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Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:55 am EDT

Michael Vick could end up in New England

By Mark Miller

Now that Almighty NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has let it be known that ex-con quarterback Michael Vick(notes) isn't going to be suspended for the season, rumblings are starting as to where the dog lover will end up - and it isn't in the fledgling United Football League, which some previously believed would be his only chance to make some dough for throwing a ball.

The Los Angeles Times is proposing that the New England Patriots may have some interest in bringing Vick in as a backup to Tom Brady(notes). After all, the Patriots haven't been afraid to sign such controversial players as Randy Moss(notes), who had a past history of marijuana use, knocking over a police officer with his car, and pretending to moon opposing fans, and Corey Dillon(notes), who supposedly just had a bad attitude, in the past.

The Miami Dolphins are also considered a possible landing spot for Vick, depending on whether Bill Parcells wants to bench his new prize possession, former West Virginia quarterback Pat White(notes). And Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis is always happy to give a controversial player a 14th chance.

Source: Los Angeles TimesNew Window

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  1. FiveSidedFistagon
    1. Posted by FiveSidedFistagon Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:04 am EDT

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    WOW! That would be like a team in a madden video game!
  2. FiveSidedFistagon
    2. Posted by FiveSidedFistagon Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:04 am EDT

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    WOW! That would be like a team in a madden video game!
  3. subs
    3. Posted by subs Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:11 am EDT

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    3rd................
    Go Vick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. Buck
    4. Posted by Buck Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:15 am EDT

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    Whoever takes him, it'll be the last time I even watch one of their games.
  5. brettboy
    5. Posted by brettboy Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:20 am EDT

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    Lets watch him fight pitbulls or maybe we can have a good time by holding his head under water the way he enjoyed doing it to the dogs, or maybe we can just have him the racist Henry Gates, put down.
  6. Mike J
    6. Posted by Mike J Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:24 am EDT

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    I would be surprised to see Vick in a Pats uniform. Maybe the Vikings should take a look @ Vick.
  7. noreaster
    7. Posted by noreaster Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:25 am EDT

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    dont forget , kevin oconnell can scramble and run as good as anybody . plus , the pats are already as good as a video game . bill will sort it all out .
  8. Booby
    8. Posted by Booby Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:25 am EDT

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    Buck, no 1 needs u watch NFL. and James J, get a life. U guys r cryin over dogs man and he's already went to prison, let it go.
  9. jadore81906
    9. Posted by jadore81906 Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:28 am EDT

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    Immmmmmm 'LOVIN IT ......MS.NYTRO out of. TEXAS!!!!! LOVE U BOO
  10. D S
    10. Posted by D S Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:30 am EDT

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    And the positive effect of Vick being on your team is what? NFL football doesn't need anymore negative press.
  11. Guy, ala Fracais rhyming w/ Bee. RaymondGuy
    11. Posted by Guy, ala Fracais rhyming w/ Bee. RaymondGuy Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:31 am EDT

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    I think it's time for a World Dog Fighting League. Since we have cage fighting legal now, with humans smashing elbows into a pinned man's face, let's start a World Dog Fighting League and let Vick be it's first commissioner. Vegas would be happy to take on the new betting load and FOX could shout the way to being legit.
  12. Jeff B
    12. Posted by Jeff B Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:33 am EDT

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    I wish I had never made a mistake in my life, I would love to be perfect like the rest of you commentators. This is a fantastic country, Vick paid for his mistake, now give the young man a chance; Oh and by the way I hope you Vick haters continue to live perfect mistake free lives.
  13. Stephen N
    13. Posted by Stephen N Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:37 am EDT

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    MICHAEL VICK WILL END UP IN MINNESOTA.
    And can all the Vick-haters at least give this guy a second chance. America is all about second chances.
    There's people in the NFL who have killed other humans for crying out loud. The NFL is full of drug users, wife beaters and lawbreakers but nobody seems to give a rip about them.
    And by the way, your local pound kills hundreds of dogs a year that can't find a home, so if what Vick did really bothers you that much to the point where you "HATE" this guy, maybe you should go adopt a puppy and quit your whining.
  14. cindy
    14. Posted by cindy Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:41 am EDT

