Report: Eagles add Vick
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Report: Eagles add Vick
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
You thought bringing T.O. to Philly was controversial?
The Eagles signed Michael Vick, the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback who was recently released from prison, to a two-year contract, the team confirmed tonight.
In August 2007, Vick was convicted of conspiracy and running a dogfighting operation. He was sentenced to serve 23 months in a federal prison and was indefinitely suspended from the NFL. Vick was released to home supervision. He was confined until July 20. Soon after he met with Roger Godell and NFL commissioner conditionally lifted the suspension.
Vick was rumored to be headed to several teams, including the Eagles' preseason opponent tonight, the New England Patriots. Suddenly, the game, currently under way, lost all meaning. The Eagles have pulled off the shocker of what has been an eventful preseason for the local football team.
According to espn.com, Vick arrived in Philadelphia on Tuesday to meet with the Eagles. He stayed until Wednesday evening. What the Eagles plan to do with the quarterback that was once the NFL's highest-paid player remains to be seen. Donovan McNabb is the starter. Kevin Kolb is the backup. But Kolb recently sprained the MCL in his knee, although the injury is believed to be minor.
More than likely, Vick will be used in the 'Wildcat' formation, as a decoy and as a runner.
Whoa!! Have I been missing something in the pre season ? Where did this move come from ?!— byrdwoman- I sincerely hope all Philadelphia fans are as revolted by this as I am.....— chekika
- good point eagle1971. Totally dropped the ball on reporting this one. What a joke.— 93phils
- Vick did his time. Our wildcat offense could be legendary this year, and I certainly hope they utilize him in efforts to improve red zone performance.— gopherkiddd
- I know this may be a hard exercise for all the idiots who are cometing this is a bad thing, take a step back and loo in the mirror now ask yourself , how many times was i given a second chance because I did something stupid.— papichulo1107
Comment removed.- terry_l how about you shut up and get over it and give em another chance you are not God And if u were a die hard fan u would be happy and michael vick is wayy better than any of eagles QB and he paid his debt to society— ambitious1
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- I live near ATL. and I hated him when he was with the Falcons. He is one of the dumbest players I have ever seen. I love my Eagles, but this is a tough pill to swallow. Andy... Really? Michael Vick? Really?— rl-eagles
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- Attendance is down at all sports now, so the birds will replace the halftime skin show with dog fights.— LJM
- I am no longer an eagles fan. I will never support or root for them as long as I live. I hope they lose every game. You are a POOR EXCUSE for a PRO football team. It is really sad that you had to go to the BOTTOM of the barrel to pick up a back up. I hope you lose sooooooooo much money and fans you can no longer be in the NFL! The eagles are LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!— nina lauria
- Vick blew in 2006, why would anyone think he will be better now? He was 31st in completion percentage and is coming in to a pass-happy system. This is only worth it if Dungy comes along and takes over the playcalling.— Joe Funk
- Gives a whole new meaning to dollar dog night! Hope the Eagles are rady for protesters holding 'Dog Killer' signs. Ironic that AJ Feeley suddenly looks good.— M-star
