How Many Games Should Vick Be Suspended?

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 07-19-2007, 10:32 PM

I know this wasn't a option but I say 6 with the chance of going up to 2 years pending a conviction.

KLHJ2 · 07-19-2007, 10:41 PM

Vick is Finished! There is no way in the world that he is going to recover from this. If I am proven wrong then so be it. I would love to see him return to a successfull career after his suspension (which I believe will last an entire season). The problem is that the negative publicity is going to overshadow any chace of him making a legitimate comeback. This reminds me of Mike Tyson when he got imprissioned and never returned to the form of his prime.

SmootSmack · 07-20-2007, 12:08 AM

Rae Carruth...ugh, what a slimy bastard. There are other options besides plotting to have your pregnant wife murdered

jsarno · 07-20-2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Rae Carruth...ugh, what a slimy bastard. There are other options besides plotting to have your pregnant wife murdered

And with all his money, you would think he would have done it in a smarter way.

Darrell_Green_28 · 07-20-2007, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Rae Carruth...ugh, what a slimy bastard. There are other options besides plotting to have your pregnant wife murdered

Wasn't there a Dolphin, Cecil Collins that got busted for something?

hagams · 07-20-2007, 06:41 AM

I'm sure it's been said, but he shouldn't have any punishment until after trail etc.

Daseal · 07-20-2007, 07:34 AM

Hagams: So you're against the pac-man jones suspension too? He hasn't been convicted of a damn thing either. When this policy came out I said I didn't like the grey area giving Goodell lots of room to decide.

Michael Vick went into the commish's office and said "I didn't do it" and this indictment is pretty damn in depth and the feds nearly always get convictions (mid 90%s). I see Vick being gone for the season just for giving the league a black eye.

firstdown · 07-20-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

Hagams: So you're against the pac-man jones suspension too? He hasn't been convicted of a damn thing either. When this policy came out I said I didn't like the grey area giving Goodell lots of room to decide.

Michael Vick went into the commish's office and said "I didn't do it" and this indictment is pretty damn in depth and the feds nearly always get convictions (mid 90%s). I see Vick being gone for the season just for giving the league a black eye.

What do you think he would have told the commish that he did it and get suspended for dog fighting before he was even indicted? I don't think that would make much sense.

Mizzin44 · 07-20-2007, 07:39 AM

Had he admitted to the commissioner his involvement earlier I would have said 4 to 6 games. As it's turning out, a full season.

firstdown · 07-20-2007, 09:48 AM

Some have said that an employer could fire any of us if we had those types of charges leveled agsinst us and thats not totaly true. It depends on the state and the employer/employee's contract if they even have one. In Virginia we have a right to work state and we can fire someone for just about any reason. Other states have laws which protect the employee and they have rights which could prevent an employer from firing them before any trial. I would think that the laws in Georgia would have to be considered before they could outright fire Vick. I guess what I'm saying is that there is allot of legal stuff that goes on and I'm sure the NFL and the Falcons are looking into all of their options. This indictment came as a big surprise and I'm not surprised that nothing has been done by either party as of yet.

hail_2_da_skins · 07-20-2007, 10:33 AM

I voted zero games, because he has not been convicted of any crimes so far. He has no prior convictions or allegations. The Falcons should suspend him without pay for the season and allow him to take care of his legal problems and to divorce themselves from the media barrage. If he is found guilty, the league should suspend him indefinitely and the Falcons should release him. If he is exonerated, no suspension should be given.

firstdown · 07-20-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hail_2_da_skins

I voted zero games, because he has not been convicted of any crimes so far. He has no prior convictions or allegations. The Falcons should suspend him without pay for the season and allow him to take care of his legal problems and to divorce themselves from the media barrage. If he is found guilty, the league should suspend him indefinitely and the Falcons should release him. If he is exonerated, no suspension should be given.

We don't know if the Falcons have the legal right to suspend him without pay but they can with pay.

12thMan · 07-20-2007, 11:32 AM

here's the lastest:

ESPN - NFL, Falcons may urge Vick to take paid leave - NFL

Paintrain · 07-20-2007, 12:20 PM

If he takes a paid leave of abscence for the '07 season (as being reportedly discussed by ESPN) after his trial and sentence, should the league consider it time served regarding a suspensionand let him play once he has paid his debt to society or suspend him another year after that?

