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Falcons Release Suspended QB Michael Vick
Atlanta Journal Constitution ^
| : 12:38 p.m. June 12, 2009
| By CHIP TOWERS, D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER
Posted on 06/12/2009 10:23:09 AM PDT by lewisglad
The Atlanta Falcons and Michael Vick are set to move on after the team issued the quarterbacks unconditional release on Friday.
The team had been seeking to trade Vick even though he remains suspended by the NFL for his conviction on dog-fighting and gambling charges. He last played for the Falcons in 2006.
We spent a significant amount of time this off-season trying to trade him to another NFL club, and we had some conversations with a few teams, but nothing materialized, general manager Thomas Dimitroff said on the teams Web site. At this point, we feel releasing Michael is best for him and best for us.
Vick is now free to pursue any playing opportunities that come forth. No one could say if or when Vick might be reinstated - thats up to [Commissioner Roger Goodell], Dimitroff said but NFL rules allow teams to sign suspended players.
Vick still has other legal issues to resolve before a return to the NFL. Vick must conclude his prison sentence he is currently serving the final five weeks of his federal sentence in home confiement to be reinstated to the league and clear up remaining bankruptcy issues and a new pension fraud case.
Vick will also have to explain why he lied to Goodell about the dogfighting operation and show remorse.
(Excerpt) Read more at ajc.com ...
TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Sports
KEYWORDS: nfl; sociopath; vick
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:23:09 AM PDT
by
lewisglad
To: lewisglad
I cannot believe that the Vikings didn’t sign him.....
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:24:27 AM PDT
by
ButThreeLeftsDo
(Prepare. It's Coming.)
To: lewisglad
he’ll wind up with the raiders.
3
posted on
06/12/2009 10:25:15 AM PDT
by
lonster
To: lewisglad
You would think the best fit for him would be Cincinnati given the criminal record.
4
posted on
06/12/2009 10:25:59 AM PDT
by
Always Right
(Obama: more arrogant than Bill Clinton, more naive than Jimmy Carter, and more liberal than LBJ.)
To: ButThreeLeftsDo
Bengals will. It’s something im used to.
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:26:10 AM PDT
by
smith288
(Americans suffer from Stockholm Syndrome with the government)
To: Always Right
I would think the Raiders.
6
posted on
06/12/2009 10:27:07 AM PDT
by
RichInOC
(No! BAD Rich! (What'd I say?))
To: lewisglad
Vick was convicted of gambling?
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:34:22 AM PDT
by
pnh102
(Regarding liberalism, always attribute to malice what you think can be explained by stupidity. - Me)
To: Always Right
Chiefs could use him as a backup.
8
posted on
06/12/2009 10:37:12 AM PDT
by
lewisglad
To: pnh102
9
posted on
06/12/2009 10:38:26 AM PDT
by
wolfcreek
(KMTEXASA!)
To: Always Right
I’m surprised that Jerry Jones hasn’t picked him up.
10
posted on
06/12/2009 10:42:10 AM PDT
by
ssapro
(SSAPRO/ EXBP)
To: wolfcreek
If he was convicted of gambling then he is ineligible to play in the NFL as far as I know. I believe that his plea bargain involved him not pleading to guilty to gambling.
If I am wrong please let me know.
11
posted on
06/12/2009 10:44:02 AM PDT
by
pnh102
(Regarding liberalism, always attribute to malice what you think can be explained by stupidity. - Me)
To: lewisglad
Can’t our Emperor appoint him Secretary of Dogfighting?
12
posted on
06/12/2009 10:52:27 AM PDT
by
Mac from Cleveland
(How to make a small fortune in the Obama era--first, start off with a big fortune....)
To: ssapro
Jerry cleaned out the garbage this off-season. While I do believe Vick deserves an opportunity to resume his career, I pray it is not with my Cowboys.
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:55:50 AM PDT
by
VA_Gentleman
(The tree of liberty needs to be refreshed...)
To: Mac from Cleveland
I think that would be the czar of dogfighting.
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:56:09 AM PDT
by
sweetiepiezer
(I have a Pal in Sarah)
To: Mac from Cleveland
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:56:53 AM PDT
by
danamco
To: sweetiepiezer
...part of the new Cabinet Department of Pimps, Hos, and Playas, no doubt......
; )
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:57:17 AM PDT
by
Mac from Cleveland
(How to make a small fortune in the Obama era--first, start off with a big fortune....)
To: lewisglad
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posted on
06/12/2009 11:03:10 AM PDT
by
COBOL2Java
(Obamanation: an imploding administration headed by a clueless schmuck, with McCain as his Kowakian)
To: lewisglad
If anyone tells you that Micheal Vick deserves a second chance, remind them that his second chance will come at the expense of someone else’s first chance.
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posted on
06/12/2009 11:06:01 AM PDT
by
Niteranger68
(Have you punished an 0bama supporter today?)
To: Niteranger68
If anyone tells you that Micheal Vick deserves a second chance, remind them that his second chance will come at the expense of someone elses first chance. No it won't. If your straw man is good enbough to play he'll get his first chance.
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posted on
06/12/2009 11:14:16 AM PDT
by
pgkdan
( I miss Ronald Reagan!)
To: VA_Gentleman
I just wish somebody would replace Jerry. HE’s been the Pokes’ problem since he bought the team. Ah, for the days of Landry and Staubach...And Jordan, Garrison, Jones, and the list goes on. I’d even put Emmit and Banzai Billy on it.
Colonel, USAFR
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posted on
06/12/2009 11:18:38 AM PDT
by
jagusafr
(Kill the red lizard, Lord! - nod to C.S. Lewis)
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