Michael Vick had proven last season that he is back to his fullest potential by leading the Philadelphia Eagles into the NFC championship game against the Green Bay Packers.
Vick had won the award âÂÂNFL Comeback Player of the Yearâ in 2010, because in 2006 Vick was found guilty of involvement with illegal dog fighting. Before going to prison, Vick was in the 2001 NFL Draft and was picked first overall by the Atlanta Falcons.
Vick went to prison for 21 months and was on home confinement for 2 months. During that time, it seems that Vick had gotten his mind together on where he wants his future to go. In 2009, the Eagles signed him for one year as their back-up quarterback. Even though he wasnâÂÂt a starter, it was a start to a comeback. But, in 2010, he would really make his presents known in The NFL League by playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Eagles won 28-3 , because Vick threw 291 yards.
Nike was a sponsor of Vick before he went to prison, but of course dropped him when he was found guilty. But recently, Nike had just signed him back! Meanwhile, Vick has only been back for 2 seasons in the NFL. I cannot wait to see what he will bring in his 3rd comeback season.
When Vick started his comeback, he signed a 1 year deal. This is exactly what wide receiver, Plaxico Burress, is doing with the New York Jets.
Plax was selected 8th in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the dirty Pittsburgh Steelers. He played there for 4 years, and then moved to the New York Giants for another 4 years and won a Super Bowl.
Plax went to prison for 2 years for weapon charges. But, I would like to say, âÂÂPlax went to jail because he was stupid enough to shoot himself by ACCIDENT in his own leg!âÂÂ
It is bad enough that he played for the Steelers, but it is even worse that he shot himself. But after 2 years, it is clear that Plax is going to make the greatest comeback, since he just signed with the best NFL team, the New York Jets.
LetâÂÂs hope that Plax has a great 2 year comeback like Vick has been lucky to have.