Would you buy a car from ex-dogfighter Michael Vick?

[BettorsChat]

Michael Vick's comeback is gathering steam off the field as well. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback has landed what may be his first commercial endorsement since being released from prison on dogfighting charges. Vick is appearing in a TV commercial for Woodbury Nissan in Woodbury, N.J. near the City of Brotherly Love.

The humorous TV spot shows the kinder, gentler Vick running around the showroom in his Eagles jersey, diagramming plays, signing off on deals and appearing in mock press conferences.

Tom McMenamin, executive manager of the dealership, says it's "100%" Vick's first endorsement since his release from prison. McMenamin was "hesitant" at first that dog and animal lovers would go ballistic over using Vick. But the response from customers has been positive. "They love it. They love the spot," he says. Now, that McMenamin has got Vick under contract he'll offer the same deal to Cliff Lee of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Vick is not getting paid but he does get the free use of a customized Nissan Armada worth $54,000. Vick was dumped by corporate sponsors such as Nike after he was charged with dog-fighting. A local car dealership isn't the Swoosh. But it's a start. If Vick leads the Eagles to the Super Bowl, he could end up being the comeback story of the year on Madison Avenue as well as in the NFL.

Here's Vick's new Nissan spot. Would you hire him to be your pitchman? Feel free to weigh in below.-Michael McCarthy




Would you buy a car from ex-dogfighter Michael Vick? - Game On!: Covering the Latest Sports News

[kbsooner21]

Absolutely. The guy has done everything right since his comeback. I'm all about 2nd chances.

[BettorsChat]

Absolutely. The guy has done everything right since his comeback. I'm all about 2nd chances.

Go read to what those dogs went through.

[10DimeBry]

I would.

sincerely,

Tashard choice

[10DimeBry]

people only praise vick cause he is doing so well on the field. its just how sports are. If you perform they will cheer. just like if tiger wins they will cheer. Vick is a scumbag piece of shit. Someone should treat that animal the way he treated those dogs.

[kbsooner21]

Go read to what those dogs went through.

I have

[LVJimmy]

He is broke and spent time in jail. If a Joe Blow did the same thing as Vick, he wouldn't have lost millions nor spent as much time in jail. Why do people look down on others who make a mistake as if they're perfect? If he fucks up again, then yea, peace out Mike.

[kbsooner21]

He is broke and spent time in jail. If a Joe Blow did the same thing as Vick, he wouldn't have lost millions nor spent as much time in jail. Why do people look down on others who make a mistake as if they're perfect? If he fucks up again, then yea, peace out Mike.

[jcindaville]

No I wouldn't buy a car from Michael Vick


Wouldn't buy one from Brett Favre or Big Ben either.

I don't buy anything because of some dumb ass no brain athlete peddles it!

[ravenmaniac]

I have no problems with Vick. He did the time and at least on the surface appears to have changed. I think the commercial is pretty funny.

[Spark]

Vick is a scumbag piece of shit. Someone should treat that animal the way he treated those dogs.

They just don't get it Bry

[ravenmaniac]

They just don't get it Bry

Hey Spark exactly what don't we get. That he did something despicable, paid dearly for it and now is getting a second chance. Interesting I don't recall you or 10 Dime making similar comments about that rapist Big Ben.

[Spark]

Hey Spark exactly what don't we get. That he did something despicable, paid dearly for it and now is getting a second chance. Interesting I don't recall you or 10 Dime making similar comments about that rapist Big Ben.

Hey maniac, Do you own a dog?? Be honest

[Spark]

Hey Spark exactly what don't we get. That he did something despicable, paid dearly for it and now is getting a second chance. Interesting I don't recall you or 10 Dime making similar comments about that rapist Big Ben.

Totally different scenario. The victim was not tortured and killed .

For the life of me I can not understand how anyone can defend someone like this. I do not care what he paid back to SOCIETY. How about the poor creatures that he had tortured and killed?

[vols fan]

My opinion is he went to jail and admitted he was wrong. He did his time and the NFL gave him a chance and thats fine. BUT I will NEVER and I mean NEVER forget what he did to innocent animals and what suffering he put those dogs thru. Good for him for getting his act together but I won't ever forget it. I wouldn't buy shit with his name on it.