Michael Vick in Talks to Become PETA Spokesman
 

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Controversial or not I'm a huge Vick fan I'm a diehard Hokie fan and cannot wait for this guy to come back.What he did was awful and almost unforgiving but everyone deserves the chance to own up to everything and be remorseful which is what I hope Michael does. Just thought this was an interesting article.

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LMAO. This is like OJ or Chris Brown trying to become a spokesperson for a battered womens shelter. PETA already showed how crazy they were with the human milk/Ben and Jerry's deal, now this? Wow.

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I can't think of a better spokesman.

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Pitbulls around the world are whimpering..

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The world gets stranger every day.

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[quote=tdSKINS1;554708][url=http://adage.com/article?article_id=136403]Michael Vick in Talks to Become PETA Spokesman - Advertising Age - News[/url]

Controversial or not I'm a huge Vick fan I'm a diehard Hokie fan and cannot wait for this guy to come back.What he did was awful and almost unforgiving but everyone deserves the chance to own up to everything and be remorseful which is what I hope Michael does. Just thought this was an interesting article.[/quote]

Well, I am a huge Vick disliker! He was a massively overrated Qb but he could run like the wind. He does not deserve another shot unless he can make it though a camp and win the job. Just cause he was a former QB doesn't mean he should be handed a shot. If he is good enough to win a position, then let him.
I find this to be a joke, and a slap in the face to all animal activists. Gotta give Vicks advisors some credit though.

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Doing ones time means you have paid your debt legally under the law. It does not mean the mental disconnect that originally caused you to commit such heinous acts on animals has.................changed, or rehabilitated in some way. Because he HAS legally paid for his crime, he deserves another chance to.....work.
Any person who would ever do what he did to an animal is a.....bad guy!
I must admit I AM SURPRISED at Peta. I am confident that will be cause for regret on their part.

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Apparently there are many PETA people, but not all, who are pissed even at the mention of this idea.

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[quote=jsarno;554730]Well, I am a huge Vick disliker! He was a massively overrated Qb but he could run like the wind. He does not deserve another shot unless he can make it though a camp and win the job. Just cause he was a former QB doesn't mean he should be handed a shot. If he is good enough to win a position, then let him.
I find this to be a joke, and a slap in the face to all animal activists. Gotta give Vicks advisors some credit though.[/quote]

Lighten up. He's paid his debt to society and hit rock bottom. He did a terrible thing but life moves on. He deserves another shot if someone is willing to give him one. No one is going to hand him anything. Look around the NFL at all the poor QB play. Teams are desperate to win and someone will probably give him a chance. Afterall Leonard Little is still playing.

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[quote=Hog1;554739]Doing ones time means you have paid your debt legally under the law. It does not mean the mental disconnect that originally caused you to commit such heinous acts on animals has.................changed, or rehabilitated in some way. Because he HAS legally paid for his crime, he deserves another chance to.....work.
Any person who would ever do what he did to an animal is a.....bad guy!
[B]I must admit I AM SURPRISED at Peta. I am confident that will be cause for regret on their part.[/quote][/B]

[B]Did you ever stop and think that maybe some good will come of these ads? Maybe it will stop people from dog fighting cause they'll see the punishment if they're caught. I think it's a good idea.[/B]

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screw mike vick. he's an overrated piece of garbage. he should have gotten longer jailtime.

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[quote=skinsfan69;554757][/b]

[B]Did you ever stop and think that maybe some good will come of these ads? Maybe it will stop people from dog fighting cause they'll see the punishment if they're caught. I think it's a good idea.[/B][/quote]


are you kidding me.

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[quote=wolfeskins;554759]are you kidding me.[/quote]


is that a question or a statement?

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Does anybody still believe that peta cares about animals ? Peta is all about $$$$ .

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[quote=budw38;554761]Does anybody still believe that peta cares about animals ? Peta is all about $$$$ .[/quote]

Nailed it. Well, and they represent the lunatic fringe.

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[quote=wolfeskins;554758]screw mike vick. he's an overrated piece of garbage. he should have gotten longer jailtime.[/quote]

Overrated not in the least.

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[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;554760]is that a question or a statement?[/quote]


which ever you prefer.

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[quote=DoggDayAfternoon;554768]Overrated not in the least.[/quote]Wait, you think Campbell is another Ramsey, but you don't think Vick sucks?

Oh man, you couldn't find the sky if I pointed you in the right direction.

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[quote=GTripp0012;554776]Wait, you think Campbell is another Ramsey, but you don't think Vick sucks?

