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(Message started by: StegRock on Oct 21^st, 2008, 7:16pm)

Title: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Oct 21^st, 2008, 7:16pm

... according to "The REAL Feed":

Michael Vick ready to plead guilty on Va. charges (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/wires/10/21/2020.ap.fbn.vick.dogfighting.2nd.ld.writethru.0244/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (21.10.2008 18:12)

Title: Re: Vick
Post by StegRock on Nov 13^th, 2008, 10:47pm

Vick back in the NFL...??? From "The REAL Feed":

Attorneys: Vick expects return to NFL (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80c761d3&template=without-video&confirm=true)
NFL.com (13.11.2008 20:14)
Attorneys representing Michael Vick inhis federal bankruptcy case in Virginia say the imprisoned NFLquarterback expects to return to football.

Title: Re: Vick
Post by StegRock on Nov 15^th, 2008, 11:28pm

A starker picture... From off "The REAL Feed":

Vick wants to play, but what team would risk it? (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/wires/11/15/2020.ap.fbn.tim.dahlberg.111508.0959/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (15.11.2008 14:52)

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Nov 21^st, 2008, 2:28pm

Vick back in court in Virginia. From "The REAL Feed":

Michael Vick back in Va. to face state charges (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/wires/11/21/2020.ap.fbn.vick.dogfighting.0120/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (21.11.2008 12:52)

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Nov 24^th, 2008, 7:49pm

More ramblings about Vick... from "The REAL Feed":

Vick needs to find an NFL team to take a chance (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/wires/11/24/2020.ap.fbn.vick.s.path.back.1264/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (24.11.2008 18:58)

In a country where there's work for Bill Ayers, ;) there's got to be work for Michael Vick! [smiley=shrug.gif]

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by PrimeTime on Nov 24^th, 2008, 8:56pm

ConVICKt will get another chance. Some team will sign him hoping for the best. Raiders anyone? ::)

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Nov 25^th, 2008, 2:59pm

Primer, first off, nice seein' ya... Like the creativeness of the nickname, but don't agree with the sentiment.

Anyway, just updatin' the sitch... From "The REAL Feed":

Vick hoping to move closer to freedom with plea (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/wires/11/25/2020.ap.fbn.vick.dogfighting.4th.ld.writethru.0442/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (25.11.2008 08:49)

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Nov 27^th, 2008, 4:37pm

Well, while the NFL jury is still out for sure, there's room for Michael in the GBRFL. This "may have been" just "a bit" early, but, Vick apologist that I've been despite being a fantasy owner who had to suffer through it all (not, for the record, that I ever felt that he should have gotten off scot-free), I had to make certain that he have his opportunity to resurrect his (fantasy) career in the GBRFL with my team. [smiley=peedog.gif] I've been by and large on your side, Michael... Now, I'm hoping you'll be playing for mine. [smiley=fingerscrossed.gif]

[offtopic]Heck, with the GBRFL season trading deadline today, I even brought back another one of my controversial favorites, Rasta [smiley=rasta.gif] Ricky. Not expecting to get much out of him at this point in his career moving forward, but am hoping he hooks me up this week, going against St. Louis. [smiley=pray.gif] Come on, Ricky! [smiley=cheerleader.gif][/offtopic]

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Feb 26^th, 2009, 4:53pm

Vick to be set free or at least let go, and we're not talking about free-agency here, a bit sooner than expected... From "The REAL Feed":

Official: Vick could be home as soon as May 21 (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/02/26/vick.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (26.02.2009 13:31)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A government official says imprisoned NFL star Michael Vick has been approved for release to home confinement.

