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While the Eagles never have added a player who ignited the kind of public firestorm Michael Vick’s signing has, historically the team has taken personnel risks.The most infamous, of course, was Terrell Owens. T.O. hadn’t committed any felonies when the Eagles acquired him in 2004, but he did carry more baggage than US Airways.Cris Carter, Irving Fryar, and Kevin Allen also caused second thoughts among management.Owens already had ignited plenty of controversies with his “look-at-me” stunts, including the occasion when he pulled a Sharpie out of his sock and autographed the football following a touchdown on national TV.Eventually, he griped and complained his way out of San Francisco, but …

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Vick not first Eagle to arrive with baggage

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