Philadelphia Eagles: The Second Chance For Michael Vick

Welcome to the new media circus of the NFL: Philadelphia. By now, you’ve heard of the Eagles' new acquisition at the quarterback position, former NFL superstar and ex-convict, Michael Vick. While this move certainly provides some intriguing storylines on the field, the storm that will center around Philly for the foreseeable future has little to do with Vick’s on-the-field prowess or lack thereof. Why should it, when the man recently finished serving a year and a half in the federal prison in Leavenworth, Kansas? After he was convicted of conspiracy in running a dog-fighting operation, Vick drew the attention of avid football fans and disinterested spectators alike, so it's no small wonder that he will continue to generate an awful lot of attention from both. The news of Vick’s signing hit the NFL like a bombshell on Thursday night, and overshadowed every other sports story on Friday. It started a media firestorm that will not likely die down any time soon....