Vick conditionally reinstated by NFL (updated)

[irish]

I heard a clip on the Sports Reporters last night that the new UFL in interested in Vick if he cant land a spot in the NFL. It seems like that wouldnt be a bad place for him to get back into shape.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by irish

I heard a clip on the Sports Reporters last night that the new UFL in interested in Vick if he cant land a spot in the NFL. It seems like that wouldnt be a bad place for him to get back into shape.

I believe the Orlando franchise drafted him, or claimed the rights to him. Something like that.

[irish]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I believe the Orlando franchise drafted him, or claimed the rights to him. Something like that.

I saw that the UFL season plays its championship game on thanksgiving weekend so I was wondering if Vick's team didnt make it that far would he be allowed to sign with an NFL team in time for their stretch run. Of course that depends on a lot of things but if he's looking good in live game action it could entice someone into giving him a try.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by irish

I saw that the UFL season plays its championship game on thanksgiving weekend so I was wondering if Vick's team didnt make it that far would he be allowed to sign with an NFL team in time for their stretch run. Of course that depends on a lot of things but if he's looking good in live game action it could entice someone into giving him a try.

good point, I don't see why he couldn't sign in the nfl after being in the ufl prior. It would be an audition for him, plus the nfl would then avoid having to deal w/the immediate publicity.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I believe the Orlando franchise drafted him, or claimed the rights to him. Something like that.

Do you know anything about this league as far as when are they going to play? Are they playing on weekends? Or during the week? Seems like playing on Sat. Sun. or Mon. is a bad idea. But Fri. night would be OK.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Do you know anything about this league as far as when are they going to play? Are they playing on weekends? Or during the week? Seems like playing on Sat. Sun. or Mon. is a bad idea. But Fri. night would be OK.

Thurs. and Fri.

[joethiesmanfan]

Sounds like a great place to add to his punishment. Wow how genius!!!

[MTK]

The UFL is only a 6 game season, so yeah he could essentially audition for a NFL team and probably sign mid-season.

[irish]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The UFL is only a 6 game season, so yeah he could essentially audition for a NFL team and probably sign mid-season.

Yes, they start in Oct and end at Thanksgiving. Games are on Thurs & Fri nights. Starting in Oct would also give him extra time to get in shape.

[skinsfan_nn]

Just watched the Zorn presser on Redskin.com. Come on Camp/ Football 2009!

Message from Zorn to Vick good luck with your future....but you won't be a REDSKIN,for now!

[Monkeydad]

If somehow he DOES get on the Skins (won't happen), I'll be fuming if he suits up with #7.

[BringBackJoeT]

Originally Posted by Buster

If somehow he DOES get on the Skins (won't happen), I'll be fuming if he suits up with #7.

Agreed.

[Monkeydad]

Thursday would be the best day for them. A lot of MLB teams have off that day. Of course, their season has to conclude before the NFL Thursday games start. Maybe Tuesdays or Wednesdays would be better.

[KLHJ2]

The site said Thursday's and Friday's

About Us - United Football League (UFL) - Where the Future Stars Come to Play!

[Ruhskins]

So it seems that Baltimore is the only team that has even considered Vick. Maybe they'll turn him into a WR. From ESPN Rumors:

FREE AGENCY: One team admits Vick interest
Michael Vick | Falcons | Interested: Patriots? Ravens? Raiders? Saints?
While yesterday's update on Michael Vick focused on some potential landing spots that were developed in the minds of reporters, former players and coaches, there is finally one team representative who has publicly commented to the affirmative that his team has had discussions about signing No. 7.

In a story published by the Associated Press, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh said, "We've had long discussions about Michael Vick and we have a feeling about how he would impact our team and not impact our team." Although Ozzie Newsome had previously commented that the Ravens had enough quarterbacks, this is not as strongly negative a statement as Vinny Cerrato made to the Washington Post yesterday.

Within the AP article, we also learn that the Bengals, who have a former Pro Bowler at QB, and the Broncos, who do not, will also not be pursuing Vick at this time. Meanwhile, USA Today's Jim Corbett opines that the Patriots might be in the mix, while the Florida Times-Union reports that Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio says his team won't be.

I still think that unless Baltimore does something crazy, Darth Hoody is going to pick up Vick just to f with Goodell.