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A source familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press the deal is worth $100 million, including about $40 million guaranteed. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because terms weren’t released.

Vick has come a long way since spending 18 months in federal prison on dogfighting charges. He led the Eagles to the NFC East title last year, was the starting quarterback in the Pro Bowl and was the AP Comeback Player of the Year. This definitely goes down as one of the biggest comeback stories ever. Congrats, Vick. You earned it.

After immediate backlash to the image, which was also posted on ESPN’s website, editors replaced the online picture with a regular photograph of Vick. The website then reversed course and, as of 2:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, had restored the original, controversial image to the top of the online story.

Well…here is the article.

http://espn.go.com/espn/commentary/story/_/id/6894586/imagining-michael-vick-white-quarterback-nfl-espn-magazine

Vick speaks on the difference between his public treatment and media treatment:

“They are writing as if everyone feels that way and has the same opinions they do. But when I go out in public, it’s all positive, so that’s obviously not true.” The media, Vick implies, still act as though he used to sneak into suburban yards, steal golden retrievers, and set them on fire. As if he were a lone actor, a single rampaging menace, a canine serial killer with no context, motivation, or back story. As if he is the only person in America associated with dog fighting.”

Whether white people understand traditions in black culture:

“Yeah, you got the family dog and the white picket fence, and you just think that’s all there is. Some of us had to grow up in poverty-stricken urban neighborhoods, and we just had to adapt to our environment. I know that it’s wrong. But people act like it’s some crazy thing they never heard of. They don’t know.”

When asked if he feels that white people simply don’t understand that aspect of black culture. “I think that’s accurate,” he says. “I mean, I was just one of the ones who got exposed, and because of the position I was in, where I was in my life, it went mainstream. A lot of people got out of it after my situation, not because I went to prison but because it was sad for them to see me go through something that was so pointless, that could have been avoided.”

On missing the privilege to own a pet:

“But it’s not fair. It’s not fair to the animal. I know what to do now. I am strong as an individual, and I can handle anything.”

“I miss dogs, man,” he says. “I always had a family pet, always had a dog growing up. It was almost equivalent to the prison sentence, having something taken away from me for three years. I want a dog just for the sake of my kids, but also me. I miss my companions.”

On not wanting to play for the Eagles:

“I think I can say this now, because it’s not going to hurt anybody’s feelings, and it’s the truth… I didn’t want to come to Philadelphia. Being the third-team quarterback is nothing to smile about. Cincinnati and Buffalo were better options.”

Those two teams wanted him and would’ve allowed him to start, but after meeting with commissioner Roger Goodell and other reps from the NFL, Vick was convinced—and granted league approval—to sign with Philly. “And I commend and thank them, because they put me in the right situation.”

Let this man be!

Vick has been awarded the Ed Block Courage award, an award meant to honor players dedicated to their team with sportsmanship and courage.

Each team in the NFL picks a recipient and this year, he’s been selected to represent the Philadelphia Eagles.

He spoke on receiving the honor Wednesday saying,

“It means a great deal to me, I was voted unanimously by my teammates. They know what I’ve been through. I’ve been through a lot. It’s been great to come back and have an opportunity to play and be with a great group of guys. I’m just ecstatic about that and I enjoy every day.”

 

Good for you Vick. We’re proud of you, you’ve come along way.

While being really, really careful not to say anything that would make waves, Philadelphia Eagles “quarterback” Michael Vick(notes) said yesterday that he’s not thrilled about his role in the Philadelphia offense. He doesn’t dig the Wildcat, and if it’s up to him, he won’t be doing it next year.

“It would be hard,” Vick said of returning to the Eagles, according to excerpts released by NBC. “It would be an everyday struggle. But I would have to take that time to hone my skills and get better. I’m excited about the opportunity I have moving forward whether it’s with Philadelphia or another team.” [...]

“I won’t be a Wildcat guy. I can’t,” Vick told NBC. “It’s a different style of play. It’s almost like a hit-or-miss type of thing. My position is quarterback. That’s what I was born to do.”

What he does next year isn’t really up to Vick, though. The Eagles have the option to keep him around next year for $3.6 million, though it’s got to be seen as unlikely that the Eagles would pay that much for a guy whose only function seems to be to prevent the offensive from functioning smoothly or with any rhythm.

Not that that’s Vick’s fault, mind you. That Andy Reid brings him to stall the offense periodically is Andy Reid’s decision. Maybe Vick can’t make plays anymore … maybe he can’t throw or run. If that is the case, though, might I present this crazy idea to Andy Reid? Stop putting Vick in the game.

Again, Vick wouldn’t talk about specifics for next season, and just reiterated that he wants to help the Eagles win a championship. Tony Dungy wasn’t shy about talking about potential future Vick destinations, though.

“I told Michael to just worry about this year,” [Dungy] said. “It’s technically up to Philadelphia. If they want him back, he has to stay there. If they don’t, there are some teams looking for quarterbacks: Cleveland, St. Louis and Washington.

“But I think a dark horse is Buffalo. They talked originally. There was some communication there. I think that could be a good spot.”

Buffalo. Interesting. The Bills did pretty much admit that they signed Terrell Owens(notes) for the “wow” factor, to increase their profile and make a splash with the media. Vick would certainly do that.

But it’s way too early to be thinking about that. Except for Cleveland. Michael Vick, Dawg Pound … we probably don’t want to do that.