ESPN: Goodell could let Vick attend an NFL training camp
Citing sources, former colleague Chris Mortensen and Sal Paolatonio of ESPN.com reported Tuesday night that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell could meet with Michael Vick as early as this week. And Goodell, ESPN also reported, could allow Vick to join a NFL team in training camp. From ESPN:
“Under a scenario involving conditional reinstatement, Goodell would reserve the right to extend or further define Vick’s indefinite suspension but allow him to attend training camp if he is signed with an NFL team, sources said. A conclusive reinstatement, or additional suspension, for the 2009 season would be expected before Sept. 1, the first mandatory date for roster cuts.”
The belief here has been that Goodell would allow Vick to play in the NFL at some point this season, but I didn’t think we’d see No. 7, who was released from federal custody only Monday, back under the league umbrella this summer. Assuming Goodell sees the desired “genuine remorse” from Vick in their meeting, a “conditional reinstatement” would indicate:
- That Goodell believes Vick has paid a sufficient penalty for his admitted crimes;
- That the NFL doesn’t want the guy once among its biggest names to make his reappearance as a member of the start-up United Football League;
- That the commissioner has some indication there’s interest in signing Vick among NFL clubs, no matter how much those clubs might insist there isn’t;
- That clubs interested in Vick would feel they had Goodell’s tacit, if not blatant, approval to pursue him.
- That Goodell, as Mortensen and Paolatonio report, could still choose to suspend Vick further depending on his conduct, which would make training camp a probational period.
As mentioned in Monday’s post and subsequent comments, I think there’s a market for Vick. Not necessarily as a starting quarterback, but certainly as a backup and potentially as the in-vogue Wildcat quarterback. Several NFL clubs could use Vick – Vinny Iyer of Sporting News Today identified Miami, San Francisco, Jacksonville, Washington, Seattle and Oakland — but the entire NFL has been waiting to take its lead from Goodell. And the commissioner is apparently ready to move.
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MiltonDawg
July 22nd, 2009
4:48 pm
keep throwing the race card out…it’ll get you nowhere. and stallworth has not been reinstated to nfl and will probably not allowed back in. his crime is by far worse than Vicks.
MiltonDawg
July 22nd, 2009
4:51 pm
And Bad News- right now these are allegations for BigBen. just like there were allegations to Vick which eventually led to his indictment. “You People” Please go throw your PC BS somewhere else. You don’t like it, then leave.
Paddy
July 22nd, 2009
5:10 pm
Pete Rose vs MV is not a good comparison. What PR did was to break the only rule in sports that really matters, and he paid for it with a lifetime ban. PR should never be allowed back, MV has done his time except for answering to the NFL Commish. MV might be looking at more time off for lying to him. If I were the Commish, he would have to pay a little more for lying to the boss.
stendec
July 22nd, 2009
5:29 pm
It was Vick that so eloquently flipped them the bird! $130 million and the guy still has ZERO class. I say keep his ass out of the league and make a reality show about his self destruction! I would watch
Thomas
I really LIKE the way you think! Agree 100 percent. Nicer than I would be but very appropriate. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!
Humane Society Please Shut up!
July 22nd, 2009
5:42 pm
Hey Miller, the gas chamber was long outlawed…….why are they still gassing dogs? It’s okay to kill dogs quick. That’s not a real death sentence? You are really sick. You are just mad. Vick won’t kill dogs anymore. But anytime you pass by a Humane society building you will always know some dog will be dying in there…..Let’s see a documentary on how many dogs lives are spared comming out of there……….rather than gassing em to death really quick. Think they still have some of them Vick Jersey’s I’d like to have a few, I bet NFL sales of his new Jersey will be through the roof!
stendec
July 22nd, 2009
5:55 pm
Being a fan of Atlanta pro sports all my life (at since individual teams were organized) I have only one thing to convey to Michael Sick worshippers: Fu#k off! Drop dead. I hate all you bestards as much as I do that oxygen waste dog killer! May he scoop dog sh#t for minumum wage the remainer of his useless unproductive life. Amen.
stendec
July 22nd, 2009
6:14 pm
ALL MIKE SICK SUPPORTERS CAN FU#K OFF! The worthless commode residue needs to scoop dog sh#t for minumum wage for the remainder of his useless unproductive life. His use of good oxygen is an affront to all decent folks! I have been truly angry at many Atlanta professional athletes over the years. Jeff George, DeAs#hole Hall, Chrissy Miller, Kenny Lofton and Kari Letemin to name a haldful. Chrissy Miller was the first Falcon QB I am aware of that gave home fans middle finger salute. My hatred has reached a new level for Michael Sick! Admitted quit on teammates, lied to everyone within earshot AND fired all Falcon fans bird! THREE STRIKES SCUMBAG! Should be banned from ALL sports! FOR LENGTH OF HIS POINTLESS LIFE PLUS A DAY!
