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[dmor]

Let me preface this by saying that I'm not a big fan of Michael Vick as the Eagles quarterback.

That being said, Vick has handled himself with class since joining the team.  I think Michael Vick the man has made significant strides and has been a model of behavior for ex-cons.

[maggsgsr1]

I'm with you bro.. He totally changed his life around.. As our QB.. He's played w total heart and left everything out on the field.. Took one of worst beatings I've seen... Never complained or threw his teamates under the bus. Made some plays for us.. Yet everyone comes here and talk s&@t about him. I'm always gonna be a fan of Mike Vick the person and player. Hope he stays on the right path and wins the big game w his new team!

[JonnyEagles69]

pay me millions I can change my life around too .....

[maggsgsr1]

Sitting in a cement box for a couple yrs will make someone change life around too.

[Machine]

Something alot of people don't give him credit for is actually paying back his debts which he could have just filed for bankruptcy at the time and not had to pay them at all while keeping his millions he made here. I don't like him as QB but him as a person, for sure.

[JonnyEagles69]

Machine, on 12 November 2012 - 06:32 PM, said:

Something alot of people don't give him credit for is actually paying back his debts which he could have just filed for bankruptcy at the time and not had to pay them at all while keeping his millions he made here. I don't like him as QB but him as a person, for sure.

  


booohooo I feel so bad his mansions , cars and other luxuries he had got taken because he is a ghetto thug dog killer.  Who cares where half his money went he is still living better then most people dream of.  Im gonna shutup before I say **** I dont mean

[nottsfootballfan]

Machine, on 12 November 2012 - 06:32 PM, said:

Something alot of people don't give him credit for is actually paying back his debts which he could have just filed for bankruptcy at the time and not had to pay them at all while keeping his millions he made here. I don't like him as QB but him as a person, for sure.

I'm pretty sure he did file for bankruptcy?

[maggsgsr1]

traffic80, on 12 November 2012 - 06:36 PM, said:

booohooo I feel so bad his mansions , cars and other luxuries he had got taken because he is a ghetto thug dog killer.  Who cares where half his money went he is still living better then most people dream of.  Im gonna shutup before I say **** I dont mean

He sat in prison and lost it all.. Then became a model citzen and earned another contract. Plus, I don't know if that 100 mil is worth the beating he took playing behind this line.

[scarletfire1970]

Machine, on 12 November 2012 - 06:32 PM, said:

Something alot of people don't give him credit for is actually paying back his debts which he could have just filed for bankruptcy at the time and not had to pay them at all while keeping his millions he made here. I don't like him as QB but him as a person, for sure.

He did file for bankruptcy.  It doesn't mean you don't have to pay back your debts.

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[ChimpKelly]

traffic80, on 12 November 2012 - 06:36 PM, said:

booohooo I feel so bad his mansions , cars and other luxuries he had got taken because he is a ghetto thug dog killer.  Who cares where half his money went he is still living better then most people dream of.  Im gonna shutup before I say **** I dont mean

Put....the bottle...............down.

[FlyinBrian36-20]

I WANTED Vick to succeed here but it seemed like after 2010 he got paid and took it all for granted. He's been just another average qb of this franchise.
Good luck next season Vick, I srsly doubt you will be here.

[ason44]

maggsgsr1, on 12 November 2012 - 06:27 PM, said:

I'm with you bro.. He totally changed his life around.. As our QB.. He's played w total heart and left everything out on the field.. Took one of worst beatings I've seen... Never complained or threw his teamates under the bus. Made some plays for us.. Yet everyone comes here and talk s&@t about him. I'm always gonna be a fan of Mike Vick the person and player. Hope he stays on the right path and wins the big game w his new team!

Ditto

[hyperswipe]

traffic80, on 12 November 2012 - 06:28 PM, said:

pay me millions I can change my life around too .....

I doubt it...

[vic92353]

traffic80, on 12 November 2012 - 06:28 PM, said:

pay me millions I can change my life around too .....

damn.

[phonz3]

You guys know NFL contracts aren't guaranteed.  Vick was never gonna see all that money - not even close.

[The_Talon]

I'm the kind of fan that will support and stand behind any player wearing Midnight Green. I'm not the type of fan that wants to run any player out of town. Vick was never my ideal choice to have as a QB, but I support him 100% while he's playing for us. If he's not here next year, I hope he's in a place where he will succeed. I think he really played his heart out for us and he's one of the few players you see right now that gets frustrated when he's not playing well. He really wants to win, and that's all I can ask of any of our players.

[OhsoClose]

The guys served 2 years behind bars and served 2 years behind this offensive line. He has done his time.

[time2rock]

OhsoClose, on 13 November 2012 - 01:55 AM, said:

The guys served 2 years behind bars and served 2 years behind this offensive line. He has done his time.

Wonder which was harder ?  

[PhillyPhilly80]

traffic80, on 12 November 2012 - 06:28 PM, said:

pay me millions I can change my life around too .....

