By: Steve Johnson
Six years, 100 million dollars, 40 million of that is guaranteed. This is the contract giving to a man that had everything. A man who had all the God given talent in the world. A man who was already given over 100 million dollars. This man had endorsements, cars, clothes, and houses. And then he lost it all in a federal indictment for dog fighting. Michael Vick was given 23 months to sit in a federal prison in Leavenworth, Kansas to think about what he could have done differently, and what he might do differently if he was given another shot. Well he got that chance in the 2009 season opener when Kevin Kolb’s head was slammed in the turf by Clay Matthews. The rest is history, we all know the story, and this isn’t about all that. This is about the future, the future of Mike Vick and the future of the Philadelphia Eagles. Mike Vick deserves every single penny of that 100 million dollars for one reason, Mike Vick WILL win a Super Bowl. I could end this article right there, but then I wouldn’t have a chance to let all the naysayers, the haters, a certain animal rights activist group and the unbelievers become believers in this great man.
Mike Vick is the most talented player at the hardest position to play in all of sports that we have ever seen. I’m not saying he’s the best, nor will he be the best, but Mike Vick has the talent to become a Super Bowl winning Quarterback and one of the best we’ve ever seen. Never have we, and probably never will we see a player that has the combination of speed, throwing power, and the lightning quick release Vick has. What we saw from Vick last year was no fluke, it was just the beginning. Disagree? That’s fine, I don’t blame you. I didn’t believe it at first either. I’ve admitted it plenty of times, no need to continue to rub it in, I did NOT believe in Mike Vick at first. Can you blame me? Nope, can’t blame me either. Anyone that says they predicted what he would do last year is a liar, it’s that simple. Yes, when he played those first two games against Jacksonville and Detroit, he looked great, but I wanted to see more. In a reactional fan base it was easy to want to believe in Mike Vick, but he had to show more. And you know what? He did, and did he ever. He had one of the greatest seasons we’ve ever seen from a quarterback. Last year was no fluke, not with this coaching staff, not with these weapons, not with Vick’s new attitude toward not only football but to life. Say what you want, but he has changed. No longer does he just rely on his God given abilities. He is the first one in and the first one out, the type of the guy that brings his lunch pale for a day on the job. He has plenty to thank for this. A better organization in the Philadelphia Eagles, better coaching in Head Coach Andy Reid and Marty Mornhinweg, and better family and friends that give him all the support he never had in Atlanta. Let’s not forget about the weapons he has now, or the lack there of “weapons” he had in Atlanta. He never had the likes of a DeSean Jackson or Jeremy Maclin in Atlanta, hell he probably never had a Steve Smith. Warrick Dunn was a nice back for a couple years, but Shady McCoy brings something extra. With all those offensive weapons and a revamped offensive line and defense, it’s quite hard to imagine a scenario that the Eagles don’t make a long playoff run this year, let alone the next six years. This group is not only built for this year, but built for a dynasty. Overall this Eagles team is the best Vick has ever played for, come to think of it, it’s quite possibly the best Eagles team we’ve ever seen. Only time will tell if he can lead this team and this city to the ultimate victory, the win they’ve been waiting for all their lives. There’s a lot of pressure on Vick’s shoulders once again, but this time around they’re strong enough to hold it all…and hopefully to hoist the Lombardi trophy.
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