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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293 comments Add your comment
Wade Phillips
July 21st, 2009
10:07 pm
I’ve got a spot open for jock strap cleaner. Oh my bad we do background checks. Does he mow lawns?
Suck one Wade
July 21st, 2009
10:10 pm
Give the man a freaking break already. He has served way more time than he deserved.. I’m sure you’ve never done anything wrong in your life, Wade. Loser.
RobC
July 21st, 2009
10:11 pm
Hey,
I think what he did was wrong, but I also think he has paid his debt to society. Let him play. Next time maybe he should just run somebody over, not nearly as big a deal (sic…)
Jim Mors Jr.
July 21st, 2009
10:12 pm
We may have a spot……..no wait I saw you fumble like 90+ times!! Susan send in Pacman!
Jim Mora Jr.
July 21st, 2009
10:13 pm
Proves what a looser I was in Atlanta, I can’t spell my own name.
What else.......
July 21st, 2009
10:16 pm
The dude got 130 million breaks and that wasn’t enough to inspire him to play football.
atlantapril
July 21st, 2009
10:16 pm
Hey, Jim, you can’t spell loser either.
Snoopy
July 21st, 2009
10:17 pm
Avoid Michael Vick like the plague!
Mike Vick
July 21st, 2009
10:18 pm
If you need a fumblimg idiot who can’t read a defense and to dumb to run a no huttle offense! THEN I’M YOUR GUY! Oh I come cheap too!
Jim Mora Jr
July 21st, 2009
10:20 pm
I know I can’t spell the coach killer messed my mind up.
ME.....
July 21st, 2009
10:22 pm
Snoopy……..LOL!!!
Panties in a wad
July 21st, 2009
10:28 pm
huttle?
ladilovely
July 21st, 2009
10:29 pm
you all are haters for life.
JustMyOpinion
July 21st, 2009
10:32 pm
Although most of your comments are generally funny, the fact remains the same, he has over-paid his debt to us (society), so he should be allowed to compete.
kelly
July 21st, 2009
10:33 pm
crash an expensive car and kill your best buddy and you can play hockey…?????????????
Derrick
July 21st, 2009
10:34 pm
I need to duck before i get hit in the head. Most people on this blog are throwing stones as if they have never done anything wrong before in their entire life
JJMB
July 21st, 2009
10:34 pm
Bradley must have dropped acid, smoked heroin, or is just blind ass drunk. This has to be the most poorly written article I’ve ever read.
Flo-Ri-Duh!
July 21st, 2009
10:34 pm
Vick never caused problems on the team: granted the people he associated himself was BAD judgement and stupid. I believe in second chances with the exception of murder and violent crimes to humans ….. if he is truly repentent God would give him another chance. Do we have the right to judge Vick more harshly than God? I think not.
Ken Stallings
July 21st, 2009
10:35 pm
This isn’t a surprise. I wish it were, in fact more so I wish Goodell would just hand down a suspension for the full season. I realize killing dogs isn’t as serious as what Pac Man Jones did with his “posse” in maiming for life a human being.
However, since when does Jones need to be the litmus test!
What Vick did is bad enough.
However it will be interesting to see what team will take the flyer. Vick isn’t spotless from a purely “on the field” measurement. His off-the-field baggage is very significant. If he so much as hiccups wrong, Goodell is poised to strike with a season-ending suspension. Replacing a starting QB mid-way in the season is a lot more negative than replacing a lineman!
Charllie
July 21st, 2009
10:39 pm
You guys who compare what Vick did to accidents are to dense to comprehend concepts. Vick knowingly and willfully chose to fund and operate a criminal enterprise, the lied about it. Car accidents are just that, accidents. What vick did was not an accident.
That said, he did pay a mighty price, and he certianly deserves the opportunity to earn a living.
who?
July 21st, 2009
10:41 pm
If he is let back in and helps a team win this will all be a distant memory……..example: Kobe Bryant
buckhead benny
July 21st, 2009
10:42 pm
Mike Vick goes to Washington Redskins- Daniel Snyder has the balls to sign him- In the state capital DC is black and the state capital- he is in his back yard with Virginia Tech fans- How come nobody sees this coming- You haven’t heard Daniel Snyder say he isn’t interested- Plus he’s better than the quaterback they have now-
This guy is going to tear up the league this year- Mark my word if he gets in the league and goes to the Redskins- (oh by the way Deangelo Hall was just signed to a multi year contract) for what that is worth-
You don’t think Daniel Snyder takes a chance- I would-
By the way there are a lot of scum bags in the NFL now and there are a lot that have gotten away with a lot worse than Vick-
From my recollection I can’t recall someone serving as much time ( please see Stallworth) for a crime that didn’t involve a rape, homicide,shooting, stabbing, drugs, domestic violence than Mike Vick-
Oh and how about the loss of about 150 million in wages and endorsements-
How about the players that beat up on their wifes? They get a slap on the wrist for black eyes and its just a domestic violence issue?
Don’t tell me he has paid a price- Prison, bankruptcy, tarnished image-
I would think the NFL would want to show to the young kids in the ghetto or where ever that if you make a mistake there are consequences but also, that you don’t have to stay down- you can get back up-
Now I think that would be a great story of second chances- just my opinion
justblaze
July 21st, 2009
10:43 pm
Well well when the yard mule was winning the game all of you atlanta fan was on his jock now he fights dogs you want to killem you are a bunch of sell out go look in the mirror tell me what color you see.
Weststar
July 21st, 2009
10:44 pm
Many professions prohibit re-entry upon a felony conviction – why not the NFL and all Pro Team Sports!
Watch how fast the bad boys will behave.
JJMB
July 21st, 2009
10:44 pm
Vick hasn’t paid his debt, yet. He is still on parole, and he still owes a lot of money. Now, I know you grade A morons don’t think that is important. However, the people that count do.
(When did the RIce Street jail get so many internet connections?)
Zoomie
July 21st, 2009
10:45 pm
No, he hasn’t overpaid, he’s paid exactly the cost required by society. But, now that he’s served the time prescribed by law, he should be allowed to pursue his chosen profession — and we shouls all allow him to do so. I hope this man has learned his lesson. I hope Roger Goodell will recognize the price he’s paid. I hope he gets a second chance and someone will sign Mike Vick and let him play football again. There’s nothing to be gained by continuing to drag this out; let him play if he is still capable. Get on with it! Good luck, Mike Vick!
Charlie
July 21st, 2009
10:47 pm
The fact is, I don’t think he will be any good. He already lost a step before all this went down. He is older, probably slower, and never could read a defense. I would not sign him just because he pretty much is going to stink.
BIGBOY
July 21st, 2009
10:48 pm
Hope he don’t sign with Carolina or New Orleans.
Vick Supporter
July 21st, 2009
10:49 pm
@buckhead benny
Where have you been man? I’ve been doing this ish for 2 years! Tell the f-ing clowns how it!!
Vick 09 B’s
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d81167c72/Around-the-league
Its time
Charlie
July 21st, 2009
10:49 pm
The funny thing is, the black DA in Virginia did not press charges because Vick was a “brotha”, and that forced the feds to get involved, and when they get involved, you screwed. Had the DA done the job he was elected to do, Vick would have played last year.
big dog ATL
July 21st, 2009
10:49 pm
Within two years mike vick will be making more money. See kobe, ray lewis and all the other guys that got in trouble and no one will be able to stop it that is a fact.
Coach D
July 21st, 2009
10:51 pm
Mike, get ready to wear some silver and black. Pack your bags you’re headed to Oakland! Just be real careful if you ever go to play the Browns and their “Dawg Pound!!!”
Vick Supporter
July 21st, 2009
10:51 pm
The Great Mike Vick has Returned
justblaze
July 21st, 2009
10:51 pm
Ok enough said if he was white would yall be speakling so down on him
justblaze
July 21st, 2009
10:53 pm
Enter your comments here
Charlie
July 21st, 2009
10:53 pm
Justblaze, if he would white you would not speak of him at all.
justblaze
July 21st, 2009
10:55 pm
You guys are throwing this man to the trash over some dog which the animal shelter kills dogs daily because no one adopt them where is the animal rights now
Roddy
July 21st, 2009
11:00 pm
It is going to be fun watching Vick make a comeback. The Vikes are nuts if they don’t back off the 40 yearold Bret Farve and go after Vick instead.
VICK SUPPORTER 2
July 21st, 2009
11:01 pm
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR (2007)
HE IS DONE……….
HE WILL NEVER PLAY AGAIN………
HE WILL BE BANNED FOR LIFE………
MAYBE HE WILL FLIP “YOU” PEOPLE WITH THE OTHER FINGER
buckhead benny
July 21st, 2009
11:04 pm
What a lot of people don’t realize is that Mike Vick was raised around dog fighting- that was a part of life he grew up in and was accepted- You never heard the NFL going around saying no dog fighting-
To me you always bet on the man that has the most to prove and nothing to lose- That’s motivation- This guy is only 2 years removed from football he’s game was with his feet not his arm- so if it was a timing issue then I would say he was screwed coming back to the NFL-
It’s just the opposite for him- So instead of starting the season running a 4.2 he’s running a 4.45 then by November and December he’s in shape he gets down to a 4.3 come playoff time-
You don’t think coaches have thought about that scenario?? they just can’t oomment out of respect to Roger Goodell-
Dude this is the easiest bet of the year- Washingto Redskins by a landslide for Michael Vick-
Every once in a while I get motivated to come back and blog from time to time, because I read all of the idiot comments-
Like you really believe that the NFL is an all angel league? Never has been never will- Peta just used this to promote their cause- which I don’t blame them- Gotten them more exposure than 100 years could have-
Now its time for the ACLU to go head to head against PETA if they don’t let this man earn a living- I have seen them represent much worse-
PETA can’t continue to blackmail the NFL forever- People are human- going to make mistakes- paid the price- time to move on
go falcons!!!!!!!!!!!
