Michael Vick’s new contract will benefit Falcons’ pockets
Michael Vick: He's finally out of debt.
Arthur Blank: He'll get $7.5 million, maybe more.
So if I read this correctly, Michael Vick just helped Arthur Blank move $7.5 million closer to getting a new stadium.
Vick’s new reported six-year, $100 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles means he should be able to clear all of the creditors listed in his original bankruptcy, which totaled about $20 million.
Not surprisingly, the biggest creditor was the Falcons. They are owed $7.5 million from his signing bonus after he defaulted on his contract. Something about dog fighting and prison. It’s all a blur now.
Our D. Orlando Ledbetter reported back in April of 2009 that Vick and the Falcons had reached a settlement on the salary cap refund, so that part of the story is not news. But this could be: Via ProFootballTalk.com, the Falcons will seek and could receive salary cap credits, which would come as Vick returns the money.
Greg Aiello, the NFL’s vice president of public relations, told Pro Football Talk via email “that such matters are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and that the question of whether the Falcons will receive cap credits is currently under review,” according to the website.
Theoretically, getting salary cap credits could give the Falcons’ a competitive advantage over other teams, albeit slight. At the very least, Blank can stash the $7.5 million in his building fund.
So does this mean even Falcons’ fans and Vick haters can acknowledge something good has come out of his comeback?
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251 comments Add your comment
ansel
August 31st, 2011
10:28 am
first
hsfootballcoach
August 31st, 2011
10:30 am
First! Good point, Jeff. Something good has come from Vick.
PUP FAN
August 31st, 2011
10:31 am
Not first…..don’t care.
Yea
August 31st, 2011
10:31 am
and yea
Emperor Palpatine
August 31st, 2011
10:31 am
Good….Good.
PMC
August 31st, 2011
10:31 am
about freaking time.
Marcus Vick
August 31st, 2011
10:32 am
I think Michael has worked hard to restore his credibility. He is my brother and I love him.
Falcon Hardy
August 31st, 2011
10:33 am
he’s still a bum
Rikus
August 31st, 2011
10:34 am
Wow, never heard of salary cap credits before. Would be sweet, although kind of late in the offseason to do very much with them!
Najeh Davenpoop
August 31st, 2011
10:35 am
No way Ledbetter actually reported that. His own blog filter would have blocked him from saying “Vick”.
Pat
August 31st, 2011
10:36 am
He finally did something good for the city that gave him everything.
NagoyaFalcon-Brave-Hawk-in-that-order
August 31st, 2011
10:37 am
Still hard to imagine that we didn’t get any picks out of that. We let the guy go, but with all that talent still should’ve gotten something in return, except for our own peace of mind. Glad he’s gone and doing well and hope he makes the Hall ‘o Fame one day cause he certainly made that Hall ‘o Shame. As much as I hate Vick, he was a Falcon, like MeAngelo and Me-on Deon, My Time. Love them all. But this is a team we got here. Ryan is King. Our Hope.
dmr
August 31st, 2011
10:37 am
Don’t use the term “Vick-haters”. Michael Vick disappointed the fans of Atlanta for sure. Many fans hated what he had done. Many people didn’t approve of Vick’s behavior. But before all that, Vick owned Atlanta. He was the superstar of all superstars to this City and people wanted nothing but his success.
Forward to today. I think the vast majority of people realize that everything has worked out for everyone for the most part. The Falcons have moved in a new direction with Smith, Dimitroff, and Ryan. Vick served his time and became a better man for it. Remember, he was literally just a kid when he was thrust into the limelight of Atlanta. Vick has grown up and is on the right path. The Eagles have heavily invested in Vick and helped him off the field in terms of guidance.
I think once Arthur Blank, to whom Vick owes a great deal, is made whole, the circle will be complete.
Benjamin [Atlanta, Ga]
August 31st, 2011
10:38 am
I love the guy now. Didn’t like him here and certainly didn’t like him when he did what he did, but he seems to have grown through the entire experience and has more than paid his debt to society.
Hope he plays well all six years and fully restores his legacy.
Fish Bisch
August 31st, 2011
10:40 am
First!
DWall
August 31st, 2011
10:41 am
Vick has paid for his sins. Forgiveness is due. He is an amazing talent and I wish him the very best. Now he has to win a super bowl.
Reid Adair
August 31st, 2011
10:41 am
Any salary cap advantage will indeed by “slight,” at best. As a long-time Falcons fan, when the former #7 lied to Arthur Blank, the city of Atlanta and Falcons fans everywhere, then went to prison, I was no longer concerned with his actions. I honestly couldn’t care less who he plays for or how much money he’s making.
Remarkable
August 31st, 2011
10:42 am
Only $40 Million of that is guaranteed money. That only laves $20 million. Take the taxes away and unless he keeps playing he’s not really doing so well.
SirReal
August 31st, 2011
10:42 am
Let the man live. We all have a moment of redemption…..its not about the money. If he was such a slime ball…I dont think he’d have this type of karma come back. As soon as we stop judging each other so much and get a life, we’ll all be happy. Good for Vick and good for Blank b/c he treated Vick extremely well and deserves just recompense
HJones
August 31st, 2011
10:43 am
LAST I HOPE!
NagoyaFalcon-Brave-Hawk-in-that-order
August 31st, 2011
10:52 am
The really cool thing is that Vick will never ever be as great a Quarterback as Matt Ryan, no matter how you measure it. We ATL fans pinned our hopes and dreams on this guy, and how cool is it to have a QB that could be better than all of them. And if he had never had done wrong, we would have never known. Perhaps our guy would have been up North, or down South, or somewhere else. But no, he was brought to Falcon country, a land long tainted by mediocrity and talent-gone-wrong, now we got our precious jewel, Blank knows it and so does TD, that’s why they’re building around it and why Peter King says SuperBowl baby, something that was a pipe dream with the running man, the dog-killer-turned-pride-of-philly. Good luck to you boy. We got our joy.
PMC
August 31st, 2011
10:53 am
Why would anyone be disapointed he got this contract? Here’s a living example of a guy who screwed up his life, realized his mistake and now is obviously a different more determined person. Debtors are being repaid. That is awesome. Happy for him, that said, Week 2. I want him to throw 5 interceptions and lose by 60 pts.
PMC
August 31st, 2011
10:54 am
(mistake) I should have said, (horribly poor decisions) a mistake is obviously grabbing the wrong sock in the morning.
teamguy
August 31st, 2011
10:54 am
Reid Adair. .well said…and honestly, I don’t care what any athlete makes, or what they think about anything other than the sport or game they play. .I long for the good old days when reporters just reported on the games. Most of them have now become gossip columnists. Present company excepted, Jeff.
atlanta_lawyer
August 31st, 2011
10:54 am
Not so quick with the assessment this new contract will benefit the Falcons in terms of recouping actual cash on hand. I believe, earlier this year, the Falcons sold their claim in the bankruptcy court for an undisclosed amount to an investment firm. Generally, these investment firms pay a percentage of the debt to the debt holder in exchange for the right to collect the full debt. If that is correct, then the Falcons have already all the money to which they would have been entitled under the bankruptcy settlement. The actual money would be paid to the investment firm which bought the debt. So, as a Falcon fan, we can only hope there is some salary cap benefit derived in the future.
REAL
August 31st, 2011
10:55 am
HELP VICK AVOID THE RUSH… TO JUDGEMENT
PMC
August 31st, 2011
10:56 am
One of these days maybe we will be able to welcome him back like happened with Deion Sanders.
GT71
August 31st, 2011
10:56 am
Nope, not last.
Sorry.
Good for the Falcons. If it helps move them from that crumb-bum locale, so much the better.
They should accept NO public money and do it like capitalists everywhere do – with their own hard-earned money. Then they can thumb their noses at those neer-do-well politicians.
THE Dixie Redcoat Band
August 31st, 2011
10:57 am
Six years and $100 million…this is an insult, a slap in the face for vick.
tony
August 31st, 2011
10:58 am
Vick is a winner. Wish he was still a falcon. Good luck to the young man.
Shotyme
August 31st, 2011
10:58 am
Good for Vick, glad to see him doing well. I was a big fan of his when he was in Atlanta and I hated to see him go. But he aint here no more and he owes our team money, money that can help us sign players or whatever, so he needs to pay. Its about our Falcons and our quest for the Super Bowl, we are one player away. PAY UP VICK.
tmc
August 31st, 2011
11:03 am
it’s one good ripple in an ocean of wrongs forced upon the Falcons by Michael Vick. I’m happy for Aurthur Blank if he receives something positive from MV. He didn’t deserve any of the bad affects MV caused him.
PMC
August 31st, 2011
11:04 am
Just wish he was around Mike Smith rather than perhaps the worst coach in this franchises history in Jim Mora Jr.
