Vick lost nothing? You obviously have little, if any, idea how a player makes the real 'big money'. Vick had a huge contract with Nike that he lost, and no major corporation will ever sign him to a deal like that again for fear of retards, like PETA, protesting and hurting their sales. Just like Roethlisberger lost a deal with Campbell's when he got in that motorcycle accident. He was actually scheduled to shot a commercial with them shortly after that, and obviously couldn't, and that's why you saw the one with the Steelers team mother where their laundry is hanging up in Heinz Field. The difference between Ben and Vick is Ben is a franchise QB and Vick lost all credibility through out the League, and if not for Dungy and McNabb lobbying for him, probably never would have gotten signed by the Eagles. For as big a star as he is right now, he makes next to nothing, and the Eagles will probably cut ties with him after the season for about a first or second round pick, but he still will not get a big contract because he will probably only be brought in as a back-up. And League MVP probably won't happen either, for fear of retards, like PETA, protesting and hurting the image of the League. And in reference to your classless comment about the murdering of Jews ending WWII, it didn't, it had a huge impact on the progression of medicine because of all the torture/testing the Nazi doctors did on the prisoners. But hey, save the dogs
According to a business/sports site:
"Now it's time for Vick to cash in.
Free Agency: Vick's contract runs out this year and he could go back on the open market. However, even before Monday night, the Eagles had stated their intention to keep him "next year and beyond." Plus, Vick has not forgotten that Philadelphia took a chance on him when few other teams would. Look for the Eagles to sign Vick and reward him handsomely.
But for how much? Well, if the Eagles put the "franchise" tag on Vick that would give them exclusive negotiation rights but, by rule, they would have to offer him at least, "a one-year contract for an amount no less than the average of the top five salaries at the player's position." For a quarterback last year, that number was $16,405,000. After the 2011 CBA is signed (if it's signed), it could be as much as $20 million.
That's the low end. Considering the deal the older McNabb just got — and that both sides like each other and want to remain together — it's more likely that the Eagles would negotiate a multi-year deal, with a big upfront signing bonus, that would guarantee Vick close to $50 million.
Vick will make $5 million in 2010.
Sponsors: Since returning to the league last year, Vick has been wearing Nike shoes ... for no endorsement fee. Fresh out of jail, his old sponsor was happy to give him free shoes, but wasn't about to sign a new endorsement deal with such a unpopular figure.
Now, if they don't snatch him up, another sports company will almost certainly move into make Vick an offer. Look for a bidding war between Nike and Under Armour, which would love to land another top superstar for their growing stable."
Yes...I think it's wrong to abuse animals. I guess you feel the opposite and that explains your views on this and your numerous uses of the word "retard" to talk about PETA. And thank you for calling me "retarded" because I care about animals.
Exactly what shady activities have the Patriot's been up to since Spygate though?
(sorry, just added that in so it doesn't seem as if I'm pissed off or anything)
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