July 21st, 2009
11:04 pm
HEY MB GUESS WHAT???????????????????????????????????????????? WE RELEASED MICHEAL VICK HES NOT A FALCON WHY ARE YOU “REPORTING” ON THIS STORY HES NOT A FALCON WE’VE WASHED ARE HANDS OF THAT FILTH BUT SOMEONE YES YOU ALWAYS HAS TO TRY AND KEEP HIM RELEVANT AT AJC WHY MB WHY?????????????????????????????????????? HES NOT A FALCON GET HIM THE HELL OF THIS SITE SO SAD YOU HAD TO DO A STORY ON HIM MB I DISLIKE YOU EVEN MORE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MV IS NOT A FALCON SO GET HIM THE F*CK OFF THIS SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VICK SUPPORTER 2
July 21st, 2009
11:05 pm
I TOLD YOU FOOLS THAT GOODELL IS NOT GOING TO LET ALL THOSE JERSEY SALES AND REVENUE TANK FOR A 2ND STRAIGHT SEASON
GOODELL KNEW IF VICK WENT TO THE UFL, ALL THAT CASH WOULD FOLLOW. YOU FOOLS ARE IDIOTS. ENJOY YOUR 3RD STRAIGHT NON-VICK WINLESS PLAYOFFS…..:)
go falcons!!!!!!!!!!!
July 21st, 2009
11:07 pm
hey buckhead i got my name from dad winning 10k nite before born fighting dogs “colby” but i dont fight em or get near it and yet i was raised around whats my excuse why i dont fight em???? because i no its WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!! you cant make excuses for that you no its wrong and you do it just acceot your punishment and do your time hes done his fed let goddell decide da rest but no excuses for him wrong is wrong
Matt Ryan
July 21st, 2009
11:07 pm
Hey AJC when can I get a blog – this sucks!
Falcon Fan
July 21st, 2009
11:08 pm
Although I like Dogs and think what Vick did is definitely wrong, no one has ever paid a bigger penalty for dog fighting. There will be a huge public outcry against any team that signs him. He should be allowed back in the NFL, but any team that signs him is crazy.
Mark Bradley
July 21st, 2009
11:09 pm
I used this line the other day, but it’s late and I’m tired so I’ll repeat myself: I think a handful of teams have real interest in Vick but none wants to be the one to make the first move for fear of fan repercussions. But I also believe the repercussions won’t be half as dire as some envision. In my view, PETA has already overplayed its hand. And if Vick does indeed demonstrate “genuine remorse,” I believe the majority of people will be inclined to give him another chance.
drsoul
July 21st, 2009
11:10 pm
I think people are forgetting the fact that if Vick does come back and does not break any ’society rules’, that it will be more of an illustration of character for youth than punishing him for life for his mistakes. There is a certain culture of youth, of all races, that needs to see you get punished for stepping out of line, but if you come back and work it out, you can have an opportunity for better things in life.. for the ‘pantywaist’ whiners who do not want him to have a chance to make it back, I think their actions and statements alone speak for the type of character that they represent…and, you certainly do not want your kids associated with them…!!!
drsoul
July 21st, 2009
11:12 pm
I agree with Mark…..PETA has ‘petered’ out as far as making a negative impact and any work with the Humane Society will offset that… there are certainly teams wanting him, but waiting on RG…
I think that the ‘hush’ is not a sign against Vick…
Zell Miller
July 21st, 2009
11:15 pm
VICK SUPPORTER 2,
This is ZIG ZAG ZELL and I challenge YOU to a DUEL !!
Barack Obama
July 21st, 2009
11:15 pm
My fellow Americans – I ordered Goodell so screw you all!
Couldn’t let my brotha get dogged (hey that rhymes sort of)
There is a new sheriff in town – piece out!
buckhead benny
July 21st, 2009
11:17 pm
I am not making excuses but the fact is when did you ever hear about anybody ever getting arrested for dog fighting on tv, newspapers, or internet till Mike Vick? You think MIke Vick invented Dog Fighting- Hell NO- You can’t tell me that the feds, cops, etc turn their back at pursuing dog fighters? IF they were pursuing dog fighters or if it was a popular industry to pursue before Vick you would have heard of people getting busted way more than you hear now-
Hey I am a dog lover- never would I agree with dog fighting but its not like the feds, or cops ever were really attempting to put an end to it- even PETA admitted such-
Hey I am glad they are
Zell Miller
July 21st, 2009
11:18 pm
I challenge you to a duel too, Barack !!!!
I am a NUTTY, OLD, SENILE BAT !!!
VICK SUPPORTER 2
July 21st, 2009
11:19 pm
ZELL
YOU ARE ON. THE WINNER GETS TEACH MATT “RYAN” LEAF HOW TO SCORE IN THE REDZONE AND WIN PLAYOFF GAMES
Vick Supporter
July 21st, 2009
11:21 pm
Mark Bradley!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laying it down!!!!
Vick 09 B’S!!!!!!
Zell Miller
July 21st, 2009
11:21 pm
I am a better bowler than you, Barack! Me and W went “bowling” last night. I waxed his balls. We both scored 69… Hannity you’re a GREAT American closet queen….typical republicans, that’s why I switched …
You don’t like it? I CHALLENGE YOU TO A DUEL!!!
Arthur Blank
July 21st, 2009
11:23 pm
Matty Ice – your dumb a&% better win a playoff game this year or I will send your worthless piece of crap back to Boston College. Loser!
Zell Miller
July 21st, 2009
11:23 pm
Vick Supporter 2,
Does Michael’s jock smell as good as W’s??
VICK SUPPORTER 2
July 21st, 2009
11:26 pm
VICK SUPPORTER
ARE YOU GOING TO JOIN ME THIS SEASON ON THE BLOG TO PROVIDE INSIGHTS ON THE FALCONS LOSING WAYS, I MEAN SUCCESS ON THE BLOGS?
YOU KNOW THEY ARE PRAYING MV7 DOESN’T GO A TEAM THAT IS ON THE SCHEDULE THIS SEASON
DHD
July 21st, 2009
11:26 pm
Another Vick article. The AJC should pay his salary because without Vick, they have no news.
Steve
July 21st, 2009
11:28 pm
Kill humans but, don’t touch animals. People get nanny’s to raise their children but, no one but the owner can walk the DOG!!!! What a society!!!!
Dog Lover
July 21st, 2009
11:29 pm
Anybody know the best way to stew pit bulls?
mullet13
July 21st, 2009
11:29 pm
Vick should not be allowed back in the NFL – ever. Slim like him never change – it may not be dog fighting next time, but there will be something else. He’s not a smart man. Coach Reeves had to dumb down the offense so Vick could actually call a play in the huddle. As noted by others, he couldn’t read defenses – he’s just plain stupid, but yeah, he can run.
I will join many others in boycotting any team that takes Vick. People will never let him live it down. Given the debt he’s paid to society he does have the right to make a living, but he doesn’t have a right to work in a sports league that young people look to for role models. Allowing him to return to the NFL simply tells young people that’s it’s okay to commit heinous crimes, that is, as long as you can run fast, albeit “running while stupid.”
Vick Supporter
July 21st, 2009
11:29 pm
VICK SUPPORTER 2
July 21st, 2009
11:26 pm
VICK SUPPORTER
ARE YOU GOING TO JOIN ME THIS SEASON ON THE BLOG TO PROVIDE INSIGHTS ON THE FALCONS LOSING WAYS, I MEAN SUCCESS ON THE BLOGS?
YOU KNOW THEY ARE PRAYING MV7 DOESN’T GO A TEAM THAT IS ON THE SCHEDULE THIS SEASON
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Of course. You already know. They’re going to eat their words. if they didn’t think that Vick was anything, they wouldn’t blog about him everyday, yet complain about him being on the AJC everyday. He’s gonna do it.
Vick Supporter
July 21st, 2009
11:30 pm
Lol at mullet13……what a clown.
Appling County The B Town
July 21st, 2009
11:31 pm
All of you people out there always want to bash Mike for what he did and I agree it was bad but the man gave up 130 million $ his freedom and all of his voting rights but on the other hand President Bush stole billions, all of our freedoms and rights and is getting our young soldiers killed every day but most of you so called americans consider him our hero. I guess a dog (which I own a pit bull that I named Michael Vick)is more important than the way we treat humans. Like Public Enemy said “Don’t believe the hype”
Zell Miller
July 21st, 2009
11:32 pm
I challenge Michael Vick to a DUEL!!!
buckhead benny
July 21st, 2009
11:33 pm
Mark- You heard it hear first- Michael Vick signs with Redskins- #7 starts out third string to show everybody he has to fight his way into the lineup- learns playbook- Third week of the season enters Redskin stadium to hear chants of ” We want Vick-
Second quarter- Here comes Michael Vick in the spread formation- Michael Vick breaks a tackle and goes for 40 down to the 18 yard line-
“Oh way it looks like they are going to Keep Vick in for first down-
Then, Michael Vick is the starting QB for the rest of season for Washingto Redskins- Thats how predictable this is- I wish I could legally bet on this with Vegas-
Is Vegas taking bets on which team Vick will go to? If so, this is the easiest money of the year-
Let’s see- You don’t think Deangelo is lobbying for him right now? along with other teams- seems like Deangelo has a little pull with the multi year contract- Lets see Mike Vick’s family and house is right down the street- Only environment that is right for him to be in- In my opinion-
He has the owner that has the resources to hype it up- with the state capital in the background and his VT fan base in the back yard?
Oh and what about the ratings for the NFL? You don’t think there will be more buzz surrounding this-
DC is the only city that can handle this- and what a better place for Mike Vick to get his ECONOMIC STIMULUS??? RIGHT FROM THE CAPITAL!!
Zell Miller
July 21st, 2009
11:34 pm
Watch it there Appling !!! You’re talking about my BABY!!
W is my man love !!!
xlch61
July 21st, 2009
11:34 pm
If this sack of crap ever sets foot on another football field the boos will be a constant problem.
Zell Miller
July 21st, 2009
11:35 pm
Appling, I challenger you to a duel!
Zell Miller
July 21st, 2009
11:36 pm
Well, it’s time for me to take my meds… I AM a senile old fart who has a man crush on my baby cakes aka George W
Appling County The B Town
July 21st, 2009
11:38 pm
xlch61 would cheer for hitler as long as he is winning
Mark Bradley
July 21st, 2009
11:38 pm
It probably will take an owner who doesn’t care overmuch about PR to take a flier on Vick: Dan Snyder would be one; Al Davis would be another.
