Michael Vick and the Eagles

First, if you haven't done so yet, check out my post about the Utah basketball team just a little ways down on the main page here. I put a lot of thought into it.

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-5) lost to the Minnesota Vikings (6-9) last night 24-14 in Philadelphia in the first Tuesday NFL game since 1946. The game was postponed from Sunday night due to inclement weather in the Philadelphia area and concerns over fan safety. Michael Vick played okay, but he may have been a little gimpy after taking a hit on the Eagles' first play from scrimmage. It was too bad because now the Eagles are out of the running for a first round bye, but still have the NFC East wrapped up as well as the 3-seed in the NFC Playoffs.

The Eagles look like they will play the Packers (9-6) or the Giants (9-6) at home in the first round depending on this weekend's results. The Eagles didn't look too sharp, but games like that happen and I'm not too worried about it. On the positive side, Philadelphia can rest its starters in this Sunday's home game against the Cowboys (5-10) as nothing they do will effect their playoff positioning.

In related news, Tucker Carlson said on Fox News Channel that Michael Vick "should have been executed" for his role in dog fighting that led to him serving a jail sentence. Carlson isn't happy that President Barack Obama has told Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie that he is happy that though he doesn't condone Vick's past actions, he is happy that Vick has gotten a second chance and doing well with it. I agree with the President, not Carlson. Vick did do some terrible things, but he paid his debt to society and I feel served an appropriate amount of time. As long as he doesn't do anything like that again, he has the right to get on with his life. Carlson's comments are just way out of line as his suggested punishment goes way beyond what the crime was. I'm happy that Vick is doing well and not just because he is helping out my team. People have a right to a second chance after they have paid their debt to society and Vick has certainly done that.