ESPN reported that Philadephia Eagles agreed to a new 6-year-$100-million dollar contract with Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick. The deal guarantees that All- Pro quarterback will get $40 million. Vick is back after two years spending time in jail on a charged of dog disputes and now on the top as one of the highest paid-players in the NFL.
The deal may not be relevant to the Tennessee Titans and Chris Johnson because Vick is a quarterback and a quarterback get more money than the other players. What matters most is the guaranteed $40 million no matter what happens on the field.
Michael Vick signed in with the Eagles because he wanted to not because NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell or anybody else talked to him about it.
Vick clarified all the arising insinuation more particularly in the cover story of GQ Magazine and said: "I did speak with many people, but the decision to sign in Philadelphia was based on my discussions with my agent, my family and with Coach (Andy) Reid. And after those discussions, it became clear to me that this was the place I wanted to play and resume my NFL career. The commissioner never told me to sign or not sign with particular teams. Again, I want to make it perfectly clear that this was a decision I made and, as I have said numerous times before, I'm very happy with the way it has worked out for me and my family."
Eagles coach Andy Reid in a statement said, "I'm very happy we were able to reach an agreement with Michael on this long-term contract. It's a product of all the hard work Michael has done to better himself over the last couple of years, both on and off the field. I'm very proud that he has been able to achieve success again in this league, but he'll be the first one to tell you that there is a lot of work yet to be done by him and this team as a whole. And there's no doubt in my mind that he will continue on the path."
The 31-year old Michael Vick quoted and said, "And I commend and thank them, because they put me in the right situation.
The 31-year old Michael Vick quoted and said, "And I commend and thank them, because they put me in the right situation.
Well, whether Vick were white, black or any other race, it's hard to imagine the Philadelphia Eagles offering the 31-year-old more money to play quarterback. That's just the way it is, and the contract is a huge come back for Michael Vick.
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