Vick to join new football league in 09???
 

I didn't even hear about this league, but this link is saying that Vick is a 98% chance of being signed to this new league starting in 09.

[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Michael-Vick-s-post-prison-job-prospects-look-pr?urn=nfl,99944]Michael Vick's post-prison job prospects look pretty good - Shutdown Corner... - NFL - Yahoo! Sports[/url]

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[QUOTE=jsarno;463938]I didn't even hear about this league, but this link is saying that Vick is a 98% chance of being signed to this new league starting in 09.

[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Michael-Vick-s-post-prison-job-prospects-look-pr?urn=nfl,99944]Michael Vick's post-prison job prospects look pretty good - Shutdown Corner... - NFL - Yahoo! Sports[/url][/QUOTE]

I heard something about this story the other day on the radio. I would be astonished if he ended up playing for them. As far as I know, he's still under contract with the Falcons and I've got to assume that the Falcons' lawyer had half a brain and made sure to include broad noncompete clauses in the contract.

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[QUOTE=Sheriff Gonna Getcha;463940]I heard something about this story the other day on the radio. I would be astonished if he ended up playing for them. As far as I know, he's still under contract with the Falcons and I've got to [/b]assume that the Falcons' lawyer had half a brain[/b] and made sure to include broad noncompete clauses in the contract.[/QUOTE]

HAHAHAHA...that's an oxymoron!

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I believe the Falcons cut Vick didn't they? He's not on their roster, so Im pretty sure he's a free agent right now.

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[quote=Daseal;463989]I believe the Falcons cut Vick didn't they? He's not on their roster, so Im pretty sure he's a free agent right now.[/quote]

I thought that they had to keep him under contract and on the team to fight to get their money back?

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Well, they've already settled the signing bonus. They got a tiny portion back. Once that happened, I think it was over. I mean, I don't know how he can be under contract but not on the roster.

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For what it is worth, wikipedia says Vick is still under contract with the Falcons but indefinitely suspended by the league. I also googled "Falcons release Vick" and did not get any good hits.

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[quote=Sheriff Gonna Getcha;463940]I heard something about this story the other day on the radio. I would be astonished if he ended up playing for them. As far as I know, he's still under contract with the Falcons and I've got to assume that the Falcons' lawyer had half a brain and made sure to include broad noncompete clauses in the contract.[/quote]

I believe he settled with Atlanta. He's paying his debt to society so when he gets out he should be allowed to make a living. I would think that a team from Canada would sign him.

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The Canadian league doesn't like to allow convicted felons to play in their league.

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[QUOTE=skinsfan69;464004]I believe he settled with Atlanta. He's paying his debt to society so when he gets out he should be allowed to make a living. I would think that a team from Canada would sign him.[/QUOTE]

He might have settled the SB payback issue with the team, but he's still under contract as far as I know.

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[QUOTE=jsarno;463938]I didn't even hear about this league, but this link is saying that Vick is a 98% chance of being signed to this new league starting in 09.

[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Michael-Vick-s-post-prison-job-prospects-look-pr?urn=nfl,99944]Michael Vick's post-prison job prospects look pretty good - Shutdown Corner... - NFL - Yahoo! Sports[/url][/QUOTE]

I'm pretty sure it was a representative of the league claiming 98 percent probability. Still, if the NFL doesn't reinstate him immediately it would be easy to see this happening.

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[QUOTE]The UFL is targeting major U.S. markets currently underserved in professional football: Austin, Birmingham, Columbus, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, New York, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Raleigh, Sacramento and San Antonio. In addition, the UFL is looking at international cities Mexico City and London.[/QUOTE]

Funny how NY is listed as "underserved". Well, they are...NJ has their teams.

Mexico City and London? MC is not too ridiculous, but teams who have to go from L.A. to London for their next game won't be too thrilled. Also, the London team is going to have permanent jetlag without some creative scheduling. :D

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;464005]The Canadian league doesn't like to allow convicted felons to play in their league.[/QUOTE]

Maybe the old CFL, but that doesn't appear to be this new league.

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[quote=Mattyk72;464005]The Canadian league doesn't like to allow convicted felons to play in their league.[/quote]

Well Ricky Williams played there. He's not a felon but he still had issues. I think it would help sell tickets. I think there is a good chance he goes there.

