Falcons Officially Release Vick.

[Coachnorm]

Less than five years after the Atlanta Falcons signed Michael Vick(notes) to a $130 million contract, the suspended quarterback was released in a 98-word statement.
Before Friday’s announcement—a move that clears Vick to sign with any NFL team—general manager Thomas Dimitroff called the team’s former franchise player.
Dimitroff said Vick, who has missed two seasons while serving a prison sentence for running a dogfighting ring, deserved to hear first about his release. He said Vick “was upbeat” in the short conversation and was looking forward to moving on.
“Respect him as an individual and as an athlete in this profession. It was the right thing to do and I’m happy that we had a conversation today.”

 

[derringer007]

Why did the Falcons wait so long, :headscratch: Miss Vicky should have been kicked to the curb the moment of his sentencing if not sooner.

 

[Remote Controller]

Again, this guy has been crucified for cruelty to animals, while there is nary a sound about other players with multiple domestics against wives and girlfriends. Seems like we have misplaced the pecking order of priorities here. No, I'm not saying that what he did to the dogs should be acceptable, it was horrible, but it is not near as bad as beating up a woman, and we grant extensions to them. .....or hope a court date allows our guy to play this year.