First T.O., Now Vick?

After a rather pedestrian showing as a backup with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009, we were all wondering if anybody would be mentally challenged enough to make Michael Vick and offer that he couldn’t refuse. 

Enter the Buffalo Bills.

Yes, the same Bills that felt it was necessary to sign a washed-up (and still disruptive) Terrell Owens.  T.O. was supposed to help revamp Buffalo’s offensive attack, but 2009 saw the Bills harmlessly fizzle out.  They ended the campaign with a 6-10 record, and Owens was not his usual productive self.  He ended the season with 55 catches, which were the fewest he’s had since his rookie year.  His 829 receiving yards were good for 33rd…that’s right, 33rd in the NFL.

T.O. only put up 5 TDs in 2009 for Buffalo.

Now turn the page.  Last year was a nightmare.  It was so bad that Buffalo is willing to take a chance on Vick as their starting quarterback.  And the sad thing about it is that they have absolutely nothing to lose from this.  Trent Edwards was suspect going into last season, so he’s pretty much an afterthought at this point.

Vick’s re-introduction to the NFL stage was perfect for a team like the Bills.  Another team – who has no real indicative need for him – takes the brunt of the resentment from animal rights activists and dog lovers, and then Buffalo swoops in to lock him into a starting role.

One thing’s for certain – Vick isn’t at a loss for confidence when it comes to his ability to lead a team.  The former Virginia Tech star may still have some jets and a powerful arm, but just this past season he still demonstrated his propensity to fumble the football. 

While this is indeed what Vick has dreamed of since getting out of the slammer, it may be fool’s gold for him…and his career.  All will be fine if he’s able to step up and make the woeful Bills look somewhat better than they did in 2009.  But if he crashes and burns, it will justify a lot of naysayers who feel that Vick’s best days are behind him.