That JMJ is employed at all now is shocking.
waynester
August 31st, 2011
11:09 am
I still can’t understand Falcon “fans” on here hoping that Vick wins the SB. Philly and their obnoxious fans could lose every game from here to forever and I’d just have to endure the schadenfreude of delighting in their downfall. The only NFC team I want to see in the SB wears red and black. The only reason I even read this article was to learn how it might benefit the Falcons. FORGET Vick……
Najeh Davenpoop
August 31st, 2011
11:10 am
“Just wish he was around Mike Smith rather than perhaps the worst coach in this franchises history in Jim Mora Jr. ”
Exactly.
Najeh Davenpoop
August 31st, 2011
11:12 am
“The really cool thing is that Vick will never ever be as great a Quarterback as Matt Ryan, no matter how you measure it.”
Thanks, I needed that laugh this morning.
I guess playoff wins isn’t one of the ways you measure it.
SC Ace
August 31st, 2011
11:13 am
Wouldn’t it be something if the Eagles and Falcons played in the NFC title game? Very realistic.
I don’t begrudge Vick at all. I’m glad he’s turned his life around and learned some things, even if he had to do it the hard way. He’s an exciting player and the game is better with him in it.
I’m glad the Falcons moved on and are in a better place now. Works out for all.
Dick Tracy
August 31st, 2011
11:13 am
Now that Vick has his $$$ back will he go back to his old ways………..Vick is not a winner except with the $$$…no World Championship rings?
Dr. Warren
August 31st, 2011
11:17 am
I don’t think Mularkey would have pulled out the best of Vick, either, Najeh. He seems to be a very good fit for Andy Reid’s offense and approach.
day old fries
August 31st, 2011
11:18 am
my thoughts exactly @waynester
JTH
August 31st, 2011
11:20 am
Screw Vick.
hard to figure out
August 31st, 2011
11:20 am
NagoyaFalcon-Brave-Hawk-in-that-order:
Excuse me what exactly has Matt Ryan won?
PMC
August 31st, 2011
11:25 am
indeed Waynester, Indeed.
BET
August 31st, 2011
11:25 am
Why are you still trying to piss on MV7, let it go…this is a none story. You folks in Atlanta are pitiful…that we you have never won anything. You have a QB that can’t win a playoff game…write about that…write about why the Falcons won’t ever get out of the first round of playoff with Matt no clutch Ryan. Let Mike have his day…he earned!!!
mountain_jim
August 31st, 2011
11:26 am
I question ProFootballTalk’s figures. Unless a later judicial decision changed this one, or unless other considerations other than the contested bonus apply:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/falcons/2008-02-04-vick-bonuses_N.htm
This article indicates the ruling said the Falcons could only recover 3.75 million of the bonus, and that was the cap figure to be returned when he paid. Was there other salary and cap issues outstanding?
Falcon4Life
August 31st, 2011
11:30 am
omg all of you people who are still on this vick dog fighting suck it up, get a life and move on damn everyone deserves a second chance so get over it! he is human like us so suck it up!
BET
August 31st, 2011
11:32 am
Thank Jim…a man with facts on a AJC blog…you are unique montain Jim…why do you tolerate those pitiful sports writers down there…this ariticle was just pulled out of Jeff’s ass!!!
BRW
August 31st, 2011
11:37 am
“Excuse me what exactly has Matt Ryan won?” Try respect of the entire NFL…….
waynester
August 31st, 2011
11:38 am
“losing”BET
This city, franchise and fanbase were on the receiving end of the “golden showers” and many of us are still “pi$$ed” about it. The only thing that Vick “earned” from ATL was contempt for wasting our time and his talents…now his apologists have got me wasting my breath trying to explain how some of us feel about his willing and purposeful betrayal of everyone and everything associated with this franchise. Few ‘fans’ of other teams can understand neither the magnitude of the betrayal nor the depth of revulsion it engendered in some of us who are Falcon Fans first, not fans of any player who places himself above the TEAM….
PeaceDog
August 31st, 2011
11:39 am
Matt Ryan is gonna have plenty of playoff wins when its all said and done. Maybe even double digits, not just 2-3. What’s the over under on games that M. Vick completes this year? Looks like he has reverted to a run first QB again.
BRW
August 31st, 2011
11:39 am
BET, So why do you read an out-of-town paper? If it’s so pitiful, get lost…..
Vick Fan
August 31st, 2011
11:44 am
You guys are crazy. Before Vick came to ATL that stadium was empty and the Falcons were a joke. Vick sold that stadium out hand over fist, if any thing Blank should do what’s right and forgive Vick of his debt. He’s only mad cause when Vick left the stadium and the Falcons went back to being a Joke until last yr. What Vick did was wrong, but what he brought to the city of ATL was a joy to watch. JMO
Gritz Blitz
August 31st, 2011
11:45 am
It was a rocky road to get here, but we are now in the best shape we have ever been. We were never going to win a Super Bowl with the old Vick at the helm. Matt Ryan’s Falcons will win the Super Bowl before Michael Vick’s Eagles.
Pat
August 31st, 2011
11:51 am
@waynester. I agree 100%. It is nice to have a QB that appreciates everything that is given to him and works hard for this city.
BET
August 31st, 2011
11:53 am
okay PeaceDog…let’s talk after week2 when MV7 sheds the Falcons poor sencondary and Ryans is picked several times…that’s what’s gonna happen. You huts are wasting your time on hate…be a fan…enjoy the games. When Matt Ryan wins…I’ll give him credit…but until then…its all hype. If the Falcon can’t run…he can’t throw….not that way with MV7…he can do it all. He has also won playoff games under a terrible coach (J. Mora). 1 game away from SB!!!
Joycee Banicheck
August 31st, 2011
11:53 am
Jeffy gets to finally write another Vick blog, he must be in hog heaven today. When’s the next Tiger blog?
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falconfanriseup
August 31st, 2011
11:55 am
The New stadium better be a DOME!!!!!!
Greg
August 31st, 2011
12:00 pm
Just think…we simply gave away Vick (way prematurely, and unnecessarily); then we gave away Schaub (absolutely NO reason for the latter). Bone-headed moves, both of them, especially the latter. And as I recall the latter brilliant move was down to one Thomas Dimitroff.
BET
August 31st, 2011
12:01 pm
Have you guys seen the Falcons schedule? They are certainly going to go 0-2 right out the gate…they won’t beat the Saints this year…that four loses already…Truth be told the Falcon were pretty lucky last year (part of game…I know ) but you can’t count on that and expect to win SBs
Ivan
August 31st, 2011
12:10 pm
Hopefully this means we won’t see any more Vick headlines on the Falcons blog?
tmc
August 31st, 2011
12:12 pm
Couple points:
1. Those who say if only Coach Smith or if Dan Reeves were still his coach instead of Jim Mora, MV was doing the dog thing either before he entered the NFL or immediately after. (jim mora didn’t help, but it wasn’t because of him)
2. I agree that everyone should get a second chance, Michael Vick included. He paid his time for the dog fighting wring… my problem as a Falcons fan with MV is what he did to the Atlanta Falcons franchise, Aurthur Blank and the entire organization. He put them in a position to fall to the depths of professional sports would never see before or after. It was only by the grace of god that the Falcons were able to draft Matt Ryan and rebound as fast as they did. It was NOTHING Michael Vick did or the league did to help that process.
Michael Vick didn’t give one rats behind about the organization or the fans for the affects his actions had. THAT is the biggest problem of all and what most people dismiss and why i will never root for that man again.
waynester
August 31st, 2011
12:12 pm
BET
You just keep on illustrating the difference between “Vick fans” and Falcon Fans” –they’re not necessarily the same thing. If the Falcons DO lose in week 2, it won’t be because “Vick beat us” it’ll be because the Eagles did it….
VickFan
This team went to the SB without “your guy” running the team. Blank was in the process of trying to erase the “joke” label when “your guy” temporarily demolished all the franchise’s hard-fought gains, returning us to “joke status” again for awhile. We’re now back on track thanks in large measure to a young QB who DOESN’T put himself above the team– along with a revamped lineup of similar Team-First men….
JSS
August 31st, 2011
12:13 pm
Told all of you dimwits that wanted Vick ruined that it would be at greater expense to the Falcons in regards to the Salary cap. Instead of pulling against the man getting back into the League and making it back in terms of a contract.
Realistically, the only people who still don’t get it are folks on this blog and the Ledbetter “Snarky Central” crew. I just remember to go back to the pdf’s of the day he was sentenced and the gloating that BugKiller and his ilk did that day as they buried him with multi-page juvenile rants.
You guys are taking days off of your lives trying to despise Michael Vick…
Have fun with that…
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August 31st, 2011
12:14 pm
Gritz Blitz
you prove you don’t know jack . But you do know hate!
