A lot of the commentators are talking about Vick's return in 2011 or whatever. But Vick owes the Falcons $20 million. He has to pay them that money before they will negotiate a new contract or release him. Why would Michael Vick pay the Falcons $20 million to get a contract that might be worth half of that? I don't think he'll ever even try to play again. Am I right or am I missing something?
2007-12-27 12:58:30 · 17 answers · asked by Entidine 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
I don't think Vick has to pay the $20 million back if he never plays again. Who can make him? If he's no longer an NFL player he's not bound by the NFL's rules. If he tries to make a comeback, then he'd have to pay the $20 million. The contract he'd get would probably be worth less than that. Even if it's the same or more, isn't it smarter just to keep the $20 million than come back?
2007-12-27 13:17:25 · update #1
It is doubtful that Vick will ever play in the NFL again but it could happen. Most teams will try to avoid the media circus that would go along with signing Vick but a team looking for a cheap backup or a team in need of a QB midseason could come calling.
2007-12-27 13:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by Rich 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Certainly Michael Vick will not return to the Falcons as to whether he ahs to pay them back is a serperate issue.
Will Mike Vick play in the NFL. Absolutely!
People are entitled to make mistakes and obviously this was a huge one but we are a society of second chances, and if Vick shows some remorse and admitts what he has done was wrong, then there will be teams knocking on his cell before he even gets out. While Vick wasn't considered a great QB in the league he did have flashes of greatness, and if anything was exciting to watch. With injuries and the turn around for QB's in the league Vick will certainly find a role with some loser team. He does have the ability to sell tickets and make plays and teams will look past his troubled history and try to build a winner.
2007-12-27 13:06:03 · answer #2 · answered by Ben M 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure he will. (And don't take this in any way as an endorsement of the terrible things he did.) He'll still be 29, 30 when he gets out -- with three less years of wear and tear than an average starting QB. And if you look at the serious lack of talent around the league at the most important position in the game (Sage Rosenfels, Trent Dilfer, David Carr and Vinny Testaverde started games this year?), you'd have to think that some team will be desperate enough to want him, even if he does lose a step in speed and isn't in game condition. He'll still have that cannon arm, and if he matures in prison, maybe he'll have a head -- and some discipline -- to go with that arm
Plus, you know that once he gets out, the publicity machines will crank up the "everyone deserves a second chance" line of crap we're so used to seeing in People magazine. So Vick will be back -- with the Media Circus (TM) and PETA in tow ...
2007-12-27 13:16:36 · answer #3 · answered by American Beat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course, Unless the NFL has a policy that says Men convicted of a felony may not play in the League. They don't have that, and there are probably a number of players that are ex-felons like myself. I got a felony from a fight I got into when I was 20. I beat the dude up. I payed my debt, 2 years, and now I have the chance to change my life. I haven't been in trouble since (15 years). That's America...We give people second chances..
2007-12-27 13:07:59 · answer #4 · answered by fastfreedombailbonds 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if he doesn't play again I can't see where he can make up all the money he owes the Falcons, not to mention the care for all those dogs he has to pay for. We've already seen even outside his "kennel" company he's not the brightest, most reliable businessman. It's gonna be like Ricky Williams, just play till the debt is paid. And you know some team, even the Falcons, if they're still desperately bad by that time, will make a move for him. Maybe Miami...
2007-12-27 13:03:33 · answer #5 · answered by Blake B 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think he will definitely play again. 20 million is a lot, but I am assuming he would not be resigning with the Falcons anyway. Does he have to pay them no matter what? If so, he better resign with someone, because there is no way he will make 20 million doing anything but playing football.
2007-12-27 13:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by Cod-y 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont think of he would be back as early because of the fact the 2009 season, yet i think of he would be taking part in returned. he will have lost some step by applying then because of the fact he would be over 30 whilst he returns, yet he quite wont be way out of NFL shape. I say he comes back as a stable backup and could circulate as much as starter, yet no longer for too long cuz he would be previous to grow to be a franchise QB returned.
2016-10-09 06:46:23 · answer #7 · answered by harib 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i he shouldnt come back because they should set dogs on him while hes in jail and in handcuffs till he is amost dead. This should be a daiy routine.
2007-12-30 02:34:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No comment never mind. It said 28 months.
2007-12-27 13:04:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Embarrassment factor aside...
2007-12-27 13:06:24 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