Could yesterday's scenario turn out any better for Michael Vick? Michael Vick as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles entered the place of his former team the Atlanta Falcons and ran and passed for touchdowns to help the Eagles win the game by a score of 34-7.
Before pleading guilty to the now infamous charges and serving time in prison for his dog fighting activities, Michael Vick invigorated the Atlanta Falcon franchise through six seasons as Quarterback. He was not only loved by the city but the main attraction of the NFL with a salary that matched his star power as the highest paid player in the league. Now making a salary that is a far cry from his earlier game pay, Vick is a man who served his time and has worked his way back to the NFL this season.
Upon entering the game with a smattering of boos from his former football fans, the boos soon turned to cheers and chants of "We want Vick" by the Vick faithful. Many of the faithful were wearing his old #7 Falcon jersey. After the game, Vick received congratulations from the fans still present in the blowout win and his former teammates.
The game served as a microcosm of the Country's opinion of Michael Vick. While it's obvious fans from Vick's former team remember the days when he lit up the league with his dazzling playmaking ability have chosen the path of forgiveness and consider his punishment as time served. There were those present who will never forgive him and perhaps look forward to the day to spit on his grave.
There will be those who no matter how many times he apologizes will never forgive him. One thing is for certain, Michael Vick is fortunate to have the ability to return to the game that made him famous and make an impact on the field. His final legacy will be what he makes of his life off the field.
Before pleading guilty to the now infamous charges and serving time in prison for his dog fighting activities, Michael Vick invigorated the Atlanta Falcon franchise through six seasons as Quarterback. He was not only loved by the city but the main attraction of the NFL with a salary that matched his star power as the highest paid player in the league. Now making a salary that is a far cry from his earlier game pay, Vick is a man who served his time and has worked his way back to the NFL this season.
Upon entering the game with a smattering of boos from his former football fans, the boos soon turned to cheers and chants of "We want Vick" by the Vick faithful. Many of the faithful were wearing his old #7 Falcon jersey. After the game, Vick received congratulations from the fans still present in the blowout win and his former teammates.
The game served as a microcosm of the Country's opinion of Michael Vick. While it's obvious fans from Vick's former team remember the days when he lit up the league with his dazzling playmaking ability have chosen the path of forgiveness and consider his punishment as time served. There were those present who will never forgive him and perhaps look forward to the day to spit on his grave.
There will be those who no matter how many times he apologizes will never forgive him. One thing is for certain, Michael Vick is fortunate to have the ability to return to the game that made him famous and make an impact on the field. His final legacy will be what he makes of his life off the field. 
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