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Michael Vick is out of prison. What's next?
Michael Vick was released from prison on Wednesday. He still has time left in home confinement, but by August, he should be available to return to an NFL team.
Vick has done his time, and while he is still under contract with the Atlanta Falcons, expect him to be released. The Falcons would love to trade him, but no one will give up anything to take on a big contract.
So Vick will be released by the Falcons and will be a free agent. The biggest question: Who will want him?
Several callers to our talk shows have suggested he would be an excellent fit for the Texans -- bring him in as a third quarterback and use him in a slash-type role. When Matt Schaub inevitably gets hurt, you have an experienced backup who has had some time to get back in shape and could be an explosive player.
It won't happen.
Owner Bob McNair has been steadfast about avoiding players with questionable character issues. Whether or not Vick is changed man or not, McNair would not risk the PR hit.
Plus, the Texans don't really need him. Schaub came into his own last season, and is poised to have a big year. The distraction would not be worth the effort for a team looking to make its first run at the playoffs.
However, Vick might be a good fit for Texas' other team.
The Dallas Cowboys have a quarterback in Tony Romo and a veteran backup in Jon Kitna, but there are reasons why Vick might be a fit.
Owner Jerry Jones has never been afraid to take on players with a past. Even though many have backfired -- Pacman Jones, for instance -- Jones is not afraid to gamble.
The Cowboys thrive on soap operas, and who would be a bigger soap opera than Vick? Jones loves to keep the Cowboys on the national map, and this would do it. The initial PR hit would be offset by the curiosity it creates.
Plus, it makes sense from a football perspective. Romo has been inconsistent; everything is now on his shoulders since Terrell Owens was released. If the offense struggles, Romo will take the heat.
It's possible Romo is just not that good. We will find out this season.
Signing Vick would provide insurance. The Cowboys could bring him along slowly, let him get back in football shape. If Romo is fine, then they could use Vick as a slash player. If Romo struggles, the Cowboys have a ready-to-roll replacement.
Of course, there is no guarantee Vick ever gets back to what he was, and if not, the Cowboys haven't really lost anything. He won't cost much, and if they wind up not needing him, so much the better.
Vick a Texan? No chance. But Vick in Texas makes sense.
Comments
First off what Mike Vick did or allowed someone to do on his property was wrong, fighting of any kind is wrong whether it be between animals or people. Yet again, the media and dog lovers and we know who makes up that percentage of people want to condemn this man to the fullest, when in fact racing horses or humans killing cows, chickens and pigs is not considered a crime. He's a black man (A fine one at that) whose involvement was minimal but has to be put in a situation where he can't live h
I agree with Troy, I think it's a shame what Mike did or allowed to happen, but we have to understand that people make mistakes and need a chance to redeem themselves in this life instead of continually ridiculing off of others mistakes.
I need Mike to know that I stand behind him 100% in dealing with this situation, and as he goes through his recovery period I hope that he can find strength in the support of family, friends and fans...We love you Mike.
Mike is such a fine, sexy man and I want him to know that whatever happens, he can always call me or come by for support.
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