Chuck
August 31st, 2011
12:16 pm
Bull – Vick, after losing all his money and going to prison, has finally become the QB he was supposed to be when the Falcons drafted him.
And he had the nerve to come out and blame the Falcon’s coaching staff for this?
He finally is reviewing game film and listening to coaches – why? Because he has no choice.
He admitted that in Atlanta he was the last in the building before practice and first out the door after. His game film? He admitted he did nothing with it – he admitted that when he went home, he smoked dope with his buddies that were all living in his house, and plaid video games – oh yeah, and pursued his other passion.
But he didn’t spend any time learning the game or trying to better himself as a quarterback – and now he credits the Eagles for that change?
No Mike, you made that change because you were a penniless convict when the Eagles signed you – or rather, when Roger Goodell pushed you to Philadelphia.
Mike Vick still hasn’t accepted responsibility for his lack of development in Atlanta. He’s is still blaming Jim Mora.
PATHETIC
BET
August 31st, 2011
12:17 pm
I have NO problem with Matt Ryan win or lose…I like the guy. But let him when first…you guys are wrong…its ALWAYS the QBs team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Falcons GM overrated
August 31st, 2011
12:17 pm
Thomas Dimitroff what has he won? He just paid off SI. 100% want tobee
Falcons hologram
August 31st, 2011
12:21 pm
Chuck was Greg knapp a good QB coach? every where he has been he mess up that team QB fact!!
waynester
August 31st, 2011
12:21 pm
What has he won? try GM of the year 2 out of 3 years….
BET
August 31st, 2011
12:23 pm
BRW…I always want to know what dangerous fools are doing…that why I read AJC…keeping my eye on yall (LMFAO)
Falcons hologram
August 31st, 2011
12:24 pm
waynester that was given not won!
BET
August 31st, 2011
12:25 pm
I can hardly wait for week 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JASon
August 31st, 2011
12:25 pm
Short article. That’s right, because you have nothing to say. Michael Vick is a huge success story, that keeps getting greater. Congratulations to the Eagles, a class organization, for welcoming him and intelligently integrating him into their team.
NoWayBigChance
August 31st, 2011
12:29 pm
This is a BIG beat by the Eagles. I do not see MV7 having close to the year he had last year. Teams now remember his weaknesses and are going to blitz the hell out of him from his left side. I doubt he will play a total of 10 games this year. At least all his bills will be paid off now, $20m. If he gets the whole $100m, $10m goes to his agent. 50% to taxes ($50m), $20m to creditors. That leaves him $20m. Not bad for a convicted felon.
waynester
August 31st, 2011
12:29 pm
Nobody “gives” anybody anything in a competitive arena such as the NFL–you “earn” it based on performance. If you’ve got proof of bias in the media selection process, I’d be interested in hearing it….
kerryb
August 31st, 2011
12:30 pm
Finally something good has come to the Falcons because of Michael Vick. Nothing else ever did.
Chuck
August 31st, 2011
12:31 pm
It wouldn’t have mattered who was coaching QBs in Atlanta – Vick wasn’t listening to any of the coaches and wasn’t doing anything with the video they were sending home with him.
That’s the whole point – he could have been getting the best QB coaching of his entire career, and it wouldn’t have made any difference.
Vick was listening to nobody but himself, right up until the point the door slammed behind him at Leavenworth.
kerryb
August 31st, 2011
12:34 pm
You are so right Chuck. The dog thing was one thing but, when he admitted when he got out of prison that he really didn’t try that hard and didn’t try to really learn the playbook with Atlanta I was even more furious with him. Tell me that you have a hard time understanding the playbook but don’t tell me that you didn’t even try to learn it.
NoWayBigChance
August 31st, 2011
12:36 pm
BTW, there is NO WAY that Vick should be making more that Bres,Roethlisberger, or Rivers. Not even in the same class.
waynester
August 31st, 2011
12:36 pm
Chuck
…not to mention the ridiculous notion of any coach, any employer, anywhere being responsible for a grown man who’s being paid as a “professional” in any field…simply asinine….
waynester
August 31st, 2011
12:39 pm
chuck
The very idea that a coach or employer in any field of endeavor would be responsible for a grown man being paid as a “professional” is ridiculous and to suggest otherwise is just making excuses….
WHO DAT BLACK
August 31st, 2011
12:43 pm
HAHAHA Vick got paid!!! Take that 7 mil and get a CB.
Ivan
August 31st, 2011
12:44 pm
Vick will get injured and sit out the rest of the season. The fans will blame Andy Reid and fire him. Another “coach victim” of the one who takes all the credit and none of the blame. And no, you can’t have my crystal ball.
Robert
August 31st, 2011
12:45 pm
Michael Vick did his time and paid his debt to society. Should he be required to payback money to the ATL Falcons? Absolutely not. End of story…
PMC
August 31st, 2011
12:45 pm
I’m not sure why people prop up MV7 while crapping on the Falcons either?
cdog
August 31st, 2011
12:45 pm
GOD IS TRUELY GOOD.GOD BLESS YOU MICHAEL VICK NOW HOPE YOU GIVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS CHRIST.THIS IS A BLESSING BUT REMEMBER DON’T WORSHIP MONEY.IT ONLY LAST FOR A SEASON.TREASURES YOU PUT IN HEAVEN LAST FOREVER.REMEMBER THIS EVERYONE.
PMC
August 31st, 2011
12:52 pm
I dispute peoples historical views too. The 2002 season was awesome. The win at Lambeau in the playoffs etc, then the 2003 debacle was horrible. 2004 was a very good year with limited talent before that clown JMJ and his buddy Knapp really put thier claws into the team and led them on the road to demise.
We had a good run with Mike. He screwed up and had to go make it elsewhere good for him Now I pull for Ryan. Never understood why I had to hate one guy or the other.
I’m a Falcons fan, and it’s about time they stuck it to Philly for once. I think its been 06 in the dome opener since they won.
ZDog
August 31st, 2011
12:53 pm
Schultz, you are truly, truly pitiful. As well as entirely predictable. Disgusting, actually.
Hollywould
August 31st, 2011
12:59 pm
Robert, there is your entitlement of the day. He should not have to pay money he owes because he served time in jail. Are you insane? That is how it works in real life. Of course, some people don’t believe in respect.
GetReal
August 31st, 2011
1:00 pm
Robert, You are an idiot. Just because you went to prison doens’t mean you don’t need to pay your monetary debt. If Vick was a Wall Street Executive would you feel the same way, instead of him being a black dog killing quarterback?
GetReal
August 31st, 2011
1:02 pm
You knew this was coming. In 2 weeks, Vick will be the 6th or 7th highest paid QB in the league which is STILL TOO high.
Drew Brees’ agent, Saints in talks on Contract…..
Najeh Davenpoop
August 31st, 2011
1:10 pm
“What’s the over under on games that M. Vick completes this year? Looks like he has reverted to a run first QB again”
Based on what, two half-games of preseason action?
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Hollywould
August 31st, 2011
1:15 pm
Najeh, that is based on the 2 preseason games as their offensive line sux. Go back and watch the games. Go to philly.com and read what the Eagle fans are saying. They are scared that Vick will be running because he has too. Also, his last 3-4 games last year were not very good.
Pete
August 31st, 2011
1:15 pm
Vick and his grubby, sleazy lawyers will scheme their way out of paying Blank one thin dime. Zip.
Some things never change…………..and the sleaze of that guy is one of ‘em.
Najeh Davenpoop
August 31st, 2011
1:22 pm
“And he had the nerve to come out and blame the Falcon’s coaching staff for this?”
Oh for the love of God. Let’s see how well Matt Ryan — or any other quarterback for that matter — does if he has to playfake a shotgun draw before every pass, long after the defense has stopped falling for it. Let’s see how well they do if they see seven rushers at the line with five people in to block and their coaches don’t let them audible to a different play. Let’s see how well they do if every other playcall asks for them to naked bootleg away from their protection. Posts like this make me feel sad that I have been preaching the truth about Jim Moron and company on these blogs for seven years and people still haven’t got the message.
Jim Moron, Greg Knapp and Ed Donatell are all out of football. Donatell’s last defensive coordinator job was with the University of Washington when they not so coincidentally went winless. Knapp’s last offensive coordinator job was with the Raiders when he oversaw the “development” of JaMarcus Russell; he left after that to be Matt Schaub’s QB coach and oversaw Schaub’s completion percentage fall 4 percentage points. Moron had one more coaching job in the NFL as the Seahawks’ coach, leading them to a 5-11 record in football’s worst division, and after he was replaced by a guy who hadn’t coached in the NFL in over 10 years the Seahawks made the playoffs and upset the defending champs.
