Would you pursue Michael Vick?

[born2reign]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-interestinvick&prov=ap&type=lgns

 

INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—Two teams with unsettled quarterback situations—the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings—might be interested in acquiring suspended Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick.

 

Vick is in federal prison on felony charges related to dogfighting and is scheduled to be released in July. The Falcons have said they will try to trade him, though they could cut him and make him a free agent.

 

 

I'm sure teams will talk about it and most will pass. Would you as an owner or GM or coach or fan want your team to try to sign Vick after he is released from prison?

[cch5432]

I love how Golic said "Any team that gets him knows that animal activists will picket your team for a few weeks" :lol:

[bigblueinsanity]

I would take a chance on him.

[born2reign]

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80ebbf4c

 

Some extra perspective on the challenges that lie ahead for a team that wants to sign Vick

[cooperstown]

No. He wasn't all that good of a QB before his 3-year+ hiatus. Plus, I would think he'd be a huge distraction for any team that might take a chance on him.

[TaylorMadeBoy]

It depends on what team he would be going to. If it would be like a team life the Dolphins that run the "wildcat" offense I would agree only to that.

[Clyde]

Only if he stole something from me.

 

Otherwise, no.

[gamer31]

Yes.

[PennStation's]

Not at all. He comes with too much baggage.

[00Rocket28]

I say the Bengals pull the trigger on a deal and get him into camp as soon as he walks out the prison gates!

[Jim Schue]

I say the Bengals pull the trigger on a deal and get him into camp as soon as he walks out the prison gates!

 

Maybe show up in a cop car like Elwood does on "Blues Brothers."

[STRIKE3]

Regardless of his transgressions and the distractions which surround him, some NFL team will take a chance. Vick is/was extremely athletic and not easy for defensives to prepare for.

 

The NFL is a business and cares very little about perception.

[MJAlltheWay24]

I would say No.

[Jim Schue]

Regardless of his transgressions and the distractions which surround him, some NFL team will take a chance. Vick is/was extremely athletic and not easy for defensives to prepare for.

 

The NFL is a business and cares very little about perception.

 

I'm going to have to disagree with that part. The NFL is extremely concerned about its image.

[mcpapa]

I might take a chance on him, but I wouldn't let him watch my dogs...