[usatoday] Michael Vick: I'm ready to take reins as Eagles' starter again

I remember this like it was yesterday. That play forever branded Michael Vick into my mind as the greatest running QB in NFL history. It isn't close.

As others have said, Vick was never this successful passing the ball. He is playing at a level beyond his years in Atlanta. What an amazing story! I hope he keeps his life together, makes a bunch of money and entertains NFL fans for several more years.

 

Last night was beyond insane. It was like a HS game where you know one player is just better than everyone else.

 

Good lord. Too bad there's no Auburn highlights in there. That was a real golden age of RBs...

 

Vick is actually the anti-Lebron right now if you think about it. He took his lumps and paid a pretty steep price for his dog fighting. He lost everything and spent time in jail. Never complained, never said he was treated unfairly, never blamed racism, and he came out a humble person - probably is now a much better human being than most NFL and NBA players. And he's getting good Karma from it. I like this story.

 

jesus, now we're comparing lebron to felons, not even in the same league, stop hating

 

I'll stop hating if you stop championing the ego maniacal race card using, "it's everyone's fault but me" billionaire.

I'm caffeinated and ready to argue this fresh topic bring it pgabriel.









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I have to completely agree. The herd-mentality of the LeBron hatred is out of control.

At the same time, Vick is just coming out of my "doghouse". I don't want to be premature because we'll see how he reacts after huge money is thrown at him again, but he can be an amazing inspirational story of redemption. Only time will tell. It's one thing to stay focused when fighting uphill like he has the last 2 years. What will happen when he gets on top and "everybody" loves him again? Will Vick be able to handle success in the long term?

I sure hope so.

 

I disagree, people will calm down when it's run its course. He has tons of defenders too - passionate defenders at that.

Time will tell but I think he's doing the right things so far. America will forgive almost anyone if they man-up and accept the consequences of their actions.

 

What the hell are you talking about? I'm not comparing Lebron to a felon, I'm comparing HOW each guy has handled adversity - and if Lebron would have handled his adversity like Vick has, there would be a lot less haters out there. There is no way you can disagree with what I just said.

I'm a huge Lebron supporter by the way, read the NBA dish. You jumped the gun.

 

I think a lot of people are elated simply based on the performance he gave last night (rightfully so... I know I am) and that’s what sports and superstar athletes can do for some people but even if he wasn’t having an “MVP” type season I gotta give the guy major props.

I think fighting that uphill battle is a testament in itself and shows a tremendous amount of resiliency. A lot of people in similar situations would have probably wilted and fallen off completely. I think he’s been lucky to have been surrounded by some great people but a lot of it comes from within. He’s been nothing but a hard worker from the time he’s been a free man and it shows. He also seems very humble and genuinely grateful for the opportunity in all of his interviews especially yesterday’s post game interviews.

 

I still can't get over last nights performance. His dominance ranks right up there with some of the all time great performances I've ever witnessed. Jordan in his prime... Tiger during his stretch...Hakeem's title runs....Kobe's 81....Wade's Finals etc.

Watching Haynesworth give up on that play where he fell and just layed there reminded me of Craig Ehlo when Jordan hit that jumper. Hopeless opponent can't do anything.

 

If Vick handled adversity he would not have went to jail in the first place

 

If Vick never went to prison he may have never grown up to be the type of football player he is today or be a changed person for the better (as it seems). Sometimes things happen for a reason that change your life. Hopefully, going to prison was the best thing that could have ever happened to Vick. I hope we're far from seeing the best.

 

Dog fighting is adversity? Dog fighting is just stupid.

 

True I'm just saying the LeBron James situation is different. Who could Vick blame for what he did?

 

Vick lied about doing it. If he had handled it better he would not have gotten as much time as he did.

So yes he failed at handling adversity.

 

The passion of LeBron's so-called "tons of defenders" doesn't begin to approach the level of hatred from many of his detractors. It's not even debatable. We'll see how this runs it's course.

 

It is stupid but was made a bigger deal out of it than it should have been. Going to prison/ losing 100+ million is adversity.

 

I'm a big bandwagoner of Vick. Loved him when he was with Falcons (due to Madden). Disliked him for dogfighting but he's served his time. No need to hold a grudge on a guy who has served out his term.

He's worked his ass off along with a bit of luck to get to where he is right now. The fact that he's performing at this level after missing 2 years of football and considering he had never been a very good passer before his term is amazing.

Go Vick, the guy is definitely an MVP candidate and I wish him nothing but success for many years to come

 

Completely disagree. The passion to defend Lebron is just as bat**** insane as found in NBA dish or anywhere.