7 Reasons Why I Think Michael Vick Should be Allowed to Play In The NFL Again

What’s up Yard? It’s your boy B back at it again! Recently there’s been a lot going on in the sports world. One of the biggest stories has been Michael Vick’s release from prison. Everyone is debating whether or not he should be allowed to play in the NFL again. I just read an article about Vick’s release that mentions how NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has the right to lift his league suspension but needs to be convinced that he is genuinely remorseful of his actions.

Personally, I think Vick should be allowed to play in the NFL again and I’ve got 7 reasons why.

1. Reason number one is because no one is perfect. We all make mistakes and we all deserve second chances in life. Vick is no different from anyone else and I think he deserves a second chance.

2. My second reason is because before his incarceration, he was a great football player and the face of the league. I think the NFL would be better off having another exciting player like him back representing the league.

3. Three is because his road to redemption will serve as a great model to youth. It will show that even if you make mistakes, you can rise above them. You can be down and out in society but if you put your mind to it, you can work hard and bounce back.

4. Even though I’m not a fan of what he did wrong, in my opinion, there are a lot of folks in the NFL who have demonstrated behavior worse than his. You can look at guys like Leonard Little, of the St. Louis Rams, who pleaded guilty to a DUI that killed a woman in St. Louis in 1998 (his blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit). Since then, he’s had at least one other DUI offense in 2004! Jamal Lewis pled guilty to facilitating a drug transaction using his cell phone. Numerous other players have been convicted of crimes ranging from domestic abuse to drug possession and are still being allowed to play in the NFL…

5. If Vick has the passion to play and is good enough, he shouldn’t be denied his right to pursue the career he loves.

6. Number six is a bit of a selfish reason. I enjoy watching him play and would like to see if he can still develop into the game changing quarterback that Atlanta thought he could be. His mix of arm strength, speed and quickness is unmatched and we haven’t seen anything like it. Hopefully he will get the chance to build on that talent because if he does, we may see one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game.

7. Lastly, I feel that he’s paid his debt to society and should be allowed to work again just like anyone.

I think Roger Goodell is being tough on Vick by asking him to display “genuine remorse” for his actions. Who is he to judge if Vick is genuinely remorseful? Goodell works for the NFL but isn’t Vick’s conscience. Obviously Goodell hasn’t been the best judgment of character lately anyways (Pacman Jones). Vick was wrong but has paid a steep price. He doesn’t owe Goodell anything. He shouldn’t be held to a higher standard than anyone else. He’s served close to two years, lost all of his money, been crucified by the media and public and any additional punishment from the NFL would be as bad as the torture that he did to those dogs…

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HarryPotter said May 27, 2009

ron mexico was overrated when he was in the league, i dont think he'll be back because he will be too rusty, hes not worth the trouble for a wildcat qb, but who knows, jerry jones is an idiot
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Shark151 said May 27, 2009

While I have never been a fan of Vick, I hate to admit it but.... I... I.... I agree.
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xraycat said May 27, 2009

i want him to play. any word from the man himself on what he wants? in fact, has he made a public statement of any kind?
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Wheelman said May 27, 2009

Sure, let him play. Why don`t we simply rename the organization to, the NATIONAL FELONS LEAGUE? The whole damn thing is full of thugs, goons, druggies, crooks, and dog murderers (okay, just 1). Let`s change Goodell`s title to WARDEN. Let`s do the Longest Yard for real, every Sunday in every stadium. Let`s show the kids of America that crime does pay, that they can kill, and be rewarded handsomely by the NFL. Oh hell, lets just scrap morals altogether! Who needs `em?
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- AlanaG replied May 27, 2009
  
  So should people who have committed crimes in the past never be allowed to work again, even after they've served their time? What do you suggest we do with all those people?
  - rustysrf89 replied May 27, 2009
    
    they can work just not at a high profile job like the NFL. Would a lawyer be accepted back at his law firm for committing the same crime? absolutely not! Let him go un-clog toilets for the rest of his life.
    - phightins26 replied May 27, 2009
      
      EXACTLY!!!!!
    - BowlBound replied May 27, 2009
      
      Actually, that pays pretty good nowdays..........LOL. Every time a plumber has to come over, it costs me a mint.
    - HarryPotter replied May 27, 2009
      
      well thats because of your flamethrower farts bowlbound
    - BowlBound replied May 27, 2009
      
      Yeah, sometimes they tend to get a little messy. Had to upgrade my toilets with super sturdy pipes to be able to handle those.
    - Rudegirl replied May 27, 2009
      
      what in the apples and oranges h? And what exactly do yo do for a living? My father is an active part of the Judicial System and with that being said A LAWYER, ATTORNEY, JUDGES , COURTS in it self..etc. Have greater obligations to live up to. Do they just attend college for 8 plus yrs and start their job? umm umm NO! There is a full process..They have have bars.. Present proposals, swear under oath..etc etc. In fact the positions are given such high merit that they have a ceremony to do so . Not condoning Vick for his past wrong doing but he chose to be a athlete and I chose to be a fan. We all have free will to watch him or turn the T.V. buy a ticket or skip out....In CONTRAST Anyone working within the Judicial System is APART of the Law so to speak.. appointed to fight and keep civilization in the U.S.A by authoritve direction. They are also obligated to keep sensitive matters out of public and they WRITE laws SWEARING and signing that they will obey them no matter what or "So Help me God". So with that being said he ( Michael Vick ) has paid his dues to society for slipping up in his "High Profile" job..Vick signed a CONTRACT to play in the NFL, unlike a LAWYER he didnt swear under oath to fight LAWS (to break them) !!
      
      & since we talking toilets, besides the bullsh comments y.b is great!
    - webkid30 replied May 27, 2009
      
      Rudegirl, that might be my favorite reply...ever
    - webkid30 replied May 27, 2009
      
      Rudegirl, that might be my favorite reply...ever.
    - phightins26 replied May 28, 2009
      
      rudegirl...greater obligations to live up to? are you serious? as messed up as it may be, sports athletes are some of the most common role models/idols of our children. our children aspire to be like these guys, they look up to them. whether or not it should be that way (i don't think it should be, but, alas..) that's just the fact. i'd say those are GREAT obligations to live up to. he has let them all down
    - rustysrf89 replied May 28, 2009
      
      Rudegirl I was using a Lawyer as an example, I could care less if they swear by the laws to not break them. How about a doctor? Or a president or CEO of a company? would they be welcomed back? NO! And the point you made about them having higher obligations to live up to, Michael Vick was a Quarterback in the National Football League. Millions of kids looked up to him.
    - BowlBound replied May 28, 2009
      
      Probably more crooked lawyers than there are crooked football players.
    - HarryPotter replied May 28, 2009
      
      thats because there are more lawyers than football players, thats like saying there are more crooked chinese people than americas
    - BowlBound replied June 01, 2009
      
      Wlhen you break the rations down, it's probably not so. Besides, there probably are more crooked Americans than Chinese.
    - Traybay replied June 04, 2009
      
      Sorry, you guys sound stupid!!!! I didn't know there were so many gods.....I always that there was ONE and he was the judge. The man did not kill anyone, he simply orchestrated a dog fight, that I am sure many of you who are going against Vick, would have paid to go see. I am sure you guys are the same ones who praise Bush for sending our troops over to Iraq, having them search for invisible weapons....and that death rate is how much???? NOW THAT'S A CRIME....and HE WAS STILL ELECTED TO A SECOND TERM OF PRESIDENCY!!!!! But, you are saying that Vick can not be placed at a high level job as a FOOTBALL PLAYER, because of a dog fight. But, yet and still Bush who committed the highest crime of them all was placed back in the highest position of them all....come on now, where is your brains? Put yourself in his shoes, how would you want to be treated? Professional athletes are not some super natural human beings, they are regular human beings with extraordinary talent with regular human emotions that are not exempt from anything. If you guys have a problem with Vick for whatever reason, just don't watch him play or root againgst him, but in no means be a hater and try to hold him down.
  - TheSweez replied May 29, 2009
    
