Vick to join new football league in 09???

[jsarno]

I didn't even hear about this league, but this link is saying that Vick is a 98% chance of being signed to this new league starting in 09.

Michael Vick's post-prison job prospects look pretty good - Shutdown Corner... - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by jsarno

I didn't even hear about this league, but this link is saying that Vick is a 98% chance of being signed to this new league starting in 09.

Michael Vick's post-prison job prospects look pretty good - Shutdown Corner... - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

I heard something about this story the other day on the radio. I would be astonished if he ended up playing for them. As far as I know, he's still under contract with the Falcons and I've got to assume that the Falcons' lawyer had half a brain and made sure to include broad noncompete clauses in the contract.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I heard something about this story the other day on the radio. I would be astonished if he ended up playing for them. As far as I know, he's still under contract with the Falcons and I've got to [/b]assume that the Falcons' lawyer had half a brain[/b] and made sure to include broad noncompete clauses in the contract.

HAHAHAHA...that's an oxymoron!

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I heard something about this story the other day on the radio. I would be astonished if he ended up playing for them. As far as I know, he's still under contract with the Falcons and I've got to assume that the Falcons' lawyer had half a brain and made sure to include broad noncompete clauses in the contract.

I believe he settled with Atlanta. He's paying his debt to society so when he gets out he should be allowed to make a living. I would think that a team from Canada would sign him.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I believe he settled with Atlanta. He's paying his debt to society so when he gets out he should be allowed to make a living. I would think that a team from Canada would sign him.

He might have settled the SB payback issue with the team, but he's still under contract as far as I know.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

He might have settled the SB payback issue with the team, but he's still under contract as far as I know.

I'm sure Mr. Blank would let him out of his contract. Unless he plans on keeping him. He's a business man and if Matt Ryan doesn't pan out I could see Vick going back to Atlanta if his skills are still there. But isn't Vick facing state charges too? I'm not sure how that works out but I'd assume he can't be charged twice. Anyway I hope he finally gets his life together one day. He's got kids to take care of and they need a father.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I'm sure Mr. Blank would let him out of his contract. Unless he plans on keeping him. He's a business man and if Matt Ryan doesn't pan out I could see Vick going back to Atlanta if his skills are still there. But isn't Vick facing state charges too? I'm not sure how that works out but I'd assume he can't be charged twice. Anyway I hope he finally gets his life together one day. He's got kids to take care of and they need a father.

The state charges are going after different crimes than what the federal case charged him with. The only reason the fed's got involved was because the state (maybe the city) dragged their feet and did not press any charges. There where thought that the prosicuter was trying to sheild Vick from charges. The fed's got involved and took matters into their own hands.

[Daseal]

I believe the Falcons cut Vick didn't they? He's not on their roster, so Im pretty sure he's a free agent right now.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by Daseal

I believe the Falcons cut Vick didn't they? He's not on their roster, so Im pretty sure he's a free agent right now.

I thought that they had to keep him under contract and on the team to fight to get their money back?

[Daseal]

Well, they've already settled the signing bonus. They got a tiny portion back. Once that happened, I think it was over. I mean, I don't know how he can be under contract but not on the roster.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

For what it is worth, wikipedia says Vick is still under contract with the Falcons but indefinitely suspended by the league. I also googled "Falcons release Vick" and did not get any good hits.

[MTK]

The Canadian league doesn't like to allow convicted felons to play in their league.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The Canadian league doesn't like to allow convicted felons to play in their league.

Maybe the old CFL, but that doesn't appear to be this new league.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The Canadian league doesn't like to allow convicted felons to play in their league.

Well Ricky Williams played there. He's not a felon but he still had issues. I think it would help sell tickets. I think there is a good chance he goes there.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Well Ricky Williams played there. He's not a felon but he still had issues. I think it would help sell tickets. I think there is a good chance he goes there.

You pretty much answered it right there. Plus, even though he wasn't a felon alot of the owners up there had serious reservations about letting Ricky play.

I don't think they would touch Vick.