That three-headed monster not only wrecked the start of Vick’s career; they also held Roddy White’s development back by White’s own admission. In fact, name one player who got better under their watch. I bet you can’t. They are not only the worst coaching staff the Falcons have had in my lifetime; they might be the worst coaches Atlanta has had, period. Vick without them is an MVP candidate. They, without Vick, are NOTHING.
DScottGT91
August 31st, 2011
1:27 pm
Never forget who or WHAT Michael Vick is….. He willfully participated in the torture and killing of dogs by hanging them and drowning them. THIS IS WHAT SERIAL KILLERS DO. There is no “cultural” justification for those actions. Not even the strongest supporters of dog fighting would say those actions are part of their “culture.”
NEVER FORGET…….
Greg Moundine
August 31st, 2011
1:27 pm
How about putting that $7.5 million toward a corner!
DHD
August 31st, 2011
1:28 pm
The Vick article of the day. Amazing. It never ends.
Really
August 31st, 2011
1:29 pm
DScottGT91..though I am a Falcons Fan. Calm your nerves. We are a forgiving America. The man paid his dues!
Najeh Davenpoop
August 31st, 2011
1:31 pm
“that is based on the 2 preseason games as their offensive line sux. Go back and watch the games. ”
Been watching all their preseason games, and while the right side of their offensive line does suck, missing their two best possession receivers has hurt more. I’ll be concerned if they are still sputtering after Maclin and Smith get healthy. Their line wasn’t that great last year either, especially on Vick’s blind side.
“Go to philly.com and read what the Eagle fans are saying. ”
I’ve been checking what Eagles fans have been saying since Vick got there, and one thing that consistently shows up is that they are insanely paranoid. I don’t put any stock in what they say.
“Also, his last 3-4 games last year were not very good.”
The Vikings game was awful. Other than that, he wasn’t “bad” in any of them. Not living up to the insane standard he set over the first seven games last year doesn’t constitute “bad”. They scored 26, 30, 34, and 38 points in each of the last four games before that Minnesota game, and they were a couple of shanked gimme field goals by Akers away from beating the Packers.
Greg Moundine
August 31st, 2011
1:32 pm
Why don’t we bring in Mike Singletary to be our LB Coach?
DScottGT91
August 31st, 2011
1:34 pm
Really @ 1:29 pm,
My nerves are calm. It just makes me sad that folks seem to forget just what Michael Vick did. He is not a good person, and he is not deserving of your respect or adulation.
But hey, if he’s your idea of a hero, by all means…..
ST
August 31st, 2011
1:35 pm
Vick payed his dues. I am happy that he has moved on with his life and is able to finish paying his debt. Those of you who hate him are probably just jealous of his success (before and after prison). When the Eagles first signed himall of you people said he was washed up and didn’t/wouldn’t have IT anymore. Sorry, nope excuse me, GLAD to tell you that he still has it. Get over it. He loves Arthur Blank and I think the feeling is mutual. The guy screwed up and paid for it. Let him live. Jesus Christ let all of us live, why not Mike?
Really
August 31st, 2011
1:39 pm
Look DScottGT91. Just like our moms and dads once have done in life, They forgave us. Some of us has done worst, but our parents forgave us. It never touches home until it is someone that is close to home/relative that is affected.
Vick Supporter
August 31st, 2011
1:39 pm
How about writing about Matty’s 0-2 record in the playoffs or his lack of arm strength…
Deep down, you Falcon fans still wish VICK was here,lol.
Vick for MVP
Greg Moundine
August 31st, 2011
1:41 pm
@Really..Well Said!
NOT AFRAID TO SAY IT
August 31st, 2011
1:42 pm
I am not a football fan nor a blogger. But, I could not resist after reading this article. The world has gone nuts. Not only are we paying someone $100mm to hold a football; someone is paying a degenerate creep/thug/animal to do it. The world has is nuts and you people are primarily responsible! Have another twinkie and Bud Light!
Really?!?
August 31st, 2011
1:42 pm
I STILL do not understand why people continue to hate on Vick. I will admit I hated Vick after what he did to Arthur Blank, Atlanta and the fans. But you have to realize the man has payed for his sins. I also still cannot believe people look at Vick as a monster when we have people like Donte Stallworth and Ray Lewis running around in the NFL with blood on their hands. These players killed human beings and did not even have to pay nearly as much as Vick.
Greg Moundine
August 31st, 2011
1:43 pm
@ Vick Supporter..A lot of people wish Elvis and Tupac was still around, but they are not physically, but you have to move on and that is what we have done with Matty Ice!!!!
Really
August 31st, 2011
1:44 pm
@Not AFRAID TO SAY IT…Pump your breaks..Vick has a right to make a living doesn’t he or do you want him on Gov’t Assistance..then you will have something else to complain about!
Really
August 31st, 2011
1:45 pm
@Really?!? very well said!!!
Vick Supporter
August 31st, 2011
1:46 pm
@Greg Moundine
Matty Ice!!!!!….is nothing but an upgraded Joey Harrington who can’t take over a game.
We all know/saw that Vick can do that with ease
Gregory Moundine
August 31st, 2011
1:46 pm
Can’t we all just get along!!!!!!!
Gregory Moundine
August 31st, 2011
1:49 pm
Back at Vick Supporter…Matty is compared to Marino(wins). No other has that many wins in a three year span. I compare him to Montana, cool, calm and collective and he will take the Falcons to the Super Bowl in his era! I have not bad to say about Vick. He paid his dues, but need help on his O line or we will be seeing V. Young soon!
Vick Supporter
August 31st, 2011
1:52 pm
@Gregory Moundine
You have a point there. Our line has to get it together
NOT AFRAID TO SAY IT
August 31st, 2011
1:53 pm
Really, you are an imbecile. Obviously a product of our wonderful public education system. I said nothing about Gov’t Assistance. Simply stated, he lost his ‘opportunity’ to be paid so well after proving to be an arch criminal. Only the NFL and its dolt minions like you are in favor of welcoming mistakes like Vick and Stallworth back to the league. By the way, which Jiffy Lube hired you?
pearl
August 31st, 2011
1:55 pm
Michael Vick THRILLED Atlanta and THRILLED the country in MANY Monday night games, and SOLD OUT the Atlanta Stadium EVERY SINGLE GAME.
CONGRATULATIONS, Mike on being the ONLY quarterback to receive TWO $100 Million contracts. Best of luck.
mountain_jim
August 31st, 2011
1:55 pm
I have been apprised that MV’s folks negotiated a higher figure he owed the Falcons pre-appeal, to 6.5 million or so.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4028864
NOT AFRAID TO SAY IT
August 31st, 2011
1:56 pm
I rest my case….see pearl
Supes
August 31st, 2011
1:57 pm
I hope king Arthur and his “army of lawyers” go after every CENT that Loser still owes! He screwed the owner, the organization and the city of ATL with his actions while he was an employee of Mr Blank’s. He should pay!
Mystikal
August 31st, 2011
2:00 pm
I think anyone who can’t see someone who’s life was destroyed, let alone freedom taken away for 2 years he will never get back, and still has to live with the bad choices he made. Anyone who can’t forgive beyond that needs to take a good look at themselves and ask what they are so miserable about.
Tim Tebow
August 31st, 2011
2:03 pm
YOU DON’T HAVE TO PUT OTHERS DOWN TO LIFT YOURSELF UP!!!!!!
Vick Supporter
August 31st, 2011
2:04 pm
Wow Matty averaged on 6.5yds per pass attempt. Ouch
Really
August 31st, 2011
2:06 pm
@NOT AFRAID TO SAY IT..you have to be a member of the Tea Party!
Vick is the Man
August 31st, 2011
2:16 pm
Vick had paid off over 85% of that debt over the last two years.. The only way this benefits the falcons is if they continue to sell his T-Shirts and Jerseys.
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/professional/michael-vicks-salary-now-ranks-with-tom-brady-and-peyton-manning
http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/player/Michael_Vick/autographed-football-jerseys/?utm_source=RKG&ct=t%28PPC%29&gclid=CJSU9eiR-qoCFR9y5Qod2QlcOw
Mystikal
August 31st, 2011
2:18 pm
Right now the eagles are paper champions; too bad that means nothing on the real gridiron. I don’t see them as a title favorite, but they aren’t near as bad as that preseason game. They have so many new members on their team and a new O-line coach. Vick didn’t have his weapons in Desean Jackson and Vernon Macklin. Plus Jackson hasn’t been himself because of his contract situation. But they will get better as the season goes. And if that offensive line can keep Vick upright, I see them winning 11 games.
Trojan
August 31st, 2011
2:33 pm
He has no credibility until he pays back all of those creditors that he owes.