    I'd like to see if the company you work for will give you your job back after you commited a federal crime. Of course people that commit crimes should be able to work again. Theres a place for them... non high school dipolma entry level positions. Such as McDonalds, construction, janitors, and so forth. The world needs ditch diggers too ya know? There is no reason why we should have our children think its right to kill animals, serve our time, and then get paid millions of dollars. Letting Vick back in the NFL is really an uneducated decision.
    - rustysrf89 replied May 30, 2009
      
      couldnt agree more
- xraycat replied May 27, 2009
  
  no ones perfect bruh, sure his thing was incredibly sadistic, but completely unrelated to the sport. there's nflers who have beaten women (larry johnson), stabbed people (ray lewis, maybe), run over and killed people (stallworth), been involved in shootings (plaxico, harrison, pacman, and many more), sold drugs (jamal lewis) and numerous other heinous things. let him play!! he didn't hurt people, just dogs. shelters merk thousands a week because they can't handle the populations
  - TheSweez replied May 29, 2009
    
    He didn't hurt people, just dogs? You are one disgusting specimen of a human being.
- Qwest336 replied May 27, 2009
  
  Wheelman, every segment of society is a microcosm of society as a whole. Just like every race and ethnicity has crazy people, drug users, criminals, abuser's etc., every portion of society is the exact same thing. Therefore, if you have an imperfect society, you are bound to have imperfect parts of society...as society is just a sum of its parts.The only difference is that in this day and age, there are cameras and video recorders in everyone's front pocket, pocketbook, or hip. Simply put, we see everything. And if we aren't enough, we got TMZ following people around waiting for something to happen. And just like trying to find out if your woman is cheating on you, if you go looking, you are sure to find something you don't like.Don't be so judgmental.
- Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
  
  Didn`t say he shouldn`t be allowed to work, but what makes him so special? He`s just a thug, no different than any other. Haven`t heard him apologize for what he did to the dogs. Haven`t heard him apologize for his involvement with illegal drugs. Haven`t heard him apologize for lying to the Feds. You say he`s rehabilitated, but I see no proof of that. So, he`s a thug, a criminal. Others come out of prison and consider themselves lucky if they can wash dishes or cars, or mow lawns. Mr Vick on the other hand DEMANDS that someone should pay him millions. For what? He isn`t a businessman, an investor, or any other honest professional. He spent his millions torturing dogs and being involved in drugs. Was that honorable? What positive contribution has he ever made to society? Throwing a football? THAT`S a contribution? What about EMTs, police officers, nurses, crossing guards, garbagemen, doctors? They contribute every day of the week, are they paid millions? Mike Vick has done squat and has been paid millions and we paid to lock his sorry ass up. You want to reward thuggery, corruption, and crookedness, be my guest. But not with my nickel you won`t.
  - Qwest336 replied May 27, 2009
    
    LMAO @ "a businessman, an investor, or any other HONEST professional" Someone hasn't been watching CNN in the last 3 years! Question1: When has Vick DEMANDED that someone pay him millions? Has he even talked to the media since he has been out?Question2: Are you waiting on him to apologize to you? Because, he actually doesn't own anyone an apology except for the dogs that he has injured. And if you want one, you want one for your own selfish reasons...he didnt hurt you.Question3: How about the millions of dollars that Vick has donated to charities across the country? While you may have forgotten about those contributions, I'd bet that the people that benefited from them have NOT.Statement1: "What about EMT's..."I personally love this argument. Look, when you go to school or complete classes to do whatever it is you want to do with your life, you know upfront the earning potential of the career you choose. There are no EMT's or police officers that thought they would make millions doing what they are doing. When Vick chose to become a football player, he knew the potential. He also knew the risk. He knew that the chance of becoming a pro football player was exponentially lower than becoming any of the other things you named. He also had to commit to it at a very early age. Probably middle school at the latest. In America, you are worth whatever someone with pay you. And it sounds nothing short of jealousy to be mad that he is worth millions when you aren't.I played basketball with Haywood in high school. And while I didn't grow to be 7 feet, I had every chance to be the millionaire that he is today. The reasons that I didn't don't matter. What matters is that HE DID. And it would be RIDICULOUS for me to be mad at him for making millions while I sit here typing everyday for 60K. Get over it.
    - Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
      
      I am an American citizen and I, like all others have been paying the jerks` room and board in Kansas and yes, he does owe us an apology. No, cops and garbagemen shouldn`t expect to be paid millions, but neiither should a scumbag like Vick. He may play football, but he will never be a `pro` player. To call him that would place him on the same level as John Elway, Joe Montana, and Warren Moon. He doesn`t deserve such recognition. Well, if he didn`t make the statement about getting $10-mill a year to play, who did? Play with the semantics all you like my friend, it changes nothing.
    - Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
      
      You`re 100% correct, I don`t watch CNN. (I don`t watch FOX either so don`t start that us vs them stuff)
    - Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
      
      Please state (and be specific) what charities he has donated to and how much to each one. Charities are required by law to keep public records so I will attempt to ascertain the truth of your statement. Thanks.
    - BrendanHaywood replied May 28, 2009
      
      great post Qwest, I couldnt have said it better myself.
    - phightins26 replied May 28, 2009
      
      no, he hasn't DEMANDED that he be paid millions, but based upon the bankruptcy plan he laid out for the judge, he certainly EXPECTS to, or BELIEVES that he should
    - Wheelman replied May 28, 2009
      
      Semantics. I remember the news release and there wasn`t any humility or sincerity about it. It was all bravado and braggadocio. It didn`t impress me and more importantly it didn`t impress any team owners as the response was, shall we say, somewhat less than underwhelming.
Qwest336 said May 27, 2009

He did a crime...he served the time that he was given for that crime. While individual teams have every right not to hire him, it should be their decision, not the commissioner's. The second you become perfect is the second your judgment is acceptable. I won't hold my breath waiting on any of us to become perfect.
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- Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
  
  Fortunately Qwest, the Bible does not agree with you, and as it, is the Word of God, I`ll take its authority over your statements.
  - Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
    
    And just so there`s no misconceptions about what I`ve written allow me to say that I consider myself to be among the most imperfect of human beings.
  - Qwest336 replied May 27, 2009
    
    WOW...so we are getting biblical???The Bible also says Judge not, lest ye be judged first.
    - Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
      
      Oh really? Give me the verse AND THE CONTEXT where that is written. Without the context and all other verses relating to that statement, you are violating a major rule of the Bible, to "compare Scripture WITH Scripture.
    - Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
      
      Oh, by the way, I`m not `judging` Mr Vick. That`s what we have courts for, and they did judge him and found him guilty.
    - Qwest336 replied May 27, 2009
      
      Wheelman...you are really reaching. You tell me that the Bible does not agree with me, but you don't cite what it is it doesnt agree with me on nor do you say where it doesn't agree with me. But somehow for me to be justified to you, I need to quote chapter and verse? PLEASE.
      
