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You know that hometown discount we all want from Jayson Werth, the one we're not getting?  Well, I'll give you one guess as to who will give us one… and it's not a toaster.  

Michael Vick.

If there's one scenario that points to depth and complexity of Philadelphia fandom, it may very well me the dichotomy between our feelings for Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick.

McNabb, by all accounts, is an upstanding citizen.  Vick, on the other, while he may be reformed, has done some pretty heinous things.  And while there is still a vocal minority, Vick has been accepted with open arms, not only because of his actions on the field, but also because of his attitude.  

His quotes and his attitude make it seem as though he just "gets" Philly:

"Nobody else wanted me. They did. I definitely have to take that into consideration when it’s time to make a decision.  As of now I just have to focus on winning. I’m enjoying it so much I can’t even think about that [contract]."

 

And on Sunday:

“You know what? I play this game the way I play it, and I’m not going to change.  I’m not going to play this game scared or hesitant or conservative. I just want to be able to tell myself that I gave it everything I had and didn‘t hold anything back. Regardless of what happens out there, whether I run and get hurt or if I don’t — it’s just me playing my game.”

 

That's the type of honesty and enthusiasm you want from your quarterback- a far cry from what we got with McNabb. 

Speaking of McNabb… what the hell?

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The Wiz Wit has more on this.