Michael Vick was one of the most influential quarterbacks to ever play the position, revolutionizing the game with his ability to threaten defenses both through the air and on the ground.
Unfortunately, Vick got in trouble during the middle of his career when he was sentenced to prison for his role in illegal dogfights. Now, Vick is shedding light on what he went through while he was imprisoned.
“In a recent interview, former #Falcons Michael Vick said he cried every night while in prison, because he knew he could have stepped in and stopped the harming of the dogs that were fighting,” reported NFL rumors on Twitter.
Fans reacted to the news on social media.
“One of the things I think gets underappreciated is that what Vick did was wrong – thats not up for debate. BUT he served his debt to society. Many don’t. Often high power attorneys help athletes escape accountability. Vick did his time. I wish him nothing but success now,” one fan wrote on Twitter.
“Coulda, woulda, shoulda. Happy he turned his life and career around. He took advantage of his second chance,” someone else added.
I’d have more belief in this if he said that he’d cried because he realized the opportunity he had thrown away. I have a hard time believing he was crying over the dogs. Dude was a baller and we’ll never know what could have been during the time he missed,” another person added.
As tough as things were, at least Vick was able to make the most out of his second chance in society.
About Qwame Skinner
Qwame Skinner has loved both writing and sports his entire life. In addition to his sports coverage at Comeback Media, Qwame writes novels, and his debut; The First Casualty, an adult fantasy, is out now.