Every since the NFL released the Atlanta Falcons’ 2011-2012 schedule, people have talked about the September 18th game against the Philadelphia Eagles and the return of Michael Vick. As soon as tickets went on sale the game against the Eagles, they sold out. I looked at tickets, but I refused to pay $80.00 for nosebleed seats.
I am the first to admit that I am a Michael Vick fan. His electrifying play made me a Falcons fan, made their games appointment television, and made them a relevant team. Many fans of the Birds share this same narrative and that is why they still cheer Vick and want to see him succeed although he is not with Atlanta. He sparked my interest and sparked their interest in the NFL.
The media may criticize us for cheering for Vick and challenging our loyalty to the Birds, but we do not deserve this criticism because Vick played an important part in Atlanta’s football history. He led us to the playoffs, won playoff games, and made us a regular on Sportscenter highlights. Add in the fact that except for the 1998 season (and some of the Deion Sanders years), the Falcons were irrelevant before Vick and irrelevant until Matt Ryan arrived.
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