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Last year we were talking about whether Michael Vick would ever get a chance to resurrect his career. After spending time in jail, there were many who felt Vick did not deserve a second chance. But he got one and the talk would progress to what role he could play for the Philadelphia Eagles. And now the talk is where he can find a starting job. The most recent rumor has him going to Buffalo and the loving arms of wide receiver Terrell Owens. ESPN's Len Pasquarelli is reporting that they have gave thought to adding the Vick to the offense and that it will only cost the team a conditional draft pick. Vick believes he is still one of the "top 10" in the game. A 10-part Vick documentary starts tonight on BET (10 p.m.)

Vick Option

Michael Vick said he wants to be a starter somewhere in the NFL next season, but he is prepared to return to Philadelphia in a backup role. "Everybody wants to be a starter in this league and everybody wants to play," Vick said Sunday, via the Philadelphia Inquirer. "That should be your goal. The ambition you should have is to want to be great. ... I know I can still play at a high level." Vick returned to the NFL in 2009 after a two-year layoff serving a federal sentence for a dogfighting conviction. The Eagles signed him to a deal that gives them a $5 million option (perhaps too expensive for a second- or third-string QB) on Vick next season. Vick has attempted to rehabilitate his image and improve his behavior this season. And he hopes that helps him earn a shot as a starter. "I would hope so," Vick told reporters. "I tried to be the best ambassador that I could be in the community, the best football player that I could be. And that won't stop. I'll continue to do that, and I'll continue to work hard." Vick played in 12 games for the Eagles. He is behind Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb on the Eagles' depth chart, but he said he's ready to try and reclaim the level of play that made him a three-time Pro Bowler earlier in his career. "I feel like I'm probably better than I ever was in my career, as far as the mental aspect of the game," he said. " Physically - that will come. There are plenty of teams that need a QB but he needs to be in a good environment with people around him that can help rebuild his career. He is only 29. I mean Favre is 40 and still is playing. Vick just has to show people that he is worth the risk.

Welcome Back

Vick will play his first game in Atlanta since 2006 when the Philadelphia Eagles visit Sunday. Vick says he's prepared for the scrutiny that will come this week when he faces his former team for the first time. "I look forward to every week. This week isn't going to be any different," Vick said. "It's going to be good to go back to Atlanta. We still have a game to win." Vick smiled when asked about the kind of reaction he expected from Falcons fans. "I'm going to get a great reaction from the crowd. It's going to be a standing ovation," he said, smiling. "It's still my city." Ha Ha! Good one Vick. We all know that's your city just like Ron Artest city is Detroit. But he is right, they do still have to win the game because right now they hold a Wildcard spot but it is only one game over the Falcons & Giants.

Time of Being Humble Over

Eagles quarterback Mike Vick prepares to make his official return to the NFL on Sunday as a Wildcat change-of-pace option, we're now getting a taste of the full extent of the humble pie on which he has been forced to dine. Vick thought he'd be welcomed back into the NFL as a starting quarterback, despite more than two years away from the game and a felony criminal conviction and incarceration for gambling and dogfighting. "This is not the exact scenario I thought would play out," Vick tells CBS in an interview to be aired Sunday. "I know I can play this game," Vick said. "I know I can play it for a long time. I still have the speed, the quickness, and the mind to run an NFL offense." His first chance to prove the Eagles that he can be the long-term answer will come Sunday against the Chiefs.

Final Game til Week 6

Michael Vick will play in the Eagles' final preseason game, and might even take some snaps as a conventional quarterback. How much Vick plays Thursday night against the New York Jets at the Meadowlands has yet to be determined. This week will be his first road game with the Eagles. It could also mark his first time under center in the West Coast offense of Eagles head coach Andy Reid. Last week, it seemed to cause a disruption to the offensive rhythm and the plan was shelved midway through the second quarter. Reid rarely uses his starters in the fourth preseason game, which means McNabb in all likelihood will get the night off. That leaves backups Kevin Kolb, A.J. Feeley and Vick to split up the four quarters against the Jets. Reid did like what he saw of Vick against the Jaguars. “I thought he did well,” the coach said. “He threw the ball well when he threw it. When he ran, he outran the defensive end, which was good to see. I thought it was good to get him back out there just for the speed of the game. He came out healthy. You always worry about that the first game back. I thought he handled himself well. He seemed poised, made some good reads. That's a start.” Thursday could be the last time the Eagles see Vick in uniform for a while. Commissioner Roger Goodell can wait until Week Six to reinstate him to the team's roster.