So, I wonder if the talks about reinstating him can commence a bit earlier now... [smiley=idontknow.gif]

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Mar 5^th, 2009, 2:57am

Could Vick be "Comeback Player of the Y..."??? :-X From "The REAL Feed":

Vick will work with Habitat for Humanity on work-release program (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80f14b76&template=with-video&confirm=true)
NFL.com (04.03.2009 22:10)
Convicted Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick will help build homes in his old Newport News, Va., neighborhood with Habitat for Humanity as part of a work-release program set to begin in the next few weeks.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Mar 25^th, 2009, 7:55pm

Just when we thought things couldn't get worse... From "The REAL Feed":

Michael Vick accused of illegally withdrawing more than $1.3 million from pension plan (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4015919)
ESPN: NFL (25.03.2009 17:43)
The federal Department of Labor is accusing imprisoned NFL star Michael Vick of illegally withdrawing more than $1.3 million from a pension plan.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Mar 26^th, 2009, 6:09pm

Nice, pithy "bottom line" piece regarding Vick... from this LOCAL daily available on "The REAL Feed":

10 questions surrounding Vick's return to NFL (http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2009/03/26/falcons_vick_return_nfl.html?cxtype=rsscxsvc=7cxcat=21)
Falcons | ajc.com (26.03.2009 15:16)
Dana Point, Calif. - The Falcons continue to attempt to formally sever ties with imprisoned and suspended quarterback Michael Vick.

Actually, according to this piece, this latest financial debacle, noted in the post immediately above, should not affect Vick's reinstatement into the league. Also, this article dispels the option of Vick's going and playing up in the Canadian Football League, but points out the possibility of his playing in the newly forming United Football League (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/cgi-bin/theGridiron/YaBB.cgi?board=58;action=display;num=1236801203).

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Mar 27^th, 2009, 10:45pm

Goodell on Vick... from "The REAL Feed":

Roger Goodell to consider whether Michael Vick has shown remorse in reinstatement decision (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4017085)
ESPN: NFL (26.03.2009 08:34)
When NFL commissioner Roger Goodell considers Michael Vick's potential return to the football from his indefinite suspension, he will be looking for evidence that the Falcons quarterback is truly sorry for the mistakes he made.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Mar 30^th, 2009, 10:23pm

The latest on Vick from "The REAL Feed"... Good news sort of...

Atlanta Falcons, Michael Vick reach settlement on breach claim (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4028864)
ESPN: NFL (30.03.2009 20:25)
The Atlanta Falcons have reached a settlement with quarterback Michael Vick on their breach-of-contract claim that is still awaitng an appeals court decision on a grievance case, sources confirmed Monday.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by DOLFAN on Mar 31^st, 2009, 11:36pm

You that know me know that I love Mike, and want to see him come back to the NFL. I don't see him coming back this season though. I think that Goddell will suspend him like he did Pakman.
Vick looks good for 2010, who knows maybe he will go to the Broncos.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Apr 2^nd, 2009, 5:10pm

Vick to work construction in the immediacy upon release... From "The REAL Feed":

Lawyer: Ex-NFL star Vick will work construction (http://www.startribune.com/nation/42317717.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUo8cyaiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr)
StarTribune: Sports (02.04.2009 15:16)
A lawyer for suspended NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court Thursday that the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has lined up a construction job for when he gets out of prison.

I really like the overall tenor of the user comments... They reflect my feelings about the situation with Vick, i.e. enough already; it's time we give this guy a break... and, though he is surely not worth 10 mil right out of the pen like he claims he is, not just relegate him to "wildcat" status. Make no mistake... This guy can still quarterback. He may even be better after being away from the game for a couple seasons.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Apr 2^nd, 2009, 6:18pm

Off "The REAL Feed", Star-Tribune rotates headline and content of article immediately above thusly (instead of just publishing a new article [smiley=shrug.gif])...

Agent: Vick wants to return to NFL by September (http://www.startribune.com/nation/42317717.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUo8cyaiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr)
StarTribune: Sports (02.04.2009 17:34)
An agent for suspended NFL star Michael Vick says that he hopes the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback can be back in the league by September.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Apr 3^rd, 2009, 3:51pm

Vick on Vick... From "The REAL Feed":

Vick says he hopes to play for another 10 years (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/04/03/vick.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (03.04.2009 14:43)
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) -- Suspended NFL star Michael Vick began to outline plans for life after prison Friday, telling a judge his time behind bars gave him a chance to reflect and that he hopes to play pro football for another 10 years.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by DOLFAN on Apr 3^rd, 2009, 4:58pm

