No need to get Vick'd Off!

Michael Vick is a Philadelphia Eagle. 3 years ago that would have excited Eagle fans to no end, however in light of more recent events there is a much more mixed reaction. There is no need for me to rehash the despicable, disgusting acts that turned Vick into a pariah. The former number 1 overall pick and highest paid player in the NFL has a lot of work to do before he returns to even the above average status he had in the league a couple years ago.

Personally, I would much rather have Vick on my team than face him. He is the most dangerous QB I have even seen with his feet (with his arm, not so much). In the era of the 'Wildcat' offense, I can imagine no more versatile player than Vick. The Wildcat has been employed as a 'trick' play up until now, however with Vick it is possible it could become a regular part of the offense. This is the type of game he was born to play and honestly, I think he will be successful. I am much more nervous about the two times a year the Cowboys have to play the Eagles.

With all this gushing over Vick there are really two questions I need to answer...
1) Have I forgiven Mike Vick?
Honestly, he never did anything to me or my family so I have nothing to forgive him for. What he did was horrible, and there is no excuse for it. He has served his debt to society in prison, appears remorseful, and if his walk matches his talk since he got out of jail he would appear to be a healed man. Could he fall back into it? Yes Is it possible he is just saying the right things to get his job back? Yes Does it matter why he is not torturing/killing animals anymore? NO! People have reasons for everything they do, some noble some not so much. In the end only God can judge our motives, but the man has changed his lifestyle and that is what should matter to society.
2) Do I wish that Vick had signed with the Cowboys?
Right this second? No - the Cowboys just got out from under the TO circus and the last thing they need is the 24/7 media coverage that Vick brings. In a couple years when things have calmed down, if he was productive I would be glad to see Vick in a Dallas uniform. My opposition to Vick isn't Vick himself, its the circus that would follow him. Its the same reason I wouldn't want TO, Brett Favre, or any other player the media has decided to over cover.

Once everyone calms down and as long as Vick continues to walk the straight and narrow, I believe the Eagles will be a better team as much as I hate to admit it. Vick needs to really relish a second chance with a team like the Eagles. A strong organization with management backing him and a strong locker room. If he screws this opportunity up, then he truly does need to be thrown to the dogs.