Vick was the hottest story when it broke on Thursday, August 13, 2009. The Eagles were a surprise to get Vick, yet one that we should have seen. The Eagles have the strong owner, coach, and locker room presence that Vick needs off the field. On the field, Vick now gives the Eagles another playmaker, and another headache for defensive coordinators to worry about. Imagine a backfield with Brian Westbrook, Donovan McNabb, and Vick. Then with speedy second year receiver DeSean Jackson on the outside, the Eagles offense can give opposing defenses fits. Stay tuned as Vick gets ready to play in his first NFL game, albeit preseason, in like two years.
Next up in the returning category is Tom Brady. Brady was lost for the season during week 1 of last season. He looked really really sharp in his first live action as he drove the Patriots up and down the field against the Eagles. He did throw one interception as he didn't step into a throw, but other than that Brady looked like he was directing the offense that shattered offensive records in 2007.
Last but not least is the Brett Favre saga. Favre came back to the lVikings on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. This after he told the Vikings that he wouldn't be returning this year. Now everyone is all upset with Favre. I'm not. I don't blame him for the media following him around, or reporting that he has boarded a plane. I don't even feel that bad for the other two QBs on the Vikings roster. Their teammates are sending Favre texts asking him to come back, their coach called Favre and asked him to come back, the owner is allowing him to come back, so really why all the backlash for Favre. But that's just how I see it.