The way he plays the game I don't think he can play for another 10 years. I do think that he can play for another 7 though. He still has alot to prove on his passing skills. He other skills speak for themselves. No doubt though that some teams will be caling when he gets his chance to come back into the league. I can think od 6-7 teams that could use him, and would be willing to get him another shot.
Who knows, maybe since the Skins missed out on Cutler...Vick could be on their radar.
He will get another shot, but the money wont be what he hoped for.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Apr 21^st, 2009, 3:07pm

As predictable and unlikely as it may be... From "The REAL Feed":

Falcons still open to trading rights to Vick (http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/falcons/stories/2009/04/21/falcons_vick_trade_rights.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21)
Falcons | ajc.com (21.04.2009 13:40)
With the NFL draft set for Saturday and Sunday, the Falcons are prepared to take calls about trading the rights to quarterback Michael Vick.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Apr 22^nd, 2009, 12:18am

Vick's way back in according to the Commish... From "The REAL Feed":

Commissioner Goodell: Vick's ticket back to NFL is 'genuine remorse (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80fe7ea9&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (21.04.2009 23:13)
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has paid a significant price for doing an "egregious thing" and will have to show genuine remorse and that the experience has changed him in order to have a chance at resuming his career in the league.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Apr 26^th, 2009, 2:55pm

We'll call this post the Dungy tracker... From "The REAL Feed":

Tony Dungy says he plans visit to imprisoned Michael Vick (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4102313&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (26.04.2009 14:13)
Former Colts and Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy said Saturday he plans to visit Michael Vick in a federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kan., on May 5.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Apr 28^th, 2009, 4:56pm

Minor leagues and bankruptcy... That's the latest on Mike... on "The REAL Feed":

Judge gets update on Michael Vick bankruptcy plan (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4107826&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (28.04.2009 14:34)
Michael Vick's revised bankruptcy plan will incorporate many of the suggestions made by a judge who rejected his first proposal, but will still be based largely on resuming his once-lucrative NFL career, a lawyer for the former Falcons quarterback said.

Arena franchise offers Vick a $200-a-week deal (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/draft-2009/04/28/vick.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (28.04.2009 15:19)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Michael Vick has a place on a minor league football team if he can get reinstated by the NFL.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on May 2^nd, 2009, 2:18am

A feather that won't be in Vick's cap... From "The REAL Feed":

PETA denies plans for advertisements with Vick (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/05/01/vick.peta.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (01.05.2009 22:10)
ATLANTA (AP) -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says it has no plans to do public-service advertisements with Michael Vick after the disgraced NFL quarterback is released from prison.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on May 5^th, 2009, 3:40pm

Vick has heart-to-heart with Dungy... according to "The REAL Feed":

Tony Dungy meets with Michael Vick in prison (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4141706&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (05.05.2009 13:31)
Michael Vick met Tuesday with former Colts coach Tony Dungy at the federal prison in Leavenworth, Kan.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on May 15^th, 2009, 8:16pm

With less than a week to go before escaping the clink, Vick plans his workouts with an eye toward a comeback... From "The REAL Feed":

Eyeing return to NFL, Vick to begin workouts after prison release (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810575bc&template=without-video&confirm=true)
NFL.com (15.05.2009 16:54)
Suspended QB Michael Vick will begin working with a trainer and start football-related workouts shortly after being released from prison next week, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on May 18^th, 2009, 4:54pm

Vick's two-month homestay won't include much in the way of freedom... according to "The REAL Feed":

Michael Vick to be closely monitored during two-month home confinement (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4175600&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (18.05.2009 15:16)
Even though Michael Vick is leaving prison this week, he won't exactly be a free man. For two months, Vick will be largely confined to his home and will wear an electronic monitor that allows federal probation officials to track his movements.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on May 19^th, 2009, 5:49pm

With a day... or less of jailtime left for Vick, here's the frenzy of reports rolling [smiley=rollin.gif] off "The REAL Feed":

Timing of Michael Vick's release kept under wraps (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4178964&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (19.05.2009 12:25)
Concerned about Michael Vick's security, the federal bureau of prisons remains secretive about exactly when he will leave the federal penitentiary after serving 23 months for a dogfighting conspiracy.

