Quickly after Michael Vick was reinstated by Roger Goodell, Vick and his agent Joel Segal made it a priority to redefine the tainted 'Micheal Vick' brand. So far their work has been flawless. First, the pious Tony Dungy was reported as Vick's personal advisor. A move that was genius to start off Vick into his new life - being that Dungy is the most respected man throughout the league, and having him guide Vick's decision making through his life post-imprisonment is a great look for Michael's image.
Now, Vick has been granted a second chance at a career with the Philadelphia Eagles and there isn't a better place that this fallen star could have landed. As much sense as this acquisition makes concerning the on-the-field aspect- having a deadly option to throw or run the ball in a wildcat offense- this signing is bigger than football, by reason of the Eagles' quarterback.
As there are only a few black quarterbacks active in the league today, the list of successful black quarterbacks is even smaller- actually only one, Donovan Mcnabb. Michael Vick has already expressed his great respect for Mcnabb, also stating that they are friends off the field. Furthermore, now that Vick and Mcnabb are on the same team, two of the most dominating black quarterbackacks ever will play together, a monumental scenario. But before the two even lace up together there will be a serious reconditioning of Vick's character with the help of Donovan Mcnabb and Tony Dungy. Additionally, as black men, Vick will willingly absorb the teachings, direction, and leadership that they will give him. With everything in his life now square these two have an opportunity to reinvent Vick into a complete quarterback and a man.
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