There will be a familiar face at Lincoln Financial Field tonight.
Even if he is wearing an unfamiliar name.
Michael Vick will return to the turf where he resurrected his career. Vick was a pariah when he arrived, fresh off a two-year stint in federal prison for his role in bankrolling a vicious dog-fighting ring.
But from the day he appeared at a press conference with then-Coach Andy Reid and his mentor Tony Dungy, Vick said and did all the right things.
In a word, he was impressive.
That didn't change even when he was released by the Eagles, and he has not sounded a sour note since learning he will be a backup to Geno Smith with the Jets.
I for one will cheer Vick when he takes the field tonight.
I hope I'm not alone.
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For Eagles fans, this is a very special day.
Not because it marks the end of the preseason, but because today's Daily Times includes a spectacular, 48-page Eagles preview section.
In it you'll find everything you need to get ready for the opener vs. Jacksonville on Sept. 7.
Eagles beat writer Bob Grotz offers is view of the season, along with his predictions.
Columnist Jack McCaffery gives you a very special look at the Birds A-Z.
And we'll also have a great retrospective look at the history of this proud franchise.
Of course in the centerspread we feature a full-color 2014 Eagles schedule that you can hang on your fridge and plot the Birds' progress week by week.
Make sure you get one today.
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