      As for your other statement...yes, that is what we have courts for. They did judge him. They did find him guilty. But you are forgetting one thing. HE SERVED HIS SENTENCE. Therefore, he is back into the world with the same rights that you and I have. Anything more than that is YOU JUDGING HIM. But, I forgot how perfect people are.Oh, and by the way, that isMatthew 7:1-3 andLuke 6:37-39From your comments, I am not surprised that you haven't read those Books.
    - Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
      
      Sorry sir, I have read the entire Bible, more than once. WHAT is it that we are not to judge? It is quite sad that so many don`t understand the Bible, but then, it was not written by God, to be easily understood. I`m not reaching at all, simply stating the facts as they are. As I`ve also stated, I`m not judging Vick, that`s already been done. But you cannot take Bible verses and attempt to apply them to situations outside of the context in which they were used. The Bible tells us not to throw stones unless we`re sinless, but I`m not throwing stones, simply stating my views on civility, morality and everyday life. As another stated above, in no other profession would someone who was guilty of Mr Vick`s particularly grisly, sadistic, and abhorent crimes be welcomed to return to their pre-jail positions, so why should he be any different? You won`t change my opinion, but you`re certainly welcome to continue to try.
    - Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
      
      You should consult Federal law sir. He does NOT have the same rights as one not convicted of a federal crime. He may have served his sentence, but hey, I could stay at a hotel in Kansas City for two years. Doesn`t mean I`ll see life any differently than I did before. If he doesn`t, then he`s not rehabilitated. As I`ve said, he OWES us an apology and until I hear or see it, I won`t change my opinion of him. If he isn`t that big of a man to admit his guilt, why should he be rewarded for anything? Like it or not sir, he`s got to earn respect, the same as all the rest of us.
    - phightins26 replied May 28, 2009
      
      Qwest, arguments based on the bible hold ZERO weight in debate. nice try tho
    - Qwest336 replied May 28, 2009
      
      Where does Federal law state that he doesn't have the same rights to work in the NFL as anyone else does? As for staying at "a hotel in Kansas City", how is it that on one hand, you have no problem with him being subjected to the laws of the land and required to server whatever sentence they mandate, but on the other hand, you penalize him for serving his time in Leavenworth (sp?). You act like he had a choice in where he was to serve his time! The same court that gave him the sentence told him where he would serve it...so how do you have a problem with it???As for changing your opinions, don't worry. I never expected you to. I'll leave you with someone else's words about that:If in the last few years you haven't discarded a major opinion or acquired a new one, check your pulse. You may be dead.~Gelett BurgessThe man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind. ~William Blake
    - Wheelman replied May 28, 2009
      
      I didn`t state that he `couldn`t` work in the NFL, only that he shouldn`t. If my team were to sign him, I would change teams. No way I root for that trashbag. Did you have to hunt long and hard for those quotes? The sarcasm of two-bit hacks doesn`t impress me, so you wasted your time.
    - Qwest336 replied May 28, 2009
      
      Wow...two bit hacks, huh? I get it...you aren't nearly as impressed with anyone else as you are with yourself. Sheds light on many of your posts...
    - Wheelman replied May 28, 2009
      
      Sarcasm will get you a lot Qwest, but it won`t get you any more responses from me. Have a nice day.
- DTRIK19 replied May 27, 2009
  
  get off your soapbox...this isn't of biblical proportions. He's a sick human being who should be working at McDonald's.
  - Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
    
    Sorry fella, but Qwest and I were having a discussion, something the Constitution allows us to do. You come along hours later and make your snide remark. Maybe you should join Vick at McD`s, where he could teach you something about class?
  - Qwest336 replied May 28, 2009
    
    Maybe you both should look above at who made this a Biblical discussion before either of you accuses me of taking it there OR being on a soapbox.
    - BowlBound replied May 28, 2009
      
      Alright. Let's call Jerry Falwell and put an end to this right now!!!!
- scsmbone replied May 27, 2009
  
  He was committed and was judicially punished for committing a felony...he should not be allowed nor even given any consideration for working for the NFL, nor any job that entails being a role model of any sort. He gave up that right when he decided animal lives were unimportant.
  - roddyrod replied May 28, 2009
    
    Anyone can be a role model..as a criminal, he probably wont be a role model..but that doesn't mean he shouldn't be allowed to play football. The only reason he is a role model as opposed to you is that he can play football and make millions of dollars. If you ever find a way to make a million dollars, I'm sure you'll then become a role model. Until that day, shut up...and give up your weak argument.
  - Qwest336 replied May 28, 2009
    
    Being a player in the NFL doesn't entail being a role model. It is something that is hoisted upon professional athletes because of a lack of role models in real life. That is more of a failure of us "regular" people than it is a fault of a professional athlete.
    - Wheelman replied May 28, 2009
      
      For once, I agree with you, sir.
    - Qwest336 replied May 28, 2009
      
      WOW...SOMEONE WRITE THIS MOMENT DOWN! lol
phightins26 said May 27, 2009

that's fine, i agree he should be able to play again in the league, and the commissioner should reinstate him. however, if i were an NFL owner, NFW in hell would i invite that distraction to my locker room, and that absolute PR nightmare that would follow for my franchise. I doubt ANYONE would invite that into their fold.
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Jamestime1 said May 27, 2009

I have commented onthis issue so much,I am sick ! ! ! !
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jarhead21 said May 27, 2009

Brendan, at no time, in any of your reasons, did you mention that he murdered dogs in an absolute grotesque way. does that matter? i dont think you need 7 reasons for him to play, its just one. pursuit of happiness. i think he should be reinstated and will be, but some of your reasons are bogus. 2. because hes a great and exciting football player? great, he is a scumbag. road to redemption. yes kids don't worry, if you commit a crime, and have exceedingly good talent at something, you'll be able to come back and make lots of money anyway!!!! great example,no. the only good reason i thnk that was on the entire list was the fact that he did pay his debt to society. i realize i am playing a little bit of devils advocate, but i think that is the only thing that matters, he paid his debt. who cares, he'll never be a role model (like he was). personally, if he gets back in the league i would love to see what his jersey sales look like
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- BrendanHaywood replied May 28, 2009
  
  jarhead21 i agree with you I didn't need 7 reasons to explain why vick deserves a 2nd chance, but his number is 7 so I said what the hell i'm gonna give the people 7 good points. But I disagree with you thinking that some of my points are bogus. I think all of my points are very valid. You had a problem with point number 2, the fact of the matter is if he wasnt a great and exciting football payer this wouldn't even be a story and nobody would care if he was given a 2nd chance. you also didn't like my road to redemption theory, and I truly don't see how you missed this point. If mike vick comes back and plays well, says all the right things and doesn't get in trouble again it can be a good example to young kids with checkered past. It can show them that your past is your past and that they can still do great things. Just because you start off wrong doesn't mean you have to end that way.
DTRIK19 said May 27, 2009

Sorry, but if you break a law with such a HEINOUS crime...you don't deserve another shot at millions of dollars. He's had his chances, and is as dumb as his brother. Obviously they weren't brought up properly, but they were both given free college educations and a chance to do great things with their lives and they FAILED. Putting my love for animals aside, second chances should not be given to convicted felons. He can get a construction job, mop floors at BK, or whatever he might be qualified for. His NFL ship should have sailed.
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- BowlBound replied May 27, 2009
  
  Ditto.
- BrendanHaywood replied May 28, 2009
  
  Wow! no 2nd chances huh? That's just nuts DTRIK19, I think your totally off on this one. I hope your not a judge, becuase it seems like you would give everybody the electric chair! My pastor in nc was once a drug addict and even sold drugs to children, he was given a 2nd chance and has been clean for over 20 years and has lead many souls to jesus. Im glad somebody decided to give him a 2nd chance and I think the thousands of members at evangel fellowship would agree. And I think selling drugs to kids is a lil more heinous than killing dogs, but thats just my opinion.
  - rustysrf89 replied May 28, 2009
    
    again would a CEO or a Lawyer be welcomed back at his job??? NO HE WOULDN'T! I agree he deserves to earn a living, but that living should be at McDonalds.
    - BowlBound replied June 01, 2009
      
      Lots of companies won't hire felons. Why should it be any different in the NFL? I'm with ya, man. It's a business. Who wants a crooked dude like Vick working for them. How much money did he cost the Falcons by making those stupid decisions?
  - Traybay replied June 04, 2009
    
    I am really beginning to wonder if this serious......are you guys really upset that VICK had a fight with his dogs, or are you guys being racist? YOU GUYS HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.
apepin said May 27, 2009

