Michael Vick Discussion

NEsince92 · 08-28-2007, 11:42 PM

Here we did a show on the issues surrounding Mike Vick and how it pertains to the rest of the NFL.

Michael Vick Pleads Guilty to Dog Fighting Related Crimes

GLG · 08-29-2007, 08:26 AM

I heard this show. Good points made.

Now, I'm not a football fan, but I do see how the NFL gets a black eye over this. It's the same as how the NHL suffers from an image point of view when one of it's players do something stupid off the ice.

What bothered me was the lack of remorse in Vick's voice. He didn't give a flying rat's behind about what he did, it seemed. At least it sure didn't sound like it.

As for the league penalizing him: nah. Nevermind. It's enough that he's losing all his bonus money and endorsement deals over this. His contract can be cancelled if the sentence ends up being a long prison term. When he comes out, he'll have to start all over with the NFL, (assuming anybody would still want him.) The league itself doesn't have to move a muscle on this one. Vick has made his own bed.

NEsince92 · 08-29-2007, 09:23 AM

You might be right. Even if the NFL reinstates him, I can't picture an owner being "that guy" that gives him a shot. Not after the way he lied to the Falcons organization and to Mr. Goodell.

SlapShot · 08-29-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NEsince92

You might be right. Even if the NFL reinstates him, I can't picture an owner being "that guy" that gives him a shot. Not after the way he lied to the Falcons organization and to Mr. Goodell.

Check the ownership and there may very well be one or two who would be willing to take a chance on Vick-- think Al Davis in Oakland or Jerry Jones in Dalles. Those two may very well be the owners who'd pick up Vick-- both teams have instability at the QB position (Romo is not for the long term and Russell is still a rookie hold out), they take their own counsel and aren't swayed too much by public opinion.

NEsince92 · 08-29-2007, 12:43 PM

This is true, but I have a feeling that Al Davis will not be the owner of the Raiders any longer when Vick returns. Tony Romo will write his own destiny this season, and you're right about Jerry Jones. He will take his own counsel, and if he's not convinced that Romo is his guy when Vick gets out, you might be onto something.

RLA68 · 09-01-2007, 09:15 PM

Sad, but I can see the Cowboys and Vick. Jones would be desperate enough to want to win at any means.

08-28-2007, 11:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
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GLG Hockey Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SW Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,200 Points: 12369.50	I heard this show. Good points made. Now, I'm not a football fan, but I do see how the NFL gets a black eye over this. It's the same as how the NHL suffers from an image point of view when one of it's players do something stupid off the ice. What bothered me was the lack of remorse in Vick's voice. He didn't give a flying rat's behind about what he did, it seemed. At least it sure didn't sound like it. As for the league penalizing him: nah. Nevermind. It's enough that he's losing all his bonus money and endorsement deals over this. His contract can be cancelled if the sentence ends up being a long prison term. When he comes out, he'll have to start all over with the NFL, (assuming anybody would still want him.) The league itself doesn't have to move a muscle on this one. Vick has made his own bed. __________________ TSB Community Standards ... TSB Blogs . TSB Hockey Forums . FloydianLeaf (LeafFan4Ever) 1969-2007 Shine on, you crazy diamond.

08-29-2007, 09:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
NEsince92 Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 7,390 Points: 10556.30	You might be right. Even if the NFL reinstates him, I can't picture an owner being "that guy" that gives him a shot. Not after the way he lied to the Falcons organization and to Mr. Goodell. __________________

08-29-2007, 12:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
NEsince92 Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 7,390 Points: 10556.30	This is true, but I have a feeling that Al Davis will not be the owner of the Raiders any longer when Vick returns. Tony Romo will write his own destiny this season, and you're right about Jerry Jones. He will take his own counsel, and if he's not convinced that Romo is his guy when Vick gets out, you might be onto something. __________________

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09-01-2007, 09:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
RLA68 The Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: My Own World of Beliefs and Values Posts: 1,413 Points: 3969.50	Sad, but I can see the Cowboys and Vick. Jones would be desperate enough to want to win at any means.