Michael Vick--

[MarshCappa]

Originally Posted by fishbones

He probably will get a lifetime ban from the NFL. It will be for gambling, not committing crimes against animals, though. The NFL has rules prohibiting gambling, but nothing about the crimes he committed. They might be able to invoke the personal conduct rule, which I would imagine is pretty vague. There are plenty of convicted felons in the league. But, the illegal gambling is a big no no in the NFL and that would be easier to get a lifetime ban with.

Let's hope the new Commish makes a statement and example here. Whatever he does will set the tone for how his tenure as commish will go. Tough situation for him to be in for his 1st year but he should ban him forever. Let him play in Canada or the WWF.

[wheresmy50]

One news show said that the reason he'll plead guilty is because the feds were going to bring RICO charges and shoot for 20 years.

RICO - good job Mike. Way to have your chit together.

Also, the state of Virginia has yet to file charges, this is all Federal so far. That's what the show said anyway.

[JFigliuolo]

Vick's losses to reach $100 million?
Posted: Wednesday August 22, 2007 07:56AM ET
The bill for Michael Vick's role in illegal dogfighting could reach a staggering $100 million in lost future salary, potential repayment of bonuses demanded by the Falcons for defaulting on his contract and endorsement money that is drying up. The grand total for Vick's potential financial losses: $71 million in base salary, as much as $25 million in bonus repayment, depending on the interpretation of roster bonuses in the new collective bargaining agreement and $3 million-$5 million per year in endorsements.



F'ng loser...

[MarshCappa]

[QUOTE= $3 million-$5 million per year in endorsements.



F'ng loser...[/QUOTE]


It's got to be way more than that per year.

[Raider Ronnie]

It's only pre/season, but Joey Harrington is looking very good.
Much better than Vick pre or regular season !