Yogi Biz 27
August 31st, 2011
2:33 pm
FACT – Falcons were a joke before Mike Vick came to town and gave us a reason to watch. Despite that he was young and DUMB when he was in Atlanta. He was given everything on a silver platter and even had the owner in his corner. He didn’t work for anything and didn’t do what he needed to keep getting better. He thought he was untouchable and when his dirt caught up with him the world came crashing down on him. Now he has payed restitution and made efforts to better himself as a player and a man. He statistically had the best season of his career; including one of the greatest individual performances (which he won’t come near again) of all time. I’m happy for him being able to turn his life around. And when the Falcons beat them down I’ll still be happy!!
Billy Mack
August 31st, 2011
2:38 pm
Most people can’t admit to themselves that they never liked Mike Vick. Many of those who hate him now started doing so before his downfall and couldn’t wait to see him fail.
Vick Fan
August 31st, 2011
2:41 pm
Good post Yogi,
I just don’t see how a fan base can be so mad at someone who brought a laughing stock of a franchise some excitement. The Falcons are 298-402-6 as a franchise. Besides 1998, the last time the Falcons won anything was in 1980. I guess people forgot you got Vick with the #1 pick. The Falcons flat out sucked and Vick made them fun to watch. I happy for him. I remember when that stadium was empty, Vick sold it out for a couple of years.
Supes
August 31st, 2011
2:44 pm
@ Billy Mack,
wrong…a very large part of the Falcons fans (even WHITE FANS since you wanna subliminally drag race into it) wanted VICK to succeed b/c he was our QB. It’s when he gave the fans the finger, the Ron Mexico affair and then ultimately his illegal and malicious actions with dog fighting…then we wanted to see him FALL. Just daym some people will never get over RACE!
Falcons hologram
August 31st, 2011
2:48 pm
vick has a line in Philly like had in Atlanta two rookie lineman start. They need offensive linemen bad like Atlanta needs DB’s !
Falcons hologram
August 31st, 2011
2:52 pm
NOT AFRAID TO SAY IT (you) don’t matter in any world!
Inman Park
August 31st, 2011
3:02 pm
He’s a coach killer; just you wait!
Joycee Banicheck
August 31st, 2011
3:19 pm
FYI, Najeh wears a Falcons Vick jersey everyday
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August 31st, 2011
3:20 pm
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Mystikal
August 31st, 2011
3:25 pm
Falcons will win 11 or 12 games this year if everyone stays healthy and secondary can hold up well enough.
JSS
August 31st, 2011
3:26 pm
Joycee Banicheck
August 31st, 2011
3:19 pm
“FYI, Najeh wears a Falcons Vick jersey everyday”
How do you know? Do you wash his underwear too?
Astro Joe
August 31st, 2011
3:26 pm
I couldn’t be an Eagles fan if Santa Claus, Halle Berry and Colonel Sanders played for them. Go FALCONS!!!
Lindsey
August 31st, 2011
3:29 pm
When I got my new ESPN magazine this month with doggie killer Mike Vick on the cover my first thought was to throw it away. Then I realized someone else in my house could use it, so I let my dog pee on it.
ASHCAN.
August 31st, 2011
3:31 pm
@supes,I don’t know man i read billy macks post three times and didn’t see anything about race in his post dude.BUSTED!!!
NFL Reviewing Falcons’ Salary Cap Status | Game Ball
August 31st, 2011
3:31 pm
[...] adjusted cap number in 2011 is3.375 million. Jeff Schultz of the AJC writes that the Falcons are owed .5 million, with Darren Rovell of CNBC reportingthat Vick’s creditors will be paid on percentages of what [...]
ASHCAN.
August 31st, 2011
3:35 pm
@Lindsey,im sorry was that suppose to be funny??? sound kinda lame and corney to me.
Najeh Davenpoop
August 31st, 2011
3:35 pm
“How do you know? Do you wash his underwear too?”
For all I know she might.
Winning
August 31st, 2011
3:38 pm
Ahhhh….poor haters. Look at what happened, you said he wouldn’t start as a QB again…said he’d never get the big endorsements again…said he’d never get another big contract again…..
LOL – and now you’re trying to convince yourselves he’s sooooo broke still – good thing they never released the financials of his Nike contract, half of y’all would go jump off the 17th street overpass if you did. LOL
Jeff Lurie
August 31st, 2011
3:40 pm
Vick’s contract might benefit Arthur Blank a little bit…but its benefitting me a lotta bit!
Felix
August 31st, 2011
3:41 pm
Torture and kill dogs? No on cares- if you can play football really well, we’ll pay you $100m. Only in the USA.
PMC
August 31st, 2011
3:43 pm
I don’t understand the consternation in here. It’s not Matt Ryan’s fault Mike is not here anymore. A professional franchise cannot wait 4 years for a guy whom they are paying 130M to get his crap together. Most of his incarceration had to do with his idiot family and hangarounds than it did with Mike. I’ve never hated the guy. I propped him up as a good QB for a lot of years so it’s kind of cool to see what he’s able to do now that he’s actually practicing.
Why is there hate going both ways here? What is the point?
ASHCAN.
August 31st, 2011
3:44 pm
Jeff i knew you had it in you(Another blog about vick) I think your the one who mention a while back that he(Vick) would play canadian football and only come back to the nfl as a receiver.Well my friend i think you were/are wrong and the rest of haternation.Vick came back so strong the only thing peeps can do now is hope and wish he get injured so they can get satifaction.Wow!!!!
Joycee Banicheck
August 31st, 2011
3:49 pm
He has one on every night when he shows up for the slumber party at your house.
PMC
August 31st, 2011
3:49 pm
Mike is the only one of that crowd actually out doing something to try and redeem himself and protect dogs from the very things he was doing. So for the dog people. Here’s a guy actually going out and trying to change the communtity and people who were in his place’s opinions on dogfighting. He’s trying to stop this from happening again. That’s fairly incredible. Instead of looking at the situation and seeing how all of his people sold him out and being negative. He’s doing good things. All of us should desire to see growth in people. He’s a much more mature person now. I can only imagine his redemptive work will continue.
ASHCAN.
August 31st, 2011
3:52 pm
I was looking at the front page count down to the 1st game of the season and it read,10 days 21 hours for the falcons to get there AZZZZ WHIPPED! HEE-H HEE.
Joycee Banicheck
August 31st, 2011
3:52 pm
You know. It’s the Falcons #7 jersey thats all balled up on the floor at the foot of your bed every morning JSS. Don’t play dumb…
ASHCAN.
August 31st, 2011
4:00 pm
Out of all the sport stories to blog about,why in the ham sandwich would jeff write about mv7 contract?????? you(Jeffo) be on vick so much you would think he took your wife and got you fired from your job.
Astro Joe
August 31st, 2011
4:04 pm
Matt Ryan didn’t take Vick’s job, Joey Harrington took Vick’s job. Actually, Joey Harrington took Vick’s vacated job… to be clear. Me, I’d much rather have Ryan over Harrington.
BiG Z
August 31st, 2011
4:14 pm
Hey I was a huge Mike Vick Fan and I was very upset with how things ended in Atlanta. I still to this day think that some things in this case was different it woudl have been a different outcome. It is what it is. He became a better man and we became a much better team because of this situation. For the people that still want to call the man a thug, creep, etc. We all have fallen short and this man made a huge mistake that he paid dearly for. Lets see how you would act at 23 or 24 with millions in the bank and every one telling you YES. He thought he could do no wrong but he was wrong and he spent 2 years in jail because of it. The man did his time let it go. I am still a Mike Vick fan until Sept 18 and when ever he plays the Falcons.
honky talkin'
August 31st, 2011
4:17 pm
@ PMC: He’s remorseful about getting caught, not for the crime. You have to be a Sociopath the electricute dogs…that won’t change.
swatguy
August 31st, 2011
4:23 pm
Matt Ryan is the third best QB in the south division, at best. Vick was and is light years ahead of Ryan. While the Falcons are concerned about the secondary, they need to get a “real” backup QB. Vick is redeemed and haters hate.
Spot on Dtan
August 31st, 2011
4:24 pm
MV7 will be back in a Falcons uniform by week 7.
JSS
August 31st, 2011
4:28 pm
Joycee Banicheck
August 31st, 2011
3:49 pm
“He has one on every night when he shows up for the slumber party at your house.”
Slumber party? Shoot, Vick wasn’t even born the last time I had a slumber party (like 1974)…
Sure, you aren’t confusing that moment with the last time you didn’t have to use DentureGrip to hold in your partials?
JSS
August 31st, 2011
4:33 pm
Joycee Banicheck
August 31st, 2011
3:52 pm
“You know. It’s the Falcons #7 jersey thats all balled up on the floor at the foot of your bed every morning JSS. Don’t play dumb”
Ready to Rock-n-roll yet? Or are you still gonna play toothless 8-track owning homophobic blogger?
