Vick is an Eagle

After spending the last two seasons behind bars, Michael Vick has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The deal gives Vick and one year deal, with an option for a second year, according to his agent. The terms include, $1.65 million for the first year, with a $5.2 million team option on the second year.

Out of the all the team's Philly had to be one of the least expected teams for him to land on. After McNabb lead the Eagles to an incredible playoff run last season, it's expected he is not in any jeopardy of losing his job. Vick has even stated he's not aiming to be a starting quarterback right now.

So where does that leave him?

Well, Vick was signed for multiple reasons. For one Vick, as the athlete can still be utilized in a few ways. One of the biggest ways he can be used is in the wild-cat formation. Lining up McNabb and Westbrook along side him in the backfield, will cause many problems for opposing defenses. McNabb himself is an athlete, and would be perfectly capable of running down a Vick pass, or if he does not want to pass, Vick can just take the ball and run it, or just simply be used as a decoy.

Secondly, Vick serves as plan B. Well all know how injury prone McNabb is. After seeing Kolb's performance last season, it's very likely the Eagles were just looking for some more insurance incase of another McNabb injury...

Lastly, the city of Philadelphia can handle the controversy. It's obvious that PETA will want to protest, but after booing Santa Claus, do you really think the city of brotherly love is going to want to hear any of it. PETA will be lucky to make it out alive if they try and let Philly know how they feel about Vick.

All in all, it's a good deal on both sides. Pending Godell's official reinstatement for Vick, he could have an immediate impact this season. The Eagles are paying him next to nothing this year, and have the option to give him a bigger contract next year if they decided to bring him back. For Vick, just getting onto an NFL team is a good deal for him, maybe he has learned his lesson. He should be thankful just to have a second chance.

Eli Manning is one rich man

Eli Manning is nearly a 100 million dollar man, after agreeing to a new six year, 97.5 million dollar contract extension with the New York Giants on Wednesday making him among the highest paid players in the NFL.

Manning is guaranteed 35 million dollars under the new deal, and will remain with the Giants through the 2015 season. He will be racking in $15.285 million annually making him the 3rd highest player per year, only behind Carson Palmer ($16.116 million annually) and Julius Peppers ($16.683 million annually).

First off I would like to state I am a Giants fan, and a big Eli Manning fan. This summer I am working at Giants training camp and get to be up close with Eli daily. Now back to the contract, Manning is a franchise quarterback, a gamer and a good teammate, but he should not be one of the highest players in the game.

Yes he won a Superbowl and hes broken many Giants franchise records. However, he only has a 76.1 passer rating for his career and already 74 interceptions, just 24 less than his 98 TD's. In comparison to his brother Peyton (making $14 million annually) who in a longer career, has a td:int ratio of 333-165 and a 94.7 quarterback rating.

When looking at Eli's career he has always had the potential, and even at the level he is at now deserves to be in the top 10 quarterbacks in this league. However, when thinking of Eli Manning, one thing that is always questioned is his ability to be a leader. He has a very mellow personality, and does not seem to be very outspoken.

Though, one thing no one will ever forget is the run he lead the Giants on in 2007, especially the very last drive of Superbowl 42. This is where the leadership we were all looking for finally shined. The difference is during that run he had Plaxico Burress.

Without Plaxico last year, Eli completely faltered along with the New York Giants. Without Plaxico the Giants went 2-4 (10-1 to that point), including two loses, one in the playoffs, against the Eagles. Manning completed just one touchdown pass to a wide receiver in that entire span of time.

This year will be the true test for the much richer Manning. He must prove hes worth the contract, so many think he is not. He will have to put the team on his shoulders with no top notch receivers. It's his time to prove to all of his,he is worth his contract.

All in all, Eli Manning was over payed yes, but the truth is if you had to pick a quarterback to start your franchise with, Eli would be one of the first picks. He has the talent to be at the level his contract puts him at, it's just a matter of if he can live up to his potential.