And the boos will only be a problem on the road. I’d imagine the fans — well, most of them — in his new home city will be happy to have him.
Zell Miller
July 21st, 2009
11:42 pm
Mark Bradley,
If,the pen is mightier than the sword, then I challenge you to a duel!!
But, first I have to change my Depends.
buckhead benny
July 21st, 2009
11:44 pm
In my personal opinion I can’t think of a better PR move for the NFL- The NFL would set the all time ratings record this year if Mike Vick comes back- There would be more cameras and attention to the NFL than anytime in history-
You would have people watching football that don’t even watch it just to see how Michael Vick does or to root for him to fail.
How could you not see the power in that? Even the visiting teams would profit immensely from Vick visiting- Every game would be sold out or there would be more pro/anti Vick merchandise sold-
People would come to games just to rag Michael Vick-
Sounds pretty exciting to me- I am ready for football season already
Elizabeth
July 21st, 2009
11:45 pm
Did any of you read the 74 page indictment? Very sick reading. Michael Vick was never charged with RICO. He absolutely should have been. However, RICO carries a MANDATORY 5 year sentence. When you bankroll a felony conspiracy across state lines you are guilty of RICO,. Are you really saying he wasn’t? No, Vick has not even begun to pay society for his sick sick crimes. And I believe Peta is correct. He is a sociopath.
ME.....
July 21st, 2009
11:45 pm
I for one truly hope Vick would be picked up by an NFC south team. The Falcons sure could use the fumble recoveries.
And some of you are saying “Vick’s back” hears a hint…..NO TEAM HAS OFFERED HIM A JOB!!!! But by all means if someone does please bring him to the NFC south. That alone will help the Falcons winning percentage.
drsoul
July 21st, 2009
11:46 pm
Well, you only have to see his name ‘mullet13′ to realize where he comes from and what he represents… logic is a foreign language..!!!
I really think that all of the hype from the whiners will die quick once he is back in uniform… I think the owner’s are more cautious of RG than of PETA or any other organization… as to Vick, it is certainly easy for people to judge him on a negative basis, but you really have to look at the substance of the people doing that… judgement in itself defines the person doing the judging…!!!
t
July 21st, 2009
11:47 pm
Well I refuse to feel sorry for him. He made his bed now sleep in it. Him and his brother could have been like the Manning brothers, but they made poor and stupid decisions. Plus I heard he is really not a friendly person if you run into him in public, this is typical of most athletes that is why I don’t really care about any of them.
Walter Cronkite
July 21st, 2009
11:48 pm
I feel for you, Mark.
buckhead benny
July 21st, 2009
11:49 pm
Hey Elizabeth? What’s Manslaughter carry? Oh that’s right and it was a DUI- so driving impaired at 7:00 am in the morning and killing somebody
you get out in 30 days- Where’s your drive to protect human life? Also, what’s the mandatory for Domestic Violence? You want to count all of the charges over the last 10 years in the NFL for that?
ME.....
July 21st, 2009
11:49 pm
Then again there may not be a team out there willing to reduce their playbook to just 3 or 4 plays to help Vick with his learning curve.
Animal Lover
July 21st, 2009
11:50 pm
For all you animals over human life people:
http://news.aol.com/article/dog-drags-newborn-from-home/580819?icid=main|htmlws-main|dl1|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fnews.aol.com%2Farticle%2Fdog-drags-newborn-from-home%2F580819
michaelgee
July 21st, 2009
11:51 pm
Vick, so sad that he was so great, so talented, so supremely athletic, why oh why did he have to be so freaking dumb?
Ode to ignorance: For all the things Vick gave Atlanta, Matt Ryan will surpass it all with much less fanfare, less attention, far better statistics and never ever will Matt embarass the city and the fans like Vick did. Michael Vick, what a wasted life!
Matt Ryan is my Quarterback!
Go FALCONS!
Walter Cronkite
July 21st, 2009
11:51 pm
and THAT’S the way it is…
Dick Cheney
July 21st, 2009
11:52 pm
I’m a master debater
ME.....
July 21st, 2009
11:54 pm
and that’s the way the cookie crumbles…..
Mark Bradley
July 21st, 2009
11:55 pm
I’ve never understood why this needs to be a zero-sum game: Can’t Matt Ryan and Michael Vick both succeed? If one loses a game, does that enhance the other? (Assuming they’re not playing against one another, which I have a feeling they will be someday.)
let him play
July 21st, 2009
11:55 pm
I think RG will let Vick play for the 2009 season. Vick has paid his debt to society….and for that matter the NFL. Vick was not the only NFL player involved in dog fighting so the fact that he took the blame for his fellow collegues says alot. He could have exposed others in the NFL and caused chaos for the entire league. Therefore, since we all know this…….they will let him play!
Rush Limbaugh
July 21st, 2009
11:56 pm
The liberal media is just desirous of seeing a convict, drug abuser put on a pedestal. But, enough about me.
Elizabeth
July 21st, 2009
11:56 pm
I love my dog. If my dog was drowning, I would let my child die before my dog. I’m the real sociopath.
I am so stupid! Forgot to take my meds!
Mark Bradley
July 21st, 2009
11:57 pm
And I say that as someone who knows and likes and has written complimentary things about both Ryan and Vick.
Ann Coulter
July 21st, 2009
11:57 pm
Can I have a carrot?
Barak Obama
July 21st, 2009
11:57 pm
HA! HA! HA! I lied to you all! YOU FOOLS!!! I still can’t believe you chose color over substance!! THANKS HOMIE!!
Tonto
July 21st, 2009
11:58 pm
I want to see Vick back. Speaking of which….why don’t all y’all never- weres and never-could-have beens get off his back. Vick screwed up—big time. It’s not the first time in human history. Certainly won’t be the last. If you don’t like it, don’t go to the games or change the channel.
And while Mullett13 is citing “Coach Reeves”, he may want to also tell everyone that Dan Reeves backs Vick’s reinstatement.
Me
July 21st, 2009
11:59 pm
I love you Mike Vick!! Do your thing Baby and shake the haters.. Get straight, get signed, and get on with your life. Hell, this country is easier on the baby killers, and they know who they are…damn a few dogs!
GA-Dawg
July 21st, 2009
11:59 pm
Wonder how many people who think he should never play again are okay with abortions. I just spoke with a co-worker who was adamant that he should never even get to look at a statdium again. That nothing he has lost makes up for what he did. That animals are defenseless and it’s up to us to take care of them. Yet, she just had an abortion about 6 months ago. WTF?
GA-Dawg
July 22nd, 2009
12:01 am
BTW i think he was dead wrong. But he did the crime and the time. If a team picks him up and it pisses you off then don’t watch…
drsoul
July 22nd, 2009
12:01 am
There is no real and valid reason to not let him play…. he, and he alone, will determine his level of ability and success and how to get there.. and, if he is determined to get there, he will..there is no reason that he should not be allowed to succeed if that is the path for him.. no one has the right to wish him otherwise… again, we have politics getting in the way of life; sad how it comes into play at all levels of life.. there is really no valid argument against letting him play again.. you always have whiners regardless of the situation and most of them are jealous wannabes.. it takes a certain breed of people to want others to fail, no matter their argument.. those are the ones that should not be allowed in the stadium…
Christmas List
July 22nd, 2009
12:02 am
Dear Santa:
- Redzone success
- Big league throwing arm
- Lose my choke syndrome
- Pro bowl selection
- Playoff win
Oh please Santa.
Love Matty Lice.
WHAT UP!!!
July 22nd, 2009
12:04 am
I can’t wait to watch Vick tare it up in the UFL!!! GO VICK SHOW THE UFL REJECTS HOW FAST YOU CAN RUN AND FUMBLE!! YOU DA MAN!!
Vanilla Ice
July 22nd, 2009
12:09 am
I hate being white – oh dang!
Numtombot
July 22nd, 2009
12:10 am
What he did was definitely wrong but come on, we have seen “MUCH WORSE” and people have skated with not so much as a slap on the hand. He’s more than paid his debt to the league and society. An true athlete like that will play somewhere. Pretty much a given. Numtombot?
a mother's love
July 22nd, 2009
12:33 am
Some these comments are so ignorant with people’s writings that seems to me to have a third grade education. To stick to the topic about Vick’s ability to play in the NFL is the only thing that needs to be discussed. Character attack is senseless,because the public does not really know Vick the human being. As I stated earlier, I am from his hometown and we know him. He made a mistake, and we all are guilty of something that is unacceptable in society. Again, Martha Stewart is a felon. Big business like KMART NEEDED HER to help them compete. Well, I GUESS SHE SHOWED ENOUGH REMORSE TO PUT HER PRODUCTS AND LABELS OUT INTO THE WORLD TO MAKE INVESTORS RICH: ALL IS FORGIVEN Martha!!!!!!
Mountain Man
July 22nd, 2009
12:34 am
Enough already about Vick! The media have hounded and dogged Vick enough…
Patrick E Smith
July 22nd, 2009
2:45 am
What’s funny to me is that the majority of Vick bashers leaving anti-Vick comments were once Vick scrotum scratchers! I am the first to say that his head was on backwards while funding and participating in dogfighting, but I’ll also state that he has paid his debt(enormous)to society and should be free to pursue his trade with the same rights of any other felon. Good luck Mike,& God Bless!
Keith
July 22nd, 2009
3:31 am
I say this… Mike Vick has paid his debt to society. He served his time, now let the man play! People have done even worse things to human beings, and have got off for less. He did his time, what else can he do? Let the man get back into the NFL and start playing the game that he loves to play. It’s time to forgive!
queenbee
July 22nd, 2009
3:43 am
I feel once an individual have served his time for a crime he should no longer be punished by society. We are all human and we are bound to make mistakes in life and I do believe mistakes do change a person for the better. We are not perfect, if God can forgive him so can man.
YO_DOG
July 22nd, 2009
6:02 am
Let my boy Play some ball!
elainer7
July 22nd, 2009
6:03 am
Reinstate Vick? Then every pro athlete that has been in trouble and ” paid their dues ” should be reinstated. What makes this guy so special? I dont believe he feels one bit of remorse for what he did.
