In the past two days, we've received three player updates about Michael Vick. That seems odds because, you know, he's in jail for his role in a dog fighting ring.
But apparently that isn't stopping the Falcons from trying to trade him. Unfortunately for the Falcons, there aren't many teams interested in acquiring a felonious quarterback who hasn't played in two years and is on the hook for over $45 million. I know -- crazy, right? Atlanta must be hoping other teams watch the highlight video below and forget about Vick's "other issues."
Vick is set to be released from prison this summer, and the NFL has said they won't act on reinstatement until he's out of custody. The feeling right now is Vick won't face an additional suspension. Even so, the reinstatement process might drag on well into the season.
No one is really expecting any team to acquire Vick (though that didn't stop the Bucs from issuing a denial about interest in him), nor does anyone expect Vick to have much of an impact next season. Again -- he's spent the last two years away from football, dealing with major issues and doing time. Tough to expect much from someone coming out of that situation.
But Vick's career is likely far from done.
The question is -- how will it all play out? Vick is only 28, so he still has some good years left. But I'd be surprised if he was ever a full-time quarterback again.
As was well publicized when he played, Vick was never a great "passer," so I think he's more likely to come back as a "Wildcat" type of player who takes some snaps, lines up as a running back and lines up as a receiver. His raw athleticism was off the charts, so it's not a stretch to think he can be a productive offensive player in a few years.
Will it ever happen? Right now, there's no way of knowing. It will come down to how well Vick has taken care of himself and how much he's matured. If he stays out of trouble and shows a commitment to working hard and accepting any role, there will likely be another chapter to the Vick story.
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