Even though I find his actions hideous, everyone deserves forgiveness if they ask for it. He did his time, and maybe he can do something positive for animals in need. I'm a huge dog lover myself.
"When we forgive evil we do not excuse it, we do not tolerate it, we do not smother it. We look the evil full in the face, call it what it is, let its horror shock and stun and enrage us, and only then do we forgive it."
Lewis B. Smedes - Forgive & Forget: Healing the Hurts We Don't Deserve
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- DTRIK19 replied May 27, 2009
  
  You're no dog lover if you forgive this sh*t. You must own pit bulls
  - apepin replied May 28, 2009
    
    First off, I've adopted 4 dogs now - A weimaraner, boxer/rottweiller, rhodesian ridgeback & black mouth cur. All are rescues from various groups that no one else wanted, or would have saved from being euthanized. I would adopt a pit bill in a second - they are beautiful dogs who have been given a bad wrap by stupid people. I also transport dogs in need out of high risk shelters to rescues.
    My point is this - I was mad as hell when this story broke too. It made me sick. I watched one of the commentators on Sport Center break the story as "Animal lovers can be way too sensitive...", and I was incensed...anyone hearing the details of what Vick did to these innocent dogs should have been moved...
    But now here's my goal. I don't want it to happen again. I want dog fighting and animal cruelty to stop. Instead of digging in our heals and spending forever following Vick with hate, I'm going to forgive him. I for one would like to give him the reason not to commit such crimes again - show him how good animal lovers are and how incredible dogs can be. That alone will be a very difficult thing for Vick to live with, knowing what he did to those dogs, but it also might motivate him to do something from it happening in the future.
    Lastly - I don't forgive Michael Vick to make him feel better. I actually think he's quite a sad man to have never been shown the beauty of animal companions, but instead of burning him continuously at the cross, I would like the violence he's shown to his dogs to not be lost.
    - PamalaPalma replied May 28, 2009
      
      I agree with you 100% !!!! I have two rotties and four puppies!!!
  - Qwest336 replied May 28, 2009
    
    How are you going to tell someone you don't even know what they are or aren't just because their opinion differs from yours? But I am the one who needs to get off a soapbox??? Please. Your opinion is your own and you are just as welcomed to have it as anyone else is welcomed to disagree. Just because you think it doesn't make it fact.
- BrendanHaywood replied May 28, 2009
  
  great quote!
- Spotella replied June 02, 2009
  
  I would be a lot easier to forgive him if he didn't try to lie his way out of it when he got caught. At this point, whenever I see him it looks to me like he's just saying what he THINKS he should say, not what he is truly feeling.
kraal2004 said May 27, 2009

he recieved and served his punishment from courts of the land, not from wantabe's on blogs. If NFL says its alright, he should be allowed to try out. Wont be easy with all watching, but he just like anyother felon deserves another chance, just don't mess up agian, hope he makes it....... Have a nice day all..
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roddyrod said May 27, 2009

Vick committed a crime against animals..soldiers kill thousands of innocent Iraqis everyday and are hailed as heroes....the farming industry kills millions if not billions of cows, pigs, and poultry every year ( have you ever seen how grotesque a slaughter house is)..it is true that killing a dog is a criminal offense, however, if we are "justified" in allowing our government and citizens to slaughter Native Americans, enslave Africans, discriminate harshly against nonwhites and women, and create the most powerful empire on earth (which has directly and indirectly killed hundreds of millions of people in its 200+ years of existence) then we should allow a meddling dog fighter (who has served far too much prison time) to go back to any career he wants. Don't be mad because you and millions of others are not in the positions to make the millions of dollars he is able to earn as a football player. If he was just a doctor, emt, or any other professional who got caught dog fighting, none of this uproar would have ever occurred. Go back to your lame life WHEELMAN, and find a better point than stating that a "scumbag" shouldn't be allowed to play football just because you yourself are not able to. So we shouldn't have "scumbags" in the NFL..but we can have "scumbag" investment bankers, CEO's, Physicians, Attorneys, Teachers, Auto Mechanics, Politicians, etc...your point in incredibly weak and ineffective.
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- BowlBound replied May 27, 2009
  
  Comparing soldiers to Michael Vick? That's too damn funny. Or, should I say, pathetic.
- DTRIK19 replied May 27, 2009
  
  roddyrod is a first class dumbassssssssssssss
  - roddyrod replied May 28, 2009
    
    I'm a dumb ass but you're not articulate enough to offer an argument to my position...maybe you should rescind your pathetic statement. Thanks.
    - phightins26 replied May 29, 2009
      
      yeah you are a dumbass. you've blown it completely out of proportion, and your argument is totally asinine. FIRST, i dare you to offer your response to a marine. in fact, i triple DOG dare you. SECOND, to compare the killing of animals in the meat industry to the forced rape, the electrocution, hanging, drowning, and vicious death of dogs in the pit, you are out of your damned mind...as human beings, we have evolved to stand up right, etc. etc. and we have canine teeth and incisors....evolutionary proof that man is a carnivore. THIRD, you think america is an evil empire responsible for the deaths of upwards of 200 million people? seriously?! where can you back this up with LEGIT information not from some conspiracy theorists blog/pinko-commie liberal group site, or TERRORIST propaganda.
- TheOneNOnly replied May 27, 2009
  
  roddyrod, people like you make me sick. All of these American men and women are putting their lives on the line for ungrateful people like you, and ask for nothing in return. Since our defense system is so corrupt, why don't you go overseas and correct it. I bet you would be crying in a corner like a little b!tch if you were in their shoes.
- Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
  
  roddyrod, you are no American and you are a first-class liar and a totally demented human being. I could say more, but there`s no point to it.
  - roddyrod replied May 27, 2009
    
    I'd be interested in knowing where my lies are and my dementia is demonstrated..educate me please?
    - PamalaPalma replied May 27, 2009
      
      This is the way I feel about Vick... my personal feelings don't matter , He did his time, I am not the one who he will be judged by in the end and if he is truly remorseful then he will be forgivin and I would feel the same WHOEVER it was or WHATEVER they did. But when you wake up everyday without need or want for anything and doing what you love to do with a talent that you were givin and throw it away over dog fighting thats what bothers me.....Oh and you are leaving out a few things HE WAS'T JUST WATCHING!!!!. There is so much more that goes into this.... killing the weak, and sacraficing the runts, Beating and torchering them first to make them vicious And if they do not die in the fight you kill them. As far as the comments you made sure there are bad apples in every bunch But you crossed the line because there are hard working farmers who feed your family that don't do the things you say........And My sons father is one of those HEROS that has been to Iraq twice and is serving in Afghanistan right now and put his life on the line for your dumb A$$ to be able to have the freedom to make stupid comments like that!
    - Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
      
      Pam, don`t take this the wrong way, but roddyrod WISHES he had half the balls and smarts that you obviously possess. Big thumbs up, a million times if I could.
    - PamalaPalma replied May 27, 2009
      
      Thank you wheelman......kinda unlike me... but touchy subject!
hockeychick23 said May 27, 2009

I really don't think criminals should be allowed to play in pro sports at all. Unfortunatly, athletes are held on a very high pedestal in our society. Most people adore them, idolize them, want to be them. And for most people, as long as a guy who committed a crime plays well, it doesn't matter what they did in the past. And allowing him to go back to the NFL is not teaching anyone a lesson, it's not being fair. He gets to go back and make millions, be idolized by people. While a guy in the same boat as him, who was not an athlete, is stigmatized, and has to work hard to find a job. I say, Vick works a normal job and then earns his way back into the NFL.
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- roddyrod replied May 27, 2009
  
