Someone's gotta ask, Vick anyone??

[cloudwasher]

He worked well when he was with the Falcons because they adjusted their offense to fit his style of quarterback play. Our system is based on quarterback throwing accuracy, which Vick was lacking in even before he spent two years in a federal penitentiary.

Seeing as how we finished third in the league in offense last year, I think this is one of those cases where if it ain't broke then don't fix it. Not to mention the negative publicity that would come with signing him. I don't think anyone wants those annoying PETA people protesting outside every home game.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by cloudwasher

I don't think anyone wants those annoying PETA people protesting outside every home game.

That would be an interesting time.....PETA folks hanging out in the parking lots......Smelling of burnt meat everywhere....

GOD I am ready for mid August!

[cloudwasher]

I came across an interesting article on Pro Football Weekly, gauging the teams Vick is most likely to end up with. It seems to be completely speculation, but interesting nonetheless.

http://www.profootballweekly.com/200...chase-for-vick

To summarize:

They list the Jets, Patriots, and Rams as "probable" destinations and list the Texans, Cowboys, Ravens, Browns, Chiefs, Dolphins, Saints, Raiders, Steelers, and 49ers as "possible"

Here's the paragraph on why the Texans are possible:

Houston Texans — Gary Kubiak likes to work with quarterbacks, and this could be his chance to work with a talent like Vick at a discounted rate. Matt Schaub hasn’t been able to stay healthy, which could be a consideration. The team signed Rex Grossman to take a look-see at him, so it’s possible they could do the same with Vick.

I tend to disagree but I guess its a remote possibility if both Schaub and Orlovsky go down over the course of the season. I'd probably feel more comfortable with Vick under center than Grossman.

[barrett]

No way here in Houston.

As a QB you have to design your offense around him and nobody wants to do that for a backup. Especially a backup who is unavailable for part of the regular season and will not make your starter feel great.

I think that to play QB he will have to go UFL (or whatever the new league is). If he wants to play in the NFL this season, it has to be as a slash type player whose main role is a wildcat QB. But to do this he has to be willing to contribute in other ways. You can't waste a roster spot on a gimmick player. But if he is able and willing to play some wideout and return punts and even contribute in special teams coverage, than he will catch on somewhere.

[Nconroe]

I guess if someone gave me a choice of Vick or Farve I'd pick Vick right now, but hopefully it never comes to that choice.

I heard some guy on radio say Tony Dungy was Vicks counsellor right now and he was putting his reputation on the line for Vick. And he guessed maybe one of Dungy's good friends who coach might take Vick as a favor, which could be Pittsburgh or Chicago, not that either needs him.

Not much else to talk about for a couple more days.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

I heard some guy on radio say Tony Dungy was Vicks counsellor right now and he was putting his reputation on the line for Vick. And he guessed maybe one of Dungy's good friends who coach might take Vick as a favor, which could be Pittsburgh or Chicago, not that either needs him.

The thing is this is more of a business decision than a football decision. If it weren't for the business ( which of course includes sponsers, team PR, etc.)
end of it, probably most of the teams in the league would take a shot at Vick if they could come to terms about the money.
So no matter how much Dungys HCoaching buddies may feel beholden to repay him for past favors, they've got to clear this decision with the guy who pays all the bills.

[coloradodude]

Interesting thoughts.

Personally, I couldn't stand the guy as a QB because he ran when he should've been going through his reads. Similar problem with Vince Young.

But I would love to know what Gibbs thinks about him, behind closed doors as opposed to some interview he's given in the past, because his opinion is the one that truly counts.

If we go 10 and 6 without him or 12 and 4 with him, I'd take him. I no longer value the character issue when it comes to the NFL because they seem to have an entirely different level of legal standards than I do, much like politicians.