Mike Vick is back in football.
PHILADELPHIA -- A remorseful Michael Vick wants a second chance and vowed to crusade for animal rights with the Philadelphia Eagles -- and knows he won't be easily forgiven by fans.
"I know I've done some terrible things, made a horrible mistake. Now I want to be part of the solution and not the problem," Vick said Friday, referring to his conviction for his role in running a dogfighting ring.
Vick was introduced by the Eagles a day after signing a one-year deal with a team option for a second year.
Vick, dressed in a grey pinstriped suit, was flanked by Eagles coach Andy Reid and mentor Tony Dungy.
"I really got the sense he wanted to do some great things," Dungy said. "He wanted to be a positive role model for young people. He wanted to get back to his family."
Vick has been out of action since 2006. The former Atlanta Falcons star served 18 months of a 23-month sentence in federal prison.
Can't deny Vick's talent. He used to be the highest paid NFL player at one point. I think he's a great addition to the team. He a dynamic player that can make this team a Super Bowl contender.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, what I don't get is that Vick gets 18 months in jail for what he did, and Stallworth gets 1 month in jail for killing someone while driving under the influence.