Michael Vick, Humane Society to work together on anti-dogfighting program (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4180150&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (19.05.2009 17:10)
The Humane Society of the United States says Michael Vick wants to work with the group on a program aimed at eradicating dogfighting among urban teens.

Peter King: ... MMQB mail on Michael Vick (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/peter_king/05/19/mail/1.html)
SI.com: NFL (19.05.2009 11:43)
Soon the justice system will set Michael Vick free. Then it will be our turn, says Peter King, who also chimes in on Jon Gruden's new gig and Dr. Z's benefit.

Goodell wants to know if Vick is sorry (AP) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-vicksfuture-goodell&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (19.05.2009 16:44)
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has not determined the potential reinstatement process for Michael Vick, even as the former Atlanta Falcons star was about to leave federal prison for the final phase of his 23-month sentence related to dogfighting, Only this much is certain: Vick will need not only...

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on May 21^st, 2009, 12:21am

Vick, a free bird... From "The REAL Feed":

Source: Vick left prison before dawn (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/05/20/vick.release.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (20.05.2009 11:46)
Michael Vick left a Kansas prison on Wednesday before dawn to begin home confinement in Virginia.

Blank still a Vick apologist...

Falcons owner: Vick has paid debt to society (http://news.findlaw.com/ap/s/2020/05-20-2009/20090520100513_07.html)
FindLaw: Sports (20.05.2009 16:46)
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Arthur Blank won't bring Michael Vick back to Atlanta. That doesn't mean the Falcons owner wouldn't want to see the tarnished quarterback get a second NFL chance.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on May 23^rd, 2009, 4:59am

[offtopic]First I read an article at SI.com, which I am not even going to dignify with a link, where the author describes this situation where he is watching a game in which Vick is playing and Vick busts open a play at and by which he marvels and is mesmerized... and,... then,... from his easy chair down at his little furball Sophie curled up on the floor looking up at him with her big brown eyes (blink,... blink) he looks... in shame. Then, as if that bit of misplaced hyperbole wasn't bad enough, I'm checking out this article speculating about the chances of Vick ending up in Buffalo. In the comments section below it, some moron actually played off the studies that point out the tendency of serial murderers to be in their youth to kill animals in graphic and morbid fashion. This genius extrapolates from that that Vick not only will eventually murder, but that he already has. Are you friggin' kidding me? But, I digress... within my digression... The former, the columnist, is not making an important distinction; the latter, the respondent, is engaged in outright conflation.

To the columnist,... you have to realize Sophie laying next to you in your Lazyboy on a Sunday afternoon is to pitbull fighting as a pasture full of happy California dairy cows is to the running of the bulls and the bullfighting that comes after. There is a distinction here necessary to an accurate perception of reality, one that allows one to relate to and engage reality in an appropriate and not obsessive way.

To the dumb-ass respondent,... you, my VERY lost friend, so badly (exemplify the) need (for) the Buddhist philosophy of non-attachment (in American society), especially as "packaged" by the Chan-Zen Buddhists, which would cleanse you of your false attachments to forms. The facilitation of such a philosophy in our culture would definitely get us away from misapplying a form, a model in such an egregiously incorrect manner, to the point of slander like this clown does here.

Now, don't get me wrong. None of what I say above makes what Vick did and participated in any less hideous. It's just that it is hideous in context. The hideousness doesn't remove the context. By the same token, the context does not negate the hideousness. That's the "middle way" to fairness. [smiley=yinandyang.gif] [smiley=zenmaster.gif][/offtopic]

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by DirkDiggler on May 23^rd, 2009, 12:47pm

I think the Vick situation is interesting to watch. I think if you asked people if Vick deserved a second chance to play in the NFL, a majority of people would say yes.

However, if you asked the same people if they would sign Vick, they would say NO. What person in their right mind would want that type of distraction on their team?

