Eagles' Vick Signs New Eendorsement Deal

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Eagles' Vick signs new endorsement deal
Updated Jan 25, 2011 9:23 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA (AP)

Michael Vick is back pitching products.

Vick has signed his first endorsement contract since his release from prison. The Philadelphia Eagles' Pro Bowl quarterback inked a two-year contract with Unequal Technologies, a provider of the football pads Vick wore most of last season. The deal will be announced on Thursday.

''We're real excited about it,'' chief executive officer Rob Vito said Tuesday. ''Michael is good people. He paid his dues. President Obama reached out to him. He deserves an opportunity. This is what makes America so great. He's moved forward. He's a whole other person.''

Vito said Vick is the company's first corporate spokesman. Terms of his deal weren't disclosed. But Vito said it's a ''sizable'' contract. ''We believe it was worth it,'' he said, ''because of Michael Vick and how he can shed light on the technology of our products.''

Unequal Technologies makes several shock-blocking sports pads. When Vick returned after missing three games with a rib injury, he wore a vest designed by Unequal. He later wore shoulder pads and thigh pads made by the company.

''The Unequal technology is a part of my game now and I won't play without my Unequal,'' Vick said in a statement acquired by the Associated Press. ''Unequal's protective power gives me a whole new level of confidence in my game. It makes me feel invincible.''

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[stilltheguru]

and the haters cant stand it.

[Hostile]

I just threw away a pair of their insoles. I'll buy some Dr. Scholl's insoles tomorrow.

I sent them an e-mail to tell them too.

[Hoofbite]

I just threw away a pair of their insoles. I'll buy some Dr. Scholl's insoles tomorrow.

I sent them an e-mail to tell them too.

Little extreme isn't it?

They've already got your money.

[kristie]

I just threw away a pair of their insoles. I'll buy some Dr. Scholl's insoles tomorrow.

I sent them an e-mail to tell them too.

dr.scholl's insoles are great. my husband & i use them in our shoes.

[SaltwaterServr]

The contact information page for the company.

http://www.unequal.com/Page-Contact-Us_11.aspx

Sent my email.

[Faerluna]

Sent mine and posted it on my Facebook page, too.

[stilltheguru]

I just threw away a pair of their insoles. I'll buy some Dr. Scholl's insoles tomorrow.

I sent them an e-mail to tell them too.



They probrably dont care, real life isnt cowboyszone..................and life goes on:)

[bracey]

I think I'll have to go buy their insoles. Not because I like Vick, but to counter the people that IMO misguidedly expect companies to ostracize him forever. People that have done their time for their errors should be treated based on what they've done after they've been released and any player that played at the level Vick did last year deserves endorsement deals. If people in jail have little hope of regaining their life when they are released our legal system fails.

[stilltheguru]

I think I'll have to go buy their insoles. Not because I like Vick, but to counter the people that IMO misguidedly expect companies to ostracize him forever. People that have done their time for their errors should be treated based on what they've done after they've been released and any player that played at the level Vick did last year deserves endorsement deals. If people in jail have little hope of regaining their life when they are released our legal system fails.



good for you man!

[JVita17]

I think I'll have to go buy their insoles. Not because I like Vick, but to counter the people that IMO misguidedly expect companies to ostracize him forever. People that have done their time for their errors should be treated based on what they've done after they've been released and any player that played at the level Vick did last year deserves endorsement deals. If people in jail have little hope of regaining their life when they are released our legal system fails.

:worthy:

A bunch of imbeciles. Ive never heard so many dense people in my life in once place before. Congrats Vick, you have turned it around the American legal system is working anyone against Vick is anti-american.

[BrAinPaiNt]

:worthy:

A bunch of imbeciles. Ive never heard so many dense people in my life in once place before. Congrats Vick, you have turned it around the American legal system is working anyone against Vick is anti-american.

First off, just because someone does not agree with your views, it does not make them imbeciles nor do you need to be name calling on the forum.

Second. Just because you are against Vick does not me you are anti-american. That really is silly.

