Philadelphia Eagles signed the old quarter of the Falcons Michael Vick on two years of operation, Eagles president Joe Banner confirmed at half time the team exhibition game against the New England Patriots on Thursday evening.Published reports say that Vick will receive $ 1.6 million for the first year, with an option of $ 5.2 million for the second.
Vick will return to the NFL after two seasons in a row, including 18 months in prison and another five under house arrest after being convicted of charges related to dogfighting, and a conditional suspension of the NFL.
The group of animal rights, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals, has reacted quickly to news.
"PETA decent and millions of football fans around the world are disappointed that the Eagles decided to sign a form that dogs hanging from trees. Electrocuted with cables and it took place under water", door - word of PETA Dan Shannon, told the Associated Press.
There is the possibility of Vick to face his former team this season. The Falcons host the Eagles on December 6, the Hawks 12th match.
"I'm tickled to death", the former Falcons coach Dan Reeves said after hearing the news. "It seems that he will not spend time. I am glad that someone has a chance on him. "
Eagles coach Andy Reid at a press conference on Thursday evening, said he hoped that the fans of Philadelphia to give Vick a chance to prove and redeem themselves.
"This is America. ... We do make mistakes, "said Reid. "He [Vick] has the opportunity to show he is doing good things."
Vick's Reid cited the recent work of the Humane Socieity and talk to youth groups about the evils of dogfighting.
"I think our fans are," said Reid. "I also believe that when you look at this ... InDepth changes in your life, you can see the positive in what you are trying to do. "
The group of animal rights PETA, however, remain skeptical.
"PETA decent and millions of football fans around the world are disappointed that the Philadelphia Eagles chose to sign a man who hanged dogs to trees, with son electrocuted bridge, held up under the that they are drowned in his swimming pool, and even launched his own family dog in the fight against the pit to be torn to pieces when he laughed, "the group said in a statement.
Quart Eagles Donovan McNabb said he was happy Vick to join the team and said "a lot of pressure to get here. Everyone deserves a second chance."
McNabb said he has known since Vick Vick was in high school and was a sort of mentor for him.
The controversial shift undergone a whirlwind of ups and downs since the Falcons drafted with the first selection in 2001.
He signed a $ 62 million that includes $ 15 million signing bonus. After a year waiting in the wings, took over the starting position in the 2002 season and led the team to its first match since the Super Bowl berth in 1998.
Sports observers at the time, Vick was named the most athletic player in the league and compare Gayle Sayers and OJ Simpson in his heyday.
A broken ankle in his shortened 2003 season and stifled the momentum of the team, Reeves and paid the price, the loss of his job.
The following year, he won Vick meters faster than the entire history of a quarter of the league, the leading hawks in the NFC title game where they lost to the Eagles.
Performance of the 2004 season, he had a career season MVP conversations filet and a record $ 130 million contracts.
Reeves said it was time for Vick to have the opportunity to move forward with their lives. He served his time, said Reeves. Vick Reeves and spoke a few weeks ago. Reeves said Vick advice on the type of people who are associated.
"Donovan McNabb will be great for him," he says. "There will be a great quart Vick association."
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