I would guess Vick will get a 6-8 game suspension, but then once he is eligible to sign, no one will sign him. He will linger out there in the UFL, Arena League, etc.... a 'minor league' team that wants the publicity no matter how they can get it.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on May 25^th, 2009, 3:14am

Here's a piece rolling [smiley=rollin.gif] off "The REAL Feed" that is basically in agreement with Double D:

Commentary: Vick should resume career in UFL (http://www.sacbee.com/sports/story/1887750.html?mi_rss=Sports)
The Sacramento Bee: Sports (24.05.2009 03:16)
SANTA CLARA - There's a good chance Michael Vick will play football in San Francisco in 2009. However, it probably won't be for Mike Singletary and the 49ers.Instead, the better fit as Vick begins his transition from federal prison inmate to professional football player would be with Dennis ...

I, however, am in disagreement. �In fact, contrary to all the reported coyness in the NFL when it comes to Vick, I myself am shocked by all the teams being named as good destinations for Vick this year. �According to the pundits, there isn't a team, as far as I can tell, being ruled out. �Now, while I do agree that Vick will reappear in the NFL this year, I do think the list of teams that make sense is significantly shorter, though still somewhat long...

1. Washington Redskins (to presumably take over for a not so sexy Jason Campbell)
2. Minnesota Vikings (if Favre doesn't come to town; if he does, drop them down three spots to behind the 49ers)
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (as a threat to overtake Garrard)
4. Oakland Raiders (Jamarcus is doing what he can('t) to make it happen, but do I really have to explain?)
5. San Francisco 49ers (to add to the lackluster competition)
6. Miami Dolphins (if, but only when, Pennington falters AND Henne doesn't work out)
7. Denver Broncos (if that weirdness at QB is found not to work out,... what the hell)
8. Cleveland Browns (to add to a sketchy mix and draw some attention; something would have to come out of Vick going to the Dog [smiley=dog.gif] Pound)
9. Houston Texans (as a backup to a still shaky Schaub)
10. New England Patriots (as the primary and "alternative" backup to a possibly still achy Brady)
11. St. Louis Rams (if Bulger falters)
12. Carolina Panthers (if Delhomme falters)

That's my take... [smiley=threed.gif]

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on May 28^th, 2009, 5:07am

[offtopic]Notwithstanding my above posts, Gino and I (more so Gino; I just put on the finishing touches) came up with the following condition of Vick's return... Michael Vick should return only on the condition that, if he performs unsuccessfully, he should suffer the same fate of the dogs of his that didn't. YOWZA! [smiley=mywhippinboy.gif] I am of the opinion that he deserves a second chance, BUT there is a certain logic to that that cannot be denied (perhaps in both senses of the phrase, I am becoming more and more convinced)! [smiley=yes.gif][/offtopic]

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Jun 10^th, 2009, 7:47pm

Admittedly this is just rhetoric,... but considering the source I think it's worth noting... Currently from atop "The REAL Feed":

Mora, who coached Vick in Atlanta, says QB should be reinstated to league (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810c28fd&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (10.06.2009 19:10)
Seahawks coach Jim Mora says Michael Vick deserves to be reinstated to the NFL, though it seems unlikely he'll have that second chance in Seattle.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Jun 12^th, 2009, 2:39pm

Vick may not be free from the law, but he is from the Falcons,... a jailbird, but no longer a dirty bird... :D according to "The REAL Feed":

Falcons make it official, release Vick (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/2009/06/12/2009-06-12_falcons_make_it_official_release.html)
New York Daily News: Sports - Football (12.06.2009 13:18)
The Michael Vick era in Atlanta is officially over. Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team relinquished its contractual rights to Vick on Friday. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has not committed to reinstating Vick.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Jun 25^th, 2009, 11:09pm

With less than a month left until full release, here's where things stand... according to "The REAL Feed":

Commissioner Goodell preparing to evaluate Vick's suspension from NFL (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810ffa19&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (25.06.2009 18:19)
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he's beginning to focus on evaluating suspended quarterback Michael Vick's future in the league. But Goodell said Thursday that his decision on the former Atlanta Falcons star will come "in due time" and not necessarily before the 2009 season begins.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Jul 3^rd, 2009, 3:10pm

Hmmmm... Unless you plan on playing fantasy UFL football this year, the relevance of this update is indirect, but nevertheless very worth noting... This may just be Vick's fate this season. From "The REAL Feed":

