Will Michael Vick Ever Play Again In The NFL?
Well, the proverbial other shoe dropped Monday for Michael Vick. The preliminary verdict is in and the “all Vick all the time” coverage is abuzz with speculation about the length of his sentencing, whether, or rather when the NFL will suspend him, and how long can it possibly be before the Falcons go after his signing bonus $.
The next question ominously lurking is will Vick return to the NFL after his stint listening to “Konvict” music? I’m just speculating, of course, but it's my belief he is destined to become not just the first guy to go from starting NFL QB to the penitentiary, but also the first guy to get a round-trip ticket back to an NFL gridiron. There is far too much money on the line for that not to happen.
The NFL, first and foremost, is "All About the Benjamins!" Sure the Falcons will declare him persona non grata. He’ll then do his time, and quite miraculously be deemed rehabilitated by some savvy owner ready to roll the dice, err a, I mean, provide Vick an opportunity to redeem himself (no gambling in the NFL, dog). Of course, no mention will be made of the fans that will fill stadia to cheer or boo Vick. And really, you gotta know, cheering or booing really isn’t the point, filling the seats is. See Barry Bonds. By the way, just so we're clear, I certainly don't mean to imply he wouldn't deserve a second chance after paying his debt to society.
Finally, I noted with interest at least one analyst cited the Falcon’s 52% season ticket ownership by Blacks as an omen that the Dirty Birds will lead the League in no-shows. Seems a lot of Atlanta area Blacks think the team and the League conspired (there, I said the dreaded C-word) to do Mike in.
Oy vey! The no-show thing remains to be seen, but let’s get one thing straight. The source of Mike’s dilemma is his decision-making. Not the NFL, not the Falcons, not his Boys, not his legal counsel, or lack thereof, and definitely not where, or with whom he grew up. That being said, I can hear the Iverson-types’ paraphrasing going something like this…”but they were only dogs.”
I’m not saying I agree with or harbor that sentiment. In fact, I don’t. But, it is intriguing how much venom Vick is eliciting from PETA and many others. I don’t think the fallout from the Ray Lewis alleged murder situation was fraught with as much wall-to-wall coverage, fervor, and “consequences and repercussions.” OJ-Nicole? Well, maybe.
I’m done; holla!
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http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/falcons/2007-08-21-vick-state-charges_N.htm
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Hmmmm...bro Miller.
First Peta is like the Moral Majority...a loud minority. Americans spend "BILLIONS" on pets yearly.
Secondly: Vick may make it back to NFL if state of Va doesn't prosecute and add probationary term following fed term. VaTek may help, may not.
I hope he and all players see that the NFL is trying to "de-nig" the league just as NBA has; i.e. all of the foreign players now in league. They appreciate the opportunity and don't treat it as a right and a free pass. Hopefully he has learned and more importantly the hangers on have learned/will learn that America will remind you very quickly that you are black.
Now it is easier to understand why his little brother thought he was bullet proof.
Plinky:
We have absolutely no disagreement on the suject of Vick's kid brother (Marcus isn't it?). Unless, of course, it's to say he acted as though he were "WMD" proof. ;-)
'06!
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