49ers Won't Rule Out Vick

Up to now, it's been impossible to find any team that would publicly admit that they are considering acquiring Michael Vick. But when asked about Vick, 49ers coach Mike Singletary would not rule anything out.

The 49ers have a former No. 1 pick (Alex Smith) who is one failed contract renegotiation away from being cut and a journeyman quarterback (Shaun Hill) who has appeared in 13 games in seven NFL seasons. So there is a pretty fair argument that San Francisco is in the market for a QB, even if Hill has been OK in his limited action.

So either Singletary and the 49ers are a) seriously considering trying to pick up Vick at a bargain-basement rate or b) the 49ers coach hadn't thought it through when asked and he decided that it was better to leave no door closed. Right now, it seems that it's more likely that it's option b. But if you're the Falcons, that's the first public sign that someone might be willing to give up a pick for Vick.

Singletary's quotes seem to make it clear that the 49ers haven't had detailed conversations on Vick yet.

"I'm not going to say I'm open or closed," Singletary said. "I'd say it has to be something (general manager) Scot (McCloughan) and I talk about and feel good about one way or the other." Singletary also said: "The whole Michael Vick thing, we have to sit down and talk about that. But for right now, we have enough on our plates."

There are a lot of questions about how much anyone will give up for Vick, especially when you bring in the public relations hit it will bring. But the potentially bigger issue is working out a contract renegotiation for Vick. He's currently in the middle of a 10-year, $130 million contract. While he has already ensured that he will not reach the full value of his deal, it's safe to say that no one is going to be willing to have him on their roster at the $9 million base salary that his contract calls for this year.

HT: Pro Football Talk

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

2-17-2009 @ 10:12AM

bobby said...

If any team picks this puke up, I say Boycott that team .Football shouldn't allow this pathetic scumbag back in the NFL .What ashame football will soon be like the pathetic thug horrible sport Basketball if it doesn't wake up .

2-17-2009 @ 10:14AM

The best issue here was he was a bum before he went to prison .It would be a insult to any fan of the team that picks this scumbag up .SAY NO TO THE DI-K .

2-17-2009 @ 11:27AM

Michael said...

I always thought the 49ers were a class organization. The fact that they are even considering this low-life makes me wonder about the character of the 49ers front office.

2-17-2009 @ 11:55AM

TehMuffinMan said...

I say go for it give the man a second chance he deserves it he made one mistake dosnt mean he should be out a of job his whole life because of it. Even Sexual predators get second chances if they get one so should Mike Vick.

2-17-2009 @ 12:10PM

MIKE said...

Pro football itself should end all speculation as to the future of Michael Vick...but when you see how the court system treated him by cutting his sentence and all other nicities he was given that will not happen.
Wake up people...our morals have disappeared, if our economy does not make a large turn around all these HUGE contracts will fail anyway 'cause you crazies spending your money and idolizing a game won't be able to afford this ignorance.
But of course our government will come in and find "bailout" money to save pro football too...LOL

2-17-2009 @ 12:59PM

Chris said...

Vick should be forever banned from the NFL. As a statement to send a message that dirtbag hoodlums will not be allowed to cheapen the league.

It would be an insult to every player and coach and fan of each team if Micheal Vick puts on any NFL uniform. I don't if the black rat is selling programs outside the stadium!!!

Stay out!

2-19-2009 @ 1:59AM

Stantheman said...

someone should sign this guy. he is a great athlete who made a gargantuan mistake. hey all i'm saying is if pacman got 7 second chances, Vick should get at least 1.

2-17-2009 @ 2:32PM

LADubbz45 said...

Hopefully they rule him out ASAP. And why does the media keep throwing him back into the news spin. This guy is in prison. Talk about more draft picks, or how Shaun Hill for some reason keeps getting the shaft eventhough you know hes only 5-0 at Home.

2-17-2009 @ 2:51PM

This rumor just makes me so sick. Growing up watching Montana, young and rice, these guys played the game to win. Now NFL players are out to get paid, go home and feel they dont apply to the laws like everyone else. Adam jones should have never been let to play again. SOMEONE IS PARALYZED BECAUSE OF HIM, FROM A GUN!!!! if that was any of us, we would kiss 40yrs to life goodbye! I cant believe the NFL has such low standards on this. Vick should never be able to return to his "job". Go look for another job you dirty piece of sh_t.

2-17-2009 @ 3:00PM

Hugh Howard said...

As an Atlanta fan, I would be happy to see Michael Vick sign with any other team. He was an exciting player but his style of quarterbacking left a lot to be desired not to mention his personal shortcomings and crimes. He would probably fit in with the San Francisco life style very well.

2-17-2009 @ 3:30PM

super stevo 488 said...

Michael Vick is a phenomenal quarterback. Also, me being a 49ers fan I would LOVE to see a veteran QB behind center. What he did was downright wrong and cruel, yes. Does he deserve another shot? Yes. When teams are looking at Vick's contract and wondering if they should sign him, they should be looking at his game stats and not his off-field activities. If he is a good QB which they all know VERY well, they should sign him.

2-17-2009 @ 3:57PM

man i just deleted what i was gonna say to you, because if you were a TRUE 49er fan, you would know Vick has no business with us. Let me guess, you'd prob start him over Shaun hill too. You prob also wish they kept Mike Martz too.

2-17-2009 @ 4:16PM

mcdoodlebug said...

He doesn't have the right to play, get contracts or be a star or someone to look up to. He is a low-life individual. He has no compassion or heart. What a loser.

2-17-2009 @ 10:36PM

krusher55 said...

I think it is best thing that could happen considering that we have no good QB. I'm a die hard 49ers fan. I think everyone deserve a second chance. If pac-man get 3 or 4 chance he also deserve a fairt shot. If everybody was accountable in life for all their mistake 1st 2nd and 3rd we all be screw so as a true football fan and 49ers fan let vick back in.Phelp's messed up nobody said kick him of usa team.the point the world is a lesson day by day.i'm not exuse him for what happen but he paid his debt to society. if you going hold dogg's against vick. then hold George BUsh for the recession . and the life that was lost by mother father's son's and daughter and wonderful people.

2-18-2009 @ 6:28AM

jacobsroadangel said...

If the 49ers pick up Vick I will be wearing his jersey the next day. Let's go 49er's be like Bo and just do it.

2-18-2009 @ 6:47AM

How many Football players are caught dealing in drugs,involved in shootings,beating their wives and girlfriends, drunk driving, bar fights,and assulting police officers. They are still allowed to play...
You think I give a rat's ass about a damn Dog. Some of these ball players are hurting people so why don't you people protest them.