First "Game" Back

Donovan McNabb is already mad with the Wildcat and Michael Vick's role on the team. "Absolutely, Absolutely,” McNabb said. “I did. In that situation, it’s needed. I know what we were trying to do [with Vick] and we were able to get that done. And I thought it was time for us to kind of get our offense going. After the first play when I tried to go deep to DeSean [Jackson] and threw it out of bounds a little, we started to get positive plays. We got the drive going and I think that’s very important in a game, whether it’s in the regular season or the preseason, to get that rhythm going. If you’re going to show different looks make sure it’s the right time. That’s the what the preseason’s for to make sure you know when that time is, and we’ll get that time together. I thought it was important at that time to get out and run our offense.” McNabb was then asked if he motioned to offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg and the Eagles' coaches to stop running the plays with Vick (all told, Vick was inserted six times). Donovan, naturally, dodged the question with a joke. "Yeah, I sat all of them down and I told them, ‘That’s it,’” McNabb said. Reid was asked if he saw McNabb gesture. "That had nothing to do with Michael," Reid said. "You can ask McNabb. He was fine with it." Reid didn't think the Vick plays were much of a problem. But just last week McNabb was all for Vick being in Philly. I think he is jeolus of the attention because I mean Vick did not take many snaps like Reid wanted him to. McNabb, you are still the man in Philly plus Vick hasn't been fully reinstated yet so just chill bro. Here is some clips from the game:

It's Official!

On his Coach's Show Monday night (heard on 610 WIP), head coach Andy Reid said quarterback Michael Vick will play in Thursday night's preseason game against Jacksonville. You can hear more from Reid Tuesday on Eagles Live! at 12:30 p.m. following the team's final workout.

Vick on 60 Minutes

Vick on 60 Minutes [for those who haven't seen it]

A Little Playing

Yes I know it has been a while since I have blogged and I would like to apologize. I have been very busy with football camp and now school is starting up. As things beginning to slow down, I will try to deliver the sports news for you. Again sorry about the past few weeks.

We all know by now that Vick is signed to play with the Eagles. With his agreement, he may play the final two preseason games [which are upcoming]. Eagles coach Andy Reid left open the possibility last night that Michael Vick would play in the team's third exhibition game next week, but he would not guarantee it. But Vick is being eased into this at a moderate pace. Having enough of a grasp of the offense to command the huddle and call signals is one obvious question. He gets only the final two exhibition games to prepare for the season. After the preseason, Vick will be allowed only to practice until Goodell makes his decision on full reinstatement, which could take as long as 6 weeks.

Vick Welcome Back

Pats? A Possibility Definitely Not Out

Vick made the comment to reporters as he left a courtroom after a hearing in his bankruptcy case. Asked about his progress in signing with a team, Vick said: "We're getting close." He declined to answer additional questions. A team he may be referring to is the Pats. Patriots coach Bill Belichick was asked about the possibility of Vick returning to the NFL, with the implied question being with this team?

“Michael is an outstanding player, you know, hasn’t played in a couple years, but right now, our focus is on our team and our player, trying to get the New England Patriots ready. That’s where my attention has been. But exactly where he is right now, I don’t know. ”

That would be very interesting move for them. Although he could me a UFL team but nobody knows.

Destination

According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Redskins, 49ers, Raiders and Seahawks can be ruled out as possible options for Michael Vick.You can also add the Bills & Bengals as Bengals owner Mike Brown announced Tuesday that his team won't pursue free agent Michael Vick and [Bills] Russ Brandon insisted Tuesday that his team is not interested in free agent Michael Vick. Well there are twenty or so teams left now. Also Ray Anderson, the league’s executive vice president of football operations, tells NFL.com senior columnist Thomas George that Michael Vick could find himself suiting up in Week 1 of the regular season “if all goes well” and that commissioner Roger Goodell’s decision to conditionally reinstate the quarterback shouldn’t be viewed as a six-game suspension.

Welcome Back [sort of]

The biggest news of the day came around 4ish, Michael Vick was reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday and could play in regular-season games as early as October. Vick can immediately participate in preseason practices, workouts and meetings and can play in the final two preseason games but that is if he can find a team that will sign him. The letter sent to Vick said "Needless to say, your margin for error is extremely limited," Goodell said in a letter to Vick. "I urge you to take full advantage of the resources available to support you and to dedicate yourself to rebuilding your life and your career. If you do this, the NFL will support you. I accept that you are sincere when you say that you want to, and will, turn your life around, and that you intend to be a positive role model for others," Goodell added. "I am prepared to offer you that opportunity. Whether you succeed is entirely in your hands." Once the season begins, Vick may participate in all team activities except games, and Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by Week 6. Vick wrote in a response letter, "I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to commissioner Goodell for allowing me to be readmitted to the National Football League," Vick said through agent Joel Segal. "I fully understand that playing football in the NFL is a privilege, not a right, and I am truly thankful for the opportunity I have been given. As you can imagine, the last two years have given me time to re-evaluate my life, mature as an individual and fully understand the terrible mistakes I have made in the past and what type of life I must lead moving forward. Again, I want to thank the commissioner for the chance to return to the game I love and the opportunity to become an example of positive change.I would like to also thank coach Tony Dungy for all of his support and for serving as a mentor.” The Commish did say something that I want everyone to do, "I do recognize that some will never forgive him for what he did," Goodell said. "I hope that the public will have a chance to understand his position as I have." God bless Mike Vick.

