Second Chances

    Michael Vick, former Atlanta Falcon quarterback now playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, was kicked out of the league. He was kicked out of the league on during August of 2007 due to his involvement in illegal dog fighting that he held at his house. Police raided his to find hundreds of dogs buried around his property, dogs in terrible condition. He was placed under arrested and later he pleaded guilty to federal felony charges.  There he had to spend a year and nine months.

   At the beginning of the 2009 season he was released and was allowed back in the NFL. The commissioner of the NFL believed in Vick and gave him another chance. The Atlanta Falcons did not want Vick back so they released him. A couple weeks later the Philadelphia Eagles announced that they would sign Vick to a one year deal worth 1.6 million dollars were no was guaranteed. Coach Andy Reid believed in Vick and thought this could be best for both sides.

   Since with the Philadelphia Eagles Vick have been visiting high schools and other community gatherings to convince people he was wrong.  He is also talking to kids and young adults that dog fighting is very wrong and what he did he will never forgive himself. Not only is he trying to help out young people around the world he is letting everyone know if you have a second chance don’t ruin it and work harder for what you want.

   During the 2010 season Michael Vick was suppose to be a back up to first time starter Kevin Kolb. That’s until he went down in week one. Since then Michael Vick has been the starter and so far he is having the best season he has ever had. In fact he is in the running for the MVP of the league. Many people are starting to fogive him for his wrong doings and realizing he is human, and humans do make mistakes in their lives.