It's been quite the eventful preseason for the NFL thus far. Over the past week we have seen the Eagles sign Michael Vick and now the Minnesota Vikings have officially signed Brett Favre.
I have to be honest, I'm rooting for the guy who just spent two years in prison over the guy who spent 2 years holding press conferences.
Michael Vick ran a dog fighting ring and did some horrible things to animals, however, he's apparently come out a reformed man and better person. Brett Favre ran Packer fans through the ringer the past 2 seasons and apparently he's come out a Minnesota Viking.
I can forgive Michael Vick. He paid his debt to society and learned from his mistakes. As a lifelong Packer fan, I can't forgive Brett Favre. He learned nothing from his mistakes with the Jets.
Vick wants to quietly blend back in with the Eagles and be 'one of the guys'. He doesn't want the spotlight and will accept the role Andy Reid provides him. Brett Favre doesn't care about "blending in" and certainly isn't in Minnesota to make friends.
Both players return with questions about their diminished skills. The big difference here is Michael Vick can still un-tap some of that athleticism in his 29 year old body. Brett Favre is 40 years old and the only thing he may be able to un-tap is that bottle of vicodin.
I will admit, both teams are better today than they were they day before they signed these guys. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if these teams crossed paths in the NFC playoffs. If they do, I'll be rooting for convicted felon not the convicted phony...
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