The system is working. Vick served his time, he is back in the league and is doing well. As a civilian the system and america is also working by people who do not like him boycotting or complaining to those that hire his service.

It is the way to go about things. It does not mean the company has to quit endorsing him, it does not mean he is not allowed to be endorsed. It means those americans that don't like him take a peaceful and lawful way to express their displeasure with a company that hires him.

America is about differences of opinions.

I am curious as to how old you are due to your thought process. That is not a slam, on you, it is an idea that some younger people don't think things through about a lawful and peaceful solution to people expressing their displeasure. It is the right way to go about it, instead of some loon going and shooting people just because he does not like them.

[BrAinPaiNt]

I think I'll have to go buy their insoles. Not because I like Vick, but to counter the people that IMO misguidedly expect companies to ostracize him forever. People that have done their time for their errors should be treated based on what they've done after they've been released and any player that played at the level Vick did last year deserves endorsement deals. If people in jail have little hope of regaining their life when they are released our legal system fails.

And you have that right to do so. Even though I side with those against vick. I applaud how you go about things to show your support. You do it in a lawful and peaceful manner. In other words you are acting like an intelligent adult even if I disagree with you supporting vick. :cool:

[basstapp]

I don't see why anyone would stop purchasing an item because vick is now their endorser. The man served his time and has not had one hiccup since he was signed by the Eagles... Everyone deserves 2nd chances and I am not going to be the one to point my finger at someone when I know that one day I could be in a similar situation as Vick.

[stilltheguru]

I don't see why anyone would stop purchasing an item because vick is now their endorser. The man served his time and has not had one hiccup since he was signed by the Eagles... Everyone deserves 2nd chances and I am not going to be the one to point my finger at someone when I know that one day I could be in a similar situation as Vick.



vick threads always show peoples true colors. i love them

[Hostile]

I don't see why anyone would stop purchasing an item because vick is now their endorser. The man served his time and has not had one hiccup since he was signed by the Eagles... Everyone deserves 2nd chances and I am not going to be the one to point my finger at someone when I know that one day I could be in a similar situation as Vick.Because it is my right and there is no gun to my head stealing my rights.

I do think it is right to send companies a message about who they get to endorse their products. For all the riches in the NFL these guys can make so much more on endorsement deals. I think that guys who want to make these deals need to know that they are expected to live exemplary lives. Giving a deal to someone who hasn't done this sends a wrong message. IMO.

Have you seen a ton of Tiger Woods commercials since the revelations he was a cheater came out? He still has endorsement deals but he lost a lot of them and the ones he didn't lose are very cautious to use him. If someone chooses to not drive a Buick because of his deal that is fine. Nothing wrong with that because it sends a message to the up and coming athlete.

That message is, if I'd like to have these deals I can't be doing stupid things. Troy Aikman just split from his wife. If it turns out it is because he was having an affair you watch, Rent a Center and Wing Stop will stop putting him on TV. That is the real world.

This is a peaceful, forceful way to send a message about acceptable behavior in society. They are wrong to reward Michael Vick. That's all this is, a reward. Don't do the crimes if you can't do the time, and you know what? Part of doing time means not benefiting down the road.

He does not deserve endorsement deals IMO. If you disagree that is your right. But your opinion does NOT take away mine and my right. They are good insoles, but they are not the only game in town on insoles. I disapprove of their choice and am letting them know, peacefully that I do. Nothing more.

If you were the president of a large company this is info you would want.

[Hostile]

Little extreme isn't it?

They've already got your money.Yes, but they have little to no chance of getting any in the future and the way businesses stay afloat is to develop loyalty. They just lost mine and hopefully a lot more.

Silence to wrong is the same as endorsing wrong. I won't do it. Vick does not deserve endorsement deals. That is part and parcel of the package you get when you do something stupid.

Our country needs to evolve. Years ago tennis player Martina Navratilova was the best in the world and she had no endorsement deals. Know why? Because she was openly lesbian. That is wrong IMO. Luckily we have moved past that mindset and we now see Ellen Degeneres as a spokesperson for some makeup company. I don't know which one, but I applaud that. She's the best at what she does and people like her.

