Vick signs with the Eagles

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

I am not afraid to go out on a limb here.

This is horrible for anyone who is not an Eagles fan. I applaud the Eagles for ignoring the backlash. I think it is foolish to think that Andy Reid will not find ways for this man to make huge plays for them. He brings a skillset possesed by no others....

Congrats to the Eagles for thinking about football first instead of marketing.

I think you will find many sports media outlets praising the Eagles in a similar manner. Honestly, I feel it's a gamble no matter who would have taken him.

I couldn't help it, but I think if the Redskins had picked up Vick, many people would have thought the following...

"The Redskins are naive for ignoring how much of a distraction Vick will bring. It is foolish for the team to think that he still has the same skills he had before and that he will make a difference. Snyder has once again brought a big name to sell more jerseys instead of thinking about football first."