  Vicks way of "earning his way back" to the NFL will be demonstrated by his talent level and ability to play football. No one stops a criminal CEO from becoming a CEO once again..or a criminal lawyer, doctor, cook, or janitor. If you were to commit a crime and your job still wanted you to come back and work for them, wouldn't you want to come back?? I'd think so...
  - Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
    
    Do you have some proof for your moronic statements sir? What CEO has returned to his old job after being convicted in a federal court and serving a sentence?
    - BowlBound replied May 27, 2009
      
      Marion Berry????? Shoot, he was the mayor of D.C. and got re-elected after getting caught in a hotel room with a crack pipe and a hooker. Rare case, but thought I would bring it up..........LOL.
    - Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
      
      More proof of the discerning abilities of some of our fellow citizens.
    - Qwest336 replied May 28, 2009
      
      That's beside the point. It is the company that should have the right to say no. Look, I have the opinion that Goddell should reinstate him fully. But if no team wants to pick him up for WHATEVER THE REASON, i don't have a problem with it. I only have a problem with him being denied the opportunity for it. He did NOT lose his right to the American Dream for what he did. Maybe he is sorry for what he did and maybe he isn't. BUT IT IS NOT OUR JOB TO JUDGE HIM FOR THAT. He has been judged by the laws of this world, was convicted, and served his time. And if you are a religious/spiritual person, you believe that he will be judged in the afterlife for things that you and I will NEVER know. Only for a purely self-righteous person should that not be enough. Whether he makes it back or not, there are no laws of this land that say he doesn't deserve the chance.
    - Qwest336 replied June 02, 2009
      
      We forgot Martha Stewart. ;-P
- BrendanHaywood replied May 28, 2009
  
  Hockeychick23 if you show me were in the constitution it says if u go to jail you cant get a good job then I will agree with you. Bottom line is once you do your time you are allowed to try and get some resemblence of your life back. If somebody wants to pay him and he can still play then so be it. And the fact that he gets to make millions is not relevant in this arguement, he has lost over 100 million with this dumb ass crime he committed. Anytime somebody says that he shouldnt be allowed to make millions anymore it just comes off as jealousy and hate to me. his salary isn't important.
  - Rudegirl replied May 28, 2009
    
    Some ppl in general have double standards and some of these Law abiding yb's (yes im a law abiding citizen) seems as if they only want to talk LAW when talking about criminal, thug or goon to support there statement. You made a good point bc the Constitution/First Amendments are also apart of the law (one of the most seasoned) but that part isnt working for them so they rather ignore it bc it doesnt fit there conspiracy theories. I hate to be the barrier of bad news but you Cant have one without the other. And thats why Michael Vick has a good chance at playing for the NFL again, cause unlike some of his ridiculers the judge weighed his wrong doing in every aspect of the Constitution and Animal Laws for the state in which the actions occured (Virginia) and acted accordingly ...And lastly you're right.. money has nothing to do with it but that also explains character..i can talk about money all day but I have morals and at any rate JEALOUS ones will envy!
  - hockeychick23 replied June 03, 2009
    
    I think it's a little unfair to say I'm jealous of the money he makes. I was trying to make a comparsion to him and a regular joe in the same situation. I never even stated that he shouldn't get to make his money either. I made a general statement about comparison and obviously it was misunderstood. I am not jealous of the money he makes or anyone who's a pro makes. I in fact do make enough money enough money to live the way I feel most comfortable in. I can pay for my own education without taking out loans and things like that. And I can afford to train with one of the best rowing coaches in the country.
Qwest336 said May 27, 2009

Wow...look at all these glass houses around here...
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- Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
  
  Yeah, I`ve sinned. What`s your point?
  - Qwest336 replied May 28, 2009
    
    I obviously don't have one. I don't know if you have children or not, but I don't want you in court asking the court for forgiveness should one of them ever get in trouble. I want you to stick to your guns just like you do with him. Don't be a hypocrite.
    - Wheelman replied May 30, 2009
      
      I`m not.
HarryPotter said May 27, 2009

i think the person that most deserves to be banned from football is bill belicheater
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jarhead21 said May 27, 2009

roddy, you have no clue. i would love to see michael vick do what he did to those dogs to you. traitor. im gonna catch some stuff for this probably, but that was essentially a direct attack on me, being a murderer.
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- PamalaPalma replied May 27, 2009
  
  You won't catch S#!T from me I have to watch my son cry himself to sleep because he misses his daddy who is in Afghanistan. Thank you jarhead21 for all you do !!!!
jarhead21 said May 27, 2009

thousands a day........................hahahahahahahahaha wow
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- Wheelman replied May 27, 2009
  
  Maybe Germans or Japs near the end of WW2, but since? Not in Vietnam I can tell you with a certainty.
  - roddyrod replied May 28, 2009
    
    It was hyperbole..
    - Wheelman replied May 30, 2009
      
      No, it was a lie.
Nanaplank said May 27, 2009

he will play he will be back and he will make an impact!!!
Mark my words! He won't win a Superbowl but he will make an impact in the league once again!!
I hate to say it the controversy that would entail after his reinstatement would be not only good for the league but eventually good for the team that is employing him!!

Lets go Vick lets go!!!
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Wheelman said May 27, 2009

I`m hoping for a huge defensive end to make an impact on him, maybe remove some of his vitals.
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- BowlBound replied May 27, 2009
  
  Or a huge pitbull.
- BrendanHaywood replied May 28, 2009
  
  Wheelman your outta control! lol! Mike vick must have stole your prom date!
  - Spotella replied June 03, 2009
    
    LOL, I don't agree with you opinions here, actually I detest your opinion here regarding Vick, but I love your comeback!!! WTG Brendan!
jarhead21 said May 27, 2009

thanks pam. hopefully all goes well and he comes home safely soon. according to that smackaroo above, the war should be over in about a week bc their won't be any iraqi citizens left. GO AMERICA!
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yukkyman said May 27, 2009

The REAL question is WHO would want him???? Just because he paid his "debt to society" doesn't mean any one should want him as a major figurehead on their team. I'm sure there are tons of child molesters who paid their debt to society as well, but you sure as h e l l wouldn't want them as your scout leader, now would you???
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- BowlBound replied May 27, 2009
  
  Well, we have several of them as priests in this country. Can't seem to do anything about that. But, someone will take a chance on him.
PamalaPalma said May 27, 2009

BrendanHaywood....... I took the time to read your 7 reasons again and Honestly believe in second chances, and he has his talent and passion for football, and hopefully he will not take for granted the second chance to have a life young boys can only dream of. The one thing that concerns me the type of person that he is to have no compassion in the first place . Sure he is remorseful but for what?
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Rudegirl said May 27, 2009

WOW! I always enjoy posts like this on Yardbaker. Being human its only natural to wonder where another person head is at. And you showed me just that wih your Obama post and now this one. And also im refreshed to read both POSTIVE AND NEGATIVE comments it really helps me draw conclusions about a persons character..WOW!! just WOW!! (keep up the positivity)..
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gdubs46 said May 27, 2009

The man did the time for the crime, now get over it already and let the man move on with his life.
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Zukny1 said May 27, 2009

I think it would set an example to put him back in the league. They have already shown that people that kill dogs will goto jail. Putting him back into the nfl, i think he will prove that he has changed for the better. gotta look at the good side of this.
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- Wheelman replied May 28, 2009
  
  Yes, it would set an example, one of just how morally bankrupt the NFL and much of society is. So yeah, put him back in, let`s show the world just how little we value life in the good ole USofA.
  - paul13127 replied May 28, 2009
    
    Would it be more acceptable to have him work as dish washer?
    - Qwest336 replied May 28, 2009
      
      Right Paul...he doesn't have a problem with him working...just with doing that. Isn't that off base? Like Haywood said, salary is truly irrelevant to this conversation. Either you believe he should be able to work, or you don't. And if you do believe he deserves the chance to work, than you can't pick and choose what he deserves to do. He deserves to do whatever he can legally do (e.g. felony precludes him from being a lawyer, but not from being a quarterback) and he deserves whatever someone will pay him to do it. Plain and simple.
razah12 said May 28, 2009