MiltonDawg
July 22nd, 2009
7:30 am
Who cares!! Goodell will make his decision whether we like it or not. Vick has already lied to him once or twice so it really depends on he feels.
Happy Girl
July 22nd, 2009
7:30 am
I can not wait for Vick to come back to the NFL….money is to be made and real football will be played….GO VICK…GO….there is no other quarterback to compare with what Vick brings to the field….forget the haters all they need to do is look in the mirror!
Joy RB
July 22nd, 2009
7:31 am
Michael Vick has paid his debt to society. He deserves a second chance – at life not football. Pete rose was banned from baseball for life. I don’t think Vick’s situation is much different.
hop
July 22nd, 2009
7:36 am
i don’t why the debate continues because the decision has already been made by the nfl and vick will be in the league this year.
what needs to be discuss is if mike vick is able to be a productive player and the jury is still out on that aspect.
the last two years were his worse both in stats and wins so it will be interesting to see how he does.
Steve
July 22nd, 2009
7:41 am
Goodell will do what will generate the most money, that’s what pro sports is all about these days, making money. If you took every criminal or idiot out of the NFL, you wouldn’t have a team worth watching. Vick has been regulated to the freak bin; you can’t think of Vick without thinking of fighting or killing dogs but if the league says he can play, he can play. You don’t have to watch him, you don’t have to like him. Most everyone will agree you have to be dumber than a bag of dirt to have an IQ as low as Vick’s must be and have the potential to makes tens of millions of dollars and throw that away because you can’t cut loose of the ” I still live in Building C of the projects” mentality that a lot of rich NFL players carry with them but money doesn’t buy gray matter. It buys fancy cars and shoes but not brain power.
Bank Walker, Texas Ranger
July 22nd, 2009
7:46 am
I hope Goddell makes a quick decision and Vick signs with someone so we all can move on. He has served his time. It is time to let him make a living so the Bankurptcy Court can get a pay back plan from Vick. The sooner we can move on the better so we can have topics like …..Who would you want to buy a minority interest in the Falcons….
Larry
July 22nd, 2009
7:48 am
Vick is a psychotic sadist who will be in trouble again. In any real profession, he would have been barred for life. His second break is that he is free and should be allowed to pursue non-football jobs, nothing more. He is evil.
Ms Ice
July 22nd, 2009
7:51 am
I don’t think what he did was wrong people are still doing it every day in every state; they’ve not got caught yet. Mike Vick is a very talented young man, he will play in the NFL again this year, he will once again make his name well known around the world..all this mess and bad jokes about him is jut ludacris..but to each his own…I’m praying for him, his family & his career…GOOD LUCK TO YOU MIKE VICK KEEP GOD IN YOUR PLANS AND THEY ALL WILL WORK OUT JUST FINE
Ms Ice
July 22nd, 2009
7:52 am
GO FALCONS………….GO MIKE VICK
Mac
July 22nd, 2009
7:52 am
Daniel Snyder is tingling, but I won’t say where.
Atl Resident
July 22nd, 2009
7:59 am
Well, even though its not official yet, looks like I’m right about Vick coming back. So all the haters, racists, and so-called animal activists suck it up and get over it. This is interesting cause Falcons are disowning him like trash, which is messed up, but what’s scary about this is he can still attend camp and watch when he comes back playing again he will play against Falcons making us look like trash.
Atl Resident
July 22nd, 2009
8:04 am
Joy RB, you can’t even compare Pete Rose situation to Michael Vick. It was time for Pete Rose to finish when he got convicted anyway. Vick’s so young still, he probably still got at least another 10 yrs left.
FALCONSFAN
July 22nd, 2009
8:07 am
I’m just glad the team I support wants nothing to do with Vick, I truly feel sorry for the fans of the team that takes a gamble on Vick.
FALCONSFAN
July 22nd, 2009
8:08 am
“Vick has paid his debt to society”… that’s patently false until he returns all of the money he STOLE from various business entities and individuals.
FALCONSFAN
July 22nd, 2009
8:09 am
ATL Resident, you do realize that Pete Rose can’t even manage a baseball team, who cares if he was still playing. I applauded what MLB did to Rose, the same should be done to Vick.
FALCONSFAN
July 22nd, 2009
8:12 am
“This is interesting cause Falcons are disowning him like trash, which is messed up”
So, let me ask you this ATL Resident, if you STOLE, LIED and PUBLICLY EMBARRASSED (*the Falcons brand was ruined to a degree because of Vick) your current employer or ANY employer for that matter would you still have a job with that company?
sharon
July 22nd, 2009
8:12 am
Mike Vick should tell the people of Atlanta (you know are), the NFL and PETA to kiss his you know what and go to the UFL. You people kill me sitting back passing judgement like your s*it don’t stink. Why the h*ll should you care whether this man is allowed to play football again. I bet half of you can’t even afford a ticket. As for the people who are being mouth pieces by saying Vick can’t read a defense just STFU. Did you play football? Oh my bad, what professional team do you play for? Who gave your sorry azz a chance to show your skills. These comments are a prime example as to why Georgia ranks dead last in education!
FALCONSFAN
July 22nd, 2009
8:17 am
sharon,
I’m a long time season ticket holder (before Vick), I can afford very good tickets, I’ve never even spoken to a police officer over something I’ve done and I imagine there are many people in the same boat as myself. Maybe YOUR stuff stinks, maybe as bad as Vick, but there are many of us that have yet to even get a parking ticket, let alone be convicted of running an illegal gambling ring.
FALCONSFAN
July 22nd, 2009
8:20 am
I truly feel sorry for those that support Mike Vick blindly, would you all be doing this if Vick were Asian? Hispanic? Or… White? I have a feeling many of you would not.
Bottom line, the NFL was successful without the likes of Pacman, Vick, Ray Lewis, etc. and it will be after they are wheeling themselves around a retirement home.
wbj
July 22nd, 2009
8:21 am
People like Wade Phillips will never want Michael Vick to play professional football again. Why? Because they probably did not want him to play initially. How dare this man make all this money while Wade and his ilk have to put in a day’s work for a day’s pay. Maybe Wade is making a large salary or maybe he is barely above minimum wage, the fact remains that jealousy has reared it’s ugly head once again. Clean Wade’s “jock strap”? Just how dirty is this strap that one would have to hire anyone to clean it! Isn’t just throwing it in the washing machine sufficient. Probably not! Some people would say “scrub my floor, dig ditches, clean up the garbabe heap, etc., but no Wade says “clean my jock strap”. Wade, whether Mike Vick plays football again or not, he will still probably have a more positive following that you will ever have. Hopefully Vick will play professionally again. Of course, Wade and his henchmen will probably be in the crowd booing. I do believe that if Vick survived prison, negative press, a tether on his ankle, a $10.00 an hour construction job, etc., he will overcome jackasses like Wade!
Steve
July 22nd, 2009
8:23 am
Ms ice says she doesn’t think what Vick did was wrong? She said that people do it everyday. How stupid and far back in the hood do you live, Ms Ice? Ms Ice, that’s like me saying I don’t think what the KKK did back in the 50’s and 60’s was wrong, that people did it all the time. Does that make it okay? NO. I must say that Vick has brought out the dumbest of the dumb in the black community.
Nowwhat
July 22nd, 2009
8:25 am
Everybody has one…an opinion. But the fact of the matter is that there are so many others judging what Michael Vick done was so this and that until you have not swepted around your own front door. Ok, he messed up and so have you somewhere along the line. All of us have. Maybe you didn’t get caught doing what he did, but as sure as you have breath in your body, you have errored in this life somewhere and had to ask for forgiveness. I can’t say it enough, wrong is wrong and maybe because you have not been in the spotlight does not exclude the fact that you don’t have skelton’s in your closet either. There is no such thing as a little wrong or a big wrong, it is all just WRONG.
So,get over… he is human and we all have sinned. Now, he has paid his debt to society…bottom line. Who do you think you are to hold something over somebody’s head… nobody for that fact. He has just as much of a right to have another chance as anybody else, including all you haters of him. You are just mad as hell because he had more money than you and will still get more money than you. And, you can’t stand to see that. Get over it… Worry about your own grass and stop trying cut other others. If you spend this much time trying to clean up your own mess, maybe your life would not be as miserable as it is. In the end, you ain’t got nowhere for no one to lay their head anyway, so what you say really don’t even matter…NOWHAT.
Phil McCrotch
July 22nd, 2009
8:26 am
Yes Derrick I’ve done some things that were wrong, however, I’ve never committed a federal crime. Big difference in cheating on a test and breaking the frickin’ law. Geez, some of you people just don’t get it.
Curious
July 22nd, 2009
8:32 am
Let him play. Vick’s the most exciting player ever.
Chris
July 22nd, 2009
8:46 am
To Flo-Ri-Duh…
You don’t think Vick getting suspended and thrown into prison caused any ‘problems” for his team? Are you nuts? He detroyed the Falcons ENTIRE Season!
Not Disappointed
July 22nd, 2009
8:47 am
<—————- Loves Dogs and other animals; moreover my wife is visually impaired with a seeing eye dog.
I do feel Vick has paid his debt to society. We should all go forward. He should have a opportunity to start over. Good day to all…
Even my ga pup friends. “Ramblin Wreck!”
MsMoMorris
July 22nd, 2009
8:48 am
It is so easy to sit high a judge others when you guys have not made any mistakes.(RIGHT!!!!!!). Mike Vick made a mistake, he lied about what he was doing to those who wanted to play God. I agree totally with Kelly someone drives an expensive car kill his best friend and he gets away virtually scott free. I am by no means taking away what Mike did but Damn when do we give him a break. No we can not compare apples and orange these two incidents are not totaly alike but in both sitiuation some one made a decision that would affect others.
Chris
July 22nd, 2009
8:49 am
You don’t think Vick getting suspended and thrown into prison caused any ‘problems” for his team? Are you nuts? He detroyed the Falcons ENTIRE Season!
ATLfan15
July 22nd, 2009
8:50 am
Vick is a poor example of a human being and the sight of him makes me sick. With that being said, there is nothing wrong with him trying to earn a living. It’s just too bad that he did not see the error of his ways BEFORE he did all that crap.
