The New Official Michael Vick Thread

[mercalnd]

Quote: Originally Posted by Double Eights

As per the CBA Section 5. Arena Football Players: (f) Any NFL player suspended for one year or less in the NFL by the Commissioner or his Club may not play for an Arena League team that is commonly-owned with his NFL Club during any term of his suspension that overlaps with the period of time the player is under contract to his NFL Club.

It only means that Vick, if under contract with ATL, could not play for an AFL team in which the Atlanta Falcons ownership has ties. It doesn't mean he can't play for any AFL team.

[fsquid]

Boy, my head is confused. I wouldn't be surprised if the Commish comes out and suspends him for more than a year for PR purposes. Then, the player union files suits and they "compromise" on one year. There is a PR battle here which will be very interesting with the NFL.

[mgoblue]

Quote: Originally Posted by fsquid

Boy, my head is confused. I wouldn't be surprised if the Commish comes out and suspends him for more than a year for PR purposes. Then, the player union files suits and they "compromise" on one year. There is a PR battle here which will be very interesting with the NFL.

This could be very interesting...gotta think that if he's served his time he should be allowed to work (whether or not any team wants to sign him is another story)

[MassNole]

Quote: Originally Posted by Longhorn

He can't. As Aholbert said, the longest he can suspend someone for is a year under the current agreement. I'm sure he would want to, and I'm sure he will try, but the NFLPA won't allow that.

Actually the commissioner can terminate any contract, it's part of a standard clause.

[Aggies7]

He could always join TNA and tag with Pacman.

[Jackdog]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

If not the CFL than the AFL. He will be playing somewhere in 08.

Yep. Starting QB for "The Mean Machine".

[MassNole]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

The NFLPA CBA overrides that. The NFLPA hasnt challenged the Conduct Policy because its only been enforced against people like Pacman and Tank and hasnt been for longer than a year. Like I said, If Goodell got power crazy and tried to ban Vick for life, Vick and the NFLPA would file a suit the next day.

They agree to these terms, I don't see where they have a good case to argue it shouldn't apply. The NFL should have a standing rule that anyone who is convicted or pleads guilty to a felony is automatically banned for life. Besides the legal issues, Vick is associating with known gamblers at the very least, and at the most he is running a gambling ring. When was the last time a player this connected to gambling wasn't banned for life or blackballed in some other way.

[Lintyfresh85]

question... since the NFL is a private business, do they have the legal right to refuse a person a chance to work for their company... i.e. just say Vick you're done?