Revolutionizing the NFL Quarterback Position

So, when we chat about the NFL today, it's like you can't help but notice that quarterbacks are running around like it’s nobody's business, right? And who do we have to thank for this trend?

Michael Vick's Impact

Michael Vick might just be the guy. Now, don't get me wrong, Vick wasn’t the first to dash from the pocket, and with folks like Lamar Jackson and Cam Newton snagging MVPs, some might say he wasn't even the best. But you can't deny that Vick turned heads and maybe even changed the game a bit for the quarterbacks that followed.

A Supporting Family Behind the Fame

Vick's journey wasn’t without its hiccups, of course. Now, digging a bit deeper, you should know about the squad that was behind him all along—family support is huge, right? For instance, Vick tied the knot with Kijafa back in 2012, and they'd been a thing since way back in 2002. Their big day? Miami, baby, while Vick was still rocking it with the Eagles.

Kijafa's Role in Vick’s Life

Now, Kijafa isn’t just any spouse; she’s been out there, making a name for herself with stints on shows like 'Baller Wives' and 'The Michael Vick Project.' She’s been a rock, especially after Vick's prison stint for his dogfighting role, which, let's be honest, wasn’t his finest moment. She stood by him, though, helping him turn his life around post-prison, showing off the gritty, not-quit side in 'The Michael Vick Project.' Speaking of sticking by, in 2010 Kijafa made it clear she wasn't going anywhere despite the chaos. Fast forward to 2025, and she’s cracking jokes about being in a '22-year hangout session' with Vick at some red carpet gig—pretty cool, huh?

Building a Legacy: Vick’s Children

They’ve got kids too. Mitez, the eldest, born in 2002 from a prior relationship Vick had, is carving out his niche in the modeling world, having signed with Wilhelmina Modeling recently. Then there’s Michael Jr., born in 2017—he was like the surprise bonus Vick never knew he needed, or so Kijafa says. Jada, another one of Vick’s kids, is following daddy’s footsteps, but with flag football. She snagged a scholarship and was even reporting on the NFL Flag Championships in 2025. And let’s not forget the youngest, London, who appears to be the musical one in the family, wielding a violin.

Family Dynamics and Challenges

As for the guy who started it all, Vick's dad Michael Boddie, was there in the very beginning giving young Vick his first football. Sadly, they drifted apart over the years, and it sounds like they’ve had quite the complicated relationship, especially around the whole dogfighting scandal. On the flip side, Vick's mom, Brenda, she’s been his champion, defending him through thick and thin, even when things got really messy publicly.

A Roller Coaster Journey

You see, Vick's family story is a bit like a roller coaster—ups, downs, twists, and turns. His brother Marcus also dabbled in football and faced his fair share of troubles. Despite all the drama, Vick persists, now coaching at Norfolk State, just a stone's throw from where he grew up in crime-heavy Newport News. It’s like he’s come full circle, right? And as he embarks on this new chapter, it’s clear that no matter the ups and downs, his family, warts and all, has played a big part in making him the man he is today.