Michael Vick
By blue65packer
@blue65packer (11826)
United States
February 14, 2009 2:15pm CST
What are peoples opinions on Vick getting out of prison and trying to play in the NFL Again? Who will try and trade for him and what will the Falcons get for Vick? Does any body want he back in the NFL? Do you rthink the commissioner will let him back in the NFL? My opinion is I wish Vick is not allowed back in the NFL! I wish he was charged with animal abuse and been put in jail longer! I don't think he is reformed!
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9 responses
@jakeb1 (562)
• United States
15 Feb 09
I know that the Falcons don't want to keep Vick since they already have a quarterback who took them to the playoffs. I don't know if there is a team in the NFL who would risk getting him, maybe a team like the Texans or a below .500 team. I still think he can be a good QB but not as good as he was when he was playing. He was the best rusher out of all the QB's in the past. Prison might of taken a lot of out of him.
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@mscott (1923)
• United States
14 Feb 09
Some team will give him a chance but I wouldn't trade for him. They know the Falcons have to dump him so why not just wait until he gets cut before trying to get him. I guess if you really thought others were going to try and sign him you could offer a very low draft pick for him but he still has a large salary on the books and I think most teams would rather sign him for much less meaning they will have to get him after he is cut.
@playwright82 (167)
• United States
18 Feb 09
I don't think Vick should ever be allowed to play again. I don't think he just "made a mistake." Dog fighting is an illegal activity and has been for a while. It's not something that you do on accident. With dog fighting you can't say, "Oops. Sorry," and expect everyone to forgive you. I hope he never gets to play again. If he does, I think Atlanta will cut him, but I'm not sure who will get him. Personally I think he should be made to go through the same things those poor dogs went through, but that's another discussion entirely.
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
18 Feb 09
I totally agree whith yoy playwright82! Vick should go through what those pitbulls and see if he likes it! He'd get a rud awakening!
@brady2moss (700)
• Singapore
17 Feb 09
I hated MVick way before he was even charged, so I really don't want the NFL to re-instate him. Then again I think he'll play again, after the commish suspends him when he becomes eligible. Hey Detroit, here's your QB!
@1fastcat (80)
• United States
20 Feb 09
I think you have to give him a shot, especially if you think your team is only a QB away from the super bowl. I have never been a fan of the two QB system, but even if you signed him as a backup, he is so effective as a runner you would have to give him a few downs here and there. If you try to run the wildcat formation with him on the field it would change the way the D tries to defend it.
The thing I have noticed about Vick is this: it is very rare to see him take a big hit. He either slips out of bounds or manages to go go down in such a way that he avoids taking the big hit.
If some team can get him for a low draft pick they really need to give it a shot.
@tship87 (8)
• United States
2 Mar 09
Michael Vick should definitely be allowed back into the NFL. The man is a play-maker. Although he may not be the best passer, he makes plays with his feet. Any team who would acquire him would have invested wisely. However, there is no way the Falcons will be able to trade him away with his current salary the way it is. Might as well just release him and be done with him. Roger Goodell is very strict when it comes to players and their criminal behaviors. So, it is most likely Vick will be penalized or receive some kind of suspension.
@ScarletAlston (2693)
• United States
14 Feb 09
I don't understand why this man was given such a hard time..yeah, dog fighting is animal abuse and cruelty but he did time for it..you got people actually admitting they are taking steroids and things like that and it seems like they just spend a lot of time in court..I don't mind Vick going back to the NFL because he was a decent quarterback..dude just made a mistake..I don't know if the commissioner will let him back in but it would be messed up if he didn't because people have done far worse..they need to look into just how many dudes hit the field stoned instead of worrying about someone who accepted the punishment and is ready to move on...
@danrunsfast614 (1396)
• United States
15 Feb 09
Me too, I wish he was in jail longer as well. The NFL should be strict on him too. Make an example.
@LuckyLadyD (359)
• United States
15 Feb 09
Hi blue65packer
I don't feel he should ever be allowed to play football, or any sport ever again.
Professional sports are high profile jobs and our children look up to these types of people. I for one wouldn't want my son looking up to someone like this.
Take care.