Usually folks change for the worse when they get paid that kind of money (See Young Vick).  The older, humbled Vick came back with much respect to himself and the game...

[GrahamCracker]

I'm happy for him too.

Some people go their whole lives and never get 'it', and that's a real shame. It might have taken Vick 30 years and some terrible choices, but he deserves credit for handling himself well and growing as a person in the aftermath of the dog-fighting/gambling deal. Better late rather than never...

[forevereagles]

maggsgsr1, on 12 November 2012 - 06:30 PM, said:

Sitting in a cement box for a couple yrs will make someone change life around too.

But most never do. Thats why you have so many repeat offenders.

But I agree Mike has been a model citizen and a solid team mate since being here. You have to admire him for that.
A lot ( i believe)  of  that had to do with Andy having an  empathy connection (dealing with his own family issues).
How he would have faired under another coach, on another team is, and always will be an unknown.

[Buddy's Ryan]

I was never a big Vick fan, but I gave him alot of credit for turning things around in his life, and trying his best to learn from Andy and Marty as much about the game of football that he could possibly comprehend.  Unfortunetly the simple truth is, he just isn't a good all around QB.  It is a failed experiment, one which will cost Andy his job here in Philly.  As poor as the team is playing right now, I haven't been calling for Vick's head nearly as much as I wanted McNabb gone his last 2 years.  Funny how things happen.  All the while, we Eagles fans wait for that elusive Super Bowl title.  Once again though, we will be starting over from scratch, just like when Andy arrived.  We had a nice ride with Andy for the most part, some great players have come and gone, but we still have that empty trophy case mocking us.  I guess we'll try again next year.

[D-Shiznit]

I like Vick as the person he has become, he's one of the few ppl who have changed their life for the better after hitting rock bottom. I am happy that he is in a better place socially and financially because I think his playing days are coming to a screeching halt. Good luck to you Vick, your days in Eagle green are over but hey the show must go on.

[SilverChaosVII]

It's hard to dislike Vick as a person at this point... some people will never forgive him, but I'd say the majority of intelligent people can see the situation for what it is.

Vick made a hell of a mistake. He paid his debts to society. He has worked his butt off to get back to where he is at. He always gives it everything he has out on the field. He has played with heart every game even when it looks like the rest of the team around him has given up.

Say what you want about his ability as a player, but he has turned his life around and I respect that. Best of luck to him in his future. I'll be pulling for him to succeed wherever he goes (minus the NFC East)

[Sean Jerz]

FlyinBrian36-20, on 12 November 2012 - 07:28 PM, said:

I WANTED Vick to succeed here but it seemed like after 2010 he got paid and took it all for granted. He's been just another average qb of this franchise.
Good luck next season Vick, I srsly doubt you will be here.

I don't think Vick took anything for granted, he tries his hardest every play. He truly gives us all 100% of himself every game. The problem is, Vick just isn't as good as we all thought. Including in front office.

They goof'd on Vick.....period!

[KansasEagle]

The_Talon, on 13 November 2012 - 01:46 AM, said:

I'm the kind of fan that will support and stand behind any player wearing Midnight Green. I'm not the type of fan that wants to run any player out of town. Vick was never my ideal choice to have as a QB, but I support him 100% while he's playing for us. If he's not here next year, I hope he's in a place where he will succeed. I think he really played his heart out for us and he's one of the few players you see right now that gets frustrated when he's not playing well. He really wants to win, and that's all I can ask of any of our players.

[BDAWK_4EVER]

time2rock, on 13 November 2012 - 08:54 AM, said:

Wonder which was harder ?  

He was taking a pounding either way

[BDAWK_4EVER]

forevereagles, on 13 November 2012 - 09:18 AM, said:

But most never do. Thats why you have so many repeat offenders.

But I agree Mike has been a model citizen and a solid team mate since being here. You have to admire him for that.
A lot ( i believe)  of  that had to do with Andy having an  empathy connection (dealing with his own family issues).
How he would have faired under another coach, on another team is, and always will be an unknown.

I think he still would have been ok, cause he still would have had Dungy with him and I doubt Dungy would let him go to a team that would hinder his progress

[lorddevn]

forevereagles, on 13 November 2012 - 09:18 AM, said:

But most never do. Thats why you have so many repeat offenders.

But I agree Mike has been a model citizen and a solid team mate since being here. You have to admire him for that.
A lot ( i believe)  of  that had to do with Andy having an  empathy connection (dealing with his own family issues).
How he would have faired under another coach, on another team is, and always will be an unknown.

Most don't exit prison with a million dollar job waiting for him...someone was going to sign him, it wasn't going to be the starting position he wanted, but he was going to get a million dollar contract somewhere (as evident by the fact that Buffalo and Cincy wanted him)...Most people that leave prison go back to their same neighborhood with the same people surrounding them and end up doing the same dumb ish because they either A. can't get a job because of their wrap sheet or B. can't get a job because they have no marketable skills except for illegal activities.

[HarborTheClay]

Thanks for handling your time as an eagle with class Michael. Much appreciated efforts.