Eagles players react to Vick signing
by JasonB on Aug 14, 2009 10:18 AM EDT
in Philadelphia Eagles News
Email
PrintEagles fans are certainly having their say on the Vick signing. Fans here and on sports radio have been weighing in on either side of the deal, with more of the reaction running negative than positive.
Eagles players however, seem to be overwhelmingly positive on Vick's signing.
"All I know is I'm glad he's on our team and not a team that we're going to be playing," Mikell said, "Because he causes fits for teams. "He can run, he can throw, he's got a cannon. He's definitely, in my opinion, going to come in with the right attitude. He's going to be ready to work."
"He's one of those quarterbacks," Brown said, "Kind of like Donovan, where the play doesn't have to be perfect for him to make something happen. I think it's a tremendous thing to be honest. I'm glad somebody stepped up. I got tired of watching ESPN saying this team didn't want him ... At least somebody's giving the man an opportunity to do what he knows how to do and play the game he loves. I give the organization a lot of credit for that and hopefully he does really well, I want to see him succeed."
Many more after the jump
"He is a great player. He has a lot to prove to everybody and try to get back on the right track. On the field, he is very explosive. We got some things on this offense now, man."
"In my opinion, they(fans) should be happy, Even though he did whatever he did, I don't feel like nobody should hold a grudge on him. It's the past. He has to move on. Hopefully, they'll accept him and be fans of him."
"Man, I can’t wait. I am excited. Vick, I am excited about you coming here. Boy, I can’t wait to see you."
"I pretty much lobbied to get him here because everybody deserves a second chance. What a better place than to come here with this group that continues to stay together and bond together through times. ... For a guy that has spoken the truth in front of the nation, has served his time, and for a guy who was just looking for an opportunity to kind of get his feet back on the ground. I think he deserves it."
"Nobody’s perfect and that’s including myself," McNabb said. "And you know I’m looking to just show him kind of how I prepare, show him me getting there 6:30 in the morning, working out in the morning, getting your body ready to go, get ready for meetings and then staying after until 6, 6:30 to watch film. Then let him know exactly what I do at home or to just kind of get away from football and get my mind focused on the next day and spending time with family. He’s already spoken of [how] he’s missed two important years of his daughter’s life, her being born for two months and then had to go serve his time. So just kind of bringing our families together and just kind of bringing them into our households and just kind of humble and understanding what it is we do over there."
"Mike Vick and McNabb on the same team, damn!!!!! Glad I don't play defense, good luck game planning to stop that shh!! Shaq-Lebron Vick-McNabb that shhh is awesome , i know where I am spending my bye week, I am acting like a groupie, I am going to the game.
"He's definitely going to be embraced, the NFL is a fraternity of brothers. When you bring in a guy who's been through the things that he's been through, you want to surround him and protect him as much as possible because everybody's out there throwing stones at him.
"We want to be the protector, to let him know that once he comes in here it's safe havens. No one's going to judge you in here because any one of us can stumble. When somebody does fall like that, you bring him back in and you embrace him. You're still a person. You're still our brother."
"This society's built on redemption. Everybody deserves a second chance. We shouldn't sit here and throw the book at everyone. I'm not condoning anything he did. But he paid his debt. He made a terrible mistake. Now it's time to move on."
15 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
I agree
Dude paid his debt and if he keeps his nose clean and listens to Dungy, Reid and McNabb he has a chance to become a truly good person. One the field he adds a great element of talent. Which might make up for the fact that out TE corp is likely to consist of Manny, Moe and Jack by the time the season starts.
If the players are going along with the signing in a positive fashion, then the least we, as fans, can do is to go with it as well. We aren’t the ones who have to work with the guy, we only have to watch.
That said, I believe it is a shrewd move; my family does not share that sentiment, but I believe they’ll root for the laundry anyway.
by WanderingMoses on Aug 14, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
It's very shrewd
I believe Banner saw it as a buy low that he can milk some value out of next year.