[B]Oh man, you couldn't find the sky if I pointed you in the right direction.[/B][/quote]

:rofl:

Oh man, too funny Tripp.

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[quote=GTripp0012;554776]Wait, you think Campbell is another Ramsey, but you don't think Vick sucks?

Oh man, you couldn't find the sky if I pointed you in the right direction.[/quote]
I didn't want to be the first to make the Campbell vs. Vick QB comparison, But since you mentioned them both Tripp, here it goes. Campbell is a [B]TRUE[/B] QB, a class act, and has some unreached potential. Vick is an animal sociopath, more of a "wildcat" back fielder, who has less potential athletically than he did before he was incarcerated. I hope the Skins avoid him like the plague!

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What is next? Larry Flynt as a spokesperson for Women's rights?

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[quote=GTripp0012;554776]Wait, you think Campbell is another Ramsey, but you don't think Vick sucks?

[B]Oh man, you couldn't find the sky if I pointed you in the right direction[/B].[/quote]

:laughing2 I've got to remember that one. LOL.

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[quote=wolfeskins;554774]which ever you prefer.[/quote]


dont put me on the spot. lol But this is Irony. Only in America

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[quote=GTripp0012;554776]Wait, you think Campbell is another Ramsey, but you don't think Vick sucks?

Oh man, you couldn't find the sky if I pointed you in the right direction.[/quote]


Well moss does grow on the north side of the tree so the sky must be west.

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[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;554810]Well moss does grow on the north side of the tree so the sky must be west.[/quote]

Speaking of Moss. What the hell is he saying in that United Way commercial after he says "turn around turn around." I sware its driving me nuts. Right now to me it sounds like "Ah ma bebop I love you."

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I love JC i do but what records has he ever broken compared to Mike Vick ?

In 2006, Vick became the only quarterback in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards during the regular season.
In 2006, Vick set the NFL record for most yards per carry in a season, at 8.4.
When Vick and RB Jerious Norwood both ran for over 100 yards in Week 4 of the 2006 season, the Falcons became the only NFL team to ever record two games in a franchise's history where both the quarterback and a running back on the same team surpassed the 100-yard mark in the same game. (Vick and Warrick Dunn both eclipsed 100 yards in Week 2 of the same season.)
Vick (1,039 yards) and Dunn (1,140) became the first QB/RB tandem in NFL history to each go over the 1,000-yard rushing mark in the same season. They also became the fourth set of teammates in league history to each have 1,000 or more yards. The last set of teammates to accomplish the feat were Cleveland RBs Kevin Mack (1,104 yards) and Earnest Byner (1,002) in 1985. Brandon Jacobs (1,089) and Derrick Ward (1,025) of the 2008 New York Giants have since accomplished this feat as well.
Earned his second consecutive and third overall Pro Bowl nod in 2005 as he passed for 2,412 yards and 16 touchdowns in addition to leading all NFL quarterbacks with 597 rushing yards and six scores.
Named to the second Pro Bowl of his career after leading the Falcons to their third division title in team history and breaking numerous NFL and team records in 2004.
Set an NFL postseason record for a quarterback with 119 rushing yards in the 2004 NFC Divisional Playoff win against the Rams.


Overrated???? Are you kidding me? How can you say this guy sucks this guy has brought more to the Falcons franchise then Jason has brought here. But I agree Jason does have all the potential in the world but he has yet to prove he is the "franchise" QB. When Vick was in Atlanta everyone knew he was the QB and there was no question about that. They are so lucky Matt Ryan became what he was. Michael definetely will be picked up and he for sure will make an immeidate impact for any team that does decide to pick him up

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[quote=tdSKINS1;554822]I love JC i do but what records has he ever broken compared to Mike Vick ?

In 2006, Vick became the only quarterback in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards during the regular season.
In 2006, Vick set the NFL record for most yards per carry in a season, at 8.4.
When Vick and RB Jerious Norwood both ran for over 100 yards in Week 4 of the 2006 season, the Falcons became the only NFL team to ever record two games in a franchise's history where both the quarterback and a running back on the same team surpassed the 100-yard mark in the same game. (Vick and Warrick Dunn both eclipsed 100 yards in Week 2 of the same season.)
Vick (1,039 yards) and Dunn (1,140) became the first QB/RB tandem in NFL history to each go over the 1,000-yard rushing mark in the same season. They also became the fourth set of teammates in league history to each have 1,000 or more yards. The last set of teammates to accomplish the feat were Cleveland RBs Kevin Mack (1,104 yards) and Earnest Byner (1,002) in 1985. Brandon Jacobs (1,089) and Derrick Ward (1,025) of the 2008 New York Giants have since accomplished this feat as well.
Earned his second consecutive and third overall Pro Bowl nod in 2005 as he passed for 2,412 yards and 16 touchdowns in addition to leading all NFL quarterbacks with 597 rushing yards and six scores.
Named to the second Pro Bowl of his career after leading the Falcons to their third division title in team history and breaking numerous NFL and team records in 2004.
Set an NFL postseason record for a quarterback with 119 rushing yards in the 2004 NFC Divisional Playoff win against the Rams.


