Vick's Fun Offseason

I'm going to talk something I haven't talked about in a while, the Eagles and by extension that means I must talk Michael Vick because even though it's been about a month since he last played, his name has stayed in the news for both good and bad reasons.

First, I feel like I must address my previous comments about Mr. Vick and my article about Vick's final chance, well it seems like Vick was able to improve his off-field and on-field conduct and he was rightly rewarded for it by the NFL and eventually by the Eagles (when he finally receives the franchise tag).

Vick has been a lightning rod this season for everyone to stand on their soapbox and judge one way or another and I was one of those people until I realized that I just wanted to watch the guy play football and that's what I ended up doing and along the way I learned things about Michael that I didn't know previously. And that came from being so overly critical about someone who from everything I'm reading is taking the proper steps to improve himself, but for some people that isn't enough.

The comments this week from White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle sparked another ethical discussion about Vick and if you missed his quote here it is:

“He had a great year and a great comeback,” Buehrle said, “but there were times where we watched the game, and I know it’s bad to say, but there were times where we hope he gets hurt. Everything . . . done to these dogs, something bad needs to happen to these guys.”

Sometimes it's better to leave well enough alone, but Mark chose not to and once again we dive into another 'does he deserve the opportunity' conversation.

Honestly, the bickering back and forth about the actions of Michael Vick that landed him in jail have resulted in a whole lot of nothing. Why can't people either like him or dislike him, it used to be so simple in sports, but know the questions are about whether one guy is more likable than another and is he sincere or what is he doing in his personal life. When in reality unless the man has done something recent, there's absolutely nothing to discuss.

I would never defend Michael Vick for what he did, but there's' no point in adding to the flames now, especially when the time to jump on him was when the crime occurred. 

Let's not forget what Tucker Carlson had to say about Vick a short time ago about how he should be executed, all of these comments lend themselves to this gossip lifestyle we all partake in. Like him or not, Vick went to jail and paid some serious dues and got himself back on the straight and narrow and while there's no wrongdoing in judging him, there is something wrong with wishing an injury upon somebody or even worse. 

It's not fair that Michael Vick will have to continue to answer questions about something he's already been punished for and unless there are new developments, people should really just keep their outlandish comments to themselves and just love Michael Vick or hate him for who he is now.

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