Reid Adair
July 22nd, 2009
6:25 pm
Mark, can you get your IT folks to put in a spell check and grammar check feature so all of these people who are obviously better human beings than Michael Vick can have their thoughts expressed in a manner that is comprehensible?
Michael Vick did his time. All that matters to me is that Arthur Blank has stated Vick will never be an Atlanta Falcon again. If some other team wants to give him a chance, so be it.
Origional Fan
July 22nd, 2009
6:53 pm
I am sick of this Vick talk. He is not being trated unfairly. Most companies, legally, have a policy of refusing to hire convicted felons. I was convicted of “leaving the scene of an accident” in 2005. Hell, I didn’t think there was an accident until after the fact. I served my punishment. However, I am continually denied employment that I am more than qualified for because of it. Why is it fair for me but not for Vick? He was no better at his work than I was in mine. Is he a better person?. Not judging by his actions. Keep in mind, until the finger, I was a BIG MV fan. Only logical replies please. No racial BS.
Tired of Dumb Vick Fans
July 22nd, 2009
6:54 pm
If you were high on weed while awaiting sentencing on criminal charges, how many times were you high on a Sunday afternoon?
I hope he gets to play for another team so the apologists can see that when you are inconsistant it doesen’t matter what team you play for…you will be the problem.
He is a LOSER on and off of the field. Just like his brother.
JG
July 22nd, 2009
7:55 pm
reading this blog makes me pray hard for America’s future…there cannot possibly be this many dumb people…can there?
I forgive because I’m a Christian. Only one person (plus God) knows what’s truly in Vick’s heart now, and that’s Michael Vick himself. He will show what’s in his heart only by getting an opportunity…so that’s what I hope he gets. If he blows it again, too bad, it’s a sad waste of amazing talent.
JG
July 22nd, 2009
8:02 pm
Origional Fan
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Sorry, but how can you “not know there was an accident” unless you were impaired in some way? Anyway, you sound bitter and employers aren’t keeping you away from work because that shouldn’t be a felony conviction…it should be a misdemeanor (if you were smart enough to get a lawyer with ANY skill it would have been reduced, either that or we’re not getting the whole story)…I think it’s time you look in the mirror. And also, you’re wrong about Vick not being better at what he does than you unless you can prove you’re one of the best 30 in the world at whatever it is you do. Talent has its privileges.
jdb
July 22nd, 2009
8:08 pm
he paid for his crime, he has a right to make a living just like anyone else.
Bigeasy830
July 22nd, 2009
8:17 pm
The Falcons record for 2009 will be 4-12.
Tired of Dumb Vick Fans
July 22nd, 2009
9:00 pm
Bigeasy830-That’s what folks said last year, the Falcons will be 4-12. Matty Ice took us to the playoffs and acually won games in the 4th quaters of games Bears, Chargers, Rams. Mike Vick with the Falcons was terrible in the 4th quater.
Whatever team Vick ends up with will win 8 games max. The great Mike Vick never had back to back winning seasons either. What a Joke and so are his fans.
The Dogfighter Returns
July 22nd, 2009
9:02 pm
Damn folks, All mike vick did was gamble and folks are acting as though the world is coming to an end.
All of this over gambling?
Once again love him or hate him they couldn’t stay away, another MV7 Article more views more money for ajc.com. At this point we would be shocked if he were not reinstated. The suspense is over.
Call me crazy but why do I think Al Davis will sign him to spite the whole world. raider nation. raider mystique.
MV7, michael bush, huggy bear, and mcfadden in the same backfield?
Dirt Dog
July 22nd, 2009
9:09 pm
A DUI/DWI does not equal a car “accident”.
I for one am hoping and believe this is going to be a great turn around story. ESPN reported that the amount of dog fighting in America has been cut in half because of the case. So you dog people should be happy.
