Let the man play...

"Let them play, Let them play", Bad News Bears

Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was released from federal custody after serving his time on dogfighting charges. Even though he's a free man, he still isnt a football player (per say). He has yet to be reinstated by the league and Commissioner Goodall said he is gonna wait 2 weeks before making a determination on whether or not he will be for the 09 season.

Out of the 32 teams in the league aint nobody checkin for Mike, which I think is a damn shame. He looks to be in shape and hasnt been hit in a little over 2 years so there hasnt been any wear and tear on his body. What is really pissin me off though is how he is the whipping boy of every sports writer / columnist / reporter / expert on television. They are already stating that he isnt a marquee player and was never a good quarterback, stating his accuracy and defense reading ability werent that of the other elite QB's in the league.

Granted he wasnt the most pure passer in the game, but damn he was electric. The way he used his feet and vision to be an elusive quarterback and dangerous runners. He only really had ONE target and that was Algee Crumpler who is now in Tennessee with the Titans and didnt have enough time with Joe Horn to make an impact. Most of the naysayers are saying that all he is gonna be good for now is the "wildcat" position and some have gone as far to saying a defensive back (how crazy is that?). Some have said he needs to play in the UFL and primarily play quarterback and re-learn the position. Others say he may make an impact in the Canadian Football League, but because of his status within the penal system he may have problems with his Visa / Passport (I didnt think you had to have a passport to go to Canada, but what do I know).

I hope the best for him in whatever he ends up doing, and personally I would like to see him back in the league, causing havok and giving defenses fits. Even as a backup quarterback, because these cats now a days are somewhat fragile and one out of the 32 can / will get hurt and he will be there to pick up the slack. If he does get back in the league if he aint in the Fluer de Lis of the Saints, I just hope he aint in the NFC South, (he gives us the blues). He has lost alot, money, cred, and image, has paid his dues to society and needs to be back in the NFL. As far as I'm concerned Vick not on the field = FAIL

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Posted by the Insomniaq, chillin in the cut waiting for the screen pass