Michael Vick awarded $100 million from Eagles

From convicted felon to multi-millionare.

Yes, post jail dog life has been good for Michael Vick as he was given a new six year $100 million deal from the Philadelphia Eagles to remain their starter.

It's not like this wasn't coming. The Eagles dealt Kevin Kolb a month ago, after Vick had an incredible 2010 season, where he re-established himself as one of the game's most talented football players.

Vick will earn $40 million guaranteed on the contract, making him one of the highest paid players in the league.

This will be a slap in the face to those dog rights activists, who are sick and tired of Vick getting all kinds of second chances and accolades. I agree with these people -- Vick has gotten more kudos than he deserves and awarding him with this much money sends the wrong message that anyone can get away with anything.

Still, the NFL is a performance first league. Nobody cares in the NFL what your personal history is. If you play well, you will get paid. From that standpoint, one can't blame the Eagles for breaking the bank for Vick; he's been the best thing that's happened to the Eagles in a very long time.