BREAKING NEWS: Vick to Enter Guilty Plea

[SmootSmack]

ARTICLE: Vick takes plea deal, avoids additional dogfighting charges (The Virginian-Pilot - HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com)

Vick is going to enter a guilty plea to the felony conspiracy charge next Monday at 10:30 a.m., said Lawrence Woodward, one of Vick's defense attorneys.

(From BrudLee): Alternate Link: FOXNews.com - Vick Attorney Says Star Quarterback Will Plead Guilty in Dogfighting Case - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News

[MTK]

Smart move on his part. The quicker he gets this over with the better.

[MTK]

I wonder how Goodell will deal with Vick once he can come back, you would think he'll be forced to sit out another season at the very least.

[12thMan]

This is going to be one juicy thread. He's definitely done for the year now. You figure he'll do a minimum of 1 year, so that probably scratches 2008.

So the earliest he'll be back is '09....that's if he does a straight 12 month sentence.

[Dlyne8r]

Rumor: From everything I've read and heard, he may be done until 2010. BuhBye Michael...

[BrudLee]

Curiously, the site is overwhelmed.

For those who have read the report, are potential State charges affected? The Surry County DA apparently has a bit of a mad-on right now.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

I don't care if I ever see vick in an NFL uni again this guys deserves whatever he gets. Just think he will be great in the Arena league

[skinsfan_nn]

FOR SUCH A DUMBASS.....smart move. Now the COMMISH gets his turn...? HAMMER TIME, ROUND II

[12thMan]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick accepted a plea deal Monday and lengthy prison sentence to avoid additional federal charges in a dogfighting case that has driven his NFL career to a halt.

How long is lengthy?

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

I have a question. Does the NFL suspension begin when he gets out of jail?
I would assume so. Any info there guys?

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

I have a question. Does the NFL suspension begin when he gets out of jail?
I would assume so. Any info there guys?

Damn good question!

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by Dlyne8r

Rumor: From everything I've read and heard, he may be done until 2010. BuhBye Michael...

Where did you read that? Would like to look into that. Haven't heard squat up here, other than folks saying the year minimum and maybe earlier for good behavior type stuff. I think they are talking out of there butt though.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Michael Vick's Attorney

Michael wishes to apologizes again to everyone who has been hurt by this matter.

He can't apologize to those dogs he murdered. I want to see him do a lot of time, and I don't want to see him play in the NFL again. I don't care if he goes to the Arena League, CFL, w/e, as long as he doesn't get the privilege of wearing an NFL uniform.

I do think he made the right move by accepting the plea deal though, there was no way he was gonna get out of this one. I could definitely see Goodell banning him from the league because he essentially pleaded guilty to betting on his dogs as well.

[saden1]

And the fat lady has sang! As for his suspension, I don't think it should be concurrent with his time in jail. I mean, his ass is in jail...that's not exactly a suspension is it? He should be suspended for a year after he is done with his jail time. See you in 2010 I say.

[BrudLee]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

I have a question. Does the NFL suspension begin when he gets out of jail?
I would assume so. Any info there guys?

The commisioner hasn't suspended Vick yet. Presumably, he can do so at any time. The Falcons will be able to cut Vick and seek repayment of unearned bonus money (around $22.5 million) as soon as he is in default of his contract - first unexcused miss of practice, meeting, etc. Once arraigned, Vick will be in default, and he can be cut. The commissioner is in no hurry to suspend or ban Vick - he will face a jail sentence, and then any suspension will make it unlikely he will be signed.

Think about Tank Johnson. He is a talented DT, who broke the law served his time, faces an eight game suspension, and has no team - therefore his suspension doesn't start until he is signed. He hasn't been signed not because no one wants to hire a felon, but because no one wants to pay him and waste a roster spot for half the year. If Vick faces a one year suspension after his incarceration, no team will waste time or money waiting for him to (a) get into shape, (b) learn an offense, (c) serve a suspension, and (d) make a roster in the face of withering criticism from the general public.