Michael Vick Is Planning a Comeback, Already in Contact With Roger Goodell

Everybody agrees that, in the immortal words of Joe Buck describing Randy Moss fake-mooning the Lambeau Field crowd, Michael Vick committed a disgusting act. On Tuesday, the convicted puppy murderer plead guilty to Virginia dogfighting charges (he was sentenced to a suspended term), and he's currently serving time in federal prison.

Vick won't be there forever, though; the former Falcon first-round pick will be released in 2009 with the hopes of resuming his NFL career. Ultimately, that decision lies with commissioner Roger Goodell, who has a history of giving players second, third, and fourth chances.

Via ESPN's John Clayton:

According to a source, he has kept in contact with the office of commissioner Roger Goodell during his jail stay and plans to meet with the commissioner before next summer. Because he was remorseful at Tuesday's hearing, he is also making plans to make sure he does the right things in making amends with society for his involvement in dog fighting. ...

According to a source, Vick is hopeful the backlash of his return won't be bad. He had about eight protesters at his hearing, which may be a sign society is starting to give him a chance to come back. We'll see.

Clayton also writes that no NFL team would show interest in Vick right now because of the potential public backlash. Which to me, indicates that the Browns would be wise to hastily convene a press conference announcing they'll sign Vick the moment he's released from the clink, just to take the focus off Phil Savage, Romeo Crennel and the 2008 Bumblin' Browns.

During last Sunday's CBS Pregame Show, Bill Cowher had no doubts that Vick would return to the NFL, and even suggested Dallas might be a natural landing spot. Aside from Jerry Jones' almost unhealthy obsession with signing troubled players, the Cowboys make sense because, well, have you seen Brad Johnson and Brooks Bollinger?

But who knows: maybe Vick wants a chance to win a starting gig, or perhaps he'd just be happy to be out of prison and earning a paycheck. I have no idea. Either way, it looks like he's planning a comeback.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)

11-27-2008 @ 3:02PM

Songya said...

Vick is gonna act ugly when he comes back to the League!!!!! I LOVES dogs and all but I'm tired of seeing the double standard in society. They pressed to get Vick in Jail but the MFer's that killed Sean Taylor are still going through the motions of our messed up court system, their trial isn't until March of '09!!! That's BS. Or what about Leonard Little(in '98 he was driving drunk,0.19%, and killed a woman. Received 60 days in Jail and 1000 hrs of community service, his record was erased and then 6 years later was arrested AGAIN for drunk diving) or Larry Johnson spitting on and assaulting women, I don't see people trying to get them out of the NFL. I can't wait to see Vick back, and I hope that he FINALLY becomes the QB he was born to be!!!!

11-28-2008 @ 6:43AM

sweet said...

I totally agree, he was truly made a example of and he his a well known public figure to use as a tool about animal cruelty. Did you know peta spends alot of time seeking and try and get convictions and only get gratification of paper convictions is what I call them, because no one goes to prison or actually pay a fine because they move around, change names and make it very hard for a outsider to get in.
He has paid far more than any criminal out here doing harm to HUMAN society.

11-27-2008 @ 3:49AM

Chris Louis said...

wow...true, i never really thought about that. The fools who killed my man Sean need to be put away for life.. Plain and simple, you dont even need to be a judge to figure that one out..

H.T.S.T!

11-27-2008 @ 10:00AM

Lawrence said...

You just hit the ball out the damn park. Taylor was killed a year ago...AND THOSE PUNKS STILL HAVENT GONE TO TRAIL YET. Vick took part in dogfighting and legal system was hauling ass like there was no tommorrow.

11-26-2008 @ 4:55PM

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2-01-2009 @ 10:24PM

beundressed said...

11-26-2008 @ 4:58PM

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11-26-2008 @ 5:22PM

JMaack said...

IF Vick comes back whatever team that is stupid enough to hire him had best be prepared for a major backlash. People will not tolerate him. Any company that sponsors a team that Vick is on will also have to deal with the backlash. Their product will be boycotted. Vick does not deserve a another chance. There is no excuse in the world for what he did, not even being totally ignorant, which he obviously is.

11-26-2008 @ 10:34PM

Vick doesnt deserve a second chance? HAHAHAHA, and this the same country that gave Bush a SECOND CHANCE at the presidency. Come on guys, you are making this too funny. I don't get why people still hate the guy. Its not like he caused your retirement accounts to go down by 40%. Or made your home go into foreclosure. Or jacked up the interest rate on your credit card. The Chinese have this country by the balls(own $600 billion in treasury bills), and your worried about a ex-football player doing time in prison over some dogs.

No wonder America is such a laughing stock.