Overrated???? [B]Are you kidding me[/B][/quote]


Is that why you don't read the newspaper because its garbage?

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[quote]In 2006, Vick became the only quarterback in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards during the regular season.
In 2006, Vick set the NFL record for most yards per carry in a season, at 8.4.
When Vick and RB Jerious Norwood both ran for over 100 yards in Week 4 of the 2006 season, the Falcons became the only NFL team to ever record two games in a franchise's history where both the quarterback and a running back on the same team surpassed the 100-yard mark in the same game. (Vick and Warrick Dunn both eclipsed 100 yards in Week 2 of the same season.)
Vick (1,039 yards) and Dunn (1,140) became the first QB/RB tandem in NFL history to each go over the 1,000-yard rushing mark in the same season. They also became the fourth set of teammates in league history to each have 1,000 or more yards. The last set of teammates to accomplish the feat were Cleveland RBs Kevin Mack (1,104 yards) and Earnest Byner (1,002) in 1985. Brandon Jacobs (1,089) and Derrick Ward (1,025) of the 2008 New York Giants have since accomplished this feat as well.
Earned his second consecutive and third overall Pro Bowl nod in 2005 as he passed for 2,412 yards and 16 touchdowns in addition to leading all NFL quarterbacks with 597 rushing yards and six scores.
Named to the second Pro Bowl of his career after leading the Falcons to their third division title in team history and breaking numerous NFL and team records in 2004.
Set an NFL postseason record for a quarterback with 119 rushing yards in the 2004 NFC Divisional Playoff win against the Rams.[/quote]

This guy sounds like an awesome running back!

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He is a good QB who cares if he is different he still won games and was very successful

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tdSKINS, even Dan Reeves on NFL radio said that he didn't believe Mike Vick was an NFL quarterback. He's certainly an exciting player, but he is not an NFL caliber quarterback. His arm, while a rocket, is inaccurate and sporadic.

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[quote=tdSKINS1;554822]I love JC i do but what records has he ever broken compared to Mike Vick ?

In 2006, Vick became the only quarterback in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards during the regular season.
In 2006, Vick set the NFL record for most yards per carry in a season, at 8.4.
When Vick and RB Jerious Norwood both ran for over 100 yards in Week 4 of the 2006 season, the Falcons became the only NFL team to ever record two games in a franchise's history where both the quarterback and a running back on the same team surpassed the 100-yard mark in the same game. (Vick and Warrick Dunn both eclipsed 100 yards in Week 2 of the same season.)
Vick (1,039 yards) and Dunn (1,140) became the first QB/RB tandem in NFL history to each go over the 1,000-yard rushing mark in the same season. They also became the fourth set of teammates in league history to each have 1,000 or more yards. The last set of teammates to accomplish the feat were Cleveland RBs Kevin Mack (1,104 yards) and Earnest Byner (1,002) in 1985. Brandon Jacobs (1,089) and Derrick Ward (1,025) of the 2008 New York Giants have since accomplished this feat as well.
Earned his second consecutive and third overall Pro Bowl nod in 2005 as he passed for 2,412 yards and 16 touchdowns in addition to leading all NFL quarterbacks with 597 rushing yards and six scores.
Named to the second Pro Bowl of his career after leading the Falcons to their third division title in team history and breaking numerous NFL and team records in 2004.
Set an NFL postseason record for a quarterback with 119 rushing yards in the 2004 NFC Divisional Playoff win against the Rams.


Overrated???? Are you kidding me? How can you say this guy sucks this guy has brought more to the Falcons franchise then Jason has brought here. But I agree Jason does have all the potential in the world but he has yet to prove he is the "franchise" QB. [B]When Vick was in Atlanta everyone knew he was the QB and there was no question about that. [/B]They are so lucky Matt Ryan became what he was. Michael definetely will be picked up and he for sure will make an immeidate impact for any team that does decide to pick him up[/quote]

I beg to differ. There actually were constant questions about whether Vick should even play QB, much less start. There were constant questions regarding, "When is Vick going to learn how to pass?" These questions intensified after they went through some trouble to bring in Peerless Price, who became somewhat invisible in the Vick-led offense. The only guy who Vick ever seemed to find with a pass was Algae Crumpler, who incidentally may have the greatest name in NFL history.