Riggo44 · 07-20-2007, 12:57 PM

NFL, Falcons might urge Vick to take paid leave.
ESPN - NFL, Falcons may urge Vick to take paid leave - NFL

I don't think Vick will be playing this year.

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07-19-2007, 10:32 PM	#1
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07-19-2007, 10:41 PM	#2
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 47 Posts: 5,829	Re: How Many Games Should Vick Be Suspended? Vick is Finished! There is no way in the world that he is going to recover from this. If I am proven wrong then so be it. I would love to see him return to a successfull career after his suspension (which I believe will last an entire season). The problem is that the negative publicity is going to overshadow any chace of him making a legitimate comeback. This reminds me of Mike Tyson when he got imprissioned and never returned to the form of his prime.

07-20-2007, 12:08 AM	#3
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: How Many Games Should Vick Be Suspended? Rae Carruth...ugh, what a slimy bastard. There are other options besides plotting to have your pregnant wife murdered __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-20-2007, 06:41 AM	#6
hagams Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Beaufort SC Age: 46 Posts: 933	Re: How Many Games Should Vick Be Suspended? I'm sure it's been said, but he shouldn't have any punishment until after trail etc. __________________ We are always superbowl contenders in March!!! HTTR!!!!!!!!

07-20-2007, 07:34 AM	#7
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 8,341	Re: How Many Games Should Vick Be Suspended? Hagams: So you're against the pac-man jones suspension too? He hasn't been convicted of a damn thing either. When this policy came out I said I didn't like the grey area giving Goodell lots of room to decide. Michael Vick went into the commish's office and said "I didn't do it" and this indictment is pretty damn in depth and the feds nearly always get convictions (mid 90%s). I see Vick being gone for the season just for giving the league a black eye. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

07-20-2007, 07:39 AM	#9
Mizzin44 Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22	Re: How Many Games Should Vick Be Suspended? Had he admitted to the commissioner his involvement earlier I would have said 4 to 6 games. As it's turning out, a full season.

07-20-2007, 09:48 AM	#10
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 62 Posts: 15,817	Re: How Many Games Should Vick Be Suspended? Some have said that an employer could fire any of us if we had those types of charges leveled agsinst us and thats not totaly true. It depends on the state and the employer/employee's contract if they even have one. In Virginia we have a right to work state and we can fire someone for just about any reason. Other states have laws which protect the employee and they have rights which could prevent an employer from firing them before any trial. I would think that the laws in Georgia would have to be considered before they could outright fire Vick. I guess what I'm saying is that there is allot of legal stuff that goes on and I'm sure the NFL and the Falcons are looking into all of their options. This indictment came as a big surprise and I'm not surprised that nothing has been done by either party as of yet.

07-20-2007, 10:33 AM	#11
hail_2_da_skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 70 Posts: 868	Re: How Many Games Should Vick Be Suspended? I voted zero games, because he has not been convicted of any crimes so far. He has no prior convictions or allegations. The Falcons should suspend him without pay for the season and allow him to take care of his legal problems and to divorce themselves from the media barrage. If he is found guilty, the league should suspend him indefinitely and the Falcons should release him. If he is exonerated, no suspension should be given. __________________ "HAIL TO THE SKINS"

07-20-2007, 11:32 AM	#13
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: How Many Games Should Vick Be Suspended? here's the lastest: ESPN - NFL, Falcons may urge Vick to take paid leave - NFL

07-20-2007, 12:20 PM	#14
Paintrain Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Age: 55 Posts: 5,006	Re: How Many Games Should Vick Be Suspended? If he takes a paid leave of abscence for the '07 season (as being reportedly discussed by ESPN) after his trial and sentence, should the league consider it time served regarding a suspensionand let him play once he has paid his debt to society or suspend him another year after that? __________________ Paintrain's Redskins Fandom 1981-2014 I'm not dead but this team is dead to me...but now that McCloughan is here they may have new life! Jay Gruden = Zorny McSpurrier Kirk Cousins = Next Grossman

07-20-2007, 12:57 PM	#15
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 52 Posts: 2,390	Re: How Many Games Should Vick Be Suspended? NFL, Falcons might urge Vick to take paid leave. ESPN - NFL, Falcons may urge Vick to take paid leave - NFL I don't think Vick will be playing this year. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

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