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LaChapelle · 07-23-2009, 05:49 PM

Report: Vick to be suspended four games
Posted by Mike Florio on July 23, 2009 6:59 PM ET
The good news for ESPN this week is that its decision not to devote reporting assets to the Ben Roethlisberger case has allowed it to do some great work regarding the Mike Vick situation.

Earlier in the week, ESPN reported that Vick and Commissioner Roger Goodell would meet this week. Despite rumors that the meeting would not occur so quickly, it happened Wednesday afternoon.

So +1 to Bristol. (And -1 to the idiots who posted the rumor that the meeting wouldn't happen this week.)

Sal Paolantonio and Chris Mortensen of ESPN are now reporting that Vick will be conditionally reinstated early next week, and he'll then be suspended four additional games.

Per the report, Goodell also is expected to warn Vick that any future problems will result in additional punishment. (We were going to say that Vick will be on a "tight leash," but we thought better of it. Oops.)

This means that Vick will be permitted to sign with a new team and participate in training camp and the preseason before sitting out the first quarter of the campaign.

Though it's not a home run for Vick, it's great news. Given his crimes and the fact that he previously lied to Commissioner Roger Goodell's face (and the rest of his body), Vick easily could have been suspended for most if not all of the 2009 season.

But public opinion has generally favored the notion that Vick should receive a second chance. The fact that an upstart pro football league would have been waiting with open arms to sign Vick likely didn't hurt matters, either.

LaChapelle · 07-23-2009, 06:14 PM

If he's on parole and can't hang with other felons, how can he go to the Raiders

Mecca · 07-23-2009, 06:14 PM

What if he turns it around then it's good PR....

Personally I don't care about that, if you win and he makes a couple of big plays people will forget all about it and say "dude he won that game".

KCChiefsMan · 07-23-2009, 06:16 PM

he will go somewhere. My money is on the Raiders or Cowboys

**Buck** · 07-23-2009, 06:18 PM

Maybe Tampa.

Hydrae · 07-23-2009, 06:27 PM

I'd let him rot in the UFL for a season. That will give him a chance to show he can still play and also the chance to knock some rust off. That season ends around Thanksgiving so someone can sign him before the end of the NFL season and he would be ready to go next fall.

mckinger · 07-23-2009, 06:27 PM

The Redskins

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-23-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

Maybe Tampa.

Good call.

They're a ****ing trainwreck, he'll fit right in.

wild1 · 07-23-2009, 06:34 PM

Tampa just drafted a QB in the first round didn't they

Mile High Mania · 07-23-2009, 06:42 PM

I think Jacksonville will give him a shot... they need insurance for Garrard. Maybe the Bills! How about Vick and TO... that would rule. LOL

Nightfyre · 07-23-2009, 06:55 PM

Vikings.
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Chiefnj2 · 07-23-2009, 06:57 PM

Vikings would be smarter to take Vick over Favre. Sage, Vick and Peterson in the backfield would create some tough defensive decisions.

JOhn · 07-23-2009, 06:58 PM

Jacksonville,
Redskins,
Oakland
or
Cowboys

My pics in order of most to least likely

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-23-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Vikings.
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Why?

They're likely signing Favre, have traded for Sage Rosenfels, and drafted both Tarvaris Jackson and John David Booty.

Plus they have the best RB in the game. No reason to use a gimmick.

Nightfyre · 07-23-2009, 07:01 PM

Favre isn't a long term option and vick is a physical freak.
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Crashride · 07-23-2009, 07:02 PM

http://thebiglead.com/?p=15876

Supposedly he went to the strip club as soon as he went out. Probably not the best choice.

07-23-2009, 05:49 PM
LaChapelle Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	Vick back/ 4 game suspension/who takes him? Report: Vick to be suspended four games Posted by Mike Florio on July 23, 2009 6:59 PM ET The good news for ESPN this week is that its decision not to devote reporting assets to the Ben Roethlisberger case has allowed it to do some great work regarding the Mike Vick situation. Earlier in the week, ESPN reported that Vick and Commissioner Roger Goodell would meet this week. Despite rumors that the meeting would not occur so quickly, it happened Wednesday afternoon. So +1 to Bristol. (And -1 to the idiots who posted the rumor that the meeting wouldn't happen this week.) Sal Paolantonio and Chris Mortensen of ESPN are now reporting that Vick will be conditionally reinstated early next week, and he'll then be suspended four additional games. Per the report, Goodell also is expected to warn Vick that any future problems will result in additional punishment. (We were going to say that Vick will be on a "tight leash," but we thought better of it. Oops.) This means that Vick will be permitted to sign with a new team and participate in training camp and the preseason before sitting out the first quarter of the campaign. Though it's not a home run for Vick, it's great news. Given his crimes and the fact that he previously lied to Commissioner Roger Goodell's face (and the rest of his body), Vick easily could have been suspended for most if not all of the 2009 season. But public opinion has generally favored the notion that Vick should receive a second chance. The fact that an upstart pro football league would have been waiting with open arms to sign Vick likely didn't hurt matters, either.
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LaChapelle Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	If he's on parole and can't hang with other felons, how can he go to the Raiders
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KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	he will go somewhere. My money is on the Raiders or Cowboys
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Hydrae Sandbox: Leander Lasercats Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Austin, Tx Casino cash: $1867000	I'd let him rot in the UFL for a season. That will give him a chance to show he can still play and also the chance to knock some rust off. That season ends around Thanksgiving so someone can sign him before the end of the NFL season and he would be ready to go next fall.
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