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HIGH-LEVEL SOURCE SAYS NFL BELIEVES VICK IS GUILTY
A source with direct involvement in league management issues tells us that the NFL believes that Michael Vick had full knowledge of and involvement in the dog-fighting operation discovered last month at his property in Virginia.
Let's repeat that one.
A source with direct involvement in league management issues tells us that the NFL believes that Michael Vick had full knowledge of and involvement in the dog-fighting operation discovered last month at his property in Virginia.
Per the source, NFL Security has been investigating the situation actively, and the information that NFL Security has obtained has resulted in a belief at the upper reaches of the organization that Vick's past denial is untrue.
Another source with knowledge of the situation confirms that, at last week's ownership meetings in Nashville, discussions regarding conversations with NFL Security indicated the league's belief that the evidence points to a conclusion that Vick was actively involved in dogs fighting.
This disclosure explains a lot of things, in our view. It was after last week's ownership meetings that rumors percolated through the league that the Falcons are bracing for a suspension of Vick. It was also after these meetings that reports surfaced of NFL Security's offer of assistance to Surry County, Virginia investigators. And it was after these meetings that ESPN jumped into the fray with a fat-guy cannonball, airing claims from a witness with a shielded face and altered voice who says that Vick is a dog-fighting "heavyweight."
We still don't know whether Vick will ever be convicted. His wealth can purchase the best legal talent in the land, and it's not all that hard to weave reasonable doubt into any set of facts. But the irreparable damage to Vick's football career will be done the moment that charges are filed. We firmly believe that, once indicted, he promptly will be suspended, and the Falcons will eventually cut him.
Since the Raiders have drafted their quarterback of the future, the one team who might be interested in giving him a second chance would have no need for him.
Even if Vick somehow avoids an indictment, his marketability is now shot, and his image is forever tarnished. Plus, his decision to remain silent in the face of day after day of damaging revelations has put his reputation, we believe, beyond the point of no return.
In fact, Vick's best bet at this point might be to cop a plea, testify against others, enter rehab for whatever condition he says contributed to any antisocial behavior to which he admits, and then hope for redemption.
This thing just won't go away. As a matter of fact it just keeps getting worse. When I first heard about this story, I waited to hear more evidence before I formed an opinion. All the facts have not been revealed yet, but it's getting harder and harder to deny his involvement. It will be interesting to see how this story ends.
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Wonder how all this neg pub, will effect all of his endorsements with Nike et al, seems as though wonder boy is exposing a very dark side of what he does with his free time. If all of this is true, the NFL will have to come down hard on him.
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He should get the hammer worse than Pac Man got. If Jones got one year for what he did, is there a chance Vick gets banished from the league as a whole for this? I think this is worse than all of Pac Man's resume combined.
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I'm not surprised.. I thought he was guilty from the beginning... I hope he loses everything...
I agree. This is no "lapse in judgment" or a guy with substance abuse issues, etc., who just needs to straighten his act out. It's someone who wilfully and calculatingly participated in an act of pure evil. If he is indicted I'd want nothing less than a one-year suspension and if found guilty, a lifetime ban from the NFL. The problem is, he can afford any lawyer in the world so chances are slim he'll pay a heavy price.
I agree. This is no "lapse in judgment" or a guy with substance abuse issues, etc., who just needs to straighten his act out. It's someone who wilfully and calculatingly participated in an act of pure evil. If he is indicted I'd want nothing less than a one-year suspension and if found guilty, a lifetime ban from the NFL. The problem is, he can afford any lawyer in the world so chances are slim he'll pay a heavy price.
The real "2 Americas" problem in America: the rich who get pampered justice while the regular guys get the lethal injections.
There are people who have testified to seeing Vick AT the dog fights....
Ill say it again........what kind of fungus enjoys seeing two beautiful animals tear each other to pieces......Vick should be banished from the league forever!
Have you ever seen a tame bulldog??? They are adorable
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I agree. This is no "lapse in judgment" or a guy with substance abuse issues, etc., who just needs to straighten his act out. It's someone who wilfully and calculatingly participated in an act of pure evil. If he is indicted I'd want nothing less than a one-year suspension and if found guilty, a lifetime ban from the NFL. The problem is, he can afford any lawyer in the world so chances are slim he'll pay a heavy price.
He'll end up being like Ray Lewis........everyone KNOWS what happened....but no one can prove it
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Tony Westover : "I can understand why LT thought it was disrespectful and unclassy that the Patriots started 'doing the dance Shawne Merriman is known for.' Imagine if the Chargers won and some of their players went and did the Tom Brady dance at the midfield? Oh wait ... Tom Brady doesn't have a dance because he's a class act and doesn't do steroids."
Todd Sullivan: "Marty's challenge of Brown's strip reminded me of Demi Moore's 'I strenuously object' scene in 'A Few Good Men.'"
NFL Management believes that Vick is guilty?
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