That has been the question seemingly talked about 24 hours a day on ESPN since Michael Vick left prison (well they did interrupt briefly to talk about Lebron vs. Kobe in the NBA finals). The main question that keeps being asked is does he deserve the right to play? Does a man who has repaid his debt to society really need to beg for a chance to get a job doing what he does best?
A number of commentators and fans have said playing in the NFL is a privilege not a right. And I ask them is their job at ESPN a privilege. Did someone just hand them their job at ESPN or did the everyday person working at an office just get handed their job. No, most people had to work and hone their skills to get to the job they have now. Of course there are some industries where nepotism and who you know may play a role in you getting a job, I'm thinking specifically of coaching. But no top athlete is just given their position in the pros. I know people don't like to think of playing sports as a job, but it is. They spend a couple hours a day working out, a couple hours a day practicing, a couple of hours watching film. Yes, it is something we all did when we were young and we constantly say we would do for free. But the reality is people don't play professional sports for free. They play for millions of dollars, and we all support that by going to games, watching on TV, by buying tickets, by buying jerseys and hats. So no playing sports isn't a privilege in itself. Anybody who has a great job or life or family can say they're privileged. But in reality in order to get to that point work had to be put in to get to that point.
And I've heard some fans say they don't want Michael Vick on their teams. That's cool and you can feel that way if you want. But I tell you I'd better not hear that from anyone that's a fan of the Baltimore Ravens. Because you sure have no problem cheering for Ray Lewis who was at the scene of a crime when someone got murdered. And I hope that no St Louis Rams fans are on TV talking about they don't think Vick deserves a second chance. Because Rams fans didn't seem to have any problem cheering for Leonard Little who killed a women in a Drunk driving incident. And if any LA Lakers fans act like they can't believe any team would sign Michael Vick I'm going to ask them how they feel about cheering and chanting MVP for Kobe Bryant who paid his way out of rape charge. Yes, we are all hypocritical as fans, things that we forgive for OUR TEAM and OUR PLAYERS that we can't in our minds forgive of the opponent.
And we all know if he is reinstated by the NFL there will be teams that will stay away from him. They will point to his low completion percentage when he was a starting QB. But with the increasing use of the "Wildcat" offense, I can't think of a better player to run that. If Pat White from West Virginia is worth a 2nd round pick then you can't tell me Michael Vick can't be on someone's roster. Even if you list him as the 3rd quarterback you know he will be able to make a couple of plays a game. A couple of years ago there was no more dynamic player in the league. He could score or create a score from anywhere on the field. When the Patriots sign him and he is someone else you have to worry about along with Moss, Brady, and Welker you will realize why they're the best run franchise.
I don't know about deserve but I wouldn't be opposed to him returning I mean there are players who have done worse to humans and are allowed to play. Vick should be no different but I don't expect much of a return only because he was a limited QB to begin with. Great athlete but not that great a QB. Look at Matt Ryan, the Falcons have a real QB now.
As for Kobe, unlike Vick he was never convicted she dropped the legal case but made sure she filed the civil suit so she can get paid. Glorified prostitution right there. So we never got the truth just some who believed he was guilty and those that didn't. We all know for a fact that Vick is guilty of what he did.
I really hope he gets back in the league
I always felt if Leonard Little can kill two ppl, then still get to play ball, why shouldn't Vick?
I agree with that point about Leonard Little
I would love to c the ways the Pats would use Vick I cant even imagine it but I bet Brady and Belichick can lol.
Mr. Vick has served his time and should be excepted back into society. If you were in his place, do you think you deserve another chance and what would do... I think Mr. Vick will do just fine. Some NFL owner's do not want Mr. Vick back in the game because they know he will succeed. NFL player's want him back in the game because of his competiveness and the nature of the sport. Watch for more comments on BSO (Locktight54).
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