For those who haven’t come across it yet, Joe In Philly has a new blog called, well, “The Joe In Philly Experience!” And as is often the case, Joe was spot-on in his reaction to Michael Vick last week, pointing out the great hypocrisy in the Eagles’ undying “everyone deserves a second chance” mantra now that they’re facing angry fans and some angry members of the media. If you remember earlier this year after Brian Dawkins was let go . . .
So, a guy with a physical impairment who was lucky enough to work on game days at the stadium for his favorite team, makes a stupid comment on Facebook and is coldly and swiftly fired. His comment wasn’t against the law. It just made the thin-skinned Eagles mad. In their eyes, he doesn’t deserve a second chance but someone who spent two years in jail for his involvement in the mistreatment — and flat-out murder — of dogs does deserve a second chance.
During the press conference, one reporter actually tried to ask about the treatment of Leone compared to the acceptance of Vick, and was brusquely shut down by Reid. “This press conference is about Michael Vick,” he blustered.
Between the Vikings and the Eagles, is there any way two teams could go 0-16?
on Aug 18th, 2009 at 8:48 PM
I think the key words are “2nd chance”. If he blows that 2nd chance, which the public will be watching w/ intense scrutiny, he’s done. Any respect he wishes to have after such a scenario will be nil. Time & history will be the greatest judge!
on Aug 18th, 2009 at 9:15 PM
“Between the Vikings and the Eagles, is there any way two teams could go 0-16?”
No.
But thanks for the plug. 
on Aug 18th, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Give me a break. Not even a fair comparison. If you talk harshly about your employer you are bound to lose your job. Vick situation was a personal one, which he served his time. Get a life.
on Aug 18th, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Co-sign with Mitchell.
on Aug 19th, 2009 at 1:21 PM
Ultimately harmless words in a moment of anger versus the planning, bankrolling and active participation in an illegal act that led to many dead dogs — an activity that went on for something like SIX YEARS. You’re right in that there’s no comparison, at least.