Much like a paper I wrote on Terrell Owens, I think Michael Vick is a liability to any team at this point. His hopes of returning to the NFL are quite high and I think that he isn't realizing no team wants the stigma of an animal killer on their team. Teams in the NFL already have controversial players like Terrell Owens, Chad Johnson, Randy Moss, and the obvious troublemaker, Michael Vick. These guys stir up issues on and off the field. Vick in particular is known for his display of the middle finger to fans, teammates, and press alike. Who wants that added problem? In fact, most teams may settle for a player that rocks the boat for reasons involving their athletic ability but is the trade of worth it? My opinion is that the NFL for years has taken certain issues lightly. Michael Vick is now in a position of pressure where he needs to be making money and rebuilding his image. These things aren't easily done especially after his little jail conquest. I wonder if he is ever going to be back in the NFL with a clean slate. I doubt it.
It is about age and ability with the free agent market right now. Cutler and Vick are the only two worth taking for an investment. It is hard to imagine Vick's behavior won't be scrutinized and keep him in place. Lifting and throwing in jail has his weight and ability still placed where he was before he made the mistake of taking bets on the fights...Nobody cares about the behavior of a casino that doesn't play for real money.
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