The Philadelphia Eagles took a big gamble on August 13, 2009, with the signing of convicted felon and ex-con Michael Vick to a two-year contract to play professional football again.

The Eagles are taking a big chance on giving Vick a second chance.  Undoubtedly some fans will swear off any team that signs him; appalled by Vick’s cruelty and immoral torturing and killing of dogs.  The question is: How many fans will rebel against the Eagles and how bad will the reception be for Vick and his new team on the road this season?

I predict a very, very bad reaction around the NFL, but how will it affect the bottom line for the Eagles?  Or, how much money might they lose due to this possible unwise signing?  Stay tuned for more news as the season gets under way…

See also: http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/08/14/sports/sports-us-nfl-vick.html