One of the posts above said for him to ‘keep God in his plans’. If he had done that initially, we wouldn’t be having this discussion. I have noticed that all of Vick’s supporters conveniently forget that he lied to both of his superiors about his off-field activities when given a chance to come clean. And then he failed a drug test while on probation. That shows his true character right there…so let me leave with you a quote: “Character is what you do when no one is watching.” Think about that…then think about what kind of character example you want to show to the children who may be in your life. Don’t depend on a pro athlete, celebrity, etc to be those examples; YOU must be the example…by living an honest and (more importantly) law-abiding life.
fishman2
July 22nd, 2009
8:50 am
give mike a break. if he had killed a person while drunk with his car he would have already been back in the NFL. I love the NFL, but i do not agree with what has happen here. Yes what he did was was bad, but not Hittler bad. he has lost everything. all i know is he gave us Falcons fan some of our greatest memories and i am sad he can’t be a Falcon again & Yes I said a Falcon. i know he and Mr. Blank where close and i know he feels like he let him down and the fans. there was nothing better than hearing or not hearing because it was so loaud him being introducted at the dome. i know tha is not going to happen. don’t get me wrong what Matt Ryan did last year was Great and i can see him taking up to the Superbowl in the near future, but wouldn’t be nice to have Vick as a option.
wikki50
July 22nd, 2009
8:55 am
Give a break, he is not even close to being bankrupt. I am sure he has money stashed in several different accounts. Also, the comment about killing a friend in a car accident. What Scum Vick did was on purpose, what the hockey player was an accident. Their is a difference. Vick should of rotted in PRISON.
Jaine
July 22nd, 2009
8:57 am
In a country where former President Clinton was allowed to cheat on his wife – over and over – and lie on national television to our faces about it? – all while President of our country – and keep his job – what is everyone’s problem with allowing Michael Vick to have a career? I personally have never seem him play a lick – (I am a Georgian) – however, I do not see the point in continuing to deny him the right to do his job – and WHY it is getting so much attention?? There are much much bigger problems out there – like a hostage soldier in Afghanistan who may never see his family again. Get over it people????
ken
July 22nd, 2009
8:57 am
hold up use mike vick as a back up?
—> Mike vike best QB in the NFl as a back up?
G.T.O.H…………………..
marcus vick
July 22nd, 2009
9:00 am
come on people, vick should be allowed to play…if leonard little can play, vick should be able to play…on the field, i cant believe what im reading on this blog. vick was all the falcons had at the time, we had no line, a 145 pound running back that we were pounding up the middle 25 times a game and no WRs…Roddy white was not ready neither jenkins….and lets not forget Greg Knapp..and a weak defense..and damn southern people, if you guys hate vick so much for killing dogs how do yall feel about Bush? …Im from ATL and has been here my whole life and i know that this is still a very racist state.
for instance if this year the ol does not produce the city will place the blame on the ol not ryan… but with vick he took all the blame..are u people sure that the problem with vick was that he is BLACK.. people hate when blacks speak on racism but its obivous when i read some of these comments… I love matt ryan, i think that he is going to get better and better but after the Arizona game u all put the blame on the defense not the 3 turnovers by Ryan.if vick was the qb he would have took all the blame..people say vick was not accurate, thats BS.. how can a Qb be accurate when he is running for his damn life… we had the smallest line in the nfl at the time…we could not block elite ends…vick will play again and if a franchise is willing to put a TEAM around him he still can perform at a very high level…vick started 4 years, he beat the packers in year 1, broke his leg the next year, nfc championship the next year, no playoffs the last 2 years due to bad supporting cast and bad coaching..
JG
July 22nd, 2009
9:06 am
Kelly,
No One watches Hockey, Look at the TV Ratings. That is why that Hockey player can get away with it here in Atlanta. No one knows who he is.
The NFL is huge and the ratings can’t be compared. Also, Dan Snyder’s parents were fools and allowed him to walk away from the charges. Vick was a household name that Franchise and Arthur put everything into. That is the difference.
So it ain't so, Joe
July 22nd, 2009
9:12 am
Leonard Little, Ray Lewis (got off thanks to Paul Howard), Jamal Lewis. 3 players who all committed harsher crimes than Mike Vick and all are back in the league. You can’t keep a man from earning a living, and the NFL is not a private league considering all the taxpayer funded stadiums in the country. He’s served his debt to society, let him play and if he screws up then kick him to the curb.
Ashley B.
July 22nd, 2009
9:16 am
I am extremely confident in saying that Mike Vick is and will always be known in the sports world as a dominant player. The undertones of his dominance and knowledge of the game still linger in the sports world. I am a realist; therefore, I have to say that what Vick did was wrong; however, for some of us the divide between a human being and an animal is not clearly defined in our psyches. Lastly, as an African American woman, I am mindful of the adversity that one must face, and I am ever mindful of the struggle that some of my African American counterparts have gone through,as well as I, but at the end of the whim of adversity is triumph. Mike Vick will triumph, and his triumphant stride back to the gridiron is one in which me or anyone else has no control over. For Mike Vick, stay in tune with your maker, God and let him be the head of your life and the source of your strength.
Dean Lorentz
July 22nd, 2009
9:17 am
i hope vick goes to carolina or tampa and haunts the falcons for the remander of his carrer. he is a great athelete whoe made a very bad mistake, but he did his time so people just need to give him another chance.
RK22
July 22nd, 2009
9:20 am
Flo-Ri-Duh!
God allows second chances after committing murder and/or violent crimes against humans. See Moses (murdered an Egyptian), David (bedded someone’s hot wife and had a hit put out on the guy), and Paul (tracked down Christians and terrorized them). I’ve never been a real Vick supporter (although I have been amazed at his natural God-given athleticism), but, if the aforementioned guys were given second chances, then just maybe (insert tongue-in-cheek) we should at least consider it. Let him play. Hopefully, he’s learned some lessons. But, who knows? We’ll have to wait and see.
Sunny
July 22nd, 2009
9:26 am
“He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone.” Put your rocks down. Let the man do what God has given him the talent to do because, we serve a God of a 1st, 2nd, 3rd……… chance!
Vick = Subhuman
July 22nd, 2009
9:28 am
Vick is too stupid to attend an NFL training camp.
Maybe if we sent Vick to a canine obedience school, he would at least learn some manners or how to not talk/bark in a movie theater while the film is playing.
russell nassau
July 22nd, 2009
9:28 am
Mullet13,
It’s racist naxis like you who depise Vick. Your ignorant hate is pathetic. Check your history and you will see that rich White folks started dog fighting. They eventually left dog fighting and started dog and horse racing. You talk about cruel, white folks are the only ones who go hunting on a full stomach..they kill innocent animals for fun and sport. Go Mike!!!!
Elvisinthehouse
July 22nd, 2009
9:29 am
Falcons fan,what do the hell fighting dogs and football have to do with taking a gamble? yall responding like vick is gonna bring dogs to the game and fight them on the 50 yardline.But it do speak volumes for a guy(mv7)to get more attention than any sports player of any sports and he been out of football for two years.Negative responses or not,that speak wonders.Reason why is because if you don’t like him and don’t care for him then why waist your time responding? ok i know why,thats what hatred does.Bradley,i guess this will be your topic of discussion until vick turn another color other than black.
Adrian
July 22nd, 2009
9:30 am
Michael Vick should not have raped the dogs.
However, he went to federal prison for running an illegal, interstate gambling operation for the purpose of making money in violation of federal law and NOT for abusing animals. Unfortunately, many of the Obama voters on here who worship Vick like a “god” still do not understand that.
Vick looks like like a “Gremlin” (after adding water) from that 1980s movie, doesn’t he/it?
nomovick
July 22nd, 2009
9:33 am
(read this with a sarcastic tone) Thanks for the continued Vick updates. They are relevant and intriguing. I’m sure teams will be clamoring for his services.
Sgt. Steele
July 22nd, 2009
9:34 am
Should this man really lose the ability to work in his chosen profession even after he has “paid his debt to society?”
James
July 22nd, 2009
9:50 am
Why is this front page, top story news? The governor just announced a 3-day furlough for state employees in 2009, which includes public school and university teachers. This was just a side-note on the front page, but probably much more important – at least in my mind. There has been a lot of talk about a ”biased media” lately. The real bias is not political. It is bias towards reporting the sensational, the absurd, and that which distracts us from the important yet mundane issues of the day, like education and health care. I really could care less about the career prospects of a millionaire football player superstar who blew it on illegal dog fighting, even if he has served his time.
JESUS
July 22nd, 2009
9:51 am
ONLY I AND MY FATHER KNOW WHAT IS IN STORE FOR Michael Vick…those of you who have been praying for him continue to pray and those of you who are HATERS….oh well…
my desire is to bless people regardless fo their past sins…desires that you mat prosper….
Michael Vick walk in Victory, knowing that i HAVE ALREADY PAID THE PRICE FOR YOUR SIN….
Now the rest of yawl….IN HELL WILL YOU LIFT UP YOUR EYES….
Ms Ice
July 22nd, 2009
9:52 am
STEVE – I DON’T LIVE IN THE HOOD DEAR…WHAT I MEANT BY THAT IS PEOPLE ARE DOING EVERY DAY IN DIFFERENT STATES AS WELL AS GEORGIA!…IT DIDN’T STOP AFTER HE WAS CONVICTED IT SLOWED DOWN…BUT DID NOT STOP…HAVE A BLESSED DAY EVERYONE
CVL
July 22nd, 2009
9:57 am
Not only do I want the judgemental jabronis that continue to hate on one man that has taken the flack for a whole generation of badasses to feel free to BOYCOTT the team that picks Vick – they can feel free to choke and electrocute themselves for all I care. It bothers me how misguided the values in the world have become.
Mike Vick coming back and doing well opens the door for a whole lot of troubled players to straighten up and fly right…..but the folks that are against this dont give a crap about that………these guys are just their “negro gladiators” to be used and disposed at the fans and owners will. Fine give up your friggin tickets then……there are folks waiting for your seats.
