Vick to the Eagles

Michael Vick has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

As a fan of the Eagles, I think this is a great move. A really great move.

Why?

You have NOTHING TO LOSE.

1. Money?
In the NFL no contract is guaranteed, so if Vick ends up stinking it up, the Eagles can just cut him and be done with it. Not like he's going to be overpaid anyway.

2. Public Perception?
Eagles fans are ruthless to begin with! Dog fighting is probably not a big deal to the average Philadelphian. Eagles fans would rather win with an ex-convict than lose with a choir boy.

3. Team Chemistry?
Vick didn't get in trouble because of his character as a football player and teammate. He got in trouble because he had some off color hobbies. I guarantee you no former Atlanta Falcons teammate has anything bad to say about Vick as a football player and teammate.

4. Distractions?
This Eagles squad's middle name is distraction. In the last few years: Andy Reid's sons' legal problems, Donovan McNabb's contract, the whole T.O. thing, Shelden Brown, Lito Sheppard, Brian Westbrook contract disputes. This team finds ways to block things out and play on Sundays.

I'm looking forward to seeing Michael Vick as an Eagle. I think he can add at least an element of surprise and/or distraction to opposing defenses.