Michael Vick was 2010 most dislike athlete in America but at one time he was one of the most unstoppable forces to put their feet on a field. With the Atlanta Falcons, he was a 2 time Pro Bowler and 2nd amongst rushing quarterbacks. Life was looking superior for him until April of 2007; he was caught for having illegal dog fighting for 5 years. Vick spent one year in prison, after that year was up, Vick had to file for bankruptcy because his NFL salary was scrapped. The people disown him and the Falcons disown him. The one person to give him a chance was Andy Reid and the Eagles.
For the 2 years that he has been playing for them, Michael Vick is a change man. His leadership on and off the field has changed into a man he didn’t think he could change too. But at the same time I think jail time can do that to you. This year Vick has lead his team, the # 3 seed into the NFL playoffs. This was a challenge that Vick was determine to overcome. Winning the hearts back from Americans isn’t the easiest thing to do, just ask Bush. Since his jail time, Vick has been more actively involved in the communities of Philadelphia and preaching his mistakes about dog fighting. Hopefully Vick’s second chance is his last chance. The most important thing that has change is his leadership. Before Vick was a one man show, hard to trust someone else when you can win by yourself but, he was also by his self in jail. Vick is no longer the selfish super athlete but now the 30 year old life experienced quarterback that is doing everything possible to write good ending to his life.
Brittany Haggerty
Jan 06, 2011 @ 12:54:39
The dog fighting thing was a little crazy for me, but that didn’t stop him from being the number one fantasy pick this season. Vick went nuts.
His mishaps off the field made me personally lose respect for him, and it did diminish his reputation as a leader in my eyes.
I was hoping he wouldn’t be another diva quarterback, but I was wrong.
Do non-diva quarterbacks exist anymore?
Great Post Travell,
Brittany
Travell Blog Page
Jan 06, 2011 @ 14:09:14
Yeah I think he finally grew into a man these past years, it seem like each day he takes as a learning experiences. I don’t see Vick as a diva quarterback at all, if anything it seems like he tries to stay away from the media. But we all know the media can make or break your career one false move and they will rip you apart. Sad that they get paid to destroy someone life. But thank you for your comment.