NFL Rumor Central: Does Vick have a future in Frisco?

[celts32]

I can't see any NFL team putting up with the backlash from PETA that will surely come if they sign him. Is signing Vick really worth the picketing and constant negative attention it will cause. I think teams will decide he's not worth it.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by celts32

I can't see any NFL team putting up with the backlash from PETA that will surely come if they sign him. Is signing Vick really worth the picketing and constant negative attention it will cause. I think teams will decide he's not worth it.

San Fran is a circus freak show anyways, so the Niners are probably used to "those kind of people".

[tdSKINS1]

He deserves a second chance he paid his debt to society, its up to the commish to see what happens. If you think he shouldn't be in the league then you obviously have not looked at other athletes who have done just as bad of things as Michael has done and has been let back in the league. Like I said before if you made a mistake wouldn't you want a second opportunity to prove yourself as a better individual. You would! And thats my point

[44ever]

I think all points are valid. And respected. I didn't know about some of the others like lenard lewis either. And I'm glad PAC is gone. Maybe I'm being to hard on Vick. I'll have to consider it a little longer. I just don't want the NFL to become a sport of no integrity or consequences.

As far ad Sarah Palin standing next to the moose she killed. He(Chris Rock) was making his usual ignorant racist (joke) point. Shooting a moose is not against the law. Drowning, electricuting, and hanging dogs to death is. And takes a twisted person to commit such an act. I may be wrong.

Side note: I didn't vote for Palin

[skinsfan69]

If Vick is let back in the NFL then SF should look at all the options cause their QB situation is really bad. Hill is not a 16 game starter and Smith is a total 100% bust. But Vick hasn't even thrown a ball in a few years, hasn't studied any film or seen live action. It's going to take some time for him to get his skills back.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

If Vick is let back in the NFL then SF should look at all the options cause their QB situation is really bad. Hill is not a 16 game starter and Smith is a total 100% bust. But Vick hasn't even thrown a ball in a few years, hasn't studied any film or seen live action. It's going to take some time for him to get his skills back.

the SF situation just highlights there are some really shitty QBs in the league and Vick brings serious talent to the table so you have to believe FOs will look at him. He'd make a great replacement for T-jack in Minnesota. Altogether he'd probably be an instant upgrade at the position for 5-10 teams out there.

[freddyg12]

The comparisons to Pacman et al are interesting, but Pacman's situation is the only one really worth taking a look at as Goodell essetentially set the bar w/his treatment of Pacman. L. Little, as GMscud said, did his crimes before the conduct policy & Goodell.

Goodell will have a tough choice to make when Vick gets out, essentially a no-win choice at that. If he suspends Vick some will say that's too harsh because he's already paid his debt in jail, etc. Plus, he will set a precedent of sorts.

If he doesn't suspend him, then the nfl might take a PR beating. That in itself might be enough for Goodell to suspend him. I think he'll probably reinstate him w/some form of probation. I also think Vick deserves another chance.

Back to the original point of the thread, if SF or anyone else signs him, realistically how long will the anti-Vick stuff go on? think about it, does PETA or any other group actually have the stamina to consistently protest, picket or whatever else they do, for an entire nfl season? I don't think they would, or if they did they'd lose effectiveness.

Do Native American groups still protest outside Skins' games over the team's name? If they do, I haven't noticed it being any big deal.

In other words, I think Vick will sign somewhere, there will be a few weeks of outcry (much of it in the preseason) then it will blow over.

[44ever]

if he is reinstated I bet he goes to the Cowboys. I just don't think JJ could resist.

[VABCHSKINSFAN]

I thought that I read somewhere that PETA actually supported Vick's return to the NFL. Has anyone else seen this?

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by VABCHSKINSFAN

I thought that I read somewhere that PETA actually supported Vick's return to the NFL. Has anyone else seen this?

Not necessarily, unless he passes a Psych test first.

From the Article

According to the AP, Vick's attorneys sought assurance from PETA [that] the group would support Vick's return to the NFL

PETA Wants to Make Sure Vick Isn't a Psychopath Before NFL Reinstates Him - NFL FanHouse

[ChickenMonkey]

Its funny that people really think PETA should even have a say in his reinstatement..
Society is really screwed up, when we place more value on an animals life than a human being. This country has millions of crimes everyday, millions of criminals getting released for more serious crimes, and no one says a word, they do thier time and go back to either be productive in society or screw up again...Good luck Michael Vick, hope you get a fair shot

[SkinzzFan]

Originally Posted by ChickenMonkey

Its funny that people really think PETA should even have a say in his reinstatement..
Society is really screwed up, when we place more value on an animals life than a human being. This country has millions of crimes everyday, millions of criminals getting released for more serious crimes, and no one says a word, they do thier time and go back to either be productive in society or screw up again...Good luck Michael Vick, hope you get a fair shot

I agree 100%. Once Mike pays his debt to society he should be free to earn a living. What he did was wrong but that's why he went to jail. The man did his time now let him get back to being a productive citizen. For him, at this point in his life, that's being a pro football player.

If PETA needs something to do, they can check into my neighbor. He has an extremely dirty fish tank they may want to inspect. I just hope he doesn't lose his job at the pet store!!

HAIL!!

[44ever]

Vick did a bad thing and got caught. I'm sure other players in the NFL do worse but haven't been caught. All of us have done things that are wrong and some of us have done things worse than dog fighting. I personally think what he did takes a twisted mind. But whether or not he should be able to contribute to society again. Yes he should. He served his time.

I think the question should be at what standard do we hold the NFL. I look at it as a rare privalige to play football and be paid millions. We as a society allow these athletes to live a dream life and root for them as they live it.

I don't think Vick is a danger to his fellow man. I do not compare him to Ted Bundy or that type. But to allow him the privalige to return to the NFL, to be a role model to our young children. I don't like it.

I don't care what Vick does with his life. I don't wish anything bad to happen to him. I hold him to no standard.

But is there a standard for the NFL? Should there be?

[Dirtbag59]

PETA lost all credibility when they asked Ben and Jerry's, one of the more "green" companies, to use human milk for their ice cream.

[44ever]

No News, Just a thread update.

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