Three Reasons Why Michael Vick Signing with the Philadelphia Eagles is a Good Move

On Thursday, August 13, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick signed a one-year contract worth $1.6 million with the Philadelphia Eagles with an option for a second year at reportedly $5.2 million.

Despite anecdotal accounts of mixed reactions from Philly fans, Vick not being able to participate in a regular season game until October 18, and the pull-no-punches reminder from the People Against the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) of what Vick did and condoned, this is still a good move for both Vick and the Eagles and here’s why:

Quarterback Controversy: There is none.  At least for now. Donovan McNabb doesn’t have to go to bed at night wondering if he will be the starting quarterback in the morning. Not too many quarterbacks around the league can say that.

Right now, this situation is like a large wound that has just begun to heal: it’s fresh, it’s open and you don’t want to mess with it much because it still hurts like hell. So you put a bandage on it, take your antibiotics and leave it alone. Or in this case, you take on Tony Dungy as your adviser, sign with the Eagles and your overwhelmingly supportive friend Donovan McNabb, keep your head down, and don’t do anything stupid.

But come next year if that option is picked up…

Philadelphia Fans: Known for their passion, rowdiness and boos. They booed McNabb when he was drafted, they booed Santa Claus for giving them coal so many years in a row, and they probably boo Mom when she makes a bad Philly cheese steak sandwich.  But this is a good thing. Vick won’t feel alone when he’s booed (which will surely happen) because every player in the locker room has heard (and felt) the boos cascade down from the fickle fans.

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