What better way to kick off the re-birth of the site than with Michael Vick. We all knew him as the ultra- talented former pro bowl quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. And for those of you that have been sleeping under a rock, he’s had a very publicized federal dog-fighting trial resulting in Vick spending 2 years in prison.

Well, he’s a free man now and even though NFL commissioner Roger Goddell suspended Vick for the first 6 weeks of the regular season, he was available to the highest bidder. With no one tipping their hand until the last minute, that team would be none other than the Philadelphia Eagles.

Even before the signing, the Eagles were Superbowl contenders already in my opinion. I mean they have  playmakers everywhere with Donovan McNabb, Brian Westbrook, Desean Jackson,  Jeremy Maclin and Lesean McCoy.

Now factor in Michael Vick. Nobody knows what type of game shape he’s in , but by the looks of his first practice he still looks pretty good. Granted, he was only in shells and not in pads getting hit, it was still a positive sign in my eyes.

I look for Michael Vick to have his own package of plays designed specifically for him, whether it’s option plays or him being in the Wildcat formation, or even him lining up at a different position. The bottom line is, the Eagles didn’t sign Vick to sit and hold a clipboard all season. It wouldn’t be worth it because they are already taking a big public relations hit for even signing Vick. I think it will also light a fire under Donovan McNabb who benched last season for a short stretch. Philadelphia is hard city to play in and McNabb has proven to be a sensitive type of guy.  I hope everything works out for the best, and I look forward to seeing the Eagles take the field this year.  

So was Vick signing a good thing for the Eagles? I think so. I’d like to hear everyone’s opinion. So, what do you think? 
 

D.Goard Jr.