New United Football League will consider Micheal Vick (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4304800&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (03.07.2009 13:28)
When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Jul 20^th, 2009, 5:41pm

Vick, a free man... From "The REAL Feed":

Future uncertain, Vick released from federal custody (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81160324&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (20.07.2009 11:46)
Former NFL star Vick's dogfighting sentence ending

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Jul 21^st, 2009, 10:59pm

It's getting close... From "The REAL Feed":

Sources: Roger Goodell, Michael Vick likely talking return soon (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4346486&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (21.07.2009 18:43)
Sources say that a meeting between NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Michael Vick could take place by Thursday or Friday, likely resulting in a conditional reinstatement next week.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Jul 22^nd, 2009, 11:10pm

The comeback is on... as Vick continues to garner advocates... according to "The REAL Feed":

Vick meets with new NFLPA boss (http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=a73d85851b3c295733268f44a25e09a0)
CBS SportsLine.com NFL News (22.07.2009 18:05)
Michael Vick met with NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith earlier this week, after the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback finished serving 23 months in federal custody for a dogfighting conviction.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Jul 23^rd, 2009, 2:42pm

The UFL is Vick's best path to a successful comeback... according to this writer...'s report rolling [smiley=rollin.gif] off "The REAL Feed":

Don Banks: Vick would struggle to make impact in '09 (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/don_banks/07/22/vick/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (23.07.2009 11:04)
Lost in the Michael Vick discussion, says Don Banks, is how exactly the QB will play after 3 years off.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Jul 23^rd, 2009, 5:27pm

I don't know exactly where to insert my "roll eyes" on this one... I think there are a couple junctures here... (???) that merit a good roll of the eyes... ::) At any rate, from "The REAL Feed":

Lawyer denies report that Vick went to strip club (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/07/23/vick.club.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (23.07.2009 14:50)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A lawyer for Michael Vick says the quarterback did not spend his first night of freedom at a Virginia Beach strip club.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Jul 23^rd, 2009, 11:32pm

As time ticks down, [smiley=ontheclock.gif] amid rampid speculation, the misinformation,... nay,... DISinformation(/misdirection) coming out about this (and the Favre situation too, actually) is staggering... Now it is indicated atop "The REAL Feed" that Goodell and Vick have ALREADY met...

Suspended QB Vick met with Goodell on Wednesday, AP sources say (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8117099d&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (23.07.2009 20:51)
Two people familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press that suspended quarterback Michael Vick and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell talked Wednesday at a security firm in New Jersey. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello declined to confirm that the meeting had occurred when contacted by the AP on Thur...

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Jul 24^th, 2009, 2:36pm

The latest news now is that Vick is likely to be suspended... From "The REAL Feed":

Sources: Michael Vick still expected to be suspended by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4353468&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (24.07.2009 11:11)
While NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is trying to reach a conclusion on a conditional reinstatement of Michael Vick, sources maintain that Goodell is expected to suspend Vick for the start of 2009 season.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Jul 27^th, 2009, 8:40pm

The [smiley=drillsergeant.gif] commander reinstates Vick,... and he can anticipatively play come Week 6. Now, will some team? Rollin' [smiley=rollin.gif] off "The REAL Feed":

Michael Vick conditionally reinstated to NFL (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4244783)
The Sports Network: NFL (27.07.2009 16:30)

Talk from a LOCAL source on the Feed:

Vick is back; who wants him? (http://scottfowlerobs.blogspot.com/2009/07/vick-is-back-who-wants-him.html)
Sports: NFL / Football -- Charlotte.com (27.07.2009 15:19)
(By Scott Fowler, sfowler@charlotteobserver.com) Just a few minutes ago, the NFL announced that it had reinstated quarterback Michael Vick on a conditional basis.Vick will not be eligible to play until the final two preseason games for whichever team signs him, and after that he can't play until ...

