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The Virginia Beach, Virginia, native said this week that playing for Jay Gruden and Washington could have some appeal despite what seems like a massive, un-sortable mess at the position currently.
"I'm open to playing for anybody that wants to win," Vick told New York Newsday. "But obviously, going back home, I mean, that'll be a dream come true. But I would hate to get my hopes up for something that wouldn't happen. So I can't even think about it right now."
Going to Washington would also mean reuniting with former Eagles teammate DeSean Jackson, who Vick refers to as his "little brother."
In the story, Newsday noted that Vick perked up at the mention of doing so, though it's hard to imagine a way where this situation would work out.
Vick didn't exactly flourish as a mentor to a young quarterback this season, and it's unclear how he could potentially impact someone like Robert Griffin III. He also admittedly didn't prepare like he should have, citing an unease with being a backup.
Then again, with a complete lack of quality starters at the position, Vick could be a hot commodity this offseason, especially if teams continue their ho-hum view of the 2014 quarterback class.
And just because Vick wants to return home though doesn't mean he would limit himself to signing with the Redskins.
"I can be the face of any franchise," Vick said. "Hopefully, there will be an opportunity for me in 2015. And that's what I'm looking forward to."
If Vick did sign with the Redskins, he would be going from one dysfunctional quarterback situation to another. ...
For what it's worth. ... Vick paid his debt to society when he spent time in federal prison for his conviction on dog fighting charges.
Now, he’s paid back most of the rest of the debt he accumulated.
According to Darren Rovell of ESPN, Vick has paid back most of the $18 million he owed to creditors when he filed for bankruptcy in July 2008.
Vick has been able to pay them back by living on a budget of $300,000 per year, which seems luxurious except he’s made more than $49 million from the Eagles and the Jets over that span.