The Patriots may acquire him for cheap money to play backup and run the option play. Plus his behavior would be kept in check under the Belichick regime.
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- Pinkpanthrrr replied May 29, 2009
  
  lol. No Way would that EVER happen! what are you crazy? Belichick would never want that kind of distraction here in NE. LMAO! nice one tho for thinking that.
  - razah12 replied May 30, 2009
    
    Crazy? Are you kidding me!!! (lol). He would be Saint Vick after Belichick is done with him.
BaconBread said May 28, 2009

Brendan, you sure don't shy away from the tough issues. Just a couple quick things:
(1) Goodell is in the position of protecting the overall well-being and reputation of the NFL. The league has a personal conduct policy, and the CBA and teams give the commissioner the power to make these sorts of judgments. Vick signed a contract agreeing to abide by the provisions of the CBA. Goodell might have been too lenient with Pacman, but that's even more of an argument that he has a duty to the teams and the other players to make sure that Vick will not tarnish the league again before allowing him to play.
(2) Vick professed his innocence, lied about everything, and showed no remorse right up until he copped a plea. In his plea agreement on the state charges, he admits to actually killing dogs personally, not just being an absentee financier of the operation. I think Goodell's condition that Vick actually show some remorse is perfectly reasonable and justified. Vick should have no problem doing this.
(3) I expect him to meet the conditions and be reinstated, and have no problem with a team signing him if they are willing to put up with the PETA protests, etc.
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paul13127 said May 28, 2009

Wow I find it amazing that the people that do not want Vick back in the league because he would be making millions of dollars. If everyone playing a pro sport was paid an average salary would you even care? No because the people that have commented thus far want him plumbing or working at the local burger shop. Face facts and let the man move on with his life. Baseball players cheat and are put on time out. The man killed dogs and was put on time out. Let him go back and do his job.
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- PamalaPalma replied May 28, 2009
  
  What I said... it is sad that he had a wonderful life doing what he loves and took it for granted and did some bad things (Just like many OTHERS have also done ) My personal feelings of him having a hand is some of the worse parts of dogfighting is... my personal feeling ,I don't judge him, I pray for him and his family that they can get past this . He did his time, what he does with his life now is up to him. I don't want him and his family to have to worry about leaving there house because people won't let this go. One of my comments were directed to roddyrod about his comment on the US military. Also it is funny how People will give a thumbs down to someone who agrees with second chances, tries very hard not to judge, and pretty much thinks this is between Mr.Vick and his creator. The greatest thing that can come from this is not about football. Its about forgiveness and what good can come out of this now....Like not twisting it that you can do bad things and get away with it but when you make mistakes you learn from them and come back stonger. I rather not see him do anything with helping animals maybe donations! I think he shoulds spend the time teaching kids about making mistakes and learning from them. I hope this dosen't follow him forever.
- PamalaPalma replied May 28, 2009
  
  paul13127 that wasn't supposed to be a reply to you, I hit the wrong button it was just a comment...Sorry
steiny31 said May 28, 2009

I agree with you. The dude has spent his time and now he should be able to follow his dreams. He is and always will be a football player. Not a Construction worker. Vick has 4 or 5 good years left in him and I wish him all the best. Thanks Brendan Haywood. All the best bro - Steiny!
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ReggieDog said May 28, 2009

The POS never has expressed ANY real remorse for his actions, only "regret" and "immaturity" on his part. If this hadn't been exposed, that yard in Virginia would be full of dead, buried dogs by now.

That being said, I believe he should be reinstated after serving a one year suspension, provided that one year is measured in DOG YEARS. Then see if he can make it in the NFL at the ripe old age of 35. That's fair, considering those innocent dogs will still be dead.
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- paul13127 replied May 28, 2009
  
  then if the dogs are already dead why do you insist on destroying another living being's life. Vick being sorry or remorseful is irrelevant. He did his time so let him live his life. If the NFL wants to let him play because they see potential then let them.
am08241 said May 28, 2009

I don't think he should be aloud to play. Whats his name said it in reason number 2. Vick was the face of the league. Enough is enough already I am so tired of these althelates making big money then get caught breaking the law and start the blame game. You made your bed now YOU have to lie in it.
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- paul13127 replied May 28, 2009
  
  Point is that he did lay in the bed. In fact the bed was in prison. He did his time but from reading your comment the only reason why you seem to resent him is that he makes millions and plays a pro sport.
UNC23Tarheels said May 28, 2009

Here's how it goes in a nutshell,Roger Goodell has the Final say on Michael Vick's Professional Career in the National Football League,(Not the Fans!) So for all of you who hope he doesn't get reinstated,your opinion doesn't matter!! Michael Vick has paid his debt and hit rock bottom and now he is free so let that man live his life and provide for his family wether it's playing football or cleaning toilets as someone said in their comment,(LOL)
And to JarHead21 I just wanna say THANK YOU for doing what you do for this Country...
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phightins26 said May 28, 2009

"You can judge a society by the way it treats its animals." - Gandhi
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- UNC23Tarheels replied May 28, 2009
  
  Then if that's the case half of humanity should be on trial..
- roddyrod replied May 28, 2009
  
  Do you eat meat or wear leather? Do you hunt or eat dairy? Have you ever ridden a horse, or seen an ox plow a field?
  
  Animals are not human..we all eat meat and make use of animals treating them in ways we'd never treat men.
  - phightins26 replied May 29, 2009
    
    no i don't wear leather. yes i eat meat, and human are carnivores...we are meant to. yes i eat dairy, the milking of cows is necessary for their health. i've never ridden a horse. i live in a city. i'm cultured, and i'm educated, so no, i've never worked ona f arm or seen an ox plow a field. you are such an idiot.
- Qwest336 replied May 28, 2009
  
  Ghandi also said"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."
  - apepin replied May 28, 2009
    
    Great quote
  - Rudegirl replied May 28, 2009
    
    Real speech..like where your head is at..
  - phightins26 replied May 29, 2009
    
    forgive. exactly. where does that say "forget"?
Pinkpanthrrr said May 28, 2009

First off, Arthur Blank is not going to take him back now that he has his star QB that fits well in their system. The Falcons have their QB now. If this was not last year and Vick was getting out I would bet that Blank would CONSIDER Vick. He already stated he wasn't interested in Vick coming back to the franchise. So who is going to take a chance on Vick? Not the Cowboys. They already have Romo. Maybe the Raiders? Everyone says the Raiders. But WHY would anyone WANT to see Vick playing for the Raiders? I suppose it would be nice to see him play and FAIL terribly because thats what it would be. He should use that big degree he has and get a REAL JOB! lol
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roddyrod said May 28, 2009

Loo, if no owner wants to give him a chance, then that's that. It shouldn't be left to the haters, bitching about animal rights, bitching about his possible potential earning power, that prevent him from playing. It should be the economics, starting with Goodell, and ending with the owners of the team and Vick's remaining ability to play the game.
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- Pinkpanthrrr replied May 29, 2009
  
  And what was his "ability" beforehand? He was a serious running qb. Does he still have his legs? Maybe. But lets figure something here. Vick fit into the Falcons system because the coaches allowed Vick to run all over the place. He was going back and forth and sideways..Where else could that fit? Most coaches like stable in the pocket QBs. He doesn't have very many options. This guy is an NBA star he MUST realize that his colleagues go thru the same kind of scrutiny in order to play in the proffessional league. Most coaches don't want distractions such as Vick would be coming out of the gate. Suppose Vick got a position in Seattle? LOL! Imagine the press? it would be worse then TO.
Sydalish said May 28, 2009

While I agree, he has served his time and should be allowed to get a job and make a life for himself - I don't think that has to mean in the NFL. Goodell has every right to ask Vick to prove himself, he's the commissioner of the league - it's a privilidge to play football, not a right. But based on what happened with PacMan and others, I don't think he will keep Vick out of the league. He will likely have a sit down with him, they will both say all the things they need to say and he will allow him back in provided he doesn't mess up again - wash rinse repeat.