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Jul 28^th, 2009, 11:01pm

Market for Vick...??? From "The REAL Feed":

What's the market for Vick? Few teams are talking -- at least publicly (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d811828f6&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (28.07.2009 19:41)
If any NFL teams are interested in Michael Vick, they're not saying. One day after the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback was conditionally reinstated to the league, only the Baltimore Ravens would directly acknowledge evaluating him.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Jul 31^st, 2009, 1:53am

Vick on Vick... per "The REAL Feed":

Vick 'getting close' to finding team (AP) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-nfl-vick&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (30.07.2009 17:48)
The rejection notices for Michael Vick came from Lovie Smith, Jeff Fisher and Tom Cable on Thursday. But Patriots coach Bill Belichick isn't saying whether his team is interested in the quarterback. As the Chicago Bears began training camp, Smith said Vick deserves another opportunity in the NFL....

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Aug 4^th, 2009, 3:10pm

Cheeseheads don't rule out Vick... according to "The REAL Feed":

Packers GM says he isn't ruling out signing Vick (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/08/04/packers.vick.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (04.08.2009 12:54)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson isn't ruling out potential interest in Michael Vick.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Aug 8^th, 2009, 2:42pm

With no teams calling, Vick continues to work on image... according to "The REAL Feed":

Vick featured at Atlanta Humane Society event (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/08/08/vick.humane.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (08.08.2009 12:16)
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) -- Michael Vick has arrived at a suburban Atlanta community center to talk to inner-city youths about how to deal with potentially violent dogs.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Aug 10^th, 2009, 3:16pm

Dungy now says Vick may be signed here soon... From "The REAL Feed":

Dungy Says Vick Might Sign Soon (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/09/AR2009080902099.html)
Washington Post: Sports (10.08.2009 03:40)
Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, who agreed to serve as an adviser and mentor to recently reinstated quarterback Michael Vick, said on NBC's Sunday night broadcast of the Hall of Fame Game that he expects Vick to sign with an NFL team soon.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Aug 11^th, 2009, 7:01pm

The ABSOLUTE latest on Vick... from "The REAL Feed":

The short of it...

Vick's agent: 'Not a matter of if, but when' QB will sign (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d811d0be9&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (11.08.2009 12:52)
Michael Vick's agent said "a lot of teams" are interested insigning the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback. Segal said he was optimisticthat Vick would get a job soon, calling it "not a matter of if, but when.

Told with a bit more detail...

Report: Michael Vick drawing interest from at least five NFL teams (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4390895&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (11.08.2009 08:32)
At least five NFL teams have quietly shown interest in signing Michael Vick, according to a published report.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by DOLFAN on Aug 12^th, 2009, 1:32am

This is great for Mike. I hope he signs soon. I wish him the best of luck. I think he will go to a team with a solid #1 QB, so that they can bring him back slowly so that he can physically he reps in and go from there. He probably will start out as the #3-4 QB...FOR NOW!!! Then he can learn the playbook, move up to #3, then take over the #2 by week 8, 9 or even 10 games. They will keep him at #3, so they can keep him "low key." Either way the team that gets him will keep 3 QBs until he gets past the league suspension of 5 games.

J/K it doesn't matter what they bhave him as, it will be hoopla full of media, dogleashes, signs and all the other BS. He served his time, penalized by the commish, I wish he luck in his adjustment back into the NFL.

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by StegRock on Aug 13^th, 2009, 12:51pm

A LOCAL "opinion" piece on if Vick were to go to the Panthers (according to this guy it'd be a good move for the team, but, the way he sees it, would make Vick fantasy-irrelevant)... from "The REAL Feed":

It won't happen, but Panthers should pick up Vick (http://www.charlotteobserver.com/panthers/story/885152.html)
Sports: NFL / Football -- Charlotte.com (13.08.2009 00:32)
(By Tom Sorensen, tsorensen@charlotteobserver.com) Michael Vick is not going to be a Carolina Panther. He has not been in camp. He has not huddled with Carolina officials in secret meetings in secret rooms in secret buildings. Wofford College has no secret buildings. He has not toured the practi...

Title: Re: Vick tracker
Post by DirkDiggler on Aug 13^th, 2009, 9:03pm

VICK SIGNS WITH THE EAGLES!!!!!
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4397938