Martina was the best at what she did, never bitter, and deserved endorsement deals but couldn't get them.

Vick got one and doesn't deserve it. He made his bed and should lie in it.

No, I do not consider this extreme. I consider it right.

[basstapp]

Because it is my right and there is no gun to my head stealing my rights.

I do think it is right to send companies a message about who they get to endorse their products. For all the riches in the NFL these guys can make so much more on endorsement deals. I think that guys who want to make these deals need to know that they are expected to live exemplary lives. Giving a deal to someone who hasn't done this sends a wrong message. IMO.

Have you seen a ton of Tiger Woods commercials since the revelations he was a cheater came out? He still has endorsement deals but he lost a lot of them and the ones he didn't lose are very cautious to use him. If someone chooses to not drive a Buick because of his deal that is fine. Nothing wrong with that because it sends a message to the up and coming athlete.

That message is, if I'd like to have these deals I can't be doing stupid things. Troy Aikman just split from his wife. If it turns out it is because he was having an affair you watch, Rent a Center and Wing Stop will stop putting him on TV. That is the real world.

This is a peaceful, forceful way to send a message about acceptable behavior in society. They are wrong to reward Michael Vick. That's all this is, a reward. Don't do the crimes if you can't do the time, and you know what? Part of doing time means not benefiting down the road.

He does not deserve endorsement deals IMO. If you disagree that is your right. But your opinion does NOT take away mine and my right. They are good insoles, but they are not the only game in town on insoles. I disapprove of their choice and am letting them know, peacefully that I do. Nothing more.

If you were the president of a large company this is info you would want.


All I am saying is I don't understand why Vick doesn't deserve another shot. You act like he just went to jail? He lost everything including his house, money, fame, and almost his career. How is someone ever supposed to turn a new leaf when he is not allow to "benefit down the road"? I think his acts were cruel and evil, but at some point I believe everyone deserves GRACE. Not saying he should be trusted again, but there is a difference Grace and Forgiveness. He was brought back to the NFL as a backup QB and earned is playing time and took off with. Why shouldn't he be endorsed. What about players like Ray Lewis & Michael Irvin ? The have gotten a free pass from everything they have done ?

[Hostile]

All I am saying is I don't understand why Vick doesn't deserve another shot. You act like he just went to jail? He lost everything including his house, money, fame, and almost his career. How is someone ever supposed to turn a new leaf when he is not allow to "benefit down the road"? I think his acts were cruel and evil, but at some point I believe everyone deserves GRACE. Not saying he should be trusted again, but there is a difference Grace and Forgiveness. He was brought back to the NFL as a backup QB and earned is playing time and took off with. Why shouldn't he be endorsed. What about players like Ray Lewis & Michael Irvin ? The have gotten a free pass from everything they have done ?The way I see it his "another shot" was granted by his return to the NFL. I see this as a "benefit down the road." I do not believe he deserves other perks such as endorsements. Does he need endorsements to turn over the new leaf? If so then other released prisoners have no chance.

If I owned a company I would not sign Michael Irvin to endorse my products either. I do want to point out that neither he nor Ray Lewis went to jail. In fact, most of the testimony in Lewis' case showed that the dead guys attacked his friends with a broken bottle and then the knife was pulled, not by Lewis. I consider that self defense.

Crime has a stain. Animal abuse has a stain. Jail doesn't remove stains. If you believe it does I have a challenge for you. Hire only parolees who have done their time. You get a tax break for it of $5000.00 per year on their salary for one ex-prisoner. If you were to say own some apartments, rent only to parolees. Encourage your daughters to only date ex-cons.

They all deserve a second chance and grace or forgiveness right?

Or do the rules change when someone is not an NFL QB?

When someone can show me the level of forgiveness above with regards to employees, renters, and possible future sons-in-law or other such examples of grace and forgiveness I'll lower my standards a little too.

Okay, so I won't, but I'll at least give credit to them where it is due for their gullible nature.

