I’ve lived in the U.S. long enough to understand the basics of American Football (Footy, to us Brits). The controversial nonsense, surrounding some players can be annoying at best and a down right pain in the butt at worst.
Michael Vick’s woes are an interesting story because, in my opinion, he truly is an athlete worth his weight in gold. So what do you do with someone, who is so talented in the body but a little less than smart in the head. We have all made unwise decisions in life but Vick’s choice seems to have gone beyond that. Should the NFL have allowed him back in to play?
I have heard the “yesses” and reasons why and I have listened to the “nos” and the weighty facts that go along with that decision.
Several months ago, I watched an interview with a young man who was a gang-banger in California and ended up in jail for murder. Whilst in prison, one of his nephew’s was killed. He had brought this young boy into the gang life and as a result felt responsible. For the first time in his life he felt accountable for something he had done. This in turn led to him feeling actual remorse and deciding to turn his life around. Now you may think that this person is a waste of time and that all murderers should be left to rot in jail. You could be right, however in this case things turned out a little differently.
The young man became an older man and eventually got out of jail. He ended up working with other young gang members to turn their lives around before it was too late. You could still be skeptical of his motives and his actions and of course only time will tell. However, his intentions seemed genuine and his actions, those of a man healed and truly remorseful of his past actions.
So give Michael a chance to prove us wrong. After all, he is just a man and as fallible as the rest of us.
I say don’t ever allow him back into the NFL. What he done was terrible and doesn’t derserve a second chance.
So let him get gang bangers of the streets and teach them how to play football. I can’t talk about this guy anymore. It’s not just him, there are plenty of pro athletes, who are nothing but pro a-holes.
Just another prime example with what’s wrong with the younger generation today. Letting him back in only shows that people can do whatever they want and still get what they want.
I’m sorry if your a big fan and nothing personal here at all.
I’m not a fan at all really – especially not an Eagles fan.
Giants all the way, my dear. 
Anyway I get your points and he has been very lucky to get this second chance. I do understand your concern that he is always in the media and such.
And no offense taken – believe me. I’m just starting a dialogue here. I like hearing both ends.