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[quote=skinsfan69;464089]Well Ricky Williams played there. [B]He's not a felon[/B] but he still had issues. I think it would help sell tickets. I think there is a good chance he goes there.[/quote]

You pretty much answered it right there. Plus, even though he wasn't a felon alot of the owners up there had serious reservations about letting Ricky play.

I don't think they would touch Vick.

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[quote=Sheriff Gonna Getcha;464007]He might have settled the SB payback issue with the team, but he's still under contract as far as I know.[/quote]

I'm sure Mr. Blank would let him out of his contract. Unless he plans on keeping him. He's a business man and if Matt Ryan doesn't pan out I could see Vick going back to Atlanta if his skills are still there. But isn't Vick facing state charges too? I'm not sure how that works out but I'd assume he can't be charged twice. Anyway I hope he finally gets his life together one day. He's got kids to take care of and they need a father.

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[quote=Mattyk72;464005]The Canadian league doesn't like to allow convicted felons to play in their league.[/quote]

This might answer your question.

[URL="http://cfhs.ca/features/michael_vick_would_walk_in_canada/"]CFHS | Michael Vick would walk in Canada[/URL]

Edit: I am thinking along the lines that a Felony in the United States might not constitute a Felony in Canada.

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[quote=skinsfan69;464094]I'm sure Mr. Blank would let him out of his contract. Unless he plans on keeping him. He's a business man and if Matt Ryan doesn't pan out I could see Vick going back to Atlanta if his skills are still there. But isn't Vick facing state charges too? I'm not sure how that works out but I'd assume he can't be charged twice. Anyway I hope he finally gets his life together one day. He's got kids to take care of and they need a father.[/quote]
The state charges are going after different crimes than what the federal case charged him with. The only reason the fed's got involved was because the state (maybe the city) dragged their feet and did not press any charges. There where thought that the prosicuter was trying to sheild Vick from charges. The fed's got involved and took matters into their own hands.

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Wow...this is the first I've heard about this league. And it's supposed to start this month?

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[QUOTE=skinsguy;464411]Wow...this is the first I've heard about this league. And it's supposed to start this month?[/QUOTE]

Just how long a vacation did you take :)

[url]http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-locker-room/18439-mark-cuban-considers-starting-rival-nfl-3.html[/url]

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[QUOTE=SmootSmack;464416]Just how long a vacation did you take :)

[url]http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-locker-room/18439-mark-cuban-considers-starting-rival-nfl-3.html[/url][/QUOTE]

:laughing- I've been gone longer than what I thought...lol! Thanks SS!

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Wouldn't it be great if Vick joined this new league and the team that drafted him was called the "Bulldogs"? The PETA picketers would be in their glory...

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What happened to the league that was suppose to play in the spring and have the college football atmosphere. The teams were suppose to play in college stadiums. I believe Florida, Tennessee, Purdue and not sure what other fields or cities they wanted to play at.

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Skins fan 44:

The AAFL folded before it even opened a training camp. Most of the people who "indicated interest" in buying franchises and taking a financial stake in the league never actually got around to writing any checks...

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McCants was supposed to play for Team Tennessee

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I wish him well. Everyone deserves a second chance.......even convicted felons who mistreat dogs. Geesh... look at Martha Stewart. Noone is banning her from television. He should be given the same chance to earn a decent living.

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[quote=thomasfan31;466975]I wish him well. Everyone deserves a second chance.......even convicted felons who mistreat dogs. Geesh... look at Martha Stewart. Noone is banning her from television. He should be given the same chance to earn a decent living.[/quote]

No he doesn't. He proved he can't handle the fame and fortune a few times.


Martha Stewart didn't kill living creatures and get tied up with drugs, she just did something stupid with stocks. There's no comparison.

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[quote=sportscurmudgeon;464592]Skins fan 44:

The AAFL folded before it even opened a training camp. Most of the people who "indicated interest" in buying franchises and taking a financial stake in the league never actually got around to writing any checks...[/quote]

HAHAHAHAHAHA.

Another lame league bites the dust. The XFL was the worst of them all though.