isn't much actual work, it's not right.

Then you talk about him getting away with an "alleged" possession of pot... Something that you or I probably would NOT get away with. Big deal. You seem old enough to know that life is not fair, now you just need to learn how to accept it and move on~ Celebrities, politicians, good looking women (AND men probably), family members, etc., are going to get preferential treatment from time to time in different situations/circumstances. It happens ALL THE TIME, EVERYWHERE.

Again, this is purely a jealousy situation on your part. :what:

It's not jealousy. Even if I made 10 times what he will make, I would still hold the same stance.

I do know that life isn't fair, but I refuse to accept it. I think if the people in this country took a stand over this, it could be different. Instead, many people just turn their cheek and accept the fact that they are so small, they can't make a difference in the world.

Anyhow, he said that prison was a turning point for him, I hope it was and he never returns to his ways...

It's not jealousy. Even if I made 10 times what he will make, I would still hold the same stance.

I do know that life isn't fair, but I refuse to accept it. I think if the people in this country took a stand over this, it could be different. Instead, many people just turn their cheek and accept the fact that they are so small, they can't make a difference in the world.

Anyhow, he said that prison was a turning point for him, I hope it was and he never returns to his ways...

Damn man dont know where your from but dont come down to the Texas border. Dog and chicken fighting are normal as hell even the damn cops do it. The casino here on the border is even trying to build a arena just for it considering there indians and have different rights.

He fought dogs.

He put down fighting dogs. We aren't talking about Rover on the couch here.

Sure, in most societies dog fighting is seen as pretty bad. It's not even illegal in some countries. I love dogs, especially bull terriers, so I'm against dog fighting. But owning a pit most my life, I've seen some fighting dogs. They aren't animals you would sympathize with. They are not domesticated in any form. Anyone who's been around them knows that you can't even see them in the same light as domesticated house dogs. They aren't.

from SI.com:

Source: McNabb unhappy with Vick signing

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/114711-source-mcnabb-unhappy-with-vick-signing?cnn=yes

Hey Kam!!

Check this out:

from NBCSports.com:

Report: Bengals made Vick an offer, too

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/14/report-bengals-made-vick-an-offer-too/

but I don't believe he paid his debt to society. (Don't compare him with stallworth cause he didn't pay his debt to society either). For crying out loud, they were stealing people's family pets to teach their dogs to kill them. That's messeed up! And the guys with the money writing the checks get their money from the fans, and I believe if everybody stood up for what was right against this, they wouldn't give their money to the big wigs, this wouldn't happen.

I wouldn't call it jealousy, and I would have no problem with him working at mickey d's, but for him to get the big bucks without really doing much actual work isn't right. He got off easy anyway, wasn't he caught with pot at an airport that he was never charged with? most of us regular people would get busted for something like that, ya know?

The only thing I know for you to do is start organizing fans to boycott Eagles/NFL games. Then you can move to boycotting any businesses that hire people you don't like and pay them more than you think they should be paid or don't make them work as hard as you think they should work. Make this your life's work. I'm sure you'll have dozens of people join your cause and you can really make a difference in the World.

The only thing I know for you to do is start organizing fans to boycott Eagles/NFL games. Then you can move to boycotting any businesses that hire people you don't like and pay them more than you think they should be paid or don't make them work as hard as you think they should work. Make this your life's work. I'm sure you'll have dozens of people join your cause and you can really make a difference in the World.

All I need is an island and I can start my own dictatorship. Then I can tell all of the people what to do and what not to do. And everybody will be happy.:o

vick is really a stain on the NFL. I know it to be a fact that there are a lot of players doing good in communities around the US, it's just too bad that doesn't get the attention it deserves.

Thanks for the offer jus, but I just don't think I'd like it there. We have our fair share of corrupt government employees in Illinois.

kam, what about the 'rover on the couch' dogs they stole from people's yards? How would you like your dog to be taken from your yard and used as a toy to teach other dogs how to kill? That's messed up!

All I need is an island and I can start my own dictatorship. Then I can tell all of the people what to do and what not to do. And everybody will be happy.:o

That's been tried a bunch of times. Usually ends with mass graves and pleasant things like that.

vick is really a stain on the NFL. I know it to be a fact that there are a lot of players doing good in communities around the US, it's just too bad that doesn't get the attention it deserves.