JSS
August 31st, 2011
4:37 pm
Joycee’s everyday look before her partials are put in…
http://adultaddstrengths.com/wp-content/meth3yearslatercjtheresabaxterafter.jpg
John
August 31st, 2011
4:47 pm
Can’t wait till Week 2…..Vick will take care of all this chatter.
Michael E.
August 31st, 2011
4:51 pm
I agree with the people who say he has learned a lesson and grown up. It’s not the dog fighting I am talking about. It’s his attitude. He seems like a more mature well spoken individual. He says the right things, shows more sportmanship, and seems dedicated to what he does (play football). I pull for him now to do well, except with the Falcons. Then I want him to do bad quickly.
theight
August 31st, 2011
5:04 pm
“The really cool thing is that Vick will never ever be as great a Quarterback as Matt Ryan, no matter how you measure it.”
I still don’t see where Matty Ice has become such a great QB. He really hasn’t done too much more than carlson palmer and the other manning guy who think he’s Tom Brady. Did any of you see his performance this past weekend against Pitt. Matt won’t be great until the falcons get rid of Mularkey. Ryan isn’t anywhere near Vick and one last thing, Ryan can’t make receivers better, his receivers make him look good. Got to be thankful for Roddy White. Lets pray that Roddy doesn’t get hurt!!
theight
August 31st, 2011
5:04 pm
“The really cool thing is that Vick will never ever be as great a Quarterback as Matt Ryan, no matter how you measure it.”
I still don’t see where Matty Ice has become such a great QB. He really hasn’t done too much more than carlson palmer and the other manning guy who think he’s Tom Brady. Did any of you see his performance this past weekend against Pitt. Matt won’t be great until the falcons get rid of Mularkey. Ryan isn’t anywhere near Vick and one last thing, Ryan can’t make receivers better, his receivers make him look good. Got to be thankful for Roddy White. Lets pray that Roddy doesn’t get hurt!!
theight
August 31st, 2011
5:09 pm
“Matt Ryan is the third best QB in the south division, at best. Vick was and is light years ahead of Ryan. While the Falcons are concerned about the secondary, they need to get a “real” backup QB. Vick is redeemed and haters hate.”
I know i haven’t bragged much about Ryan but i wouldn’t disrespect him like that and say he is the 3rd best in the South. I can give him 2nd best
GetReal
August 31st, 2011
5:15 pm
Vick is at best a backup. He will get killed this year. The last 3 games of the year proved that against the blitz of the POWERFUL Viking, Cowboys and then GB
Not Disappointed!
August 31st, 2011
5:31 pm
He fought for a second chance and I wish him well. I hope it works out for him, but I’m a Falcon until I die!! Go Falcons!
Najeh Davenpoop
August 31st, 2011
5:33 pm
“He really hasn’t done too much more than carlson palmer and the other manning guy who think he’s Tom Brady. ”
Eli has won a Super Bowl. Ryan hasn’t won a playoff game. Eli is turnover-prone but he deserves more credit than he gets.
M&M
August 31st, 2011
5:34 pm
This is a football blog, not a attack people blog ! Blank get all the money you can out of the deal !
Mr Charlie
August 31st, 2011
5:40 pm
I cant believe that Jeff even wrote another Vick Column. Regardless, I wish him well. I even feel a little sadness for the guy. He is trapped in his fame, and by the time he pays everyone back, he will be broken down dealing with the pounding his body has/will take. But it is a great story of redemption and will.
M&M
August 31st, 2011
5:50 pm
God gives everyone, second and third and……chances.
M&M
August 31st, 2011
5:53 pm
But bloggers here with mean spirits are not helping.
C
August 31st, 2011
6:00 pm
I am so freaking tired of hearing about Michael Vick.
Falcons Fan
August 31st, 2011
6:01 pm
I am not necessarily a Michael Vick fan but I certainly used to be. Watching him play football with The Falcons was about as exciting as any football I ever watched. However, fan or not…the man has paid his debt to society. Can’t we just get past that and let him go on with his life like we would any other person in the same situation?
Boss
August 31st, 2011
6:12 pm
Any Atlanta fan that likes dog killer vick is an idiot. The guy single handedly set back our organization for a while and repaid Blanks and Falcon’s fans loyalty and support by lieing, taunting and commiting one stupid act after another.
It’s bad enough the Falcon’s got nothing for sticking by that punk for so long but then mv announces to the world “Yeah I didn’t play as well as I could have in Atlanta, but I have matured now.” Thanks you classles thug your lazy stupid a$$ puts in as little effort as you had too in ATL but now that you are in the most classless city on Earth you are going to actually try.
I never hope anyone gets hurt, but I would laugh like hell if vick had a career ending injury in the first game of the season.
M&M
August 31st, 2011
6:13 pm
Say what you like about D Led. But what he will not tolerate is ugliness on his blog !
J.J.M.
August 31st, 2011
6:18 pm
man matt ryan is trash on madden12…he cant throw a deep ball for nothing which always lead to a jumpball
M&M
August 31st, 2011
6:19 pm
Boss
So true. He really did set this team back. And that’s why I believe the Falcons will have more success than he will. You cant do people wrong and think you are going to be successful. Maybe later, But not before.
M&M
August 31st, 2011
6:20 pm
Then why dont we give Brett Farve a call !
J.J.M.
August 31st, 2011
6:25 pm
falcons sign Kelvin Hayden
JSS
August 31st, 2011
6:27 pm
Ledbetter has a blog? When did that happen? Oh you mean “Snarky Central?” Ledbetter singlehandedly keeps the AJC servers slower then BugKiller’s brain because his filter is so tight! The only thing tighter than his filter is one of those two sizes too small 1939 George Will bow ties around HR Puff-n-Stuff’s neck! Have Mono-tone will travel!
Mr Charlie
August 31st, 2011
6:29 pm
Prob for Vick is, his line sux, No team has ever won jack with a bad offensive line.
Big Dude
August 31st, 2011
6:30 pm
Yeah, Just watch… Now that he has his $100M, watch him go back to his old lethargic habits. The Eagles are going to get burned bad! Once a Vick, Always a Vick.
JSS
August 31st, 2011
6:31 pm
Twins separated at birth…
http://think2design.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/hr-puff-n-stuff.jpg
http://www.omegapsiphi-xgg.org/Resources/Pictures/Ledbetter%202.JPG
Dang!!!
JSS
August 31st, 2011
6:33 pm
Ah Jeff Schultz… You know that “twins separated at birth” is funny, let it out of the filter!
Falcon 1
August 31st, 2011
6:36 pm
Unlike so many others in sports, this man lost EVERYTHING. Spent time in prison – roughly two years and literally had to start over.
He has done virtually everything right since walking out of prison and with a ’spot light’ shown on him from the very beginning.
He has worked hard and is living what he is preaching everyday. He has earned and deserves this contract.
For the haters… You need to move on…
M&M
August 31st, 2011
6:36 pm
Big Dude
August 31st, 2011
6:30 pm
Yeah, Just watch… Now that he has his $100M, watch him go back to his old lethargic habits. The Eagles are going to get burned bad! Once a Vick, Always a Vick.
I agree.
JSS
August 31st, 2011
6:37 pm
Oh yeah, the internet is forever, Ledbetter you need to get your boys to take that picture down!
M&M
August 31st, 2011
6:40 pm
Is there anyone here who whats to talk football ?!
M&M
August 31st, 2011
6:42 pm
wants.
Mr Charlie
August 31st, 2011
6:42 pm
I remember the first game Ryan ever came in during the preseason. He came out with the winding down in the half, and dinked and dunked it to the correct receiver, as any good QB should. You could just tell, he “got it”. Now I want Cam, and he had NO clue as to who the correct receiver was. Looks like Carolina is in for a long year.
M&M
August 31st, 2011
6:43 pm
Anyone trust Matt Ryan ?! He’s had 2 bad playoffs games.
Mr Charlie
August 31st, 2011
6:45 pm
Ryan is a work in progress, in 3 seasons he has shown a lot. Will he plateau here? It is anyone’s guess, but my thoughts are he will probably play 10-12 more years, get to the playoffs 7-8 more times, and eventually win a game there too.
M&M
August 31st, 2011
6:45 pm
Mr Charlie
I would be lying if I said I wasn’t worried about Matt Ryan. Maybe he turns it around this year, But I don’t know.
M&M
August 31st, 2011
6:47 pm
Mr Charlie
Good points. I’m out for a while.