If Vick has truly learned his lesson and is reinstated and a team wants to take him - go for it - more power to them. But let's get real - this isn't a man who made one mistake. This is a man who bought property, either built a barn in the woods or it already had one, painted it black so it wouldn't be seen and orchastrated the murder of hundreds of innocent animals for sport. Then he lied about it until he couldn't lie anymore. THAT is why people are upset with him and don't trust he is remorseful.
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foneal said May 28, 2009

Let he that is without sin, cast the first stone. All of those old dudes on Wall St. raped the American economy by stealing every coin not glued down and what did the get? They got a golden parachute and the abliity to live unlike any of us on this blog(probably) for the rest of their lives.

Madoff steals billions and I mean billinos of dollars and he gets to serve time in his luxury penthouse while awaiting trial ! Trust me on this, I DO NOT like dog fighting. I have a dog and love her dearly but for crying out loud people! Hell, he wasn't even there half the time when this crap was occuring. It was just on his property. And, he has served his time! What more do they want from him. If these Aholes that stole all of our money and who has made people have to come out of retirement to survive or postpone retirement all together, can walk, then as far as I am concerned, Michaeld Vick's bill should read Paid In Full and let this man get on with his life.
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Rudegirl said May 28, 2009

UMM this REPLY is to rustysrf89. I couldnt reply to your last response up there...So i will say this and im done after..so your question was Am I serious? OH YES IM SO SINCERE. I meant every Letter from A to Z..(did i even use the letter Z) Yes, kids have role models in the sports league also aspirations to be a firemen, doctor , orthodontist or whatever. But Being a Role model is what parents are for. I love sports but my parents were my biggest influence. Unfortunately, i can only speak from experience on that subject and my parents took upon GREAT OBLIGATION and raised me , not the idiot box or Monday Night Football.!!!..And he did fall and ironically this POST supports the FACT that ppl are still kicking him and its not the falling dwn its staying down he got up which in my opinion proves he ISNT a FAILURE. Michael Vick made a HUGE mistake that he paid for and he is still paying for..So yeah i see WHAT you are trying to say but you didnt really say it...I will give you the honors of redeeming yourself by filling in the blank right over--------->HERE. LOL
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- Rudegirl replied May 28, 2009
  
  My bad. That reply was specifically to phightins26 * (yes geniuses makes mistake too) LOL jk
- rustysrf89 replied May 29, 2009
  
  Yes that is what parents are for, but tell me how many teenagers actually look up to their parents? Not too many! that is the age where they rebel the most and think their parents don't know anything and they know everything. So what do they do? They idolize professional sports players like Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, etc. You are the exception to the rule when it comes to idolizing your parents when you were younger. Yes Vick paid his debt to society, but he should never ever be allowed back in the NFL and neither should the other criminals who are in the league today. They made mistakes in the past with that, but everyone has to start somewhere and they should start with Vick.
Canuck said May 28, 2009

I think Vick woul dbe a good replacement for McNabb
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- Rudegirl replied May 28, 2009
  
  ooooh you betta run for cover they gone' getchu for saying that LOL
  - Canuck replied May 28, 2009
    
    nah, its totally illegal to touch a guy wearing a YB shirt
    - Rudegirl replied May 28, 2009
      
      and that beer bottle would pose a bigger threat lol...
- HarryPotter replied May 28, 2009
  
  i bet vick could be a good holder
  - razah12 replied May 30, 2009
    
    Tony Romo starring in the Cowboy version of Bill Buckner. I felt your pain Dallas, sorry. Yikes, it is all he will be remembered for if he doesn't win the big one.
- Pinkpanthrrr replied May 29, 2009
  
  AND I think a statement like that could only come from a Canadian. DOH! lol.
BlondeJackie said May 28, 2009

Making a mistake would be having a little to much to drink at a party and getting behind the wheel of a car. He knew very well what he did....OVER AND OVER AGAIN. Personally your all spoiled and make more money than any of you know what to do with. You "Men" are not heros and dont deserve most of what you all earn.
What Vick did was REPENDETLY torture another life.
He paid a price? Are you joking me? Right now he is sitting in a huge home having BBQs with one of his baby momma's,
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- BrendanHaywood replied May 29, 2009
  
  BlondeJackie you just made yourself sound like a jealous fool, suggesting that all athlete's are spoiled and don't know what to do with there money is just ignorant! While many athletes don't deserve to be role models I know a lot that do deserve that title. There great at what they do and there great in the community, but those type of stories don't sell newspapers or lead off sportscenter. And the part of your quote that really pissed me off was that you suggested that athletes don't deserve what they get! I know I earn every penny I get, I worked hard my whole life to fulfill my dream and when I got in the NBA I worked even harder to make sure that I stayed here. Don't count my money count your own, If your not happy with your salary then do something about it besides just sit around and hate on other hard working american citizens.
  - Qwest336 replied May 29, 2009
    
    Exactly. This is the same person who will complain about being underpaid or demand a raise. THIS IS AMERICA. YOU ARE WORTH WHAT SOMEONE WILL PAY YOU FOR YOUR SKILLS. If that is millions, like in the case of many professional athletes, lawyers, doctors, bankers, etc...then more power to you. If you are not one of them and want to be, do something about it or STFU. If you aren't going to do anything about it, then KWITCHERB*TCHIN and take what little someone will pay you.I am leaving my career of nearly 10 years as a Network Administrator...today is my last day on this job. I am leaving to start my own consulting business. I am leaving because I have hit the ceiling as far as pay goes. The amount that I currently earn is more than enough for me, and is considered good by many. But, I aspire for more. Not just to make more, to be more. So, I am taking this risky step in an effort to make that happen. Maybe it will, maybe it won't. But you won't catch me sitting on my hands complaining about what I don't have.People like Jackie would much rather complain than actually put in the work to do something about it.
  - Pinkpanthrrr replied May 29, 2009
    
    While I don't agree that poor BlondeJackie can just GO out and get a better job without paying some college 120k for a nice fat degree, I do agree there are alot of atheletes that CAN and are role models and they do a lot of community service. The state of the economy today half my state is unemployed..YOU can't just go out and get a nice paying job just because you don't think you are paid enough. Brendan you have been blessed with a talent that pays well so you forget that people can't just go out and make money like you do. Atheletes ARE special. thats why they get paid so damn much.
    - BrendanHaywood replied May 29, 2009
      
      Pinkpanthrrr, I know that god blessed me with a gift and I thank him for it everyday. I just dislike it when people lump all athletes in one big bowl because of what they see on tv. We are not all the same we are very different and from different backgrounds. So I hope you didn't take my response to blondejackie the wrong way, but it is not ok to label us all as thugs who don't deserve what we get. because i'm not one of those type of guys!
    - Qwest336 replied May 29, 2009
      
      Nobody said it would be easy. Just as it wasn't easy for Brendan to work his butt off to make it to the league. People seem to think that becoming a professional athlete is an easy thing...that you are just born naturally talented and that is all it takes to make it. I'm sure that Brendan will tell you about people that are much more naturally talented than he is that didn't make it. It takes more dedication and perseverance than the average person has. That's why it is the percentages are so small of athletes that make it to the pros. Hell, I've played sports my whole life, and I only know two people that made it to the pros. And they both will tell you that they weren't the most talented people on our teams...they just worked their butts off when others wouldn't.Are they not blessed to be playing a game and making millions? OF COURSE. But don't diminish the work they have put in or trivialize it as luck.
am08241 said May 29, 2009

