Eagles Make Their Appeal

[Anthony]

This is a letter sent Friday by the Eagles to their suitesholders and premium ticketholders.

As you are aware, the Eagles confirmed last evening that we have signed Michael Vick to the team. You are our most valued customers and we understand that this decision may result in some personal soul searching for you, along with some public debate in the coming days and weeks. We do not want this to distract from the relationship we have with you, and we remain fully committed to putting the highest quality product on the field and delivering wins to Eagles fans.

We have seen a tremendous outpouring of support from fans, but we also acknowledge there are some people who will struggle with our decision to give Vick a second chance. I am attaching here a statement that Joe Banner our President, wanted to share specifically with you. Please connect with us directly with any questions or concerns you may have and we will help however we can.

"We appreciate that this a complicated and personal issue for many fans and Eagles partners and premium clients. It was complicated for us as well, and we sought the counsel of several quality character individuals when making this decision. Tony Dungy, Roger Goodell and the head of the National Humane Society have invested considerable time with Michael Vick and feel confident that we have made the right decision to give him a second chance.

“The ultimate decision upon us was this — if a person made a terrible mistake and then paid their debts to society, was deeply remorseful and turned their life around completely, and not only lives a life or virtue themselves but is investing time to make sure others don’t make the same mistakes, would you be willing to help this human being move forward? Would you give them a second chance?

“We appreciate the complexity of this creates for some partners and premium clients and ask that you join us in our support and optimism for Michael as he commits himself to showing Philadelphia and the country he is a changed human being.

“I encourage you to visit philadelphiaeagles.com when you have a moment to watch the replay of the press conference which is happening today at 11 a.m. You will see the Michael we have come to know — someone who is remorseful and committed to showing everyone he has learned from his mistakes and that he is a changed person.”

 

[Sportsbuck]

The Eagles should not have to justify their decision to sign Vick.

The man paid his debt to society, I'm tired of every whore and thier mother bitching about how he shouldn't be able to play.

 

[Bear Pand]

Eagles fans pride themselves on being the wildest raunchiest fans out there now they want to act high and mighty.

I saw an Eagle fan holding a sign that said "Hide your beagle, Vicks an Eagle.' lol who would fight beagles.

 

[Chrispy]

All this people protesting and getting mad have nothing else better to do? He served his time and he has to live with it the rest of his life, anybody else who did it would want a second chance, so give it to him. Let him play football!! He is exciting to watch on tv.

 

[Chill]

i have a beagle

 

[celtsxpatsxsox]

i hate some eagles fans and especially the ones that are hatin on mike vick , some other people dog fight too , why dont they hate them as well.

I am pretty sure they would hate them as well.

 

[Rayman]

One thing...

I really don't consider this Vick's "2nd chance", and I'm sick of hearing that. Dog fighting wasn't the first questionable thing he did as a pro, it was just the worst thing.

 

[mfbmike]

What you guys fail to realize is this not Eagles fans not wanting to give him another chance. This is the Eagles organization justifying the signing so that they don't lose valuable partners/clients/ticket holders/purchasers.

With that being said, I'd put money on the fact that if he came back and played incredibly well, Eagles fans would be all on his nuts and not even remember the whole fiasco.

 

[dboy_dc]

Hell they gave Bush a second chance and lots of "people" were killed in Iraq...

 

[Anthony]

Hell they gave Bush a second chance and lots of "people" were killed in Iraq...

Bush gave himself the 1st & 2nd chance.

 

[RosettaStoned]

i hate some eagles fans and especially the ones that are hatin on mike vick , some other people dog fight too , why dont they hate them as well.

You are awesome at saying really stupid shit.

 

[Woy]

You are awesome at saying really stupid shit.

Agreed.

 

[mgoblue2290]

Hell they gave Bush a second chance and lots of "people" were killed in Iraq...

How is this related to Mike Vick? Or are we going over famous second chances, even though I wouldn't consider getting re-elected a second chance.

 

[dave]

Vick paid his debt to society. Hell, he lost everything.
I am not defending what he did. It was repulsive.
But he paid his debt - and in the end - they were dogs, not human beings.

I do, however, question the Eagles giving him $1.6M this year. At the very least, he should have come back for the minimum salary and earned those dollars.

That said, I'm not losing sleep over it.

I am an Eagles fan, but the best scenario is Vick never seeing the field. If that happens, it means McNabb stayed healthy and the wildcat worked with Desean Jackson.

 

[Woy]

And completely out of the topic, taylir swift looks gorgeous in ur sig woy

When doesn't she?

 

[Flight24]

You are awesome at saying really stupid shit.

hahaha, i laughed so hard when i read this. i was just waiting for someone to say that.

 

[Rayman]

Vick paid his debt to society. Hell, he lost everything.
I am not defending what he did. It was repulsive.
But he paid his debt - and in the end - they were dogs, not human beings.

I do, however, question the Eagles giving him $1.6M this year. At the very least, he should have come back for the minimum salary and earned those dollars.

That said, I'm not losing sleep over it.

I am an Eagles fan, but the best scenario is Vick never seeing the field. If that happens, it means McNabb stayed healthy and the wildcat worked with Desean Jackson.

You're not more surprised at the "team option" for 5.6 mil?

BTW Donovan can't possibly believe we're all dumb enough to think he isn't threatened by Vick, is he?

 

[f16harm]

The $5.6 mil team option is basically irrelevant. It means nothing even if they want to keep him. They'll still threaten to cut him if he doesn't want to renegotiate.


As for McNabb, yes, I think he believes we really are that dumb. He still has the wool pulled over some fans eyes that he was Mr Innocent in the whole TO/McNabb battle a couple years ago.

 

[bucky]

Fan's have every right to voice there displeasure. Nothing wrong with them doing it. It's just another obstacle MV needs to overcome, and now, the Eagles need to as well. It's something MV brought onto himself.

I have absolutely no problem with the Eagles signing MV, but then, I'm not an Eagles fan.