The Grass is not Always Greener that is, on Natural Grass

Michael Vick is, arguably, the most exciting player today in the National Football League. Considered an outstanding runner as well as passer, one of the most essential ingredients to his success is wearing the proper football shoe. The way he cuts and slides as a runner and the way he pivots and changes direction as a passer, the right cleat is clearly indispensable to someone at his level. Vick, though, wears a different football shoe than an offensive lineman, linebacker or defensive back. For play on natural grass, a skilled-position football player needs the lightest shoe possible where speed is of the essence. Clearly traction and the ability to cut on a dime are important, but maximizing speed is the ultimate priority. That’s not the same priority for a lineman. An offensive guard or a defensive tackle should examine a shoe’s durability, research heavier shoes that will take