Will the Falcons have to pay Vick's salary if he pleads guilty to federal dog fighting charges?

Question

I know his $15 million counts in the salary cap, but do the Falcons have to pay him if he pleads guilty to a felony? It seems that would void his contract and they could get rid of him and not have to over pay him any longer.

Answer 1

I believe part of the collective bargaining allows a team to void a contract for moral clause reasons including arrest and conviction. The players union can and will fight it but I think would eventually lose or at best get a compromise buyout.

Answer 2

Violation of federal regulation is one element....violation of state regulation is yet another. frequently the state defers to the feds until the feds at the instant are not waiting to get each and every thing the state needs by utilising way of punishment. i think of subsequently the explanation the Virginia prosecutor charged Vick is considering's Vick....a extreme profile call which will seem very solid on a prosecutor's resume and alongside with that that's an extremely common prosecution interior the Vick already bought himself down the river and out of a profession.

Answer 3

Mike's agent must be psychic (or either part of the dog fighting business) because in Mike's contract it's states as "guaranteed money." So that's pretty self explanatory, BUT what is that going to buy him in prison, extra milk? Anyway, expect a plea counter by Billy Martin sometime today, and I'm pretty confident that the Feds will accept. I'm guessing somewhere in the neighborhood of 9 months to a year of house arrest and 2 years probation and community service. Which is very hard considering what his is going to plead guilty to; I.E.-"dog gambling" Not interstate gambling, or animal cruelty charges, but just dog gambling.
I'm not pro-Vick, I'm just pro-consistent. Don't try and make a statement with a high profile name like Michael Vick. Pretend he is Harry Ballsak from Alabama and issue the sentence. Anyway....
War-putting REAL criminals in jail.
War-07 Noles.
Out.

Answer 4

He won't be paid for any games that he is suspended for..whether it's league imposed or team imposed. The "voiding" of his contract is purely speculation, as his has been around long enough he probably was able to have any language like that avoided. The morals clauses in football contracts are a pretty new thing..thanks to all of the "gangsta" basketball players. Until they see what the league is planning in regards to a suspension the Falcons won't do anything. A year suspension, the Falcons keep him...Two years..then they'll probably drop him like a sack of putrid potatos.

Answer 5

Some contracts have guaranteed money which the player gets regardless of whether or not they are playing. I am not sure in the care of a felony conviction, but this is one reason the Raiders are having problems with JaMarcus Russell. He wants all of his money upfront and then they have no control over his play. If he sucks, he gets paid, if he plays well, he will just hold out the next season until they give him more. I wish they'd send him to Canada.

Answer 6

They don't have to pay him if there is some kind of fine print stating that no crimes, indictments or guilty pleas can exist while being a member of the Falcons. If not, then they are bound by contract to pay Mr. Puppy Dog.

Answer 7

Contract will be voided....and it looks like his "spring training" attorney is trying to cut a deal with the Feds.

Answer 8

i dont know if theyll pay them,but i think it was very very very wrong to fight dogs like that.just think how you would feel if someone made you fight and then electricute or hang you if you didnt win.