Quote Originally Posted by BanginJimmy
no one actually pays attention to PETA, especially not respectable animal rights groups like ASPCA.


I knew Vick would be signed this year, but I figured it would be a team like oakland, or my pick, Denver. I NEVER saw him getting signed with Philly and I never saw him getting this type of money. I do find it ironic that his first year deal is the exact same money the UFL offered though. I expected a base salary in the 600k range that is loaded with incentives to max out at around 2mil.

Eagles just dont fit for Vick though. He will miss the first 6 games of the year, which means more than half of the games in good weather. Vick isnt a good passer in good weather and Ryan Leaf quality in less than perfect weather. I also know for a fact that the Eagles have one of the most feverish, and unpleasant, fan bases in the country. Remember, these are the same fans that pelted Santa with snow and ice balls.
Playing time will be an issue also. The only way he throws a pass is if McNabb is down and Kolb is out of the game. Kolb is by far a better passer than Vick ever was. That leaves Vick as the #3 QB and therefore inactive come game time. The only way he gets in the game is if they bench McNabb and Kolb. Great deal for Vick until it gets cold, but after that, he will sit on the sidelines for 3 hours and try to keep his place warm.
If I recall, the goal wasn't for him to be an immediate impact as a QB, or even competing for the spot. This is his "rehab" to get back in the swing of things. To me, the Eagles are doing more for Vick than paying him money to fill a spot. They are giving him the opportunity to be an athelte again. McNabb said it himself, he lobbied for him to come there for a fresh start at a good home. Vick also realizes his role and goals for this first season.

With the personal, staff, and structure the Eagles have, I say Vick got the best deal he could have. If he would have went to a team that needed him as a starting QB, he would have been terrible.