re: Vick has signed two year deal with Philly according to agent

Here's the best comment that I've seen on this topic:

(From a poster on footballoutsiders.com)

As someone who's worked in a legal aid clinic, gotta say this news makes me happy. This does set an example: if you complete your legal punishment, you can pursue the best career possible. That's a message everyone should take to heart. I've worked with people who were guilty-guilty as sin- but who had cleaned up, flown straight for a decade, and still couldn't get a job. That's not right. For my money, punishment should end when the law says it does, like it did here. For those who say there's a double standard, that's true, but it's not the NFL or Eagles in the wrong, it's the rest of the country.
Also, I don't buy the "demonstrated immorality" argument some people have advanced. We judge people for their acts, not what's inside. Vick was punished for his acts. The road of "well he's thinking. . ." ends at the Ministry of Truth. The point about recidivism when he gets rich again, however, is well-taken.
All that said, as an Eagles fan, not really sure what they'll do with the man. But, I, at least will be eager to find out. (Though I don't mind people giving up their tickets. If demand plummets I might be able to afford a seat.)

too bad the browns didnt sign vick..then he could take snaps in the dog pound

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Well he's about to be the NFC east's problem now

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At what point has Vick ever been a superbowl calibur QB? He use to beat up on a weak NFC south and thats it. It is not a golden child, he is not a Tom Brady,Manning, or Brees type QB. He will run with brilliance and put butts in seats but I don't want him running my teams offense.

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They did TO wrong

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I agree with this part.

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for that racist frick McNabb

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Don't agree with the third word of that part.

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He's advanced in the playoffs as far as Drew has...

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So what you are saying is you are fine with either Vick or Brees running your team?

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uses race to diminish it, because being a black QB in the year 2009 in the NFL is really tough.

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In fairness, McNabb has been the target of racially based scrutiny on more than one occassion. He wants it to go away so he can be just a QB, not a black QB.