Commissioner Goodell reinstates ex-Falcons QB Vick on conditional basis

AMskEes · 07-27-2009, 06:01 PM

Michael Vick was conditionally reinstated to the NFL by commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, and the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback could play in regular-season games as early as October.

Vick can immediately participate in preseason practices, workouts and meetings and can play in the final two preseason games -- if he can find a team that will sign him. A number of teams already have said they would not.

"Needless to say, your margin for error is extremely limited," Goodell said in a letter to Vick. "I urge you to take full advantage of the resources available to support you and to dedicate yourself to rebuilding your life and your career. If you do this, the NFL will support you."

Goodell suspended Vick indefinitely in August 2007 after the quarterback admitted bankrolling the "Bad Newz Kennels" dogfighting operation. Goodell said then that Vick must show remorse and signs that he has changed before he would consider reinstating him.

Once the season begins, Vick may participate in all team activities except games, and Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by Week 6 (Oct. 18-19).

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to commissioner Goodell for allowing me to be readmitted to the National Football League," Vick said through his agent, Joel Segal. "I fully understand that playing football in the NFL is a privilege, not a right, and I am truly thankful for the opportunity I have been given.

"As you can imagine, the last two years have given me time to re-evaluate my life, mature as an individual and fully understand the terrible mistakes I have made in the past and what type of life I must lead moving forward.

"Again, I want to thank the commissioner for the chance to return to the game I love and the opportunity to become an example of positive change."

The announcement came after a busy first week of freedom for Vick, who met with union leaders and Goodell on consecutive days last week. Vick's 23-month federal sentence ended when an electronic monitor was removed from his ankle early on July 20 at his home in Hampton, Va.

Vick met with DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association, last Tuesday, and he sat down with Goodell on Wednesday at a security firm in Allendale, N.J.

But Vick's issues are far from over. Already, the owners of the New York Giants and New York Jets said they have no interest in the 29-year-old quarterback, who once was the league's highest-paid player.

Vick needs to find a team so he can get himself out of financial ruin. He filed for bankruptcy protection last July, listing assets of about $16 million and debts of more than $20 million, and he has a hearing about his plan to repay his creditors Friday in Norfolk, Va. That plan is built around his ability to make NFL-type money again.

Vick unlikely will command anything close to the 10-year, $130 million contract he once had with the Falcons or receive endorsement deals because of the grisly details of his involvement in the dogfighting ring.

Vick finally pleaded guilty after his three co-defendants already had done so. They told of how Vick participated in the killing of dogs that didn't perform well in test fights by shooting, hanging, drowning or slamming them to the ground.

Vick's appearances at federal court in Richmond, Va., all came with large groups of protestors outside. Many were with PETA and held signs depicting photographs of pit bulls ravaged in dogfights and decrying the brutality in the gruesome details that emerged in the case. A smaller group came to show support for Vick wearing jerseys with his No. 7.

Vick already has taken some steps to begin rebuilding his image and showing remorse. He met with the president of the Humane Society of the United States while serving the first 18 months of his federal sentence in the prison in Leavenworth, Kan. He plans to work with HSUS in a program designed to steer inner-city youth away from dogfighting. He wasn't permitted to work with the program while in custody.

"It's been a long process," Segal said. "He's thrilled for the opportunity to resume his playing career. He understands he has a lot to prove."

NFL.com

anzee11 · 07-27-2009, 09:23 PM

At least he's getting a second chance. Props!

AMskEes · 07-27-2009, 09:44 PM

My Prediction, from first being the most likely chance and third being the least.

3. Vikings
2. Broncos
1. 49ers

BrebYayo · 07-28-2009, 03:12 AM

espn has been sayin the patriots are a good choice for vick...obviously he wouldnt start with them..he has a good chance at winning a ring with them..but i think he wants to be a starter somewhere

DaTBoYFrOMTeXaS · 07-28-2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrebYayo

espn has been sayin the patriots are a good choice for vick...obviously he wouldnt start with them..he has a good chance at winning a ring with them..but i think he wants to be a starter somewhere

Patriots won't sign him.

Only teams that most likely will, will be the ones Amskees listed or ones that need a QB.

Maybe the Browns, Lions, and possibly Rams.

(Bengals already stated they didn't want him.)

DaTruthMayn1 · 07-29-2009, 03:28 AM

skins....................................

Shady23 · 07-29-2009, 04:54 AM

Mangini said along time ago the browns wouldn't even consider Vick. They already have a QB battle and Cribbs will be able to fill lots of roles on their offense this year

same2step · 07-29-2009, 06:31 AM

him with the Vikings actually makes a lot of sense

I think the 49ers would be a great fit as well but they said they are not interested in Vick either

Shady23 · 07-29-2009, 12:16 PM

if the vikings sign him as a slash player and combine that with Peterson and Harvin? Wow

Red Bandana · 07-29-2009, 01:21 PM

Goddammit somebody sign him

DaTBoYFrOMTeXaS · 07-29-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shady23

if the vikings sign him as a slash player and combine that with Peterson and Harvin? Wow

Never thought about that. That actually sounds like a damn good idea.