Leonard Little, Donte Stallworth, Dwayne Goodrich, PacMan Jones, Ray Lewis
crabapplejoe
July 22nd, 2009
10:39 pm
I hope Goodell lets the man play…he’s served his debt to society. I hope he plays for an NFC South team so we’ll have a better chance of winning the division…can’t read defenses, turns the ball over, not a team player, etc. Not to mention, you can take the hood out of the ghetto but you can’t take the ghetto out of the hood….he’ll do something else stupid and destroy a franchise for a year or two like he did here. Oakland, Minnesota and Washington already have their “great black hope” QBs so there’s a good chance we might get him here in the NFC South….thank you Jesus….praise the Lord.
crabapplejoe
July 22nd, 2009
10:58 pm
Oh Yeah wrote: “Well folks, watch any news station in Atlanta and you’ll see that we have a whole group of young males who’ll kill you for a few dollars, so I have to say to one element of people in Atlanta, no life carries a value. I have rasied my dogs better than a lot of people in this city have raised their kids.”
Well worth repeating, Oh Yeah. When you see these 14 year olds killin’ folks over nothing you certainly realize that you (and I) put more effort into raising our dogs….unfortunately, MV7 is a product of such an environment and will never change.
crabapplejoe
July 22nd, 2009
11:16 pm
JG wrote: “Also, Dan Snyder’s parents were fools and allowed him to walk away from the charges.”
You are one sick puppy. Mocking the parents of a man who died in an accident with his best friend puts you on the lowest rung of humanity. The fact that these decent Christian folks offered up their forgiveness rather than calling for vengence is, I’m sure, something that you do not have the capability of understanding.
Mike Vick
July 23rd, 2009
12:05 am
Because “you” people are whining so much, I have no choice but to team up with the humane society.
This is not all bad – they will show me how I can legally kill as many worthless dogs as I want.
Man why didn’t I think of this earlier. Watch out – I may be in your neighborhoods, so keep spot on a leash.
Piece out suckas!
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sluggo
July 23rd, 2009
9:03 am
Mike Vick Spent His First Night Out of Federal Custody Like Any Guy Would Have: At a Strip Club in Virginia Beach
SMART man….
mars
July 23rd, 2009
11:51 am
The poorest excuse any criminal can possibly present is that other people have committed crimes. It’s a shame that some criminals escape justice, and it is no reason, NO REASON for leniency to plea that you didn’t have an original idea.
That being said, please reinstate this lowlife so that the speculation will die and the facts can manifest.
Anyone who blames the Falcons or Arthur Blank for Mr. Vick’s woes are idiots. Idiots! That’s like blaming Obama for invading Iraq. How is that possible?
Falcons Ticket Operator
July 23rd, 2009
12:03 pm
Well who should we blame for Blank having to sell 10% of his beloved team, was that by “choice”? He did say he needed the capital. You virtual fans won’t buy tickets.
mars
July 23rd, 2009
12:24 pm
You should “blame” no one. It is not a “blame” issue. It is a “business” issue. And it is none of youe “business”!
mars
July 23rd, 2009
12:36 pm
Nor is it any of YOUR “business”. Even intelligent people have typos. Thank you.
Facts Don't Lie
July 23rd, 2009
12:52 pm
http://www.ticketwaitinglist.com/2008/01/atlanta-falcons-season-tickets-waiting.html
Falcons info
Mechanical
July 23rd, 2009
2:40 pm
Playing in the NFL isn’t a right; it’s a privilege. He’s served his debt to society, but does that really mean he should be instantly allowed back into the NFL? I think suspension until next year would be fair, and that’s IF Goodell thinks he’s truly remorseful. This is the NFL we’re talking about, not McDonalds. Have some standards people. And to all the “cast first stone” people: I can honestly say I’ve never killed a dog, so I’ll chuck stones if I want to.
I can hear the conversation going.....
July 23rd, 2009
4:02 pm
Roger Goodell: Mike, did you go to a strip club last night?
Mike Vick: No I didn’t.
Roger Goodell: Mike, we’ve been here before. Did you in fact go to a strip club last night?
Mike Vick: No I didn’t.
Roger Goodell: What does that mean?
Remy
July 23rd, 2009
5:38 pm
mike Vick is still the biggest name QB and has not played in 2 seasons. Get over it they were dogs not human. In fact the whole intent of a pit bull is to fight. Get over it.
Remy
July 23rd, 2009
5:41 pm
By the way spend 6 years in the league. If you have the God given talent it’s a right to be there. The Owner have the privilege to make money off you name. Look at the ticket sale while Vick was a Falcon vs now they’re given Falcon tickets away.
Sweet Dreams
July 23rd, 2009
6:01 pm
Visions of linebackers barking, DT’s growling, De’s foaming out the mouth, then that glorious shredding, ripping, tearing, bleeding and death, no wait there’s still movement, hang him from the goal post, ah so good.
