Mike Vick sentenced to two years in prison

[Lintyfresh85]

Quote: Originally Posted by ExtremeGamer

I actually don't think the NFL will suspend him, that's me though. No need to punish him twice IMO.

At first when all of this stuff went down I would have disagreed with you, but like with all things, time seems to lessen the anger on subjects and I agree with you now, no need to punish him twice.

[ExtremeGamer]

Quote: Originally Posted by TJdaSportsGuy

Seriously? You DO realize it'll be Roger Goodell making that decision, right? There's no WAY they WON'T punish him. That's setting a very bad precedent to not suspend a guy who is convicted in a federal courtroom of a serious crime. And suspending him now doesn't do any good because he can't play anyway. Trust me...when his prison sentence is over, I just don't see Goodell and the NFL welcoming him back with open arms. There's going to be SOMETHING done at that time.

I do realize that.

I am just saying I don't feel it's very fair to be punished twice for the same crime.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by TJdaSportsGuy

You guys are forgetting...any suspension handed down from the NFL won't begin until after he's out of prison. We're talking more like 4-5 years out of the NFL before he's allowed back in. I'd be shocked if the NFL gives him less than a 1-year suspension, possibly 2.

I doubt that. He's technically already been suspended for a year. Any suspension after he's released from prison will be overkill and unneccessary.

[ExtremeGamer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lintyfresh85

At first when all of this stuff went down I would have disagreed with you, but like with all things, time seems to lessen the anger on subjects and I agree with you now, no need to punish him twice.

Yeah, when it first went down, I was thinking NFL suspension on top of his jail time. Then after it all went down, I feel differently.

I really don't think Goddell will do anything, if he does, I will be surprised. I guess we can revisit this topic in 2 years. LOL

[Hootiefish]

Quote: Originally Posted by ExtremeGamer

I do realize that. I am just saying I don't feel it's very fair to be punished twice for the same crime.

While I believe the prison sentence given to Vick is fair, I don't believe an additional suspension given after he served his time would be fair. Hopefully any suspension handed down from the NFL would be served concurrent with the prison sentence.

Remember, our justice system is set up for reform over punishment (although most would argue that fact). The NFL should give the man the right to earn his living after he has served his time.

[fsquid]

I think the sentence was fair and I'm actually surprised.

[bkfount]

Quote: Originally Posted by totalownership

You're not the only one who thinks it's excessive.

I think it's a little harsh too, and was done to make a scene out of it.

[TJdaSportsGuy]

Quote: Originally Posted by ExtremeGamer

I do realize that. I am just saying I don't feel it's very fair to be punished twice for the same crime.

Anyone in the NFL who breaks the law and is suspended because of it is technically being punished twice though. They get punished by the judicial system, be it probation or a fine or what have you. Then, they get suspended by the league. Take Chris Henry for example. Or Pacman Jones.

You're saying that because he's actually serving prison time, suspending him from the NFL for a period of time is overkill. I think it's the same thing as when guys like the ones I mentioned are suspended in addition to having to face a court of law.