TO talking with Sense

I can finally agree with something T.O. has said. He made his feelings known on the Mike Vick situation. Terrell Owens wants Michael Vick to be reinstated immediately by the NFL, and said any extension of the quarterback’s suspension would be similar to "kicking a dead horse." the star receiver referred to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s handling of Vick’s status as "unfair." Owens also lobbied to have more of the league’s high-profile players voicing their opinion in support of Vick. "I think he’s done the time for what he’s done. I don’t think it’s really fair for him to be suspended four more games," Owens said, referring to reports that the NFL is considering to further punish Vick. "It’s almost like kicking a dead horse in the ground. ... The guy’s already suffered so much. And to add a four-game suspension on a two-year prison sentence, that’s ridiculous." I did not stop agreeing with him there, as he echoed the same thing I said a few days ago. Owens said Vick deserves a second chance. "Why shouldn’t he? I mean, there’s a lot more guys around the league that have done far more worst things than that and gotten second chances," Owens said. Although, I believe his real motive was he was trying to lobby Vick to the Bills. Owens said he would welcome Vick as a teammate. "Michael Vick is a guy that really hasn’t any character issues besides what he got a prison sentence for, so why not?" he said.

Mental Tests....

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals threatened to protest the return to pro football of convicted dogfighting ring leader Vick unless he undergoes a psychological evaluation, according to CBS 9News Now. I do not know what is wrong with PETA. Sometimes group like these take things overboard just because they can. I mean what can you possible learn? Just leave the man alone, he does not even have money or his name.

Vick is suppose to be meeting with the Commish sometime within the next few days.

Most Wanted..Just Waitin'

The president and founder of the MFL, Richard Myles, said Wednesday the league is willing to give him a place to play while the NFL decides his fate. The Minor Football League, consisting of professional teams in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Every player in the MFL is required to perform 100 hours of community service. Vick could serve as an example to our youths by demonstrating good citizenship while maintaining his skills and edge playing with the MFL. I believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to redeem themselves and that Vick is on the right path to redemption. Michael is the most wanted football player right now. Even even the NFL, teams may not say anything, but they want him as well.

Trying to Comeback

Michael Huyghue, the commissioner of the [new four-team league], says the UFL is willing to give Vick a place to play, provided there are no pending legal issues. His rights belong to the Orlando franchise. The things that is important in the UFL premiere season is to showcase the quality of talent and the coaches, and to be able to show outstanding players who find themselves in this predicament the NFL creates. Michael Vick is definitely that kind of player because he is a phenomenal talent, but he needs transitionining back into the NFL. Also if he plays this will help them gain exposure for the league. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 draft, has not played football since the 2006 season.

In other Vick news, Vick began work Monday at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula, where he'll work as an aide in summer youth sporting programs. Vick's role with the club will help meet one of his personal goals: to work in a community service-type program. The paying job also fulfills one of the requirements of his release from prison that he maintain employment. He had been working for a construction company at $10 an hour until he began his new job on Monday. His Boys & Girls Club salary was not disclosed. Vick's new job Tuesday would only be temporary. He should get things together because the football star also is trying to climb out of bankruptcy. In U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, Vick's attorneys tried to assure a judge that they are close to finalizing a revised financial reorganization plan.

Not This Year

Commissioner Roger Goodell is leaning towards suspending both WR Plaxico Burress and QB Michael Vick indefinitely. According to the report, it looks as if both will not be playing in 2009. Not surprised [well kinda am]. I was hoping both [especially Vick] get reinstated. Well keep working for next year guys.

Any Takers?

Well the other day, it was said that Vick would get released late into fall camp. Well, he must did not gain any interest for trade bait because today he was released. It was 5 years ago when he signed his lucrative $130 mill contract for 10 years. It will be interesting to see how many people try to look at him now. 

Still Wanted

Jim Fassel who now coaches the Las Vegas/Los Angeles franchise in the United Football League, said he would have no problem signing quarterback Michael Vick. His story sounds the same as mine. Fassel believes what he done was wrong and should not be condone but he payed his debt to society. So he deserve his second chance in life with football whether it be in the NFL or the new UFL. Although Fassel can talk about Vick all he wants but the fact of the matter is, he is still under contract with the Falcons. 

So when will the Falcons release him since they do not need him?  Who knows but maybe they are waiting until Commish Goddell makes his decision with Vick. IF he gets to play this year then some team may trade to get him. So basically the Falcons are trying to get something out of the Vick transaction. Although if they get no response, they will probably just release him. 

Oh rumors have it that Graham Harrell will be trying out of the UFL.