March 25, 2014
Current Events
Vick was signed last Friday to a 1 year, $5 million dollar deal, which has angered many Jets fans and PETA activists. You may remember that back in April of 2007, Vick was charged with illegal interstate dog fighting, which included the maiming and killing of dogs that didn’t perform to expectation.
NY Jets fans took to social media and voiced strong protest against the signing of Vick. “Michael Vick has no place in football. He disgusts me,” wrote 1 fan. “He electrocuted dogs in a bathtub for fun. I’m supposed to root for this guy?” said another.
Over the weekend, PETA posted: “At least Michael Vick can’t drown, electrocute, hang, or shoot a football the way he terrorized “man’s best friend.” #smh #Jets
| Michael Vick and Mark Sanchez |
Current Events
Despite Vick’s former discretions, the Jets say they believe in 2nd chances. They also recognize that although Michael Vick hasn’t played a full season since 2006, he is still a very talented football player who could provide a much needed presence to the struggling team.
Once nearly replaced by Tim Tebow, Sanchez now finds himself out of a job, with few options remaining for him in a starting quarterback position. The team freed up $8.3 million in salary cap by cutting Sanchez, who was scheduled to be a $13.1 million cap charge this season. He was also due a $2 million roster bonus on March 25th.
Full disclosure – I know pretty much NOTHING about most NFL teams. And I know even LESS about most NFL players (who they are, the team they play for and their production level).
So suffice it to say- the fact that I know about the Jets, Mike Vick AND Mark Sanchez says something – DRAMA (in some form or fashion).
Vick- Who knows if he'll end up being any real hlep to the Jets? given his AGE, added to his inability to stay healthy and get the job done.
And unless I'm wrong(?)…I think the number of Jets fans expressing anger about Vick being signed are in the minority. It seems that many, if not most, Jets fans actually support the deal.
And did I hear correctly? Is Chip Kelly/the Philadelphia Eagles considering signing Mark Sanchez?!