U.S. sporting goods company Dick's will not be selling the new Michael Vick Philadelphia Eagles jerseys at their stores until according to them "they evaluate the reaction of Eagles fans".
The NFL's own merchandise shop NFLShop is not waiting for anything, they've already got a few Vick jersey options including a jersey you can buy for your dog.
"We anticipate sales of No. 7 jerseys will be among the top-20-selling player jerseys for the month of August," said the NFLShop's Brian McCarthy. The NFLShop is also selling an Eagles jersey for dogs that could be customized with the No. 7 and VICK on the back for $39.99.
"Just as you could with any other player, you can buy a customizable jersey for a dog with anybody's name on it," said league spokesman Greg Aiello.
Aiello said there are some names that the NFLShop would not accept — "Badnewz," the name of Vick's former kennel, among them. "But just to have Michael Vick's name on the back is not an issue," Aiello said. "Vick is working with the Humane Society and speaking out for the proper treatment of animals, so we don't see a problem." - Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Seriously who in their right mind is going to buy a Vick jersey for their dog unless its for a joke, like when people we're throwing "MEXICO" on the backs of Falcons' jerseys a few years ago?
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