Reid probably had wet dreams about putting all that speed on the field at once.
And Lurie sounds like he was only on board because two guys he’s trusted for the past 10 years were very interested in doing it.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
but I believe they’ll root for the laundry anyway.
Exactly, you root for the jersey, not the name on the back.
Bleed green, or don't bleed at all!
by yophillybro on Aug 14, 2009 10:59 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I love this move!
I can not wait to see how Vick is used in our offense. The possibilities have me drooling.
To all the unforgiving people in this world
man you people got some nerves you caint forgive vick because of a dog fight .a dog fight are you serious when you people beat an kill children on a daily basis ,,the american slave owners all they did was fight an gamble on dogs ,,plus you beat an killed black people for years an we for gave you are you serious ,,george bush got the whole world in debt ,,i mean the whole world is broke because of george bush but no we aint talking about that ,,i guess you can forgive him ,,lol ,,you people are so selfish ,,GOD says to forgive an forget vick aint did nothing more evil then we have ,,man i caint understand ,,,the same people who followed JESUS then threw him on a cross an said persecute him ,,the same people who wouldnt let black people eat at the same table are drink from the same water fountain as them ,,lol but you caint forgive vick for a dog fight lol ,,,who do you people thank you are ,,you are nothing just like me, vick ,an anybody else,,nobodies better then the other ,,,our sins are no greater then vicks ,,you madd cause he was gave a second chance to play football ,,an to better his life ,,when GOD give us a second chance everyday we wake up everyday we walk around are driving to work are what ever we do doing the day,,an you caint forgive vick ,,,man God got something planned for vick an i hope people like you dont get in the way of GOD’S plan cause believe me if you no GOD like i no GOD it wont be a pretty site,,you can never stop what GOD has planned ,,AN another thing we wonder why people in this world dont want to do better are fight to change there lives around ,,then we get on these talk shows an new channels an say whats wrong with the world whats wrong with these people,,you are whats wrong,,because somebody is trying to change there life right now but they caint cause of what they see you doing Michael Vick right now ,,an it hurts my heart to you people act like this but everybody want change everybody wanna see the world diffrent plzzz change ur self first then talk about somebody else an tell them they wrongs an right ,,the bible says thou shall not kill but we kill someone everyday behind these prison walls,,you people need to stand up for everything thats right and not just what fits you ,…………..,The General
by The General713 on Aug 14, 2009 11:19 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow, where to begin
A) Never been a slave owner
B) A single dog fight is slightly less than hundreds of dog fights and dozens of sadistically tortured animals. One I could forgive if the person acknowledged their mistake and never did it again (That’s the difference between a mistake and a choice, as alot of people seem to be missing)
C) My sins are not greater than Vick’s, I’m pretty sure they are alot less
D)Shared quite alot of tables and drinks with my black friends in college and at work
E) I never claimed to be God, and I’m pretty sure I couldn’t get in the way of his plan if I wanted to
F) Really? George Bush did that all by himself? I guess he also must be responsible for the genocide in Darfur, and the earthquakes in China
Homer: Aw, twenty dollars! I wanted a peanut!
Homer's Brain: Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts!
Homer: Explain how!
Homer's Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services!
Homer: Woo-hoo!
by bigbluethruandthru on Aug 14, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Sorry but the man is correct
in gods eyes, a sin is a sin is a sin.
All sin is equal, whether it be lust, lying, stealing, killing. It’s all equal in gods eyes, if you have committed one you have committed them all.
That is in the Bible my friend.
Forgive, but never forget….
by DeJack on Aug 14, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
and might I add...
If my child did the something horrendous, like what Vick has done. I would hope and pray that society would still find it in them to grant him/her a second chance. It’s becasue I hope this for my children if they ever did such a thing (god willing, they never will) that I am able to forgive Vick.