Bad News
July 23rd, 2009
6:36 pm
WELL…..WELL……WELL…..
Apparently the commissioner didn’t believe the “b.s.” rumors (haters attempt) about the strip club claim or he didn’t care.
Sports Illustrated reports that Roger Goodell & Mike Vick met yesterday and was reportedly Roger & Mike were smiling like “best friends” after the meeting.
Sorry suckas – He is back in
Roger Goodell
July 23rd, 2009
6:39 pm
Did you fools really think I would let the NFL cash cow get away from me – PLEASE!
Mr ARay
July 23rd, 2009
8:18 pm
Come on weak minded guys who are contemptible, inferior and ignorant. There I said it…quick the negative talking about Michael Vick. All your negative talk is stale and weak. Let move forward in this conversation which means let Vick play ball. Talking about Vick is just so boring now let move on quick all this stupid griping!!!!
GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!
jarvis
July 23rd, 2009
10:36 pm
Through the majority of the 80’s we had to bring up so much of our talent before they were ready for the bigs.
Then we had 3 of our 5 in the rotation set for the better part of a decade early on in the 90’s. There hasn’t been a whole lot of opportunity.
Ahhhhhh……David Nied…..what might have been.
jarvis
July 23rd, 2009
10:37 pm
LOL. I ended up on the wrong blog.
stendec
July 24th, 2009
12:59 am
If the NFL commissioner allows Michael Sick to play then the jerk is as big a fool as the dog killing oxygen waste! Permanent suspension! Or, for all worshippers of this commode residue, simplified, it means, never to step onto an NFL field again in his lifetime. Simple enough? If the bestard DOES play in NFL I would savor career-ending injury! Something to do with legs or back (areas which incur heavy damage by dogs forced into bloody life or death battles during staged fights). The human filth flipped Falcon fans bird (despite revisionist history of that event by one of braindead bums who still worship loser). Hell jackass, I was there! I damn sure know what occurred. Peddle your bullsh#t elsewhere! Do I hate the (admitted) quitter? A lot more than Thrasher Kari Letemin. Followers of that team KNOW how deep that cuts! The appointed Falcon savior almost destroyed the team singlehandedly! Only, I must admit, a smart owner, stopped the bleeding! For the first time in a long time I am optimistic as a new Falcon season approaches. I could never make that statement with that drug addict in lineup. Fu#k the SOB and ALL his worshippers! Amen. The congregation is now dismissed.
Ridiculous
July 24th, 2009
7:43 am
What irritates me the most is that this Vick in Atlanta is all ancient history and no one wants to talk about the FALCONS.
For all our sakes I hope he gets picked up, plays well for another team, and the Falcons play even better. Then we can all have some piece of mind. It’s been two years people, get lives and get over it.
mars
July 24th, 2009
11:07 am
My God, the ignorance! You buffoons just pick and choose what you want to be true. Here’s the truth, like it or not. Donte Stallworth didn’t kill anyone. He WAS guilty of drunk driving when a man committed SUICIDE by stepping in front of his car and, according to all eyewitnesses, there was NO WAY Stallworth or anyone else could have avoided him, even if the driver was a teetotalling baptist minister. So, I’m afraid that the contrived scenario you guys tried to play doesn’t have validity. Vick is still guilty of the most heinous crime. Even so, reinstate him and move on. His success or failure hinges on action, and delaying the inevitable only inflames the opinions of rabid morons. That’s you guys.
Tyler
July 26th, 2009
12:53 am
Roger Goodell should not let Vick come back!! He deserves life in prison for what he did to those dogs. That a load of BULL that he is even considering letting him play again. Vick will be the most hated player in the NFL and whatever team gets him will have the worst reputation of all time!! I will stop watching football if he gets to play again, this is the stupidest crap for even cosidering this. DON’T LET MICHAEL VICK PLAY!!!!
DBJ
July 29th, 2009
8:45 am
Mike Vick should never be allowed to play anything professional ever again. This should be treated a tragic event, and not just fixed with a rehabilitation at our expense. If he ever gets signs I will never support the team he plays for, I will loss all respect for the family that owns the team and if the state does not step in and have a say I will not be surprised. When will this stop? The steroids, Limo drivers killed, Dogs forced to eat other dogs so they know what it is to kill. If you feel jail fixes everything, you know what I am about to say.. Think twice before you say he should play, he learned his lesson (he is still in jail) nothing good can come from him playing.. Nothing can compare to the sound of the crowd. He should never be allowed to hear it the same way.. SORRY VICK YOU LOSE…