If you have no problem with the stains that is your business isn't it? I have problems with the stains. That is my business.

[bracey]

The way I see it his "another shot" was granted by his return to the NFL. I see this as a "benefit down the road." I do not believe he deserves other perks such as endorsements. Does he need endorsements to turn over the new leaf? If so then other released prisoners have no chance.

If I owned a company I would not sign Michael Irvin to endorse my products either. I do want to point out that neither he nor Ray Lewis went to jail. In fact, most of the testimony in Lewis' case showed that the dead guys attacked his friends with a broken bottle and then the knife was pulled, not by Lewis. I consider that self defense.

Crime has a stain. Animal abuse has a stain. Jail doesn't remove stains. If you believe it does I have a challenge for you. Hire only parolees who have done their time. You get a tax break for it of $5000.00 per year on their salary for one ex-prisoner. If you were to say own some apartments, rent only to parolees. Encourage your daughters to only date ex-cons.

They all deserve a second chance and grace or forgiveness right?

Or do the rules change when someone is not an NFL QB?

When someone can show me the level of forgiveness above with regards to employees, renters, and possible future sons-in-law or other such examples of grace and forgiveness I'll lower my standards a little too.

Okay, so I won't, but I'll at least give credit to them where it is due for their gullible nature.

If you have no problem with the stains that is your business isn't it? I have problems with the stains. That is my business.


I think people should be treated on their individual merits. Yes, convicts are going to be worse people on average than others. There's some convicts that are better people than most normal people and there are people that are far scummier than most convicts. Your examples of hiring or renting to all ex-cons goes too far because you aren't taking the individual into account. Have they been able to hold a job? How long? How's their family life? etc.

If I was hiring, I'd still interview ex-cons. If I was renting, as long as they met the same qualifications as others, I would allow it. The leash may be shorter for them (monitor their work more, check the status of the house more), but people do deserve a chance. I don't see that as gullible. I think it's more balanced and realistic view than distrusting all ex-cons and considering their past a permanent stain.

I would agree that if I own a company, I would not choose Vick to endorse for me. Not because of my opinions but because of others'. I don't think I'm gullible but I do think believing that most people agree with me would be gullible. I applaud them for taking that chance where I would not. Others have to make their decisions based on their own values and beliefs though.

[mldardy]

Yes, but they have little to no chance of getting any in the future and the way businesses stay afloat is to develop loyalty. They just lost mine and hopefully a lot more.

Silence to wrong is the same as endorsing wrong. I won't do it. Vick does not deserve endorsement deals. That is part and parcel of the package you get when you do something stupid.

Our country needs to evolve. Years ago tennis player Martina Navratilova was the best in the world and she had no endorsement deals. Know why? Because she was openly lesbian. That is wrong IMO. Luckily we have moved past that mindset and we now see Ellen Degeneres as a spokesperson for some makeup company. I don't know which one, but I applaud that. She's the best at what she does and people like her.

Martina was the best at what she did, never bitter, and deserved endorsement deals but couldn't get them.

Vick got one and doesn't deserve it. He made his bed and should lie in it.

No, I do not consider this extreme. I consider it right.
He already did. Get over yourself dude. Really.

[basstapp]

The way I see it his "another shot" was granted by his return to the NFL. I see this as a "benefit down the road." I do not believe he deserves other perks such as endorsements. Does he need endorsements to turn over the new leaf? If so then other released prisoners have no chance.

If I owned a company I would not sign Michael Irvin to endorse my products either. I do want to point out t Ray Lewis went to jail. In fact, most of the testimony in Lewis' case showhat neither he nored that the dead guys attacked his friends with a broken bottle and then the knife was pulled, not by Lewis. I consider that self defense.

Crime has a stain. Animal abuse has a stain. Jail doesn't remove stains. If you believe it does I have a challenge for you. Hire only parolees who have done their time. You get a tax break for it of $5000.00 per year on their salary for one ex-prisoner. If you were to say own some apartments, rent only to parolees. Encourage your daughters to only date ex-cons.