I believe we have all figured out that you love animals, and dogs especially. I think that is very commendable. I love dogs as well, and I do not agree with dog fighting the way they do it. The fact is, dogs sometimes fight each other on their own, and people should not force them to do so, or even provoke it. Reality check.... People do all sorts of things that many perceive to be worse, i.e. driving drunk and killing completely innocent people.

The point is, even though you are an animal protector, we can not end a HUMANs life or remove their rights forever, just for them doing some really stupid and idiotic (opinion) animal atrocities. An animals life is not equal to a human being, nor should it be considered so. If that were the case, the animals would be able to control us, if they desired, which they can not.

I don't even know if you like or watch NFL, but from within my circle, the overall opinion is that Maichael Vick should be allowed to play again. He is a very talented athelete. We use them (even though they are well compensated) for entertainment, and as soon as they do not satisfy our leisure expectations he will not have the opportunity. Let the man try to make back what he lost, then he may retire with a star beside his name, and not the HGH or steriod star. This will never be tolerated, just forgotten.

I believe we have all figured out that you love animals, and dogs especially. I think that is very commendable. I love dogs as well, and I do not agree with dog fighting the way they do it. The fact is, dogs sometimes fight each other on their own, and people should not force them to do so, or even provoke it. Reality check.... People do all sorts of things that many perceive to be worse, i.e. driving drunk and killing completely innocent people.

The point is, even though you are an animal protector, we can not end a HUMANs life or remove their rights forever, just for them doing some really stupid and idiotic (opinion) animal atrocities. An animals life is not equal to a human being, nor should it be considered so. If that were the case, the animals would be able to control us, if they desired, which they can not.

I don't even know if you like or watch NFL, but from within my circle, the overall opinion is that Maichael Vick should be allowed to play again. He is a very talented athelete. We use them (even though they are well compensated) for entertainment, and as soon as they do not satisfy our leisure expectations he will not have the opportunity. Let the man try to make back what he lost, then he may retire with a star beside his name, and not the HGH or steriod star. This will never be tolerated, just forgotten.

I do like watching the NFL, even though it is not as entertaining as college ball. I just don't have any respect for people who prey on and torture the weak. I"m not going to agree with it and I'm thrilled that it wasn't my team that signed him. I'll let it rest (here) since there isn't much else to say from either side. I guess some of us will have to agree to disagree.

I also don't understand how the coach justifies it because he has problems with his kids. Just because you were a bad parent doesn't mean that you sign felons. Also, does he think that it's his mission to single-handedly eradicate the world of all cheeseburgers?:huh

from LATimes.com:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2009/08/madden-nfl-10-michael-vick.html

from LATimes.com:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2009/08/madden-nfl-10-michael-vick.html

Oh boy, now everyone is going to be pissed at video game developers for even more things.

Wearing the eagle uniform,,,,,,,thought Vick had already served his sentence. :D

Wearing the eagle uniform,,,,,,,thought Vick had already served his sentence. :D
It's not the Raiders at least. Guess he's in a halfway house.:D

I do like watching the NFL, even though it is not as entertaining as college ball. I just don't have any respect for people who prey on and torture the weak. I"m not going to agree with it and I'm thrilled that it wasn't my team that signed him. I'll let it rest (here) since there isn't much else to say from either side. I guess some of us will have to agree to disagree.

I also don't understand how the coach justifies it because he has problems with his kids. Just because you were a bad parent doesn't mean that you sign felons. Also, does he think that it's his mission to single-handedly eradicate the world of all cheeseburgers?:huhActually one of Reid's son's is on the road to complete recovery from drug use and the other is still having troubles.I also think it is wrong to ridicule the man about his weight it just shows how shallow you are.How many teams did you coach in the playoffs year after year after year and coach in the Superbowl and the Probowl get a grip , his weight is his issue not yours as a matter of fact if it bothers you dont look at him.I dont think that Reid was and or is a bad parent, he just happens to be in the spotlight, drugs are not so picky, they can end up in any family, anywhere, anytime. :mad:

It's not the Raiders at least. Guess he's in a halfway house.:D


Too good!!!!:D:D:D:D

Too good!!!!:D:D:D:D

I actually kinda like the Eagles a little, not sure why. I remember pulling for them to beat the Cards last season in the playoffs. Could be I never root for west coast teams, or maybe because I was so happy they took out the Giants.