Michael Vick

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While NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is trying to reach a conclusion on a conditional reinstatement of Michael Vick, sources maintain that Goodell is expected to suspend Vick for the start of 2009 season.

One source has pegged the likely suspension at four games, but another source said Goodell is contemplating something "between a two-to-six-game suspension" and reaffirmed that a decision is expected no later than next week, possibly by Monday.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Thursday night: "This is a serious matter. We are engaging in a careful and thoughtful process and no decisions have been made."

During the three-hour-plus meeting that occurred Wednesday in New Jersey, Goodell told Vick one of his greatest concerns was the former Falcons quarterback's lifestyle prior to his prison confinement that included marijuana use, according to a source. Vick had a positive test for marijuana administered by federal authorities prior to his imprisonment and one of the conditions of his NFL reinstatement will include evaluation and random urine testing for banned substances.

A conditional reinstatement would allow Vick to attend training camp if he signs with a team; thus far, sources say no team has expressed interest. A suspension would bring clarity for Vick and teams that might be privately discussing the merits of signing the quarterback.

Vick has missed two NFL seasons -- he was indefinitely suspended on Aug. 24, 2007 by Goodell after the quarterback entered a guilty plea for his involvement in a criminal dog-fighting enterprise.

League sources also pointed out that Vick's transgressions included lying to federal authorities, as well as to Goodell, and gambling was an aspect of his six-year dog-fighting enterprise.
 
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There are rumors that he was seen with Allen Iverson at a strip club the very day he was released from house arrest.

Is this the behavior of a guy who's changed and focused on getting back on track?
 
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no but it is the behavior of Vick so he will probly be back in jail unless he turns this around
 
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What team does Vick end up with?

I've looked through all the teams and tried to come up with a list. In no particular order...

1. Buffalo Bills: Buffalo could be a nice fit (on the field) due to a need at the QB position. Edwards could turn out to be a solid QB in the league working with such a talented recieving corps. If Edwards were to go out with injury, or just not perform well, Ryan Fitzpatrick would be the starter. This would be an ideal situation for the Bills, and Vick. If Vick performed even close to where he was when he left the league, this offense would be very dangerous. The only negative here that I see would be the media circus that would follow Vick. I can't even begin to imagine the type of media attention Buffalo would get with both Vick and T.O. on the same team.

2. Baltimore Ravens: Think of Vick in this situation as WR/QB hybrid not unlike Kordell Stewart's role with the Steelers. The Ravens are in desperate need of WR help after the retirement of Derrick Mason (and Drew Bennett after signing soon before.) The only question here is would Vick be willing to play mostly WR in this offense.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Similar QB situation as Buffalo. Behind Garrard is Paul Smith and the 2 Todds (Boeckman and Bouman.) Vick would be a huge upgrade over the latter three, or he could be used some at WR alongside Torry Holt and Mike Walker.

4. Oakland Raiders: Al Davis loves speed and has a history of signing players with a troubled past.

5. Minnesota Vikings: It appears Childress doesn't have too much faith in either Tavaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels. It appears neither do the players who called and practically begged Favre to sign with the Vikings. Vick would again be playing indoors alongside quite possibly the best RB in the game. When Vick was a Falcon, their teams ranked in towards to top of the league in rushing, and this would be no different in Minnesota.

6. Seattle Seahawks: Jim Mora loves him some Vick. I'm sure he would love to have his former QB playing for him again. Seneca Wallace played significant time last year in Matt Hasselbeck's absence. Vick would be a faster, better Seneca Wallace.

7. Carolina Panthers: As mentioned above about Vick in Atlanta, this Carolina squad could break records for rushing if Vick came aboard and was the starting QB. Vick, Williams, and Stewart would excel in a "Wildcat" offense. Let's be honest, Jake Delhomme just isn't going to get Carolina very far in the playoffs, and they are an injury away from having Josh McCown as their QB.

8. San Francisco 49ers: Shaun Hill, Alex Smith, Damon Huard, Michael Vick. I'm would take Vick in a heartbeat. San Francisco seems like they are on the right track back to the playoffs, but neither Hill, Smith, or Huard can get the job done. If by some miracle one of the three turns in a good season, Vick could be used at WR.


These are really the only 8 teams I think would realistically show interest, although teams like Houston, Cleveland, and Cincinnati could surprise me.
 
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Supposedly he about has a deal done with a team. I'd love to see him on the Vikes just to see what he could do with Peterson and Harvin
 
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Florio thinks he'll end up in Pittsburgh. I think he'd do well in Seattle, St. Louis, or San Fran.
 
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SWIL said:
There are rumors that he was seen with Allen Iverson at a strip club the very day he was released from house arrest.

Is this the behavior of a guy who's changed and focused on getting back on track?
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I would have too. Hell, going 18 months without seeing a pair of boobs would make me do the same thing.
 
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Close friend from college called me a little while ago. His dad has done business with the Cowboys for a long time and is tight with some one of the front office people there. At lunch today, Vick's name came up and the guy told him that the Cowboys got word this morning that he would sign with the Panther's in the coming days..... TIFWIW because things could always happen to derail a signing, but that is what was coming out of Dallas today....
 
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ESPN has been claiming that the titans or ravens will sign him b/c they are the only 2 teams that haven't ruled him out publicly at press conferences....uh huh
 
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I highly doubt that. The Panthers have very little cap room, and they just lost their best DT. If they are going to pick anyone up right now, it would be Shaun Smith.
 
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wherever he goes, he's going to need some distance between him and where the incident occurred - atlanta. That's why i think that - besides not having any need for him - it's a bad idea for the titans to take him b/c nashville only being 3-4 hours from atl
 
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What incident are you talking about? The dogfighting took place in Virginia.
I don't think it matters where he plays in regards to "the incident." PETA will show up in any of the 32 NFL cities.
I just don't want him because that would be one expensive second-string quarterback.
 
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Panthro said:
What incident are you talking about? The dogfighting took place in Virginia.
I don't think it matters where he plays in regards to "the incident." PETA will show up in any of the 32 NFL cities.
I just don't want him because that would be one expensive second-string quarterback.
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whoops my bad, flop in my head there.

No I had just meant that there's a whole city of angry people at him in atlanta. Wherever he does end up playing, the further from Atlanta the better (and Nashville is way too close)
 
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