Michael Vick is a Beacon of Courage, According to the Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have seen fit to bestow the Ed Block Courage Award upon their always contentious back-up quarterback, Michael Vick.
I suppose one could argue, despite the many dog killing transgressions in his past, that Michael Vick has ably and boldly managed to stand on the sidelines despite a public outcry against his right to do so.
But the more one looks at the criteria of the award, the more head-shakingly awful the Eagles decision’ to designate Vick as their respective recipient seems. According to the award’s Web site, the winner is supposed to “exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage,” as well as “symbolizes professionalism, great strength and dedication.” Perhaps most glaringly, “community role model” is used.
I’m not sure which of those roles the Eagles think Vick has fulfilled in his tenure with the team. The site also says teams can give out the award based on effort and team performance, which by anyone’s estimation hasn’t been something about Michael Vick’s 2009 season that requires recognition. Even if you could divorce his sins of the past from the man he is now, wasn’t Vick doing an interview on national television with Bob Costas weeks ago complaining about his role in the Eagles offense and casting doubt on his prospects of returning to the team?
I don’t know. Maybe the Eagles felt this was a necessary pat on the back for making it through the whole season without any major incidents. If that’s not the case, then it’s just dumbfounding.
[H/T - Pro Football Talk]↵