Ms Ice
July 22nd, 2009
9:57 am
There is a pitcher of GRAPE HATER-AID being passed around against Mike Vick but why???? He will play in the NFL again…
Ms Ice
July 22nd, 2009
9:58 am
^5 CVL
Catholic Mr. Obvious
July 22nd, 2009
9:58 am
FYI: Jesus is not an articulate, chest-thumping, corn-rowed buffoon who would write in rambling, incomplete sentences, demonstrate poor writing skills or use such an inarticulate word as “HATER.”
By the way, Satan is a Vick Supporter and listens to V-103 as well.
Keep THAT Real, you degenerates.
AKALady
July 22nd, 2009
10:00 am
The man’s “crime” involved DOGS!!!!! There are more serious criminals that are involved in drugs, rapes, murders, domestic violence cases, assault cases, child molestations, & internet predatory activities that receive less punishment & ridicule than Vick did. I was watching Dateline’s Internet Predators just the other night & those caught received 30 & 90 day probations or 3 mth prision time, in which they’ll just go right back out & do the same thing all over again (one guy had already been arrested for the same act). Give him a break & let him do what he loves & the world at one time loved watching him do…PLAY FOOTBALL.
David
July 22nd, 2009
10:00 am
Seattle has already stated they will not sign Vick. People in Seattle love their dogs more then other people.
Falcons73
July 22nd, 2009
10:01 am
Okay, I really don’t care about the Vick situation anymore and I have moved on (as a Falcons fan). With that being said, the commissioner is going to sit down with Vick to see “if he is truly remorseful”????? Uh, okay. What is Roger looking for? Does he want Michael to get on his knees and say “Mr. Goodell, I’m REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, SORRY for what I did and it WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN”! If you think about it, it’s just DUMB!
Tina Harrison
July 22nd, 2009
10:02 am
Let him play already. He has suffered enough.
sharon
July 22nd, 2009
10:03 am
Go Saints, Go Panthers, Go Tampa Bay Bucs!!!!
Bob Horner
July 22nd, 2009
10:08 am
He’s paid his debt, and learned his lesson. If he can still play at this level, he should be given a chance.
I hope he shows up at training camp and proves everyone wrong.
Wade
July 22nd, 2009
10:12 am
Ummmmm, what makes some of you think just because a person sits out 2 seasons they have lost a step? I play ball with 40 year old men that can out run guys in their 20s. At age 29, you don’t lose a step unless you just plain out let yourself go! And with the speed that Vick has, a good month of training, he will be just as fast and quick! And plus, what else do you have time to do in jail? Workout! And I know I wasn’t the only one hearing the rumors of him playing QB in jail for the teams. Also, think about this, some of your best athletes are in jail. I think alot of the inmates want to see him get back on his feet. Now, when he comes back and destroy the Falcons and other opponents and he’s the biggest comeback story, then what you got to say… All this dogfighting stuff, it didn’t stop, they just thinking of new ways to get away with it.
oldref
July 22nd, 2009
10:13 am
Killing unwanted dogs via electrocution and body slamming to the ground is truly a heinous crime, not to mention his other indiscretions. He’s trouble with a capital T.
If I did this same crime, spent time in Leavenworth, would I be so bold to assume that I could get my old job back?
He should never be allowed to play again, period.
Vick Supporter
July 22nd, 2009
10:14 am
Michael Vick = SUPERSTAR
Matt Ryan = Good Player.
Michael Vick, Superstar, has returned.
Vick 09
KayC
July 22nd, 2009
10:21 am
You all do realize that the Falcons suck anyway right? But anywho…people kill me talking about they will boycott any team that picks up Vick-well clearly that’s a threat they should take into consideration because YOU’RE all that! Yeah, people are going to boo and boycott, but he still should be allowed to play. But to say this man is evil…heck I’m sure many of us live and see evil everyday-in your homes, on your jobs oh but I guess that’s okay. So just because you won’t support the team that picks him won’t put a dent in that team’s revenue. And furthermore, “what if’s” don’t matter.
JESUS
July 22nd, 2009
10:22 am
and you catholics are lovers of men…so what…not just men..but little boys….you fool
Curious
July 22nd, 2009
10:24 am
There’s no question that Mike Vick has talent. Give him a chance.
He’s paid his debt to society, probably more so than anyone else in his position. I just hope that Mike has not become an angry, resentful man. His behavior put him in prison. His fame kept him there.
NFL clubs must be salivating to get him, but no one wants the publicity that’s sure to follow.
But let’s face it, television ratings and ticket sale will soar.
I, for one, can’t wait.
Just a crazy thought
July 22nd, 2009
10:26 am
I do not care about Mike Vick, good luck to him. He completed his sentence, the Falcons look good and I’m looking forward to the 09 season.
Was a season ticket holder
July 22nd, 2009
10:35 am
Still got love for MV7. And where ever he go I will be the first to get that jeresy. It is a MUST!
Rufus
July 22nd, 2009
10:35 am
Enough, talk about this guy, he wasn’t that great to begin with, it takes more than the one quarterback to make a team, and he wasn’t that great of a player or team mate.
Give him enough time and he’ll be in trouble again.
Hope he stays out of football.
Gerald
July 22nd, 2009
10:36 am
The man is a professional athlete. When he throws his first touchdown pass, all else will be quickly forgotten.
#1 Falcon Fan
July 22nd, 2009
10:36 am
He who is without sin, may cast the first stone. That statement should quiet all of you who are trying to judge Vick…Only GOD can judge him. I think he should be re-instated and the commissioner should let him know that if he screws up again, then he will be banned for life. I think Vick has learned his lesson and will keep his nose clean if he is re-instated!
I used to like him...
July 22nd, 2009
10:38 am
Just remember, Vick defender’s, that while yes….he does deserve a second chance….nobody took anything including $150-million from him. Vick did it all by himself. Well, Vick and some “friends”.
As far as comparing him to Stallworth, Heatley, even Leonard Little…they are different crimes, different scenarios, different everything.
Not saying it’s okay that someone who killed a human being gets less time than someone who “only” held a dogs head under water until it stopped struggling, watched a puppy squirm while hanging in a noose, or ran electrical current through a dog who never had a chance, but what I am saying is that just because people don’t take a gamble on Vick or don’t want him on their team doesn’t mean they are doing anything wrong, it just means their not dumb.
Vick, prison aside, hasn’t played in two years and was ONLY good because of his athletic ability. Not his brain, not his intangibles, his speed and arm. We’ll have to see if he still has that before anyone should even think about signing him.
And also, yes, while we’ve all done things that are bad and that we could have gone to jail for I for one have never violently killed anything more than a mosquito or bee so no, Vick doesn’t deserve people to be playing that card either.
Get a clue, Vick DESERVES a second chance, but no one OWES it to him.
Was a season ticket holder
July 22nd, 2009
10:38 am
Rufus how do you know he wasnt a great team mate? You only know what the media tell us UNLESS you played with him….
Long Time Falcon Fan
July 22nd, 2009
10:42 am
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Long Time Falcon Fan
July 22nd, 2009
10:44 am
I will tell you this much. I have always love the Falcons but if Vick ever plays here against the Falcons, I hope he kicks their butts. And I am sure I am not the only one that feels this way.
Beau
July 22nd, 2009
10:47 am
Why Long time Falcon Fan? What did the Falcons do to Vick?
Heavenly creature
July 22nd, 2009
10:47 am
I don’t give a crap about dogs. I don’t care if you fight them or not, all you bleeding heart animal worshippers are morons. He did the time, now let him play. And don’t let me around your precious doggie, cause I’ll tear off his little head and eat it for breakfast.
Elvisinthehouse
July 22nd, 2009
10:47 am
Animal lover you gotta remember vick is black.The average white will choose a dog(animals) over blacks anyday.I asked 5 of my white friends jokenly would they go to war with a black man or an dog? 4 of them said a dog.I have nothing against blacks,but thats the truth.
Kevrock/Smarty Jones
July 22nd, 2009
10:48 am
I kinda feel for the guy. He was ripped off by his attorney Billy Martin (How is he still a good attorney btw). The big mistake he made was trusting his family. He should have SOLD THEM out at the state level and it would have all been done. The state really didn’t want to try him but if came clean to them it would have been probation and maybe a 4 game suspension by the NFL. He paid a heavy price already. I don’t condone what he did because I love dogs BUT he didn’t kill anyone either!
Beedlebailey
July 22nd, 2009
10:49 am
WELCOME BACK MIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
amidude
July 22nd, 2009
10:53 am
Wow…great to see all these PERFECT people online “casting the first stone.” The man made a mistake…when is he allowed to move on? I would gladly pay to see Vick play again.
FalconsFan
July 22nd, 2009
10:53 am
A mistake is going 55 in a 45 when the speed limit changes and you don’t notice, what Vick did wasn’t a mistake, he participated knowingly in an illegal activity for YEARS.
Again, I wonder how many of you defending Vick would be doing it if he was Asian, White or Hispanic… if you’re going to call people racist you might want to look internally as to why you’re ACTUALLY defending the criminal.
Beau
July 22nd, 2009
10:56 am
Good poll Elvis, real scientific and stuff, now I understand.
And I took a poll too.
How many times, when a black athlete is in jail for something, do people (black and white) play the race card? 100%, made that one up to, probably a little more accurate than your made up poll, however. I’ll take a man who can hold a gun over a dog any day, if I was going to war…and yes…I’m white.
Carey
July 22nd, 2009
11:15 am
This is quite ridiculous!!! I mean this really teaches young kids that it is okay to commit a crime and then you can go back to leading a normal life and make lots of money. I feel that he should not be able to EVER play again. This will hopefully make him learn that you cannot have your cake and eat it too!!!
Walter Miller
July 22nd, 2009
11:16 am
Michael Vick should never be allowed to play professional football again. He had dogs hanged and electrocuted and drowned.
Shame on you that think he has “paid his debt.” He has not, and he never can.
Walt
Chris Broe
July 22nd, 2009
11:19 am
Is the tail wagging the dog in Goodell-land? What if Vick promises only to attend chicken fights for the next few years? Or how about if he only marginally participates when they club baby seals in Alaska? Will that satisfy Goodell?