11-27-2008 @ 5:28PM

troy said...

okay,im sick of stupid people,vick made one mistake in his life.where he comes from thats what people do,now he clearly knows its wrong.vick was the most exciting player in football and i as well as many other people want him back,the sentence was ridiculous in the first place.one season suspended 90 days in jail and loss of his sponsers was enough.vick is not the idiot packman jones ,shooting the club up people getting paralyed,people loosing thier eyes...bottom line wheres peta when people are starving,kids are being hurt..give me a break,i could give a monkeys rat butt about what peta thinks,mike vick did his time...he dosent need to go around taking pictures with kittens and donating money to a bunch of peta idiots.......if hes going to donate anything ,donate some time with the kids and explain to them that there are consequences for your actions....case closed,i have spoken!!!!

12-02-2008 @ 1:51PM

marcus said...

Dude, are you really that stupid? Millions of people participate in illegal things every year. Hell he wasn't the only player involved in dogfighting. People won't tolerate him? Who are you kidding?? There is money to be made and jerseys to sell. Mike Vick probably will be doing free PETA promos and hopefully continuing his career. You're idiotic statements remind me of ESPN's Jemele Hill. Complete foolishness. She should be sent to prison.

11-26-2008 @ 6:53PM

jason said...

I am kind of tired of hearing you people talk about vic, ok he made a mistake of judgement. He is paying the price for the mistake, you love animals so much that you would let a human be homeless. that's right, with so many problems in the world you would let people go hungry and homeless to save a animal? Look i like pets, but Vic is a human being, and why can't he get a 2 chance to play football? This man didn't kill a human, you put more value on a dog than a human, that is crazy to me. Remember BOXING IS A SPORT, talk to them, get them to ban that. It is crazy to still hear people talk about pets like they are human. Start treating PEOPLE alittle better, help the homeless,kid on the street.

12-03-2008 @ 8:58PM

HUSKERDIVA said...

Hey, Jason! It's very obvious to me that you don't value much of anything. I see that you value human life. What about unconditional love? Animals provide unconditional love. Have you ever thought about that? Have you ever had a pet? I think not. Stop. Think about what Michael Vick was doing. Close your eyes and really think about it...and then email me and tell me that it was ok...and that he is a stand-up guy. If you can do that...great.

11-26-2008 @ 7:30PM

Skippy said...

IF he comes back...and that's a big IF, it won't be as a quarterback. That's done. Frankly, even if he didn't have these legal problems, he should've been switched to another position. His arm's mediocre at best.

11-30-2008 @ 1:38PM

Ray Kay said...

Vick knew what he was doing, and should be responsible for his acts... He got favorable sentencing, and that was more than the cruelity to the dogs he owned.. He got off easy, and now want to be allowed to play pro football agaIn.. Who said he was a star, he was just above average, and the Falcons certainly don't need him... A NFL team would have to be pretty desparate to sign him to play... He's too much baggage for any NFL team, perhaps, he would be welcomed in Europe...It would be good ridance...

11-26-2008 @ 7:39PM

bigflyer said...

Vick's wrongs were much more evil than a mistake of judgement: the cruelty he played with showed there is a lack of character and morals in the man. Prison does not change that,. ...many times guys get out and they are worse than when they went in.
People in this USA love dogs and animals and Mr Roger feelgood might forgive him, but most of America will not.
Besides he was a running back and a marginal QB at best. Get lost Vick, you deserve public humiliation not rehabilitation.

12-02-2008 @ 8:05PM

cam said...

im gonna guess you never did time cause what you said is wrong prision is hard but federal prision is even harder dont get me wrong im not a fan of his but people can change you should keep that in mind next time you take your car in to get fixed cause chances are that the mechanic is an ex con .

11-27-2008 @ 4:48PM

terrance calhoun said...

man i tell u if he was white there would be a campaign to have him back wht america would make sure of that shit it was dam dogs everyone one deserves a chance and i hope ateam give him one if not go to canada make millions and the hell with the wht owners of the nfl and peta

11-26-2008 @ 8:12PM

Butcher said...

The dog thing is a big deal, but it`s more then that.
I lived in Atlanta, went to the games more then a couple of times.

He treats the fans like crap and would be willing to bet his own teammates. He laided down on the team a couple of times.
And I don`t want to hear all that crap about he didn`t have any help.
Great running game with Dunn & Duckett, and for a couple of years
pretty decent D.
I saw the guy have a 1st down running the ball and he lets a defender knock it out of his hands ..out of bounds short of first down. Cuz he was hot doggin it. Might have won that game.

You ever play offensive line and try to protect a quarterback running around behind the line of scrimmage for 30 seconds ???