Kansas City Chiefs: Michael Vick proof Chiefs not afraid of controversy

The Kansas City Chiefs made all kinds of headlines when it was announced earlier this week that former NFL quarterback Michael Vick would be apart of the Chiefs staff this summer as a coaching intern.

When it comes to controversial names in the NFL, Michael Vick is always going to be near the top of the list. Vick, who was the number one overall player selected in the 2001 NFL Draft, previously spent time in prison for dog fighting activities in which he took part during the 2000s.

After serving his time, Vick made a comeback to the NFL and signed with the only team that was willing to give him a chance. That team was the Philadelphia Eagles, who were coached by Andy Reid at the time. It all makes sense that if Vick is going to partake as a coaching intern with any team, it’d be with the team where his old coach is now, and that’s the Kansas City Chiefs.

I understand why people are upset about Vick being hired. What Vick did was sick and wrong and I am in no way defending his actions from when he was apart of dog fighting.

I know Vick is one of the more controversial figures in the NFL, but haven’t the Chiefs shown that they’re not afraid of those types of players?

With that said, however, Michael Vick served his time and he’s taken the second chance that’s been given to him and is becoming a better person by sharing his experiences. Since being released from prison, Vick has teamed up with the Humane Society and is fighting to end cruelty to animals. The fact that Vick is making an effort to become a better human being is something that we all should all take note of.

I know Vick is one of the more controversial figures in the NFL, but haven’t the Kansas City Chiefs shown that they’re not afraid of those types of players? Look at last year’s draft for instance. The Chiefs selected Tyreek Hill in the fifth round and he had pleaded guilty to choking his then-pregnant girlfriend. This was known news when the Chiefs drafted him.