Give Vick the football. (dammit).
americanone
July 22nd, 2009
11:19 am
I am in a hail storm of stones on this thread; You guys are funny in a sick kinda way. It matters not one bit what we think as fans, if he plays or not this year is up to Goddell. It really should be up to the owners since they will be paying his salary and putting up with all the PETA nonsense.
Vick has not fully paid his debt to society; he is on probation. More than likely he will get reinstated but if he causes a single ripple…HE’S DONE!!!
phoenix falcon
July 22nd, 2009
11:19 am
AKALady
ditto
ATL
July 22nd, 2009
11:25 am
He has done his time Please let him play.
Yes he was wrong, he did fall down everyone on this blog has fallin down but someone was there to help us back up so we could start over.
So lets stop throwing stones and let him play ball.
plow
July 22nd, 2009
11:28 am
It’s so good to see you back Michael. You will be great! I can’t wait to see you kick some butt.
p.s. I bet you can wait either…;-() GO MIKE!
vick supporter
July 22nd, 2009
11:29 am
where is the door to your closet.
Vick Realist
July 22nd, 2009
11:32 am
Yes the man messed up. He’s paid his deb,let him play.
MB please close this thread down. Everytime we talk about MV7 it turns into the same racist nonsense. It’s getting old.
Nativebird
July 22nd, 2009
11:33 am
Matt Ryan learned how to read and exploit defenses in 1 training camp better than Vick could after 7 NFL seasons. Regardless if Ryan ever does anything, that fact is unquestionably clear. Enough of this, who cares where or if the guy plays anywhere else? The Atlanta aspect of this guy and this storey is done, if only the press and other non-starters concerned with other things not football would give it up.
ON THE DOWN LOW
July 22nd, 2009
11:36 am
Mike Vick was a “lover of men” while in prison. If he ever plays QB again, I would NOT want to be his center.
O’bama is a “lover of men” as well, but he likes to keep that ON THE DOWN LOW. If you were married to a beastly stallion like ME-Chelle, I can’t say I would blame you.
Is it really any surprise Vick and O’bama have so many of the same fans here in The A T L ?
Vick Realist
July 22nd, 2009
11:45 am
Mike Vick was a “lover of men” while in prison. If he ever plays QB again, I would NOT want to be his center.
“O’bama is a “lover of men” as well, but he likes to keep that ON THE DOWN LOW. If you were married to a beastly stallion like ME-Chelle, I can’t say I would blame you.
Is it really any surprise Vick and O’bama have so many of the same fans here in The A T L ?”
I rest my case.
Michael
July 22nd, 2009
11:49 am
Who Fing cares if he plays I will watch if he doesnt I will still watch. Yes he is a great athelete and a show stopper but all this media attention is the whole reason why he was sentenced to such a strong sentence. Everyone neeeds to let this man live he has paid his debt to society. Oh yeah I dont think Mike Vick should do any work with Peta beacuse all those people are wack jobs and yes I own pets but PETA people need to come back to planet earth.
A Realist
July 22nd, 2009
11:51 am
I agree that there is no real reason to prevent him from playing if a team wants to sign him,…BUT….he’ll never make it through 3 YEARS of probation (State and Federal) without doing something illegal. Puff..Puff…
CathyD
July 22nd, 2009
11:52 am
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sidslid
July 22nd, 2009
11:53 am
#2. Competition is a beautiful thing. All of Roger’s huffing and puffing can’t overcome the threat of losing key demograpics to an upstart league
CathyD
July 22nd, 2009
11:54 am
Good Luck Vick!!! hope to see you on the NFL field this season. And for all you haters Thou Shall Not Judge. I sure you’ve done stupid things that you regret. Leave Vick alone!!!!!
Judge not less ye be judged
July 22nd, 2009
11:58 am
It’s time to move on…MICHAEL VICK WILL RETURN TO THE NFL, get over it!…It’s about money and the NFL WILL NOT allow Michael to leave the league…the publicity of his return alone is a cash cow for the NFL…I am a dog lover (owner of an adorable mutt) and believe what Michael did was absolutely appalling. He has paid his debt to society. If he cause more problems for himself when he returns, that’s on him. Love ya, Mike!!! Welcome Back! P.S. If you have to play a game in Atlanta, don’t focus on the crowd say focused on Christ no matter what city you visit!
Thomas
July 22nd, 2009
11:58 am
Flo-Ri-Duh … apparently you never followed Vick’s career when he was with the Flacons! He caused plenty of trouble with the Falcons … you know all those people that are in the stands that are there to support the Falcons?? 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 …..
Sage of Blueland
July 22nd, 2009
12:00 pm
Does Mike Vick play in Atlanta?
Then why are we writing about him and not CURRENT FALCONS PLAYERS??
Suckers.
JUSTinCASEuFORGOT
July 22nd, 2009
12:08 pm
No; Michael Vick was not your typical QB…His stats were not that great and yes he did fumble
quite a bit. The man was running for his life! That offensive line left a lot to be desired and the receivers other than Crumpler was dropping everything that hit there hands. Yes; Matt Ryan has a higher football IQ than Vick but the buck stops there. He is no where near the athelete Vick is, if Stallworth had caught for Vick the way he catches for Ryan he would have made the pro bowl with Vick. The absolute worst thing that happened with Vick as a Falcon is Auther Blank’s choice not to retain Dan Reeves as coach to help Vick become a better QB. I don’t recall opposing teams designing special defensive plans when facing Matt Ryan but they all admit Vick gave them fits. Don’t get me wrong I like Matt and he is exactly what the Falcons needed but Vick did lead the Falcons to a playoff win in Green Bay and to the NFC Championship game. You can’t judge a man by stats alone; Vick comes to play every game.
ERich42
July 22nd, 2009
12:12 pm
What more does the man have to do. It will be a bigger crime if the Wizard Goddell does not reinstate him. We got players raping woman and killing people and they don’t even make the headline. Keep your head up Vick and make it do what it do when you get your chance. I will be watching.
GeTyourFactsRIGHT!!
July 22nd, 2009
12:14 pm
Vick did not flip the entire stadium the bird! It was one particular tampa bay fan who was letting Vick have it as he left the field; Vick still was wrong but don’t add to it!
Ol' Yeller
July 22nd, 2009
12:17 pm
If he did not already have so many illegitimate “kidz” with hideous, gold-digging women, I would say Vick was too stupid to breed with anything other than actual tail-wagging dogs.
Hugh Jaynus
July 22nd, 2009
12:22 pm
The whole situation has been blown out of proprtion. The simple fact is that at some point in history, it was deemed that some animals make for pets and are illegal to kill/torture and others are deemed for food and sport to be killed and tortured. If I could get a license to hunt and kill dogs, would I be the worthless person Vick is? If doing what he did was illegal, is it still an intoerable act?
The opinions on this tend to be two-fold: 1)Is what he did cruel? 2)Should he be judged for breaking a law, regardless of the crime. Most people believing he should rot in hell and never get the “privilege”of playing in the NFL again are making emotional decisions becasue an animal was involved. So I refer you to an earlier question…if it was legal to dog-fight, should he still rot in hell for doing it?
The guy’s crime was more stupidity for not doing this in Mexico or some other country that does not care about this stuff.
And yaeh, yeah…I have dogs and I have had season tix since before Vick, blah blah.
Let him play, Goodell is trying to be GOD-dell. I cannot wait to see how this pans out if Roethlesburger is a sexual predator. Also, did anyone see the story about the footage of circus trainer beating elephants? Don’t the beat them across state lines?
Humane Soicety Please Shut up!
July 22nd, 2009
12:35 pm
Peta should be protesting the Daily Killing of animals at the nation’s Humane Society. So What is Vick suppose to do to show remorse. Help the Humane Society kill more dogs? They do it everyday and nobody is charged with cruelty to animals. What is the Law or Offical Code that allows that. After all there are animal sanctuaries like the ones Vick’s dog were sent to and had a hefty 1 million care bill paid in full by Vick. Are these people really in charge of judging a man for making a living in His Profession when they Kill Dogs for Sport Daily simply, simply, simply and only, only, only, because no one has the money or millions they require to adopt them when they could simply give they away to good homes and sanctuaries. These people are criminals that kill helpless dogs daily in a well known process and setting. Thank God Michael Vick has paid his debt to society and will return to his job, making a living and can sleep at night knowing he will never kill another animal unlike his critics who do it without remorse, to millions of dogs daily.
Humane Soicety Please Shut up!
July 22nd, 2009
12:38 pm
Peta should be protesting the Daily Killing of animals at the nation’s Humane Society. So What is Vick suppose to do to show remorse. Help the Humane Society kill more dogs? They do it everyday and nobody is charged with cruelty to animals. What is the Law or Offical Code that allows that. After all there are animal sanctuaries like the ones Vick’s dog were sent to and had a hefty 1 million care bill paid in full by Vick. Are these people really in charge of judging a man for making a living in His Profession when they Kill Dogs for Sport Daily simply, simply, simply and only, only, only, because no one has the money or millions they require to adopt them when they could simply give they away to good homes and sanctuaries. These people are criminals that kill helpless dogs daily in a well known process and setting. Thank God Michael Vick has paid his debt to society and will return to his job, making a living and can sleep at night knowing he will never kill another animal unlike his critics who do it without remorse, to millions of dogs daily.
Humane Soicety Please Shut up!
July 22nd, 2009
12:44 pm
I wonder if all those no. 7 Vick Jerseys the Humane Society Collected were used as body bags for the dogs they kill daily. Remember they were killind dogs long before Michael Vick. It has to be a sight worse that hacking deaths at a hen house or chicken farm. Killing innocent animals who haven’t harmed anyone only to have a death sentence in less than 30 days after their arrival at a place where Dog Killers are suppose to care for animals and have their best interest at Heart? People should be protesting and demand the closing of these Death traps for animals. Money is the root of all evil, and if Peta and the Humane society don’t get money for these animals or their own perverted causes away with the dogs, off with their heads, kill em, kill em now. Yeah that’s what they call caring for animals………..Kill em.
Nope
July 22nd, 2009
12:50 pm
If he was convicted of the same crime and not a football player he would not be able to get a job anywhere in his field (professional fields) becuase he could not pass the background check. Why should sports be any different. the message you send is you can get away with anything and play. great for the kids.
