rajncajn Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 http://boards.atlantafalcons.com/index.php?showtopic=262844 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URLACHERisGOD Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Oh boy. Here we go again with another Vick thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I've heard the same report from numerous sources. I haven't seen anything official handed down from the league yet. If true, would this surprise anyone except waterman & broncosn05? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 (edited) http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/10293388 The NFL dismissed a report Sunday that said commissioner Roger Goodell was close to announcing a season-long suspension of embattled Falcons quarterback Michael Vick for his alleged involvement in sponsoring a dogfighting operation. Citing two sources within the league with knowledge of the situation, Yahoo.com reported late Sunday night that Goodell will announce "this week or next" that Vick will be suspended for the 2007 season. "That's the direction it's going and has been from the time this started," one of the sources said this week, according to Yahoo. "The plan was to make sure it was announced before the season. Given what everybody has seen from what [league] security found and what the feds are telling us, there's really no choice." "No decision has been made," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told USA Today. Aiello also said the league's independent review into the Vick case is not yet complete and that no action, if any, will be taken until the review has reached a conclusion. In a Richmond, Va., court in late July, Vick pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities, and conspiring to sponsor a dog in an animal fighting venture. He said in a written statement that he looked forward to "clearing my good name." He also pleaded with the public to resist a rush to judgment. One of Vick's co-defendants, 34-year-old Tony Taylor, pleaded guilty to the same charges and pledged to fully cooperate with the government in its prosecution of Vick and two others. The plea deal requires Taylor to testify against Vick and his two remaining co-defendants if called upon to do so. The gruesome details outlined in the July 17 indictment have fueled public protests against Vick and prompted the suspension of some of his lucrative endorsement deals. The summary of facts signed by Taylor supports the indictment's claims that the dogfighting ring on Vick's property in Surry County, Va., executed underperforming dogs by drowning, hanging and other brutal means. Taylor admitted shooting one dog and electrocuting another when they did not perform well in test fights in the summer of 2002. Vick has been barred from Falcons training camp by Goodell while the league conducts its investigation. "While it is for the criminal justice system to determine your guilt or innocence, it is my responsibility as commissioner of the National Football League to determine whether your conduct, even if not criminal, nonetheless violated league policies, including the Personal Conduct Policy," Goodell said in a letter to the quarterback on July 24. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Regardless, it seems as if a suspension is pretty much inevitable now. The only question is how long. Edited August 13, 2007 by rajncajn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Regardless, it seems as if a suspension is pretty much inevitable now. The only question is how long. That would depend upon the leniency possible in Federal sentencing guidelines, wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Pat!!! Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 ESPN was saying last night that the suspension would be because Vick lied directly to Goodell's face and told him he had no invlolvement with the dog fighting. That would constitute a violation of the behavior policy. It actually doesn't matter what the fed's do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 ESPN was saying last night that the suspension would be because Vick lied directly to Goodell's face and told him he had no invlolvement with the dog fighting. That would constitute a violation of the behavior policy. It actually doesn't matter what the fed's do. It does if the Feds decide to suspend him to the gray bar hotel for a couple of years. A one year suspension by Goodell wouldn't mean a whole hell of a lot then, would it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Oh boy. Here we go again with another Vick thread. Your welcome. That would depend upon the leniency possible in Federal sentencing guidelines, wouldn't it? Possibly, but I'm not up on the guidelines. If I'm not mistaken Pacman was suspended without being convicted & before going to trial so I would assume not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Pat!!! Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 It does if the Feds decide to suspend him to the gray bar hotel for a couple of years. A one year suspension by Goodell wouldn't mean a whole hell of a lot then, would it? The point is, Goodell could suspend him today for the year. Then what if he doesn't go to jail at all? He's still suspended by the league, it doesn't matter what the fed's do. This suspension is seperate from whatever could happen, good or bad, by the feds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robash Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 regardless the outcome, one would assume Vick would gladly take one year on his couch over 3 years on a cot...but then again you do get paid in jail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 ESPN was saying last night that the suspension would be because Vick lied directly to Goodell's face and told him he had no invlolvement with the dog fighting. That would constitute a violation of the behavior policy. It actually doesn't matter what the fed's do. This is what I heard during halftime of the game last night. That it hasn't happened yet, but will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Just saw this on Yahoo as well... bump up the receivers for Atlanta in your rankings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 It's Harrington's time to shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I've heard the same report from numerous sources. I haven't seen anything official handed down from the league yet. If true, would this surprise anyone except waterman & broncosn05? Not a surprise, it would just push them into making a public protests and sit ins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URLACHERisGOD Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Over 4 hours and only 13 replies? C'mon wussies. I know you can do better than this! Oh, I forgot. Sarge is on vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Over 4 hours and only 13 replies? C'mon wussies. I know you can do better than this! Oh, I forgot. Sarge is on vacation. Is Sarge touring the Broncosn05 Vick and Gore shrines in his basement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Look over there, beer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Look over there, beer! Where?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Dammit! Tricked again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 regardless the outcome, one would assume Vick would gladly take one year on his couch over 3 years on a cot...but then again you do get paid in jail They have nothing to do with each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 According to ESPN radio this morning, the Commissioner's Office has denied that they're going to announce Vick's suspension soon. Take it for what it's worth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Look over there, beer! I'm reporting this to Urlacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URLACHERisGOD Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I'm reporting this to Urlacher. I rememberized this from last week. Almost had me. But, I didn't fall for it! :patselfonback: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Peter King was just on the show formerly hosted by Dan Patrick. If I heard King correctly over my co-worker's yapping, he thinks that Goodell will suspend Vick soon. Take it for what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I've heard the same report from numerous sources. I haven't seen anything official handed down from the league yet. If true, would this surprise anyone except waterman & broncosn05? First will be the suspension and then the jail time and Broncos will have been wrong about it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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