They all deserve a second chance and grace or forgiveness right?

Or do the rules change when someone is not an NFL QB?

When someone can show me the level of forgiveness above with regards to employees, renters, and possible future sons-in-law or other such examples of grace and forgiveness I'll lower my standards a little too.

Okay, so I won't, but I'll at least give credit to them where it is due for their gullible nature.

If you have no problem with the stains that is your business isn't it? I have problems with the stains. That is my business.

I think this is a little bit humorous, but I was a manager at a tool rental company and my assistant manager was a convicted felon and did 10 years and was put on work release. He was probably the hardest working person their because he realized that he a second chance. I am not saying all people that go to jail turn over to someone incredible, but some still do.

I believe that you are jumping to extremes when you are talking about my daughter dating ex cons... Honestly if my daughter brought home an ex con I would definitely be more involved in finding the inner being in him rather than just judging him right off the bat for previous judgments.

Still not sure why you think its wrong for Vick to take an endorsement. The man has proved on and off the field this year that he is a different person. He is not doing a PacMan Jones and getting arrested at clubs/hotels. I for one have met Michael Vick when I was doing contract work in the neighborhood he lived in. He was extremely nice and offered to sign autographs. I understand the guy has a bad rap and he did extremely demented things, but time will tell if he is a changed man and excuse me for believing in the good of people.

[arglebargle]

Sorry, when Michael Vick appearing to be repenitent makes him and his entourage millions of dollars, I feel I have reason to be suspicious.

Vick has some really astute advisors, many of whom profit off him.

Vick has gone through the legal system, but that does not require any of us to suspend our judgement of the man. And believe me, if he were not an NFL QB, it'd be a different story alltogether.

It's going to take a lot more time than has passed for me to go 'Vick's okay now.' Though the fact that he's actually finally started to play as a real QB instead of as an athletic guy gives me some hope that the dog can learn new tricks.....

[Hostile]

He already did. Get over yourself dude. Really.What part of what I said has been about me?

If you disagree with me fine, but don't be a yutz and make it personal.

[Hostile]

Still not sure why you think its wrong for Vick to take an endorsement. I don't. I think it is wrong for them to offer him one. There is a difference.

[bracey]

Sorry, when Michael Vick appearing to be repenitent makes him and his entourage millions of dollars, I feel I have reason to be suspicious.

Vick has some really astute advisors, many of whom profit off him.

Vick has gone through the legal system, but that does not require any of us to suspend our judgement of the man. And believe me, if he were not an NFL QB, it'd be a different story alltogether.

It's going to take a lot more time than has passed for me to go 'Vick's okay now.' Though the fact that he's actually finally started to play as a real QB instead of as an athletic guy gives me some hope that the dog can learn new tricks.....

On what I bolded, I'm not so sure. Mid-season he did show some progress, but by the end of the year he had reverted a bit. Escaping the pocket at the first sign of pressure and not fully reading the field. Unless the Eagles ride him and make sure he studies and shows progress on the field, I think their fans might be wishing they had used this last year to break in Kolb.

[arglebargle]

On what I bolded, I'm not so sure. Mid-season he did show some progress, but by the end of the year he had reverted a bit. Escaping the pocket at the first sign of pressure and not fully reading the field. Unless the Eagles ride him and make sure he studies and shows progress on the field, I think their fans might be wishing they had used this last year to break in Kolb.

Happened to be in Georgia a lot during Vick's early career: I recall reading an article about how Dan Reeves had to schedule off season workouts with no more than two weeks between them; because if Vick went more than that time, he'd forget everything they'd worked on.

Not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Perhaps not even the sharpest spork in the drawer.

Still, this season, he played QB better than he ever had before. I do agree, that if the Eagles keep him, they had better ride herd real seriously.

[joseephuss]

On what I bolded, I'm not so sure. Mid-season he did show some progress, but by the end of the year he had reverted a bit. Escaping the pocket at the first sign of pressure and not fully reading the field. Unless the Eagles ride him and make sure he studies and shows progress on the field, I think their fans might be wishing they had used this last year to break in Kolb.

