Product: Eagle Premiere 1989-1992 Center Cap

Manufacturer: Eagle

Model: Premiere

Part Number: 4472227

Price: 26.99

Status: In Stock

Description: PREMIER 1989-1992 15 inch Wheel

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Product: Eagle Talon 1990-1992 Center Cap

Manufacturer: Eagle

Model: Talon

Part Number: MB681169

Price: 29.99

Status: In Stock

Description: TALON 1990 1991 1992 16 inch Wheel 8 Slot

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For a long time, Michael Vick was one of my favorite players in football. Having the ability to electrify a stadium with his incredible running abilities, I loved everything about his game. He really seemed like the next big thing in football.

I saw him play live twice against the Patriots in 2001 taking over for an injured Chris Chandler. He didn’t do much getting smothered by the Patriots D. I also saw him play against Seattle in 2002. The Falcons won and he had a great deal to do with it. He was a magician and leader, I was hooked.

Soon after, Vick shocked the football world with a post-season win in Green Bay against the Packers. I loved the way he looked on the field and bought jerseys, bobble heads, and every other piece of Vick memorabilia out there.

I followed his career; he continued his amazing runs while polishing his throwing skills. In 2005, he led the Falcons to NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles (ironically enough the team that he is now a member of). The sky was limit for him. He broke the QB rushing record in 2006. Then his world, career, and reputation became tainted forever.

He was indicted on dog fighting charges. He trained them. Gambled on them. Tortured them and in the end, killed them. There is no doubt; he hung out with the wrong crowd. However, I was shocked, appalled, and downright disgusted about his decisions and actions. How could any human being do this to an animal? It was downright cruel and inhumane. My respect and admiration for the athlete died. I tossed my jerseys in disgust and his collectibles are in storage somewhere. Would he ever overcome this travesty? Would he ever return to the NFL?

Two years later, Vick is back and the league is willing to give him a clean slate. Having signed with the Eagles, it looks like he has a genuine chance to redeem himself. He deserves this second chance, but I’m still not ready to forgive him.

He deserves a fair chance and all the haters need to give him that. It bewilders me that Donte Stallworth who was drunk, drove, and killed a man, is getting less flak than Vick. Both deeds were unthinkable, but why should Stallworth be given a free pass because the victim’s family took the money and he only did 4 weeks in jail? I don’t see any signs with Stallworth’s number with a slash through it.

While both men made huge mistakes, it seems like all of the attention is on Vick. Stallworth will surely be given a second chance as well, and I can only say that they both make the most of these chances.

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