It's incredible how so many people out there can't let go of someone's past indiscretions or personal issues when we all have them in one form or another!! Most of us don't have a squeaky clean past, yet here is a man who has been able to mold a career for himself outside of the football field - Why is that? Because he keeps working hard and moving forward! Mike is so charismatic and is full of personality that he will surely bring some FUN to the DWTS stage!! I met him and he bought me drinks at a bar on his way to LAX and he was just so generous and kind to everyone around him - what an interesting, funny guy he is! Bottom line is that all of you haters out there need to STOP being so judgmental, this world and life isn't mean to be a guilt-ridden one (so LET IT GO!)! Go Mike, he's going to be the reason I watch this season!!!

I guess I am always still confused as to how people feel that an athlete should be a role model for their child. Don't you think it's time that PARENTS stood up and were role models for their children?? Athletes are paid to do a job, their job involves playing a sport. I for one am a TOTAL sports fanatic and feel that the ONLY thing an athlete should be judged for is how they perform their job, and that evaluation should come from their boss NOT THE PUBLIC! NOT on their personal lives. It's also my opinion that those that are so quick to jump on the faults of those that are public figures are simply jealous they either weren't good enough to make a team or they are so miserable they have to spew their venom wherever they can. It's not anyone's place to judge another person, unless of course you can say you are absolutely perfect meaning you have NEVER broken a law or rule in your entire life and good luck with that one! As for someone cutting to the front of a line... I have to tell you that I find it astounding every day to sit and watch "regular folk" that play stupid cut to the front of a line, place an order and go "oh was there a line" so it's not only public figures that do this don't you know how important everyone thinks they are these days? Go Michael, thank you for all the memories your talent on the field has given those that are true fans. No one said you had to be a perfect person, I hope you come to this with the fun and enjoyment that it is intended to provide. I, along with so many others will be anxiously looking forward to your debut.

LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME! LOOOOOK AAAT MEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!! Please go away.

Lawrence Taylor did NOT live up to his billing...you're right, Salsa. But who didn't LOVE to watch Warren Sapp and Jason Taylor? WwoooHoooooOooooOO! I think Michael Irvin has the bravado that dancing requires.....his broadcasting experience will DEFINITELY help him with DWTS. Most football players never appear on TV without a helmet and pads...and Michael clearly has broken out of that mold. I think he'll get loose!

ANOTHER FOOTBALL PLAYER BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN HE'S A DANCER.

I realize his reputation is not stellar - but am not aware that he has been convicted of anything anymore that Tom DeLay has been at this point in time. He is an egomaniac however - my son-in-law was standing in line at a fast food place at the Dallas Airport quite a few years ago and Michael and is entourage came up to the place and simply walked to the front of the line and ordered as if they were so very special they had rights to immediate service while the peons stood in line and waited for their turn. I guess that is what important, rude, egomaniacs do.

It's sad how America thinks people like this is ok to celebrate. He was a drug user, (may stil be) he is is argonaut, this man (if you can call him that) has no class. He ever stabed one of his own teammates when he was a Cowboy. He has not earned the right to be on this or any other show. What are we trying to teach the young kids!!!!!!

So glad another Cowboys is going to be on here...haven't watched for a few seasons because no one I liked was on. Go Michael! Oh by the way, I like someone else's suggestion about getting Troy on here, too!

A good choice i can't wait to see him on the dance floor. I believe he will go all the way to finals.

hey we shall see. this isn't the first time a sports celebrity has competed and won. so lets root for him i bet he'll suprise us.

Being from Dallas and a Cowboys fan, of course, I know he will do well (especially if Emmit did!!)! Michael will have some good moves!

I won't vote for druggies and jailbirds. That said, I think Michael Irvin will go a long way. NFL stars tend to stick around a long time -- longer than they should -- because of their NFL identity.

I love football, but!!!! From the tone of the comments below, the football player history will have Dallas Cowboy fans (and maybe other team followers too) voting for this guy. Hopefully he'll be a great dancer. I loved Warren Sapp.

Michael, you may want ot call Emmitt for some pointers, he set the bar pretty high for you NFL's!

I don't know about Emmitt.. but, Jason Taylor could sure give some sage advice.. especially about being HOTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!

I detested him and everything he DIDN'T stand for while he was playing football - both college and pro. He is a jerk and an egomaniac. I hope he falls flat on his face...literally!

Well, I'm tickled to see Donny do it. He was so supportive of Marie. But football players always do REALLY well on here. I start out with no particular favorite, and in a few weeks I'm voting for the football player! They are HOT!

Why does DWTS think they have to have a big football hero? Hilarious!

I like him but I really hope he is good. I wonder if he'll be terrible like other contestants.

Hmm, can he go "4th and Long" like Emmit, Jason, Jerry, and Warren did?

Another bad choice. With the Osborne's and Irvin's on the show, you might as well change the rating now!

Of course, I will be voting for the football player.

Hey, too man unknowns this time! But this one man - Michael Irv in will save the show. He's the greatest and I look so forward to watching him !!!!!!!!! HE'S MY MAN THIS TIME ! Go for Troy Aikman next time or Bruce Smith (new NFL hall of famers) recently along with Michael Irving. This guy will save your show. I don't like the fact there are so many unknowns and 1 or 2 "has-beens". See if you can full more like Michael in the next time. OK? Thanks !