Look we all have our opinion. But in the end it is Vick that will have to make his future. What I dont understand is you are blessed with a talent to play a professional spot and should feel very privelidged, so why jepordize that privelidge to break the law. Let you fans and team mates down. And
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bdawkfan20 said May 29, 2009

I'm not a Vick fan at all. I think he's a gifted athlete. And he SHOULD be back in the league. How many other players have messed up numerous times and are still in the league. Hello Pacman anyone! I wouldn't have him on my team. But he definately deserves a second chance!!!!
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- Pinkpanthrrr replied May 29, 2009
  
  He was gifted alright. But he couldn't really throw that well. He was not very accurate. I remember when Schaub stepped in for him one time when he was injured and he made Vick look like the back up.
- rustysrf89 replied May 29, 2009
  
  You're right, there are athletes who have committed serious crimes and are still in the league and they shouldn't be, BUT we all have to start somewhere and that's starting with Vick.
acal122 said May 29, 2009

*Shakes his head* Man a lot of you people have a skewed mindset and have really lost your values and the value of others lives.
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coachdj said May 29, 2009

Don't worry Mike Vick will continue to play "Football" as a Youth Coach, trust me, 4 losing Coaches in the NFL will
find a way to get Mr. Vick on there "Team", it's all about Winning and nothing else. Mr. Vick has proven to everyone he can Win and put alot of "Fans" in the stands.
Sent Mr. Vick and E-mail on his "Myspace" to work with the disadvantage Youth during the Summer months.
Everybody makes a mistake and recover in life, Mr. Vick will do the same, My Prayers goes out to his Family,
at the end of the day it's Mr. Vick providing for his Family and nothing else. Mr. Vick Wins Championship 2010.
I've Coached Youth Sports for 30 years and Coaching the disadvantage Youth is the best thing in Life,
having a hard time pushing them to Graduate from High School, best players in City of Atlanta need extra
Tutoring to get a College Scholarship.
Coaching Youth Baseball at Redan Park (saturday May 31) at Redan Park 10am all day.
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2StepsAway said May 29, 2009

You would not allow an embezzler to work the counter at a bank. You would not allow a pedophile to teach. You would not allow an alcoholic convicted of DWI to tend bar. Vick is not seeking to work as a dog catcher, a vet, or stock person at a pet store, or customer service at a kennel.

Vick would be working in the profession for which he was trained and does not give him access to animals of any sort. The hope is that you would become a productive member of society and make a positive contribution. With that said – LET THE MAN PLAY BALL. Everyone is entitled to an opinion…

#7 – He did his time. If the courts felt he deserved more, he would still be locked up.
#6 – What appears to be the arbitrary application of morals in sports (uhm.. & in life in general!) leaves me to wonder if human life is worth less than that of an animal… (the crimes against HUMANS by athletes that have WALKED have already been listed…)
#5 – The debt to society was literally paid – the man lost it all.
#4 – Vick has been made an example of what not to do; give him the opportunity to show that he has learned from his MISTAKE.
#3, 2, 1 – You cannot change the past. Keeping Vick out of the NFL is not going to bring the dogs back…
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- Qwest336 replied May 31, 2009
  
  Speaking to your number 6, you can look at any movie and see that we value the life of animals more than people. In a movie where hundreds of people die, no way the cute puppy dog better. lol
MONSTER said May 30, 2009

VICK VICK,FOR A YEAR HE TOOK D!CK,NOW LET HIM BACK IN SO HE CAN THROW ANOTHER PICK....................YES I MADE THAT UP MYSELF,NO YOU CANT HAVE A AUTOGRAPH
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Nanaplank said May 30, 2009

yah we'll i made this up myself vick+nfl=circus (vick)x(vick)=(vicious)
(vick+dogs)=jail (vick+football)=$ (vick+showers)=beatbown
(vick+ass+ron mexico=herpes) (vick+cheese whiz= vickeese)

if you sum up all the equations the end result is

VICK+RAVENS=SUCCESS

don't forget they can only pay somebody so much to throw a ball!!!
and in the end he just another overpaid athlete who went to jail!!!
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grmd61 said June 01, 2009

Number four is the exact reason why Roger Goodell is needed to clean up the NFL of all criminal conduct and any player who is guilty of any infraction should be cut and out, period.
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Zeru25 said June 01, 2009

Some people in here and in life just have a terribly hateful spirit. Mike Vick is a human being. Yeah he killed some dogs. It wasnt a good thing. But hunters shoot and fight for game and dont even eat their prey its just for fun. But just because Vick is who he is and what he is.. He is being made an example out of. Because a certain people value this specific animal more than another. Yeah he was living a pretty arrogant lifestyle in thinking he could just do what he wanted. But some of these people have the energy in them like they want to give him the death penality or something.

They say its inhumane what he did to the dogs.. But isnt it "in"human"e not to allow somebody to recover from a mistake? What about the police that shot that kid in the back of the head a couple months ago? Isnt that inhumane? According to some of these people Dogs have higher social level in life than "people". If Vick isnt allowed to continue his career or at least given the opportunity to try without any more excessive punishment we definately know we still have a long way to go in this country.
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- grmd61 replied June 02, 2009
  
  Do I look like a person who would harm a deer?
  - Spotella replied June 02, 2009
    
    That's an adorable pic grmd. Thanks for sharing!
  - PamalaPalma replied June 03, 2009
    
    Oh my gosh that is soooooo cute !!!!!!!
- grmd61 replied June 02, 2009
  
  Do I look like a person who would harm a deer?
Zeru25 said June 01, 2009

For alot of these people talking about Vick's situation it has nothing to do with the act and everything to do with his race and how he is precieved based on the level of their own lives. And some of it is just pure hatred for a race but the crime allows them to hide behind what is truly in their hearts.
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- grmd61 replied June 02, 2009
  
  When you say "these" people are you refering to Caucasians? Who are these people? I have written articles on this and many have suggested that b/c Vick is black, dog fighting is a "cultural" thing that he was raised with and offer that as an excuse why he had pit bulls and was fighting them.
Zeru25 said June 02, 2009

No not just caucasians.. "People" that are wired a certain way. Because their are ALOT of caucasians blacks and other races that think that Vick has paid his dues to society and should be allowed to move on. No I'm talking about a certain kind of "Person". And I think i described that person accurately in the first sentence in my first response to this article. And taking a picture with a deer.. I mean thats fine and no disrespect to you Ms. But does that really qualify anybody to be a lover of the human existence? Of mankind even? I"m sure many of us have taken pictures or have been in pictures with people and things we were not in alliance with. But if your point is that you love animals then the point is taken. My point is love PEOPLE.
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- grmd61 replied June 03, 2009
  
  I have been a lover of children, a teacher and a nurse. I have delivered babies, comforted people as they died (so they wouldn't die alone), taken care of people of all races and levels of society, and I love my sons and grandchildren more than my own life. If you want to doubt something about me, do not doubt my love of people.
Zeru25 said June 03, 2009

I was just generalizing mam.. I wasnt trying to attack you. Just stating what i believe some people have in their heart towards a man that did the crime and served his time. Everybody should be given their alotted time to grow.. I'm from the inner city and I know there are alot of lessons that people from that area dont learn or didnt even know they had to learn until late.. Most of the time its not even their fault. Its just that they dont know. And if they do know they have already accepted it as something their family does. Just like other cultures lets bulls out run around then stab them with swords or run a horse around a track to death to the point it has no catiledge left in its knees or joints... and when the horse has nothing left to give to these "sportsman" they just kill them and give them some sort of reputation because it ran in this derby or whatever. Some fight chickens.. I can go on and on.. My point is keeping the negative energy at a minimal when dealing with people.. Because we endanger ourselves into becoming hypocrites.. But again.. i"m not saying you mam just society as a whole
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