Should Vick be allowed to play football again?

scottsec · #1 (**permalink**) 08-21-2007, 05:12 PM

Alot of people are very disgusted with this entire situation. Most seem to think Vick should be banned from the NFL fof life. I personally think MV is a peice of shit but banned for life??? Im sure there are several players in the NFL that have had a few DUI and people die every year because of drinking and driving. I say punish MV in the courts suspend him and when the man has served his time give him a second chance.

Noise Chopped · #2 (**permalink**) 08-21-2007, 06:28 PM

Yea, look - I think the guy is a fucking embarassment. A thoroughly, fucking disgusting embarassment that can't be defended. A brute, a savage, and (worst of all) a LIAR. A lying piece of shit that I regret having supported in the past, and had held my toungue about during this whole thing.

But now that it's no longer a situation of "alleged" or "innocent until proven" such and such, FUCK HIM.

Having said all that...Banned for life? I don't know. Too much, if you ask me. I think the fact he's been proven to be a lying, community tearing, guilty piece of garbage and will pay for it dearly's enough. I think being suspended for at least a year, on top of the year + he'll spend in prison, and all the baggage that would come WITH that (whether any team would take him, his physical shape, the flack he'll carry with him forever) - I sincerely believe that's enough. More than enough, in fact. Sufficient. I'm content with all that. I don't need to see the guy dragged even further down the muddy slope. There's a fine line, and I think banning him from playing in the NFL forever would be crossing it.

sandywh · #3 (**permalink**) 08-22-2007, 01:41 AM

Absolutely Mike Vick should have the opportunity to play in the NFL. He does not deserve to have that right stripped away from him because of these charges or any jail time he may serve. Hell, Ray Lewis, and Lenard Little are still playing. However, I also think that the NFL owners should decide NOT to sign him.

I'm all for second chances, however I also come from the thought that we are all in charge of our own lives. That is until we break the rules, then we must live the rest of our lives at the "mercy" of society. There are no laws that say we have to hire cons. Some people do (for a variety of reasons), but noone is required to. We are not required to trust a proven liar, or any other wrong doer. And the same goes for Vick. He should be allowed to be reinstated, and then IF someone wants to take that risk, thats on them. But I personally wouldn't sign him, and I would not support any team that does.

Harlem · #4 (**permalink**) 08-22-2007, 09:03 AM

I feel, in a sick twisted way, he didn't think he was wrong. He probably grew up around that type of stuff all the time. Hell, when I was a kid growing up, people I knew were fighting dogs all the time. I think it may be one custom of young urban life.

I feel jail time, and the loss of endorsers are more than enough punishment, and I'm sure he would never do this again. Give he another chance.

Clint · #5 (**permalink**) 08-22-2007, 09:33 AM

Yeah by the time he serves his federal punishment, his possible Virginia state punishments, and an additional year or so suspension, if he is still in physical condition to play he should be allowed to. His career is irrepairably fucked anyways.

Gmunit · #6 (**permalink**) 08-22-2007, 09:56 AM

Yes, BUT only in the CFL

When Ricky Williams was suspended from the NFL I bought season tickets to the Argos, it was a great year, and hope to see Vick come in 2 - 3 years LOL

billwilliams70 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-22-2007, 11:43 AM

When he gets out, I believe he's paid his debt to society, so I say sure (let him play ball), if he can when he gets out. I read yesterday that the state of Virginia could bring charges against him........that could amount to a 40 year stint.

Personally, I wish he would do every last bit of time that's given to him, and the more the better. I feel just about the same as Subj. & Noise Chopped does, but without the profanity.

Later.

Severn · #8 (**permalink**) 08-22-2007, 12:27 PM

Seeing the ESPN video of Vick saying he likes animals (showing him playing with a dog) was really stomach turning when you read the actual charges that were brought against him. He has to live with that stigma for the rest of his life.

But once he's paid his debt to society (and the federal government is going after him hard so I really don't think he'll get the usual celeb slap on the wrist) he should be give the chance to proceed with his career. Whether or not he'll be able to pick-up where he left off is another thing entirely.

Mac · #9 (**permalink**) 08-22-2007, 12:58 PM

I say no, I know people are gonna say they are only dogs, but he still murdered them in very violent and sick ways.

dan the man 67 · #10 (**permalink**) 08-22-2007, 01:28 PM

Look at what happened in the NHL a few years back when Todd Bertuzzi attacked a player (Steve Moore, I believe.....?) from behind, and pounded away on him while on his back, and basically ended that guy's career. Bertuzzi got suspended for a year, and his suspension was the year of the lockout, so he lost no playing time. Should he have been suspended for life? I think so - heck, he ended a guy's career, a guy's livelihood. He at least should have had his income garnished where some would go to the player who's career was ended.

Now with Vick, they claim he killed 8 dogs, and obviously participated in dog fighting. I certainly would not compare killing a dog to killing or paralyzing a person. After all, how many dogs are killed every single day by the SPCA? Granted, they do it in a humane way. I think a suspension is adequate, but I would like to see it for longer than 1 year, perhaps 2 - 3 years by the NFL. I'd also like to see him donate big time money to the SPCA, like 50% of his salary.