The Philadelphia Eagles have signed QB Michael Vick to a one year, $1.6 million deal, with an option for a second year at $5.3 million. The 29 year old former star with the Falcons was released from federal prison earlier this year after serving two years for his role in a dogfighting operation. Vick may begin workouts with the Eagles and play the final two preseason games. He will then await full reinstatement into the NFL by commisionner Roger Goddell by week 6. "I know I've done some terrible things, made a horrible mistake. Now I want to be part of the solution and not the problem," Vick said Friday at his introductory press conference.
For the Eagles, I think this was worth a shot. Obviously, their franchise QB is Donovan McNabb, but Vick can certainly add another weapon to the Philadelphia arsenal that already has Brian Westbrook, DeSean Jackson, and LeSean McCoy. Sure, there will be protests from PETA and others, but I think this is a low risk, high reward acquisition for a team that has a stable team environment and good coach in Andy Reid that is looking to be a Superbowl contender in 2009.
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