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    New England does not need this man or want him...it would be a huge mistake.
  15. Wedgie the Mechanic
    15. Posted by Wedgie the Mechanic Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:41 am EDT

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    I like New Orleans or Washington for Vick. The combination of Vick and Bush would really pop. I don't know how the two personalities would fit but we are talking about adult professionals. They should be able to work together. Michael needs two things; a team that is not one-dimensional, and help with decisions. Here in Atlanta, the BL-Vick (before Leavenworth) commanded too high of a salary for our market. The Falcons did not have any money for more players. The AL-Vick with his reduced market value leaves room on the roster for other talent. Washington plays a game that will work with Mike's style and he might benefit from being closer to home. Michael is good , I am happy to him get a do-over.
  16. Wedgie the Mechanic
    16. Posted by Wedgie the Mechanic Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:42 am EDT

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    I like New Orleans or Washington for Vick. The combination of Vick and Bush would really pop. I don't know how the two personalities would fit but we are talking about adult professionals. They should be able to work together. Michael needs two things; a team that is not one-dimensional, and help with decisions. Here in Atlanta, the BL-Vick (before Leavenworth) commanded too high of a salary for our market. The Falcons did not have any money for more players. The AL-Vick with his reduced market value leaves room on the roster for other talent. Washington plays a game that will work with Mike's style and he might benefit from being closer to home. Michael is good , I am happy to him get a do-over.
  17. FiveSidedFistagon
    17. Posted by FiveSidedFistagon Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:43 am EDT

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    Ok, so I just signed vick to the Patriots, and simulated a season. Brady suffered a career ending injury after Preseason Week 1, and Vick came in to do what Brady could not. 19-0!
  18. roman b
    18. Posted by roman b Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:44 am EDT

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    What a world we live that when you make a mistake and you should never get a second chance to redeem yourself or prove that you change and make a difference. For all of you out there that claim to never watch him play I hope he joins your favorite team and you learn to give him a second chance. And if not I hope that your children get in trouble and you keep the same opinion about not giving them a second chance either
  19. Greg
    19. Posted by Greg Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:46 am EDT

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    Al Davis will drop kick your ass. Did you throw in the Legend to make your article more credible?
    Raiders!
  20. Ptpab
    20. Posted by Ptpab Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:50 am EDT

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    ok first vick won't be a backup to brady......thats stupid....second parcells won't have anything to do with vick.....and third, OAKLAND HAS LIKE 12 QBS ALREADY! moron
  21. Charles H
    21. Posted by Charles H Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:50 am EDT

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    What's the purpose of going to court and being penalized, incarcerated, etc., if that court decision really have no bearing. There are many sports which are brutal such as bull-fighting, hunting of animals~ which were probably out gathering food for their young, and a host of sports that incorporate killing. Doesn't matter that it is legal it is still killing. A whole race of people have been forgiven for the mass murders of blacks whom were enslaved in a brutal manner, yet Vic cannot be forgiven though he has served time in prison for it. Yashua (Jesus) is able to forgive and if you are not then that makes you better than our Saviour.
  22. DELMAN H
    22. Posted by DELMAN H Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:51 am EDT

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    Vic has 2nd chance hopes he does great /some of us could use a 5th chance !
  23. Asleep until further notice
    23. Posted by Asleep until further notice Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:52 am EDT

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    The Chicago Bears need to sign Vick so Jay Cutler can be his backup. Jay has a lot to learn about humility and being grateful for your job. Maybe a dose of the real world would wake him up.
  24. TED
    24. Posted by TED Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:53 am EDT

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    What? Vick made a mistake? He doesn't admit to doing anything wrong! If given the opportunity, he'd do it again and again as some of you are indicating you would do. The supporters of dog fighting make me sick.
  25. Ali E
    25. Posted by Ali E Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:53 am EDT

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    I love how someone gets the third degree for doing something that is completely acceptable in the rest of the world, while Dante Stallworth gets 30 days in jail for DUI MANSLAUGHTER. Too many idiots judging people and trying to make examples of them. All I've learned is 30 DOGS LIVES 1 MAN'S LIFE. Let's have more lawsuits - Yay.

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