Michael Vick on Evolution of the Black Quarterback, Changing the NFL, & Financial Pitfalls

In this exclusive interview, Michael Vick dives deep into his groundbreaking documentary *Evolution of the Black Quarterback*. He discusses the motivation behind creating the film and highlights the challenges Black quarterbacks face in mastering an NFL playbook. Vick shares how he has embraced his role as one of the most influential Black quarterbacks of all time, while also drawing intriguing parallels between himself and NBA legend Allen Iverson, emphasizing their similar impacts on their respective sports.Vick reflects on how he organically changed the quarterback position with his unique playing style, and how his time in Atlanta helped shape him into a superstar. He also touches on the possibility that Allen Iverson could have excelled in the NFL if he had pursued football further, given their shared passion for the sport.In the interview, Vick provides his insight on Colin Kaepernick's situation and the challenges he faced in the league. He shares how fellow quarterback Donovan McNabb embraced him when he joined the Philadelphia Eagles, and the hunger he felt after getting his second chance with the team. Vick also breaks down his $137 million contract, explaining that only $37 million was guaranteed, and reveals how this contract helped him recover from bankruptcy.Vick offers valuable advice for athletes, stressing the importance of being cautious with finances and recognizing those who may try to exploit their success. He emphasizes that in NFL contracts, the only thing that truly matters is fully guaranteed money. Finally, Vick reflects on how the league has evolved for Black quarterbacks and shares the importance of having a role model to achieve greatness. He wraps up by naming his top 5 Black quarterbacks of all time and explains why he believes Patrick Mahomes is the second greatest quarterback ever.#MichaelVick #NFL #BlackQuarterback #EvolutionOfTheBlackQuarterback #PatrickMahomes #AllenIverson #ColinKaepernick #PhiladelphiaEagles #GuaranteedMoney #AthleteFinance #Quarterback #AtlantaOur Sponsors:* Check out PNC Bank: https://www.pnc.com* Check out Square: https://square.com/go/eylAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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