I am not one of the many Michael Vick haters out there. Vick was recently released from prison after an 18 month sentence for federal dogfighting charges. He did his time and let's hope he has learned his lesson. I'm happy that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has decided to give him a conditional reinstatement meaning Vick will be eligible to play as early as week 6 of this upcoming season. My opinion is that while Vick's actions were clearly not right, they were not done out of malice or hatred toward animals. His ignorance and false sense of invincibility probably were the propellor's that kept his high stakes dogfighting ring running for however long it did. He was just tryin' to get his bills. Does this make it right? Not at all - But he deserves a chance to put a positive spin on all of this and turn his life around.
From a football perpspective, let's not forget that Vick was one of the most electrifying players in the entire league. The first overall selection in the 2001 NFL draft, Vick is one of the three best dual threat quarterbacks in the history of the league. His 1,039 rushing yard and 8.4 yards per carry in the 2006 season are both records for quarterbacks that will not fall anytime soon. I hope an owner of a team sees the fact that people make mistakes and gives Vick a chance. Yes, there will be a somewhat considerable PR fallout upon the signing; but the fact remains that Vick is a game-changer and a ticket seller. The latter is an invaluable commodity in this day and age. Anyone who is rooting against this guy turning it around must have never made a mistake in their life. He paid the price, now let's hope an owner steps up and gives this guy a chance to ressurect his life and career.
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