Michael Vick, “When I was in prison, I prayed for another opportunity.”

31-year-old Michael Dwayne Vick is covering the October/November issue of Uptown Magazine. Peep a few excerpts from his interview.

On how he felt when he first signed with the Eagles:

“[Two years ago], I was happy just to be on a team. When I was in prison, I prayed for another opportunity. And when I signed with the Eagles, that opportunity had come. I was ecstatic at that point, and I’m even happier now.”

On Eagles’ fans embracing him:

“It was awesome. When I was running out onto the field I was listening to see what the reaction was going to be, I was very pleased….I really didn’t expect that reaction, but I was very thankful.”

On his love for Philly:

“I was young when I was in Atlanta. I’m older now. I’ve been through a lot and I think I’ve matured. I had some good years there, but I’m just so thankful to be in Philadelphia right now. I could not have landed in a better city. This is my home. This is where I want to be, and I take this opportunity seriously.”

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