Kidss · 08-01-2009, 02:18 AM

good luck then some better sign this mof

07-27-2009, 06:01 PM	#1
AMskEes The Difference Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: $acramento/Chico, CA (530) Posts: 1,685 Repped: 383 Repped 30 Times in 21 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Commissioner Goodell reinstates ex-Falcons QB Vick on conditional basis Commissioner Goodell reinstates ex-Falcons QB Vick on conditional basis Michael Vick was conditionally reinstated to the NFL by commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, and the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback could play in regular-season games as early as October. Vick can immediately participate in preseason practices, workouts and meetings and can play in the final two preseason games -- if he can find a team that will sign him. A number of teams already have said they would not. "Needless to say, your margin for error is extremely limited," Goodell said in a letter to Vick. "I urge you to take full advantage of the resources available to support you and to dedicate yourself to rebuilding your life and your career. If you do this, the NFL will support you." Goodell suspended Vick indefinitely in August 2007 after the quarterback admitted bankrolling the "Bad Newz Kennels" dogfighting operation. Goodell said then that Vick must show remorse and signs that he has changed before he would consider reinstating him. Once the season begins, Vick may participate in all team activities except games, and Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by Week 6 (Oct. 18-19). "I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to commissioner Goodell for allowing me to be readmitted to the National Football League," Vick said through his agent, Joel Segal. "I fully understand that playing football in the NFL is a privilege, not a right, and I am truly thankful for the opportunity I have been given. "As you can imagine, the last two years have given me time to re-evaluate my life, mature as an individual and fully understand the terrible mistakes I have made in the past and what type of life I must lead moving forward. "Again, I want to thank the commissioner for the chance to return to the game I love and the opportunity to become an example of positive change." The announcement came after a busy first week of freedom for Vick, who met with union leaders and Goodell on consecutive days last week. Vick's 23-month federal sentence ended when an electronic monitor was removed from his ankle early on July 20 at his home in Hampton, Va. Vick met with DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association, last Tuesday, and he sat down with Goodell on Wednesday at a security firm in Allendale, N.J. But Vick's issues are far from over. Already, the owners of the New York Giants and New York Jets said they have no interest in the 29-year-old quarterback, who once was the league's highest-paid player. Vick needs to find a team so he can get himself out of financial ruin. He filed for bankruptcy protection last July, listing assets of about $16 million and debts of more than $20 million, and he has a hearing about his plan to repay his creditors Friday in Norfolk, Va. That plan is built around his ability to make NFL-type money again. Vick unlikely will command anything close to the 10-year, $130 million contract he once had with the Falcons or receive endorsement deals because of the grisly details of his involvement in the dogfighting ring. Vick finally pleaded guilty after his three co-defendants already had done so. They told of how Vick participated in the killing of dogs that didn't perform well in test fights by shooting, hanging, drowning or slamming them to the ground. Vick's appearances at federal court in Richmond, Va., all came with large groups of protestors outside. Many were with PETA and held signs depicting photographs of pit bulls ravaged in dogfights and decrying the brutality in the gruesome details that emerged in the case. A smaller group came to show support for Vick wearing jerseys with his No. 7. Vick already has taken some steps to begin rebuilding his image and showing remorse. He met with the president of the Humane Society of the United States while serving the first 18 months of his federal sentence in the prison in Leavenworth, Kan. He plans to work with HSUS in a program designed to steer inner-city youth away from dogfighting. He wasn't permitted to work with the program while in custody. "It's been a long process," Segal said. "He's thrilled for the opportunity to resume his playing career. He understands he has a lot to prove." NFL.com __________________

07-27-2009, 09:23 PM	#2
anzee11 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,252 Repped: 389 Repped 77 Times in 48 Posts Neg Reps: 14 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	At least he's getting a second chance. Props! __________________

07-27-2009, 09:44 PM	#3
AMskEes The Difference Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: $acramento/Chico, CA (530) Posts: 1,685 Repped: 383 Repped 30 Times in 21 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	My Prediction, from first being the most likely chance and third being the least. 3. Vikings 2. Broncos 1. 49ers __________________

07-28-2009, 03:12 AM	#4
BrebYayo NEW B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NEW B Posts: 1,961 Repped: 600 Repped 184 Times in 79 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	espn has been sayin the patriots are a good choice for vick...obviously he wouldnt start with them..he has a good chance at winning a ring with them..but i think he wants to be a starter somewhere __________________

07-29-2009, 03:28 AM	#6
DaTruthMayn1 Dat 1 N Only Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NY Posts: 5,042 Repped: 747 Repped 1,111 Times in 199 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 9 Times in 8 Posts	skins.................................... __________________

07-29-2009, 04:54 AM	#7
Shady23 That's what she said Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bundy House Posts: 5,661 Repped: 128 Repped 152 Times in 85 Posts Neg Reps: 3 Neg Repped at 11 Times in 10 Posts	Mangini said along time ago the browns wouldn't even consider Vick. They already have a QB battle and Cribbs will be able to fill lots of roles on their offense this year __________________

07-29-2009, 06:31 AM	#8
same2step Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 6,048 Repped: 281 Repped 59 Times in 19 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 6 Posts	him with the Vikings actually makes a lot of sense I think the 49ers would be a great fit as well but they said they are not interested in Vick either __________________

07-29-2009, 12:16 PM	#9
Shady23 That's what she said Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bundy House Posts: 5,661 Repped: 128 Repped 152 Times in 85 Posts Neg Reps: 3 Neg Repped at 11 Times in 10 Posts	if the vikings sign him as a slash player and combine that with Peterson and Harvin? Wow __________________

07-29-2009, 01:21 PM	#10
Red Bandana R.I.P. UGA VII Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,834 Repped: 904 Repped 794 Times in 308 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 52 Times in 43 Posts	Goddammit somebody sign him __________________ Shit I've been hated since the 5th grade. That's why my best friends the tre pound, the ice pick and the switchblade.

08-01-2009, 02:18 AM	#12
Kidss Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bloomington Posts: 380 Repped: 0 Repped 34 Times in 26 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 21 Times in 16 Posts	good luck then some better sign this mof

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