Does Talent Outweigh Character?
I have some questions. Is Michael Vick in the same class or category as Clarrett, Lawrence Phillips, and Rae Carruth in terms of off the field life ruining a career? Does off the field issues really matter at the end of the day? Who would you take right now, Tim Tebow or Michael Vick? I'm gonna go out on a limb and say 70% of people will take Vick (The other 30% are pro life republicans who are in strip clubs ala Vince Young and Adam Jones). While I'm joking these are serious questions to ask ourselves. Let's start by tackling the first question. Most would say Rae Carruth is in a category all by himself because he killed a pregnant woman and Vick ONLY killed dogs. However "thou shall not kill" does not just apply to humans killing humans. With that being said though maybe he's not in the same class as Carruth. However he is in the same class as Clarrett and Phillips being repeat offenders of poor judgement, but the BIGGEST difference is talent. Vick is and was a rarity and in my opinion this is why he's still employed, screw this as being a "second chance". Watch Plaxico come out of prison with no opportunity in the NFL. Don't get me wrong he is talented, but not that rare Randy Moss, Lebron James talent. So is the NFL hypocrites or should they be commended for giving second chances? In my opinion the NFL and sports media fall in the hypocrite category. Denver has been bashed for waisting a draft pick on Tebow a "good guy" with average talent, but slobber over questionable character guys who excel on the field. I know you need to have talent to play in the league and it's understood that all people can change, but playing in the NFL is a privilege. To be honest, the league didn't miss a beat without Vick and hasn't missed a beat without Burress. So why the second chance? You tell me!!! Ray Rogers
PS: Mike Vick rubberband man was in 2003, that life is over. If you really found God you got to make better choices because God gave you that RARE talent. I'm aware Stallworth has been given a second chance, but Stallworth had no issues prior to that unfortunate incident unlike Burress and Vick. Santonio Holmes, Cedric Benson and many other privileged athletes need to take note.
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THAT URBAN SPORTS SCENE EACH AND EVERY WEEK!!!!!!!!
PS: Mike Vick rubberband man was in 2003, that life is over. If you really found God you got to make better choices because God gave you that RARE talent. I'm aware Stallworth has been given a second chance, but Stallworth had no issues prior to that unfortunate incident unlike Burress and Vick. Santonio Holmes, Cedric Benson and many other privileged athletes need to take note.
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THAT URBAN SPORTS SCENE EACH AND EVERY WEEK!!!!!!!!
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