Ron Mexico is back! After a stint in the clink for killing dogs and making money from it, Michael Vick signed a 1.6 million dollar contract for the first year, with an option for a second year at 5.2 million. Now, my hypothesis is fairly simple. Mike Vick had almost two years to train and recuperate from years of physical issues, so as long as he has not lost his step, he should be back in the action in no time.
The only kicker is that despite any success he has on the field, he is still morally reprehensible. His actions are inexcusable and unforgivable. He might have learned his lesson, but there are still people out there fighting dogs. Michael Vick will never do it again. He had something to lose. The individuals still out there continuing this awful contest are less likely to quit, because they really don't have all that much to lose like Mike Vick. In addition, I do not think Mr. Vick's incarceration really taught anyone who might be inclined to participate in dog fighting that much. It seems to be that they "chalk it up to the game", because possible incarceration is a cost of doing business in the circles associated with dog fighting. I am not so sure that there was a major change as a result of his indiscretions. It seems like it brought awareness to a shady part of Americana, but eventually polarized people along socio-economic lines. I just feel sorry for all of the animals who suffered under the hand of Vick and his co conspirators.
