An Investment of a Lifetime (Literally)
Michael Vick was charged with torturing and killing dogs in his Virginia home and was sentenced to spend 23 months in jail. The Philadelphia Eagles made an investment in Michael Vick and provided a second chance for one of the greatest athletes to ever play in the NFL. A one year deal worth $1.6 million and a second year option worth $5.2 million dollars was seen as risky by most general managers and owners of the league. However, this investment has proven to be very successful for the Eagles Organization. Vick is a strong MVP candidate and has been playing at a All-Pro level. This is a remarkable come back as the most football he played before during his jail sentence was in the prison football league. His performance on and off the field has to led to praise by many NFL analysts. The Eagle’s investment has resulted in a highly popular and productive player; resulting in a strong record and high attendance. Michael Vick is now the face of the Philadelphia Eagles franchise and has taken his second chance to grow into the man that is worthy of a role model.