Humane Society Please Shut up!
July 22nd, 2009
12:53 pm
Yeah I know, who cares if I Spelled Society wrong in the ScreenName?
It Is A:
W – worthless,
R – Rogue,-
O – offensive,
N – Nefarious,
G – Gang
All these so-called animal lovers and Vick haters need a reality check. could it be there a hiding their real sentiments behind this so-called and fake love for animals?
If one hates killing of dogs why be selective as to who can and cannot be allowed to kill dogs.
Just makes me wonder about dog lovers?
bigeasy830
July 22nd, 2009
12:57 pm
If Goodell lets Vick play in the preseason he will play the entire season and fans will have the chance to once again see this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6-jbdaYFUo
Humane Society Please Shut up!
July 22nd, 2009
12:58 pm
Nope……….So I guess when a Humane Society employee applies for work outside of their fields, should they list killing dogs as a reference, How many they kill on a daily basis, after all that stuff doesn’t show up on a background check. They should have educational tours so the public can see these killers and doing their jobs, Just like Vick after doing his time that was given by the feds and completed can be seen Playing football, oh, that is his job!
Steve
July 22nd, 2009
1:00 pm
Humane Society Please Shut Up, take you own advice and shut-up. The shelters wouldn’t have to put dogs to sleep if idiots like you had their dogs spayed or nutered. They don’t hang dogs or electrocute them for low performances in the dog fighting rings. Some times it’s best to keep you mouth shut and not prove that you’re a product of damaged genetics rather than open your mouth and validate the fact. Most people running around south Atlanta in a number 7 jersey are convicted felons, even Vick!
Humane Society Please Shut up!
July 22nd, 2009
1:02 pm
Well, Vick should be given the opportunity to Play football and be seen by the public performing his job.
Will the Humane society allow the public access to see them kill dogs daily which is their profession?
I see a double standard here.
Raul
July 22nd, 2009
1:06 pm
People, c’mon. Give the guy a break. Michael has served his time. Remember, as young as he was coming into the NFL and making the millions that he did, he just didn’t have a good support group. I truly believe he has seeked the one and only Savior which is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I hope and pray that Michael will continue his walk with the Lord.
Humane Society Please Shut up!
July 22nd, 2009
1:06 pm
Steve, The truth hurts doesn’t it. I didn’t know killing dogs in any fashion was okay. I am not a product. You however are a Vick hater. Ha, Ha, Ha. You go Steve keep the support for the Humane Society and keep killing dogs daily.
Oh Steve, I don’t own a dog. to much work. My lawn is just too perfect for a poop scoop job.
Have a good Day!
Humane Society Please Shut up!
July 22nd, 2009
1:08 pm
Oh how I miss seeing Michael Vick,
just love all those fancy End-Zone Tricks,
He’s just fantastic on the field
A human highlight on Video Reel!
bigeasy830
July 22nd, 2009
1:14 pm
In response to
HEY JUSTBLAZE
July 22nd, 2009
10:39 am
How do you know Matt Ryan is oh so classy, etc… You do not know Matt Ryan. I don’t want to take anything from Matt Ryan. I don’t know him either and I wish him no ill will. But most of you MV7 haters act as if Matt Ryan walks on water after one good season. I know one thing for sure. Matt Ryan is not perfect as a human being, none of us are. Now I talk badly about Ryan as a football player. I am one of the main ones who says Matt Ryan has a weak arm and I stand by that. But, so far Matt Ryan is record is 11-5, took his team to the play-offs and won rookie of the year. He has also been a model citizen in the NFL. His name has not been associated with anythig negative, but, if you think that he can do no wrong, you are either very young and naive or just stupid.
Hillbilly Deluxe
July 22nd, 2009
1:18 pm
I’m not a fan of Mike Vick but he did his time (more than someone else in the league who caused a human death). So if he can keep his nose clean and somebody wants him, let him play.
As for PETA, after the Obama fly incident, does anybody take them seriously?
Sick of It
July 22nd, 2009
1:20 pm
It appears that the only way people can build Michael Vick up it to tear other people down. Please try to understand that: #1 The Humane Society does not destroy animals, the local shelters of the municipalities do that, according to their own law and rules. Some euthanize, some do not. #2 There would not have to be millions of dogs destroyed every year if people didn’t allow their animals to over breed, not want to care for them properly and release them on the streets without any concern about what will happen to them. #3 You don’t have to be a whack job to care about animals, simply a human being. #4 No on said dogs were more important than humans, simply that they should be humanely treated. #5 Raising dogs for the sole purpose of having them kill each other for your viewing pleasure is not a mistake, it is a significant character flaw, I don’t care if you were raised in that “culture”. #6 Arthur Blank did not let Michael Vick down, exactly the opposite. #7 Matt Ryan did not take Michael Vick’s job, Michael Vick lost that due to his own bad actions. Now go ahead, call me a racist, a moron, an idiot, whatever it takes to make you feel that Michael Vick was justified in what he did, because quite frankly your opinion counts for nothing in the minds of most rational people.
Humane Society Please Shut up!
July 22nd, 2009
1:20 pm
Hooray For Michael Vick!
Oh how I miss his End-Zone Tricks
He’s done his time for the crime,
Now it’s time for Prime-Time!
Walter Miller
July 22nd, 2009
1:20 pm
Shame on you, “Humane Society Please Shut up!”
When the Humane Society kills animals, it is done quickly and usually without pain (some animals are gassed).
Get this: Michael Vick TORTURED animals.
He has no right to play in the NFL amd people who condone his activities — shame on you.
Walt
Oh yeah
July 22nd, 2009
1:24 pm
I can’t count the comments I have read “why are dogs more important than humans”….. 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.
Phil McCrotch
July 22nd, 2009
1:28 pm
Humane Society. You have been anointed King Idiot of the vick apologist. As dumb as the rest of you are mr. society has topped all of you. Congratulations society. You have made all of us smarter today. Oh, and the word HUMANE is in the name for a reason.
Bad News
July 22nd, 2009
1:43 pm
Remember when Vick first got into trouble with the worthless dogs and Mike Tommin (youngest coach to win superbowl) said he thinks Mike Vick deserves a 2nd chance, when all of “evil” America said he should be banned for life?
Well guess what Falcons fans? It looks like one of your golden boys is in big trouble, accused of R A P E! That’s right raping a real human being.
Now, if Goodell is true to his word, “protect the shield” and the shield does not look good if we have a low life rapist of “humans” running around free – lock up your daughters!
Now there are rumors started that Mike Tomlin may pursue Mike Vick, in the case that big Ben feels the wrath of “God”, I mean Goodell.
Can you imagine the great Mike Vick on a defensive team like the Steelers? They may go 19-0. Finally, he will be on a team with true talent.
Vick Supporter
July 22nd, 2009
2:14 pm
Football will be fun to watch again. The King has returned
MiltonDawg
July 22nd, 2009
2:21 pm
Even if Vick gets reinstated…teams will be reluctant to sign him given all the negative publicity he has following him. Will everyone call NFL owners racists now? I agree he should have another shot at the NFL but we’ll let the owners decide his fate. And please, enough with Vick “King” QB- the man was decent…not great. Needs to work on his passing game. His body isn’t the same anymore. You won’t see another 1,000yd rush season from him….EVER.
MiltonDawg
July 22nd, 2009
2:24 pm
Bad News: How does Big Ben..your “golden boy” affect us as Falcons Fans?? Besides, its some gold digger with a BS claim just to make a few dollars. Which the Steelers will handle behind closed doors to make the situation go away. And your rumors are complete BS!!! You think one of the greatest franchises in NFL history is going to add more bad publicity to their team…get a clue. If anything, Vick will go to Oakland or Skins.
Big Muddy
July 22nd, 2009
2:39 pm
Hey the Man served his sentence which is more than even several guys accused of murder/manslaugther have done. let it go!!!!!! It’s now political with the NFL
FalconsFan
July 22nd, 2009
3:17 pm
americanone,
It does matter what the fans think, it matters a great deal to the NFL, after all without the fans the league would be nothing.
Enter your comments here.....
July 22nd, 2009
3:24 pm
WOW!! I got to agree with Bad News @ 1:43. It may just be a gold digger trying to get money, but if thats not the case then it is definitely worse than what Vick did and he should be punished beyond what Vick got. The NFL can’t have star QB’s going around raping women. If that’s the case then Vick is the least of our problems. “Our” meaning humanity.
Dink
July 22nd, 2009
3:31 pm
Mark,
If Stallworth & Leonard Little can return so quickly to the NFL with a heck of a lot less jail time for KILLING SOMEONE, it sure seems that Vick should be able to return for dogfighting.
Bad News
July 22nd, 2009
3:35 pm
MiltonDawg
That is typical of “you” people. Trash the victim as long as the villain does not have dark skin. I don’t recall you coming to Vick’s defense before he confessed – typical.
That poor woman did not deserve to be raped. The Steelers win and cannot sweep this under the carpet as you would hope. “Do the crime – do the time”! Maybe you would be more understanding if it was your daughter, sister or niece – who knows maybe you are just stating your opinion based on who or what he represents. I think you know what I mean.
Either way, this one will not be swept under the carpet – he is toast!
Billy
July 22nd, 2009
4:01 pm
I think Vick deserves a second chance, and hopefully an NFL team will give him one. But, if Goodell keeps him out, he definitely shouldn’t bring back Donte Stallworth either. What Vick did was terrible, but Stallworth killed someone!
Falcons4Ever
July 22nd, 2009
4:04 pm
How many ex-cons get there old jobs back besides the rich and famous. What a society we live in where we idolize the wrong people.
Falcons4Ever
July 22nd, 2009
4:15 pm
Enter your comments here…All crime does is show the mentality of the offender. Sure some crimes are worse than others but there is one common theme to most all criminals, “phsycological issues” one way or another. No one desrves to be abused, NOT even animals!!!
jarvis
July 22nd, 2009
4:31 pm
It’s 4:30, and we’ve only gotten one blog today. MB, I’d hate to see your performance evaluation effected by this.
dgroy
July 22nd, 2009
4:41 pm
Any NFL Owner that signs him is an idiot. Why would you want a dog killer and a liar working for you?
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…