The former NFL quarterback will take over the team next season.
His fellow analysts congratulated him on Sunday's show by wearing Norfolk State hats. Vick started to shed a tear when thanking his crew mates and talking about what this new career path means for him.
"It was bittersweet, but when you got a chance to go lead young men in your community, where I grew up watching this team," Vick said. "I got what it takes. I've got all the people, the right people, around me. I know you guys will be right there with me, but this will forever be home." "When you got a chance to go lead young men in your community, where I grew up watching this team...I got what it takes."The former No. 1 pick played in the NFL from 2001–15. He has no football coaching experience, yet was interviewed by two college programs this month.Madison Williams is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where she specializes in tennis but covers a wide range of sports from a national perspective.
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