Did Tony Dungy play any part in the Eagles giving Michael Vick a second chance?
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 for $1.6 million with a team option for a second year for $5.2 million. None of the money is guaranteed, so the Eagles face no financial risk if Vick does not make the team. Vick, dressed in a gray 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
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 for $1.6 million with a team option for a second year for $5.2 million. None of the money is guaranteed, so the Eagles face no financial risk if Vick does not make the team. Vick, dressed in a gray 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
Even if you’re not a sports fan, you may have heard that Michael Vick, the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback who served time for the “federal charge of bankrolling a dogfighting operation,” has a new contract with the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. What you may not have heard is that the NFL laid out a plan for Vick’s rehabilitation by arranging for him to have a mentor, a man of impeccable character to help him along. That man is Tony Dungy. It’s hard to think of a better person to work with Michael than Tony Dungy. When he coached, Dungy led his teams without yelling and cussing and commanded the respect of his players. Dungy’s strong belief in the word of God doesn’t mean Vick will become a choirboy, but their talks can lead to better decision making by Michael. Sources: http://www.examiner.
