Best Hot Takes Following Steelers Michael Vick Signing
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent quarterback Michael Vick to a one-year deal.
The Vick signing led to a social media meltdown.
Thousands of fans took to Facebook and Twitter to voice their disapproval of the signing. If you need proof, just check out the KDKA Facebook page.
In fact, more than 13-thousand people have already signed a Pittsburghers Against Michael Vick Facebook page.
There's also a petition floating around to "Say NO to Michael Vick on the Pittsburgh Steelers team" that has nearly 16,000 signatures.
READ: 93-7 The Fan's Colin Dunlap: You Can Hate Vick And Still Love The Steelers
Pittsburgh's Animal Rescue League even took the Vick signing as a chance to troll the team on Twitter.
Then the "Hot Takes" started pouring in to local radio stations.
Here are some of the best "Hot Takes" from Steelers fans calling in to 93-7 The Fan and NewsRadio 1020 KDKA.
- Cat-Tahn!
Caller Pete says Vick will be a solid backup and that Steelers fans won't be upset the team signed him because Pittsburgh is more of a cat town anyways.
- Jersey Burning and Tattoo Removal!
Caller Chris in McKeesport said if they sign Vick, he'll burn all his Steelers gear and get his Steelers tattoo removed from his leg.
- Vick's New Number?
Kathy in Clairton called NewsRadio 1020 KDKA. She doesn't think it is a good idea that the Steelers signed Vick. She says, "I have a great number for Michael Vick, how about putting on his [Jersey] 666."
- Humans > Dogs.
Ed in Penn Hills doesn't like people equating the life of a dog to that of a human.
- If Ben Likes Him, I like Him.
Jocelyn in Elizabeth is fine with the Steelers signing Vick if Ben Roethlisberger is.
- Giving Up Season Tickets
Mike in Philadelphia is giving up his tickets because of Vick. (Wait someone in Philly has season tickets?)
- If Vick Wins, I'm Okay With That
Tony in McKeesport thinks Steelers fans will support Vick if he wins.
- Not Gonna Watch, No Way.
Angela in Beechview hates Vick's guts and won't turn on the Steelers because they signed him.
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