When the Philadelphia Eagles signed quarterback Michael Vick to a two-year contract in August, the one game that stuck out was December 6--a Week 13 matchup at the Georgia Dome against the Atlanta Falcons, his former team.
At first, it seemed this trip would consist of a hostile environment as Vick returned to play on the same field he played the beginning of his career with before dog fighting charges. Many expected a stadium full of boos from the fans who felt betrayed for him abandoning the franchise.
Turns out, this was far from the case.
There were mixed emotions on Sunday that [...]
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December 31, 2006.
This was the last time Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick played a game in the NFL. Coincidentally, his last game happened to be the regular season finale at Lincoln Financial Field against the Eagles.
Now, Vick is set to make his return to the NFL at the same place he was last seen, only this time he will be playing for birds of a different pretty in the Eagles as they square off against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their third preseason game, which is seen by some as one of the most important games in the offseason.
The third preseason game is a chance for most of the Eagles' starters to play a significant [...]
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