Charlie Klein
Honestly I wonder why the sports world is full of such ineptitude. The National Football League, which enjoys decent public relations from a media that gives it a free pass on issues like PEDs, has made a PR misstep by allowing people to purchase Philadelpia Eagles No. 7 Vick jerseys for their dogs on nflshop.com.
I am a proud owner of two beautiful dogs, a golden retreiver and a yellow labrador respectively, and while my mother and sisters would never let me put a football jersey on either (and I don't think the dogs would enjoy it either) I find it insulting that the NFL is trying to make a profit off of something that is still quite a sensitive subject.
Michael Vick has made the right decisions so far and has enjoyed the benefits. America has for the most part accepted that he merits a second chance at football. But people do not forget so easily as they might forgive. Is this really that big of a deal? Probably not. Most people do not buy dog jerseys. But I do think its just another act of arrogance on the part of the NFL to assume that this will irk no one.
If the proceeds went directly to the humane society (for buying a Vick No. 7) then I would reconsider this stunt, but unfortunately like Lil Wayne the NFL's hours go to the almighty dollar.
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