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6:59 pm
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John
August 31st, 2011
7:21 pm
For the haters, let me throw some salt in your game: Vick 6th year of his contract is voided if he completes 35% of the snaps in the 5th year, however most top tier players always get a renewal of contract before the last year of their previous contract. Which makes Vick (31 years old) most likely to sign a contract renewal in 4 years. If he’s still playing at a Pro Bowl level in 4 years he’s more likely to sign for another $100 contract before retirement….not including the millions from the new Nike endorsement.
waynester
August 31st, 2011
7:46 pm
Sorry that M&M signed off. I still want to ask how many of those playoff games did Ryan lose all by himself? How many games has he won all by himself? It’s all rhetorical, of course,since the answer is ZERO. The same number of games Vick has won/lost all by himself. The difference is that Ryan came into the league and embraced the “TEAM” concept whereas Vick is just discovering it after being beaten over the head with it for a decade or so now….
Falcons hologram
August 31st, 2011
8:55 pm
waynester you are right wow! But here is the difference Some fans began to hate vick because of his 120 million contract which was not 120 million in real dollars AJC throw him under the bus. Ryan has a lot better team than vick every had in ATLANTA LINE, COACH, RECEIVERS AND DEFENCE. NOBODY WAS IN THE STANDS IN ATLANTA UNTIL VICK. Ryan IS A GOOD KID BUT HE IS MIDDLE OF THE ROAD QB WITH ALL THOSE WEAPONS. VICK HAD 20 TD’S AND OVER1000 YARD RUSHING AND 8 TD RUSHING IN THE SAME YEAR AS A QB IN THE HISTORY OF THE NFL IN ATLANTA WITH A RAG TAG TEAM. YOU KEEP TALKING ABOUT NOT A TEAM PLAYER VICK WAS A TEAM PLAYER HE HAD NO COACH NO OFFENCE LINE NO PRO BOWL LINE EVER WHILE HE PLAYED IN ATLANTA. HE WANTED TO BE A TEAM PLAYER CUT BLOCKING LINE MAN THAT COULD NOT EAT COULD NOT PASS BLOCK AND WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE Ball DEFENCE WERE THEY TEAM PLAYERS? REEVES KNEW HOW TO WORK WITH VICK MORA, GREG KNAPP WHAT A REAL JOKE HE WOULD MESS UP RYAN TOO. THEY FAIL EVERY WHERE THEY WENT THAT IS A FACT!!
John
August 31st, 2011
8:56 pm
Money is the great divide, those who have it, those who wish they had it and jealous of anyone especially a AA that is making more than they will in their lifetime….
John
August 31st, 2011
9:05 pm
Falcons hologram…you are right, Vick had no offensive line, Roddy White & Jenkins dropped more passes in one year than any team of record (google it, they broke records by dropping the ball) Crumpler was the only reliable receiver. Matty Ice has every resource available and still the Falcons are at best wildcard team.
PMC
August 31st, 2011
9:06 pm
Falcons sign Kelvin Haden and James Sanders. Great News!
d.carter
August 31st, 2011
9:28 pm
mike vick should pay the falcons back nothing…it was a signing bonus!
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
August 31st, 2011
9:32 pm
Najeh Davenpoop
August 31st, 2011
10:35 am
No way Ledbetter actually reported that. His own blog filter would have blocked him from saying “Vick”.
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That’s funny – DEADbetter is a joke
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
August 31st, 2011
9:34 pm
DID YOU KNOW:
Mike Vick was a ripe 22 years old when he brought the Falcons a playoff win, ending Brett Favres DOMINANCE of the NFL in the playoffs at home.
CHOKE is a DECLINING 26 Years old and Z-E-R-O Playoff wins.
You do the math
Mr Charlie
August 31st, 2011
9:39 pm
Waynster, Ryan lost as many of the playoff games by himself as he won 33 by himself in past 3 years. He is what his record says. However, he has a relatively new coach, and he is very young. Personally, I know they will have their ups and downs, but I think the long term trend is he and Smitty will grow together rather than they regress. I do think Matty as a QB has to learn how to bring it in the playoffs, as well as Smitty needs to prepare the team. And the eagles? When has a team ever won anything without and offensive line? However, Andy Reid does know how to coach them up, so it should be interesting.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
August 31st, 2011
9:45 pm
Mr Charlie
August 31st, 2011
9:39 pm
Waynster, Ryan lost as many of the playoff games by himself as he won 33 by himself in past 3 years. He is what his record says. However, he has a relatively new coach, and he is very young.
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He’s going to be called “very young” until he is 50
He is the same age as Aaron Rodgers and only 5 years younger than Vick, but still Z E R O Playoff wins, but getting the 1st round bye is a playoff win
Mr Charlie
August 31st, 2011
10:00 pm
Ok, Vick is 5 years older than Rogers and ryan had a ring, and the great MV7 has 3 playoff wins in 9 seasons.
So, we can agree both Vick and Ryan both pale on comparison to Rogers.
Now what we cleared that up, if Ryan manages 3 playoff wins in the next 5 years, he will have equaled the great MV7. What a lofty goal. Think about that, if he misses the playoffs in 2011, 12, 13, and wins a wild card in 14, and two playoff games in 2015, he will have equaled the great MV7. Now that would be an accomplishment that only you would be proud of.
And yes, a 1st round by is the same as winning a wild card game. It gets you the exact same thing. …Did Vick ever win 13 games in a season? Not that I recall.
Mr Charlie
August 31st, 2011
10:03 pm
Roger has a ring.
Mr Charlie
August 31st, 2011
10:05 pm
Bottom line, Eagles are getting all the hype. When has a team who got all the hype due to free agent signings ever won anything in football? Also, when has a team that has a crap offensive line ever won anything? I get the feeling ole MV7 is gonna be running for his life up there in Philly….I am glad they are gonna pay the man, because he is gonna earn it.
Mr Charlie
August 31st, 2011
10:11 pm
Really, is going 9-7 and beating some crappy 8-8 team in the WC, then getting bounced in the 2nd round any more of an accomplishment than going 13-3 and getting bounced in the 2nd round? To me, it is the exact same thing. But, somehow to choke one is far more an accomplishment than the other. it ain’t how many playoff games you win, it is how far you get.
Mr Charlie
August 31st, 2011
10:21 pm
So, under choke logic, if a WC team gets to a Superbowl, it is more of an accomplishment than a bye team getting there, because a WC team must win 3 playoff games, and a bye team only needs to win 2 Some logic. I think this argument is over, I won. Thank you, no thank you . Feel free to play again. Don’t forget to tip the bartenders and waitresses. You’ve been schooled.
Gwinnett Fred
September 1st, 2011
1:06 am
As for him paying any money back – I’LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I READ THAT THE MONEY IS IN BLANK’S BANK!
Actually, he should return more than the bonus money after coming clean that he never bothered to improve his abilities during his entire stint with Atlanta.
Testiclese
September 1st, 2011
6:31 am
The dog fighting thing, I forgive Vick. He did the crime, he paid the time.
But what he did to the Falcons…accepting ungodly amounts of money and turning in an underwhelming amount of effort…that sin is unforgiveable.
When I see him smiling as an Eagle…a very rich Eagle…I want to hurl. He used Atlanta. He’s no hero.
Boise v ga
September 1st, 2011
8:22 am
Hmm let’s see
Boise has 2 first team all americans one on the o line the other on defense. ga has one…the kicker…lmao
who is a better qb? kellen or aaron? Hmm tough one.
Who went 6-7 last year and couldn’t score a td against cf?
And the stupid fan base continues to believe. So much delusion from that fan base. It’s really scary
the Boss
September 1st, 2011
8:25 am
Yea I am sure the notoriously “nice” Philly fans would forgive and forget and have nothing but “Brotherly Love” had MV been an Eagle when he decided to piss on himself and his team/city with his thug world behavior. What a joke.
Jacket21
September 1st, 2011
8:28 am
How stupid can the NFL be. Screw me once, shame on you. Screw me twice, shame on me. Not only is he slower and dumber than before, he still has no idea how to be a QB (vs. RB). i hope with his slowing speed some giant roids LB lays him out for good and break both his legs in the process. I can’t believe how stupid NFL management is, kind of remind me of our President – but its not their money they are bieng stupid with, they’ll raise ticket prices/taxes to cover their mistakes.
AnyGivenSunday
September 1st, 2011
8:29 am
Vicks contract – It couldn’t have happened to a more undeserving, classless piece of dung.
Big Dude
September 1st, 2011
8:58 am
All these Vick lovers must be Democrats. All they can do is make excuses and blame someone else (Bad O line and Bad receivers).
True Falcon Fan
September 1st, 2011
9:05 am
Once a Con always a “CON” Vick
18th September 2011 — Put it on your Calendar
Philly cheese steak comin’ to ATL
PMC
September 1st, 2011
9:06 am
This must be fun for the sports business all around.
Insert Vick, light fuse and step away.
