2007-12-15 20:53:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Michael Vick may or may not play again in the NFL, but what I think is unfair is the lack of parity in the NFL's policies and implementation of such in regard to different players.
Ricky Williams basically thumbed his nose at everything the league says about drug use, and even "quit" because he wanted to "smoke marijuana all the time." But, when he realized, in his drug-induced haze, that he actually needed money to buy his illicit drugs, the league and the Dolphins welcomed him back with open arms.
Now, what Michael Vick did was wrong, and immoral and cruel, and he got what he deserved, but many NFL moguls are saying he shouldn't play again. He fought and killed dogs, and that's wrong, but Ray Lewis probably killed a man, and he played on Monday night. Where is the justice and the parity in that situation.
Should Vick be allowed to play? Definitely not. But neither should any other player with a felony conviction of any kind.
2007-12-16 00:11:36 · answer #1 · answered by looneycop 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Vick will only be 29 when he finishes his federal prison term. Don't know at this time if state charges will result in concurrent or consecutive sentences. But when he does get out, we should remember that after a person does his or her time, that is supposed to be a debt to society that has been paid and they get another chance. I do not by any means agree with or condone anything Vick has done.
For me, lying to everbody involved is just about as bad as the dogfighting. Once I have been lied to about anything, I have a lot of trouble believing anything else that person says. About any subject. I believe the saying is "Thou shalt not lie", not "Thou shalt not tell little white lies"
But if Vick can find a way to be in some kind of shape, by running and lifting weights, when he gets out, then he should be able to get into football shape. I don't know about being able to take the punishment of football after that long away. especially at that level. I played myself,(semi-pro), and after a long layoff, it hurts a lot to start playing again. I don't think he was that much of a QB anyway. A really great athlete yes, but not that good behind center.
2007-12-15 23:27:41 · answer #2 · answered by Captain C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Professional sports are all about money. If he can come out of jail and get in shape fairly quickly, I think he will have a chance. I hear they have weights in prison (I've never been), but I seriously doubt that he will be able to stay in "NFL shape" during his time incarcerated. He is an amazing athlete though, so it wouldn't surprise me if he is able to come back quickly after the layoff.
I think the biggest factor will be how he mentally handles his jail time. Though much of being a successful pro athlete is physical, the intangibles of mental, emotional, and intuitive abilities are what really make the difference.
Muhammad Ali did time (I think...he did not fight for a couple years...) and eventually came back to win several crowns. Mike Tyson on the other hand, never recovered from his time in jail. One can speculate that Ali's focus on his new religion and identity allowed him to remain sharp and focused on his professional career, whereas, Tyson had no focus and his downfall and confusion was just a reflection of the short-sightedness and greed of those around him.
If Vick can remain focused on bettering himself spiritually, mentally, and emotionally, I think he will have a place in the NFL. I doubt he will ever achieve the things he could have potentially achieved, but he could have a few good years in him.
2007-12-15 22:42:18 · answer #3 · answered by sfmatt 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Probably - but the question really is: Will he want to play in the NFL again?
If he does return, his days as a starter could be over, but his potential to be a quality backup is huge. The main concern with a possible return to the NFL is going to be his physical and mental condition. Can he put this incident behind him? or will it bring him down even further?
I can't wait to see what he decides.
2007-12-15 21:00:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe so even he is still a freak of an athlete and the lack of Quaterbacks in the NFL can see him as a back up Role till he gets a chance to start again
2007-12-15 21:37:20 · answer #5 · answered by Jose O 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
god i hope not. he isn't that good to begin with. he can't throw the ball accurately, has a very shi=ty attitude, and thinks the world owes him something. but as long as roger goodell is commissioner, he will not step foot onto a playing field. i'm glad that this commissioner has the balls to tell these thugs like vick and jones, " clean up your act, it won't be tolerated anymore". but no i don't see him playing anymore after he gets through with his prison time. don't forget people he still faces state charges in virginia after he gets out of federal prison.
2007-12-15 21:52:53 · answer #6 · answered by dsm37127 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure but only after he proves himself again through playing for an international team first. He will never make big money again like with the Falcons.
2007-12-15 20:58:03 · answer #7 · answered by T-Mack 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I seriously hope not, he's a disgrace. What he did was not only illegal, it was immoral, and he's shown no remorse at all. He is not someone, I would like to see, put in a position, where children would idolize and emulate him, as so many do with star athletes. Let him vanish into obscuirty, when he is released from prison.
2007-12-16 00:10:30 · answer #8 · answered by Foggy Idea 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
not no way not no how. he wont be able to keep in shape. they dont have a special football training facility in jail. He will most likely be not even thought about. or maybe he will bulk way up like bigger than michael pittman and be a running back.
2007-12-15 21:02:01 · answer #9 · answered by xmikeyfizzlex 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes I think so. It's to much of a feel go come back story for the NFL.
2007-12-15 22:27:36 · answer #10 · answered by kapt_skyy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