Michael Vick: A Complex Path

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4.6 • 3.9K Ratings

🗓️ 6 February 2020

⏱️ 24 minutes

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After being named a captain in this year's Pro Bowl, Michael Vick faced a new wave of criticism. Animal advocates and football fans alike point to Vick being sent to federal prison for his involvement in dogfighting. Between Vick's initial NFL run, his time served and his return to football following that sentence, he has a complicated story. Ahead of tonight's "30 for 30" documentary, ESPN's Bomani Jones explores the context of Vick's career, his ongoing path to redemption and what his legacy will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	I totally ask for forgiveness and understanding as I move forward to veteran Michael Vick,
0:09.0	the person, not the football player.
0:13.0	I will redeem myself. I have to.
0:18.0	When Michael Vick was sentenced to prison in 2007 for running an illegal dog fighting operation,
0:23.6	it marked a stunning downfall for one of the most gifted football players in a generation.
0:28.6	Now, more than 10 years later, Vick's name continues to stoke debate,
0:34.6	between those who think his crimes were unforgivable and those who think
0:38.7	he has earned redemption.
0:40.7	Today, we explore those questions and more ahead of the debut of the newest 30 for 30,
0:46.0	Vick, part two of which debuts tonight on ESPN.
0:50.4	I'm Mina Kimes. It's Thursday, February 6th.
0:53.8	This is ESPN Daily, presented by ADT.
1:01.2	Hey, Beaumani. How are you?
1:04.3	Bomani Jones is the co-host of High Noon and has covered Michael Vick since his time with the Falcons.
1:09.9	Bo, Michael Vick was a captain in the Pro Bowl this year, and there were a lot of people who
1:15.1	weren't happy about that. There were some petitions to remove him. One got over 700,000 signatures,
1:22.9	and Roger Goodell had to answer questions, basically defending the decision. We have supported Michael
1:30.0	in his recognition of the mistake that he made. I know that there are people out there who will
1:35.5	never forgive him. He knows that. But I think this is a young man that has really taken his life
1:42.7	in a positive direction, and we support that.
1:45.5	Why do you think the name Michael Vick still elicits this sort of reaction from people?
1:52.4	Like, I wonder how much the people who are that bothered, and such is their right, right?
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