I agree. I think some of Vick's success was a mirage. Even Dallas' porous defense held him somewhat in check. They allowed two big plays to the Eagles, but neither was from anything special that Vick did. Those big plays were more of a result of the Dallas defense just playing very poorly. When Vick and the Eagles had to sustain long drives they could not in that game.

I don't have a problem if a company gives him a deal. Up to this point he seems to have turned his life around; however, it is still very early in the big scheme of things. Who knows how he will act tomorrow? I also could care less if someone supports the Vick endorsed products or not. Everyone has the right to buy or ignore said products. Personally, if I buy or not buy these insoles it won't be because of Vick.

[Hostile]

I agree. I think some of Vick's success was a mirage. Even Dallas' porous defense held him somewhat in check. They allowed two big plays to the Eagles, but neither was from anything special that Vick did. Those big plays were more of a result of the Dallas defense just playing very poorly. When Vick and the Eagles had to sustain long drives they could not in that game.

I don't have a problem if a company gives him a deal. Up to this point he seems to have turned his life around; however, it is still very early in the big scheme of things. Who knows how he will act tomorrow? I also could care less if someone supports the Vick endorsed products or not. Everyone has the right to buy or ignore said products. Personally, if I buy or not buy these insoles it won't be because of Vick.Kudos to you.

I wish more people could accept this.

If Craftsman tools endorsed him I wouldn't get rid of my tools. I may not buy them going forward, but I wouldn't throw them out. This was a pair of insoles. Yeah, they were a bit pricey, but I don't care. It is a stupid move and they should pay for the stupid move.

[joseephuss]

Kudos to you.

I wish more people could accept this.

If Craftsman tools endorsed him I wouldn't get rid of my tools. I may not buy them going forward, but I wouldn't throw them out. This was a pair of insoles. Yeah, they were a bit pricey, but I don't care. It is a stupid move and they should pay for the stupid move.

And in the end they may. If enough people stop buying or write letters, they could change their deal. Time will tell.

[JVita17]

What part of what I said has been about me?

If you disagree with me fine, but don't be a yutz and make it personal.

Seriously, get off your high white stallion. Your 110% wrong this isnt the 40s anymore pal people have rights now

[Faerluna]

Seriously, get off your high white stallion. Your 110% wrong this isnt the 40s anymore pal people have rights now

Are you daft? Nobody is denying Vick anything. We are expressing our opinions with regards to a company using him to endorse their products.

Seriously, your reading comprehension needs work.

[Hostile]

Seriously, get off your high white stallion. Your 110% wrong this isnt the 40s anymore pal people have rights nowNever rode a white stallion in my life.

My horses were a gelding and a filly.

The only thing I know about the 40's is we were at war.

How can I be wrong about what is my opinion not to buy articles endorsed by this scum? That is rich. That is like me asking you what your favorite color is and when you tell me I say you are 110% wrong. Stupid.

BTW, my Dr. Scholl's insoles feel great.

[ShiningStar]

First off, just because someone does not agree with your views, it does not make them imbeciles nor do you need to be name calling on the forum.

Second. Just because you are against Vick does not me you are anti-american. That really is silly.

The system is working. Vick served his time, he is back in the league and is doing well. As a civilian the system and america is also working by people who do not like him boycotting or complaining to those that hire his service.

It is the way to go about things. It does not mean the company has to quit endorsing him, it does not mean he is not allowed to be endorsed. It means those americans that don't like him take a peaceful and lawful way to express their displeasure with a company that hires him.

America is about differences of opinions.

I am curious as to how old you are due to your thought process. That is not a slam, on you, it is an idea that some younger people don't think things through about a lawful and peaceful solution to people expressing their displeasure. It is the right way to go about it, instead of some loon going and shooting people just because he does not like them.


wasnt it America that passed certain laws, that stated you cant say your opinions?

I dont think its so much a difference of opinion, more like in certain peoples eyes, we're better than you and can tell you what to do. Most of them are lawmakers. They did, you cant, end of story.