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[quote=Lotus;554830]I beg to differ. There actually were constant questions about whether Vick should even play QB, much less start. There were constant questions regarding, "When is Vick going to learn how to pass?" These questions intensified after they went through some trouble to bring in Peerless Price, who became somewhat invisible in the Vick-led offense. The only guy who Vick ever seemed to find with a pass was Algae Crumpler, who incidentally may have the greatest name in NFL history.[/quote]

And as I've said before, once teams finally figured out that Vick couldn't pass the proverbial jig was up. Vick's success early on hinged on the fact that 1. he was protected with a running game and 2. teams actually believed they had to defend against the pass and the run. Once teams realized he was a subpar passer they started stacking the box and playing corners in a cover 2 zone and it was then we saw that Vick was nothing more then a running back that could throw the ball a little better then your average 3rd string QB.

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[quote=Daseal;554828]tdSKINS, even Dan Reeves on NFL radio said that he didn't believe Mike Vick was an NFL quarterback. He's certainly an exciting player, but he is not an NFL caliber quarterback. His arm, while a rocket, is inaccurate and sporadic.[/quote]

Really? Reeves said that? Interesting considering Vick got him the first playoff win at Lambeau in the history of the playoffs.

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It's just going to be some TV spots probably; no big deal. Part of him showing the whole remorse and growing up thing and a way for PETA to get their collective virtual penis bigger.

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Someone hit the nail on the head. Vick is suppose to be a QB not a freaking RB. I don't give a rats ass if he he can run, it doesn't matter all that much for a QB in the NFL. You just need to be mobile and avoid sacks. See Tom Brady.

Also if you wanna talk stats look at Vick's career completion percentage and tell me if it even near what a "decent" starter should have.

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If you look at his career stats, I don't think they reflect the ability he showed in his last year in the league. If you remember watching his games - his passing improved a whole lot, and people were talking about how mike was coming into his own. I think a whole lot of teams would be thrilled to have MV come and play for them, especially the Vikings (MV is like tarvaris, except he can run and throw better...).

I really have started to feel bad for him though. His crime, although it was bad, wasn't anything like killing people; he FINANCED the dog fighting. People need to stop calling him the antichrist and just accept that he did his time and he's ready to earn his way back into society. It really bothers me every time I see another ridiculous PETA request to put MV through more tedious classes/tests/public speaking. Enough is enough, just let the man play.

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[quote=takethecake;554843]If you look at his career stats, I don't think they reflect the ability he showed in his last year in the league. If you remember watching his games - his passing improved a whole lot, and people were talking about how mike was coming into his own. I think a whole lot of teams would be thrilled to have MV come and play for them, especially the Vikings (MV is like tarvaris, except he can run and throw better...).

I really have started to feel bad for him though. His crime, although it was bad, wasn't anything like killing people; he FINANCED the dog fighting. People need to stop calling him the antichrist and just accept that he did his time and he's ready to earn his way back into society. It really bothers me every time I see another ridiculous PETA request to put MV through more tedious classes/tests/public speaking. Enough is enough, just let the man play.[/quote]

So how exactly is he like Tavaris?

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I hope he gets another shot somewhere. I think the guy took more heat than he deserved. It would be interesting to see him come back as a WR or RB, because I honestly think coming back to play QB is going to be a steep uphill climb. He would probably need to ride the pine for a while.

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[quote=Mattyk72;554855]I hope he gets another shot somewhere. I think the guy took more heat than he deserved. It would be interesting to see him come back as a WR or RB, because I honestly think coming back to play QB is going to be a steep uphill climb. He would probably need to ride the pine for a while.[/quote]

I agree I hope he gets another shot. I just don't see why its such a stretch for him to play QB. And yes his last season he was coming into his own and becoming a better pocket passer. Yes everyone he can throw the football. He would just look weird as a wideout I doubt he has even played that position since pee wees and running back? He's not big at all. QB is his spot and knowing Michael will push to play that position. The Viking would be the perfect spot for him. Tavaris Jackson sucks dick and Sage Rosenfels isn't much better. That be a perfect spot behind that O-line and Adrien Peterson at his side it be so nasty

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Vick is 6'0 215. That's already big enough to play RB. You don't think he could put on 5-10 more pounds if he needed to?