There’s really no reason for this or any story to be that volatile.
dean
September 1st, 2011
9:09 am
I ????? those who bash the author for writing this piece. ????? would he do that? Surely it’s not because it’s one of the largest NFL stories in, oh, maybe forever?
Vick screwed ATL, Vick sent to prison for a hideous crime. As I recall, 99.9% of every “expert” on things NFL predicted Vick would never, ever, again be a viable candidate for a STARTING NFL qb job.
I give Vick credit for being the greatest comeback story in NFL history.
Having said that, I hope he fails miserably when playing ATL. I hope he plays superbly when playing the other NFC South teams. All the other games I could give a rat’s azzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
KevinM
September 1st, 2011
9:11 am
Where have you gone, Ron Mexico? Oh, there you are, back in the spotlight!
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/michael-vick-hit-sex-suit
This town will be split when the Eagles come to the Dome in a couple of weeks. All the ‘7′ jerseys will be shown on national TV all night long.
Typical Atlanta supporters showing the national audience their unbiased love for Ron.
damngooddawg!
September 1st, 2011
9:58 am
No use for Vick after he did the interview dissing the Falcons. He was treated like a king by Blank and company.
Ran Man
September 1st, 2011
9:59 am
Glad he got the $100M contract. But he will be $110M in debt in 3 years
Joe Tess Fish House
September 1st, 2011
10:49 am
Its sad win U think that he used 2 be a Flacon and now he is not. Sad the Mr Blanks turnd his back on Vick and now Vick is teain it up in Filly.
Falcons also had Matt Schwab and they trayded him 4 nuttin. He is doing grate in Huston 2.
Way 2 go Flacons.
Falcon357
September 1st, 2011
11:01 am
People get over this Dog Fighting Bull some of you right now have a dog fighting ring in your back yard so shut it. So much hate & racism going on right now. No body is talking anymore about Big Ben in Pittsburgh when he should have been locked up and the key thrown away so, shut the ………..you know what I am saying read between the lines. His name is Michael Vick……..not boy. Vick deserves a second chance and I wish him good luck. So to you fans who put MAN first, that’s your fault. This is a Team sport not one man so don’t put all your eggs in the basket just yet because, the Great White Horse Matty Ice haven’t prove himself yet either! Yes, I am a True Atlanta Falcons Fan & for the last 12 years Season Ticket Holder! Next……………………………..
dean
September 1st, 2011
12:51 pm
Hey Joe. Long time no speak to. Yeah, Schaub is certainly tearing it up in Houston. How many playoff games has he been in?
mike
September 2nd, 2011
5:04 am
Falcons have lost all 4 preseason games and the best you can do is write about Vick. Between you and channel 2 reporting on the friend of Vick kennel owner just can’t seem to let it go. He has done his time and has moved on with his life. Say what you want but Vick generated more money for Blank, the team and this city than any other person. Lets try concentrating on the present team since they are suppose to be one of the best in the NFL. Maybe the next dumb article you write will be about the fans clapping for Vick when he plays here. Remember this is a free country so they can show their admiration anyway they want.
JYD
September 2nd, 2011
8:30 am
Good for MV7. I moved to ATL just before the Vicks debacle from Chi. What’s so unbelievable is how ATL has some Vick’s fans 1st then Falcons. They keep on comparing Vick to Ryan 2 diffrent QB’s with diffrent personalities & play styles. I Say to all Atlantans wish Vick well and move on he ain’t coming back, some make it seem like the Falcons wronged Vick or it was Ryans fault.MJ went to the Wizzards from the Bulls, did we still love Jordan? yes we did, did we want him to beat up on the helpless Bulls then? No we didn’t we always want the home team to come out on top NO matter how awful we were. Look at Detroit no matter how bad the Lions have been in the last decade the Lions fans always showed up cheering on their team, will Atlantans fair weather fans and Vicks fans ever see one common goal the Falcons to successed? i wonder why Saints fans always write in your blogs bacause they know Atlanta has no really fans.
Pit Bull
September 2nd, 2011
9:42 am
What’s up with this “Matty Ice” thing is this supposed to strike some type of FEAR in other teams…lol Sounds like a name pulled out of a Hip-Hop for Dummies book by U Vick Haters….Hee..HEE !!!!!
NoFanOfGeaux
September 2nd, 2011
11:51 am
Arthur got what he asked for when he fired Dan Reeves. That being said, he has redeemed his status as owner of the Falcons. He has learned, Vick has learned, everyone has moved on.
wd
September 2nd, 2011
12:06 pm
He made a mistake and he paid for it. if philly wants to paid him that kind of money. then he’s worth it leave him alone.
Ol' Timer
September 2nd, 2011
1:24 pm
He’ll be lucky to make it four games before a serious trip to the ER and body cast.
Falcons are a hologram
September 2nd, 2011
1:31 pm
Peter king put the pipe down. Falcons Super Bowl in play sation football ? win one first, unit till then you are just a hologram!
Top Dawg
September 2nd, 2011
3:47 pm
Nothing good….He should pay King Arthur the whole $100 million.
and be castrated by a pitbull.
Here is Hope
September 2nd, 2011
4:04 pm
Here’s to hoping MIchael Vick has a career ending injury early in this football season!!!! He is still scum, a punk, and nothing but a THUG!
M&M
September 2nd, 2011
7:05 pm
Lance Briggs wants out of chicago. I think the Falcons should make a run for him !
Shiri
September 3rd, 2011
1:48 pm
We don’t need a new stadium, what’s wrong with the one we have??
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
September 4th, 2011
2:18 pm
2004 & Counting.
Why can’t another Falcant “One Dimensional” qb win a freakin playoff game
Jeff the only Falcon Fan in Nashville
September 5th, 2011
3:09 pm
we all know how capable and awesome the guys athleticism is; we , unfortunately , presumed
that the onfield savvy he displayed -which requires lightning mental reflexes as well- meant that
he was conducting his life in a professional manner back then. He was not.
It will always be another lame twist & a historical blurb but it truly was a crap taken on the city of Atlanta football fans due to their own negligence. I cannot recall a single news article or tv / sports news piece on any good Samaritan , local feel-good related to his helping the community – about Michael or his off gridiron life. He was running with thugs and psychophants with millions to burn and got into a jam for a cultural ( dog
fighting continues , btw) oversight and no one ‘where it counted ‘ looking out for such a youngster
who had millions of his own and others money. Atlanta , when you hold your stars near , make sure that it is a complete endearment and that you know who ya chose to adore. It wasn’t so much a betrayal as it was a race thing – there are neighborhoods w/in 50 miles of the capital of Atlanta where huge dogfighting rings have fresh blood in them as I type this. think of the dogs and you’ll no longer pine for Michael.
Butch
September 5th, 2011
6:56 pm
Philly fan here…just wanted to let you Atlanta people know that MANY Millions of Eagles fans in Philly and around the country do NOT want the sick dog killer Vick on our team. We feel owner Jeffrey Lurie shoved Vick down the fans throats and sold his soul for Vick.
WE would love to have Philly born and raised Matt Ryan, but you guys will enjoy him taking the Falcons to the Super Bowl.
supamusic25
September 6th, 2011
8:56 am
waynester….amen i like vick as a human being, and i’m glad to see him take full advantage of his 2nd chance…but wishing him luck on a sb win, i will not not do that sir..i pray to the football gods that no one will make it above the falcons.. ps…vick is no longer my CONCERN, not even the 7 million…it’s that darn aaron rogers and tha pack..if our focus isn’t on them then we’ll be at home wit philly watching playoffs
supamusic25
September 6th, 2011
9:03 am
M&M lance briggs is a complainer …he’s never gonna b happy’ u can make him highest paid lb in nfl history and if any lb gets a bigger contract then it’s nothing but crying from lance…i’d rather struggle than have a crying quitter in ATL
supamusic25
September 6th, 2011
9:21 am
can’t b black and make mistakes in U.S…..but we as black men already know this…but we do what we do anyway….black doesn’t equate stupid….we’ve just managed to find a way to relate it to stupid acts…and vick was just a man who found a way for his act to cost millions….I heard journalist say that MV would have been better off if he’d beaten a woman, amazing thing is 1 of u are going to beat yo lady bcuz stupidity rules us….long storyshort MV fought dogs bcuz he’s stupid….he was punished harshly bcuz he’s black….two sexualassault charges and big ben only got 5 games suspension life is better when ur white i imagine…but when ur my color..man it is what it is …hard
Truth
September 6th, 2011
11:46 pm
Supa, it doesn’t matter if someone’s white, black, or green, it’s not a “mistake” to clamp jumper cables attached to a car battery to the ears of a dog and then throw it into a pool and laugh about it. It’s the act of a deeply sick psychopath. For you to say,”long storyshort MV fought dogs bcuz he’s stupid”, is ignorant.