And like I said before, I will never forget what he has done.
by DeJack on Aug 14, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm all for giving Vick a second chance
But, my God is that post hard to read.
by Cormican on Aug 14, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wow
Since when did proper grammar and sentence structure become optional on BGN?
The funny thing is, I’m a huge proponent of Vick playing football again, but that post is the literary equivalent of Dumb and Dumber’s “Most annoying sound ever”.
In the industry I am in, I have found people saved by their work. Literally. In the oil and gas industry, there are whole rig crews who are convicts who have spent years and years in places like Hunstville, TX and Leavenworth, KS. Upon release, as a last chance, they signed on with drilling rigs. The Oil and Gas industry saved them, many of these people are hard working, honest and crime free individuals.
Flash to Vick: He’s done his time, who are we to deny him the right to practice his employment in the job function that he has chosen? Especially if he has met the hiring criteria of all of the regulatory (NFL) and company (Eagles) policies.
That does not mean he should not be on a short leash. If he messes up, he’s out. But as long as he meets regulatory (NFL) and Company (Eagles) policy, let him excel.
"Dig In....Hit Hard"
Glad
The players have such positive things to say. They also seem excited about it, the defense are saying how happy they are that he is on THEIR team and not another and the offensive players are oozing over getting to play with him.
Eagle’s O is going to be nuts this year.
"We are not normal, We are Legends. People will tell their kids about us." - Deon Butler before Ohio State Game 2008.
So
Can my Vikings have McNabb? (haha). It isn’t fair you guys have 2-3 starting caliber QBs and we get Sage and Tavaris to head this otherwise extremely talented team. It is like a rich girl who can clean and cook, has an amazing personality, is totally into you, with perfect breasts, a supermodle figure….and…the face like a wookie.
by Jepp The Viking on Aug 14, 2009 12:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
that was unexpected to say the least
but then again i guess thats how these things go…
as far as im concerned vick has payed his debt and he is just trying to get his life back together
i dont think any of us can pass judgement on him or anyone else (plz leave god outta this lol he loves football)
and i do have to say since i live in eagles territory i am excited to watch him get on the field for the first time – after his suspension is up
good luck this year
"Have you ever heard of the emancipation proclamation?"
- "I don't listen to hip-hop"
"Born like this / Into this"
Still Paying...
I am fine with the Eagles organization’s decision to bring Michael Vick on board.
Instead of thinking that Banner saw a value-based opportunity and Andy drooled over the idea and that Jeffrey was only listening to people he trusted…I was thinking that besides the Eagles looking at this as an opportunity to help Michael that perhaps they also thought it was about damned time that they took this opportunity to help and get us that ring. Maybe the forces of nature brought all of this together at the right time for US!
Also, Michael will still be paying this due for sometime. Unless I am mistaken, he still has three years of supervised release, he had to deposit $1 Million into an account so that HE is responsible for the healthcare and/or euthanasia of all 54 dogs recovered during the raid and he has to be at the beckoned call of the US Attorney to testify on behalf of the United States on any animal cruelty cases they want him for.
So amidst all of this that he has to endure, give Michael a chance and let him play ball.
I should hope that all the people complaining about this now do not come out telling us it was a good move if we obtain the big prize. Get on the Green Train now or stay off.
Just my two cents, I am bleeding green…GO EAGLES!
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
Joel Michalec, Executive Producer & Host
The Behind The Mike Show
http://www.BehindTheMike.info
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Bleeding Green Nation
Related FanShots on Bleeding Green Nation
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
- Former high-school star Brian Banks does serious time on trumped-up charge, now hopes for an NFL shot
- Former ‘idiot kicker’ Mike Vanderjagt in trouble after accosting junior-high heckler
- Adrian Peterson blows teammates away in footraces; appears to be on the mend
- UPDATE: Charlie Sheen didn’t buy Lawrence Taylor’s Super Bowl ring
- Alex Smith gets blown up by Jon Beason over Cam Newton comments
