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    Is there any player in the history of the NFL that had a bigger impact than Mike Vick

    Back in the early/mid 2000's, this dude was the man. People all over the country were wearing his jersey, even in Alaska! He was like a real life superman doing things that seemed physically impossible. His reign at the top wasn't very long, but when he was on, he was fccking on!

    I can't think of a single player in the games history that had a similar impact nationwide.

    Anyone know of any other players?
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    I think you mean popularity, not impact.

    Yes he inspired a different style of quarterback but what has any of those small scrambling types ever won?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MoMoneyMoVaughn View Post
    I think you mean popularity, not impact.

    Yes he inspired a different style of quarterback but what has any of those small scrambling types ever won?
    Won only against dogs Mo

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    He inspired a bunch of young black kids to try to be running QBs and they did good in college but now working at Home Depot

    So...yes big impact on Home Depot stock value

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    Quote Originally Posted by MoMoneyMoVaughn View Post
    I think you mean popularity, not impact.

    Yes he inspired a different style of quarterback but what has any of those small scrambling types ever won?
    If anything he was more like a Randall Cunningham clone.
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    Is he still on Pitt??

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Is he still on Pitt Bull?
    ...

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    Vick turned his life around well guy was never bad actually

    Dog thing blown way out of proportion

    Good man
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    Quote Originally Posted by packerd_00 View Post
    If anything he was more like a Randall Cunningham clone.
    Remember Slash?

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    Quote Originally Posted by DiggityDaggityDo View Post
    Remember Slash?
    Kordell Stewart..huge Steelers fan, never cared for that guy though

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Vick turned his life around well guy was never bad actually

    Dog thing blown way out of proportion

    Good man
    What he did to those dogs is unforgivable. To electrocute, beat and shoot a pet that just wants love from their owner is barbaric and not the actions of a good man.

    As to the original question, in my lifetime you could make a case for Vick being most influential but I'm going with LT, Deion and Reggie White.

    LT changed how LB's were used. Deion was the epitome of a shut down corner who cut the field in 1/2 for opposition. Add in his ability to go for 6 anytime he touched ball too. Reggie was first big name to sign with a small market team over big market.

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    Quote Originally Posted by McCarthyFam View Post
    Kordell Stewart..huge Steelers fan, never cared for that guy though
    That guy sucked BALLS

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    I remember back when people really thought that Vick could do this.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Grits n' Gravy View Post
    What he did to those dogs is unforgivable. To electrocute, beat and shoot a pet that just wants love from their owner is barbaric and not the actions of a good man.

    As to the original question, in my lifetime you could make a case for Vick being most influential but I'm going with LT, Deion and Reggie White.

    LT changed how LB's were used. Deion was the epitome of a shut down corner who cut the field in 1/2 for opposition. Add in his ability to go for 6 anytime he touched ball too. Reggie was first big name to sign with a small market team over big market.
    Beat me to the punch.. LT would of been my pick

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    Quote Originally Posted by DiggityDaggityDo View Post
    Remember Slash?
    No mate,was he before Cunningham.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grits n' Gravy View Post
    What he did to those dogs is unforgivable. To electrocute, beat and shoot a pet that just wants love from their owner is barbaric and not the actions of a good man.

    As to the original question, in my lifetime you could make a case for Vick being most influential but I'm going with LT, Deion and Reggie White.

    LT changed how LB's were used. Deion was the epitome of a shut down corner who cut the field in 1/2 for opposition. Add in his ability to go for 6 anytime he touched ball too. Reggie was first big name to sign with a small market team over big market.
    Gritter part of the culture where he was from..pit bulls kill people too

    If he was white he gets off easy..kid got screwed

    Vick is a tremendous guy and beloved

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    Quote Originally Posted by packerd_00 View Post
    No mate,was he before Cunningham.
    You don't remember kordell stewart?

    How old are you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Gritter part of the culture where he was from..pit bulls kill people too

    If he was white he gets off easy..kid got screwed

    Vick is a tremendous guy and beloved
    Dog fighting is illegal and cruel. Just because hillbillies and criminals consider it a cultural thing, it doesn't make it ok. Vick isn't a good guy and is only loved by uncivilized losers like yourself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by packerd_00 View Post
    No mate,was he before Cunningham.
    After Cunningham, before Vick.

    He played QB/RB/WR, hence the name SLASH.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DiggityDaggityDo View Post
    After Cunningham, before Vick.

    He played QB/RB/WR, hence the name SLASH.
    I got yeah mate.

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    Lawrence Taylor.

    He forever changed the game.

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    Vick sold more jerseys than Manning and Brady combined for a short time. Most people these days didn't have a clue that happened.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Vick turned his life around well guy was never bad actually

    Dog thing blown way out of proportion

    Good man
    Ive got three huskies. Im in a uptown neighborhood trying to get a neighborhood dogfight going on weekends. If its a success. Im looking at going interstate with it to new jersey.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Vick turned his life around well guy was never bad actually

    Dog thing blown way out of proportion

    Good man
    Jj. I know you bearding the man in vegas. How else weekly videos with 20k but a spread with -20k. You beard for any dog fighting rings?

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    Barry Sanders is close.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigBusiness View Post
    Back in the early/mid 2000's, this dude was the man. People all over the country were wearing his jersey, even in Alaska! He was like a real life superman doing things that seemed physically impossible. His reign at the top wasn't very long, but when he was on, he was fccking on!

    I can't think of a single player in the games history that had a similar impact nationwide.

    Anyone know of any other players?
    He couldn't handle randle cunningham's jock

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grits n' Gravy View Post
    What he did to those dogs is unforgivable. To electrocute, beat and shoot a pet that just wants love from their owner is barbaric and not the actions of a good man.

    As to the original question, in my lifetime you could make a case for Vick being most influential but I'm going with LT, Deion and Reggie White.

    LT changed how LB's were used. Deion was the epitome of a shut down corner who cut the field in 1/2 for opposition. Add in his ability to go for 6 anytime he touched ball too. Reggie was first big name to sign with a small market team over big market.
    Used to run into him all the time in cincy. He is a great dude.

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    randle in 80's cordell was 90's

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    Quote Originally Posted by chico2663 View Post
    He couldn't handle randle cunningham's jock
    You remember that 91 yd punt he pulled off,Cunningham was a legend.

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    Quote Originally Posted by packerd_00 View Post
    You remember that 91 yd punt he pulled off,Cunningham was a legend.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigBusiness View Post
    Cheers mate,he was one of a kind.

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    I remember Vicks impact as Ron Mexico


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