VICK DA GREAT

[Scott Campbell]

I certainly hope Vick gets a new start.

He is getting a new start. But that may, or may not include the privilege of playing in the NFL. I don't want him on our team.

[Scott Campbell]

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What team is in such dire need of an average QB with exceptional running ability that they'd put up with the amount of publicity that would come with it?

The Raiders? The Broncos?

[Scott Campbell]

I think Vick could benefit from the love of a companion animal. Choose one:

My choice:

[swede]

Roger Goodell is a pretty high bar to get over.

If Roger is satisfied, I'm satisfied. The judicial system acted, Vick paid his debt, and he is free to go where anyone wants him IF anyone wants him.

[Gunakor]

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What team is in such dire need of an average QB with exceptional running ability that they'd put up with the amount of publicity that would come with it?

The Raiders? The Broncos?

The Raiders are still paying JaMarcus Russell a gazillion dollars. They wouldn't look at Vick. Not because they don't like bad character guys, but because they have the QB Mr. Davis covets already.

The Broncos never struck me as a team Vick would be a good fit for. Both Kyle Orton and Chris Simms are better fits for the offense they prefer to run. They are both better passers. Vick is an incredible athlete, but he's not the greatest passer. I think Vick to Denver is an experiment doomed to fail.

[Scott Campbell]

Roger Goodell is a pretty high bar to get over.

If Roger is satisfied, I'm satisfied. The judicial system acted, Vick paid his debt, and he is free to go where anyone wants him IF anyone wants him.

Agreed Mr. Swede. Though I don't want him in GB.

[Scott Campbell]

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What team is in such dire need of an average QB with exceptional running ability that they'd put up with the amount of publicity that would come with it?

The Raiders? The Broncos?

The Raiders are still paying JaMarcus Russell a gazillion dollars. They wouldn't look at Vick. Not because they don't like bad character guys, but because they have the QB Mr. Davis covets already.

The Broncos never struck me as a team Vick would be a good fit for. Both Kyle Orton and Chris Simms are better fits for the offense they prefer to run. They are both better passers. Vick is an incredible athlete, but he's not the greatest passer. I think Vick to Denver is an experiment doomed to fail.

My point is that I think it's pretty likely that some QB desperate team will bite if he gets reinstated.

[Cheesehead Craig]

I think a team will take a gamble with him and sign him should he get reinstated, which I think he should be.

[Scott Campbell]

I think a team will take a gamble with him and sign him should he get reinstated, which I think he should be.

The question is when. I'd be a bit surprised if Roger let him play this year.

[Patler]

I think a team will take a gamble with him and sign him should he get reinstated, which I think he should be.

But when should he be reinstated? For 2009? Why?

Maybe he has "paid his debt to society" but does that mean he has paid his debt to the NFL? The NFL routinely suspends players for things for which they pay no debt to society. Isn't it reasonable that his debt to the riches of the NFL is greater than what he has paid already? After all, the success of the NFL is based a lot on public relations, image, etc. Isn't it reasonable to require that Vick prove he is a new person for some period of time outside of the prison environment before the NFL opens their arms to him?

I'm not in favor of a lifetime ban, and I understand how short a span of time that an NFL career encompasses. Nevertheless, I will be disappointed if he is reinstated before the 2010 season, and if he screws up at all before then, delay it at least another year.

He has to earn his right back in to the NFL, not simply receive it for having sat in the controlled environment of a Federal prison.

[Pacopete4]

I think a team will take a gamble with him and sign him should he get reinstated, which I think he should be.

The question is when. I'd be a bit surprised if Roger let him play this year.

I'm not sure I'd really be surprised because I saw that Goodel is going to take the advice of others when making his decision and it seems as though Dungy, who is a highly respected man in the NFL, will give Vick his blessing to be reinstated. That could really go a long way.

My take is, the guy has been away long enough, let him try to piece back his life. As brutal as the dog killing stuff was, its not the worst anyones done and hes probably been away longer.

[Scott Campbell]

I think a team will take a gamble with him and sign him should he get reinstated, which I think he should be.

The question is when. I'd be a bit surprised if Roger let him play this year.

I'm not sure I'd really be surprised because I saw that Goodel is going to take the advice of others when making his decision and it seems as though Dungy, who is a highly respected man in the NFL, will give Vick his blessing to be reinstated. That could really go a long way.

My take is, the guy has been away long enough, let him try to piece back his life. As brutal as the dog killing stuff was, its not the worst anyones done and hes probably been away longer.

If I'm Roger I wouldn't put any stock in Dungy's lobbying. Who asked him anyway? I woudn't want to encourage any other guys to butt in on NFL business.

[Pacopete4]

If I'm Roger I wouldn't put any stock in Dungy's lobbying. Who asked him anyway? I woudn't want to encourage any other guys to butt in on NFL business.

Well, Roger is going to be the one asking him haha. I think he'll be asking others along with Dungy too. I think its more that hes asking if they think hes remorse and ready to become apart of society again as a positive person. I'm not sure if hes going to flat out ask him if he would reinstate him. I'm the kinda guy that agrees with using all of your resources I guess.

[Scott Campbell]

I'm the kinda guy that agrees with using all of your resources I guess.

And I'm the kind of guy that wouldn't allow a convicted felon to play in my league immediately upon his release from federal prison.

[Patler]

I'm the kinda guy that agrees with using all of your resources I guess.

And I'm the kind of guy that wouldn't allow a convicted felon to play in my league immediately upon his release from federal prison.

The ankle bracelet will probably violate the NFL uniform dress code anyway.