After yesterday’s exhibition game between the Eagles and Jaguars, here’s the buzz on “reformed” Michael Vick.
On his fantasy viability:
“Vick has zero chance of any fantasy viability this season, as long as McNabb (244 yards, 1 TD on Thursday) is healthy. Even in his heyday with the Falcons, Vick was nothing more then a 7th rounder in fantasy drafts…” Jay Clemons Sports Illustrated
On our fascination:
“Shame on you, shame on me — and shame on America — for being overly fascinated about this. Suddenly, the man who bankrolled the killings of underperforming dogs has become the biggest curiosity in pro sports…” Jay Mariotti, Fan House
Too soon for football?
“Vick certainly appeared concerned about returning to football as soon as possible. We would like to be more convinced of his concern for animals, if only he could humble himself by changing water, scooping poop, or sweeping floors at a local shelter – where dogs slated for deaths more merciful than those Vick meted out wait hopefully for simple acts of human kindness…” Francis Battista, Philly Inquirer
From the man himself:
“I didn’t think it (the crowd reaction) was going to be that positive,” Vick said after the Eagles backups rallied the team to a 33-32 victory.
“I really didn’t know what to expect. I was running out there on the field, and I was listening to hear what the reaction was going to be, and I was very pleased. … I’m very thankful…” Michael Vick
