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Michael Vick Released By The Falcons

Published by vanderbergm on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 2:09 pm.

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Michael Vick is officially a free agent.

The Atlanta Falcons released the quarterback today after they were unable to trade him.

What a shock, Atlanta was unable to trade a mediocre suspended quarterback who has spent the last two years in jail.

Teams can sign Vick even though he’s still serving a suspension from NFL commish Roger Goodell.

Do you think anyone will be foolish enough to sign Vick?

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Michael Vick’s Home Unsold At Auction

Published by vanderbergm on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 3:21 pm.

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For sale:

A luxury suburban Atlanta home where a former Falcons quarterback might have had some pitbull battle royals in the backyard. All for the low, low price of $3.2 million.

No wonder why Michael Vick’s Duluth mansion went unsold during an auction on Tuesday.

Who really has $3.2 million to spend on a house in today’s economy?

Don’t houses go for like $100,00 in the South?

In case you wanted to know why Vick’s home is worth $3.2 million, it has eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a four-car garage and features a pool room, movie theater and indoor golf simulator.

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Michael Vick On The Trading Block

Published by vanderbergm on Friday, February 13, 2009 at 10:48 pm.

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Whenever quarterback Michael Vick gets out of jail, he won’t be playing with the Atlanta Falcons.

General manager Thomas Dimitroff acknowledged the fact that the Falcons are shopping the rights to Vick with other NFL clubs.

Vick is scheduled for a July 20 release, which means he could end up back in the NFL during the Fall.

Before you Ron Mexico fans get your hopes up, Vick has a contract that runs to 2013 and calls for him to receive a base salary of $9 million and a bonus of $6.43 million in 2009. The remainder of the contract is worth $45.11 million, with another possible $3 million in Pro Bowl bonuses.

Find me a team (besides Al Davis in Oakland) that would take on that contract?

And don’t forget, Vick is currently serving an NFL suspension.

If Adam “Pacman” Jones landed on his feet with the Cowboys, it’s almost certain Vick will be holding a clipboard on the sideline come September.

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Vick To Enter Guilty Plea On State Charges

Published by vanderbergm on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 3:36 pm.

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The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that jailed quarterback Michael Vick will enter a guilty plea next week in Virginia to state dogfighting charges.

Vick, currently in jail on federal charges, will appear in court on Oct. 30 via video conference.

No surprise here that Vick is coping a guilty plea when he has already been convicted by a federal jury.

It will be interesting to see if he will be forced to serve additional jail time or if he will be released from prison on July 20, 2009.

Just in time for training camp for the 2009 season …

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Owner: Vick Deserves Second Chance

Published by vanderbergm on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 11:03 am.

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According to at least one NFL owner, jailed quarterback Michael Vick deserves a second chance at the NFL.

Just don’t expect him to come back with the Atlanta Falcons. Read the rest of this entry »

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Lawyer Milloy Could Use An Attorney

Published by vanderbergm on Monday, September 15, 2008 at 12:32 pm.

Lawyer MilloyThe Atlanta Falcons performance was so bad on Sunday that safety Lawyer Milloy felt the need to have a drink … or two.

Or seven.

(Allegedly.)

Milloy was arrested early Monday morning in an Atlanta suburb and was charged with driving under the influence and was charged with speeding.

Hours earlier, Milloy and the Falcons suffered a 24-9 loss at the hands of Tampa Bay on the road.

The 34-year-old veteran was released from prison after posting bond Monday morning.

Just what the Falcons franchise doesn’t need at this point; a player getting in trouble with the law.

Considering Jamaal Fudge (who?) is the backup for Milloy, Falcons fans won’t have to worry about their four-time Pro-Bowl safety being benched for next week’s game.

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