Vick Stays w/Eagles and will receive the Ed Block Courage Award ceremony in Woodlawn

First off, CONGRATS to my mayne, MV!!! So it seems Mike Vick will be staying with the Eagles even tho they have McNabb AND back-up Kolb awready... Alls I'm sayin is, can we PLEASE get a GOOD back-up QB for my Cowboys mayne!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!! So tired of watching Romo phucking up and no-one there to run to for help!!!!! WTF Jerry Jones??!!! I know you got it $$$$$ so why not chunk a lil bit a change N grab him!!!!!! Romo is famous for choking at most important moments in plays and we have nobody to help us out if he's injured or just str8 up phucking up and I'm sick N tired of this ish going on mayne.. SUM1 do Sum!!!! MV for Dallas baby!!!!

And as far as these protesters go, get off this man's D! mayne! He dun served his jail time, paid all kinds of fines, and finished his probation.... gon get yo lil shine time N get the F off!!

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Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:43 pm EST


Eagles picking up Vick's bonus hurt his starting chances in '10

By Chris Chase

Few expected the Philadelphia Eagles to sign Michael Vick(notes) last August. Even fewer expected him to stay with the Eagles for a second season. But after the team decided Monday to exercise a $1.5 million roster bonus for the former No. 1 draft pick turned ex con, Vick grew one step closer to staying in Philly for 2010 and not fulfilling his goal of regaining his role as an NFL starter.

It's far from a done deal though. Though the bonus covers $1.5 million of the $5.25 million Vick is scheduled to receive this coming NFL season, there's still a chance the Eagles could trade him before the season begins. The team is reportedly asking for a second round pick, a price which may be too steep this far from week 1. Philadelphia may be biding its time though hoping that teams become more desperate as the season approaches.

Vick would likely welcome such a deal. With Donovan McNabb(notes) looking more likely to return as Philly's starter and Kevin Kolb(notes) still playing the role of successor, Vick would figure to see as much action as last year (which is to say, not much).

Last month he told reporters of his desire to start in the league:

It would be fairly hard [to return to the Eagles as a backup]. I know I can play in this league. I know I still have a lot of games left in me. I can be improved and be in shape and have an opportunity to go play somewhere else in the league. I'm just being optimistic and hoping that things work out in my favor. To be honest, I do want to play."

Without a salary cap, there's little harm in Philadelphia keeping Vick around. The $1.5 million bonus may seem like a commitment, but it's more like an investment in a low-risk/high-yield stock. It shows other teams that they won't get Vick on the cheap. Though no franchise may come calling until training camp, there's no rush for Philly. Vick's value will grow with every A.J. Feeley overthrow in St. Louis or wherever the injury bug should strike.

Vick may not like Monday's move, but he should realize two things: First, he just got $1.5 million. Second, the best way for him to achieve his goal of starting is to not complain about it when he doesn't.

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Philadelphia Eagles star Michael Vick will receive the Ed Block Courage Award ceremony in Woodlawn later today. A number of animal rights advocates plan to show up in protest against Vick. Armed with purple ribbons, the advocates plan to stage a protest in support of the victims of animal cruelty.
Michael Vick was convicted in 2007 for his role in running a dog-fighting ring. A Number of pitbulls were killed and treated inhumanely at Vick's own home. The NFL star served 21 months in prison and later returned to the Eagles. He is one of 28 NFL players in town for an Ed Block Courage Awards reception at an East Baltimore recreation center.
Vick's Philadelphia teammates nominated him for the Ed Block award. The award honors one player from each NFL team. The banquet recognizes each of the award winners for his inspiration, courage and sportsmanship.
When asked whether or not he felt deserving of the honor, Vick replied, "This award was voted amongst my peers. They put me in this position, and that's why I'm here."