Would you sign Michael Vick when he is eligible to play again?

Mike

Mike

Administrator
The bidding war has been going on for about 5 weeks, and there are about 20 GM's on the brink of pulling the trigger on a 4+ year contract, at a rate of $4.5 Million per year, with $7 Million guaranteed up front.

You have talked with his agent, and it is 50% certain that he will sign at 4 years, 100% guarantees he will sign if a 5th year is given, and the bonus is raised to $9 Million. (Vick will have to pay back close to $7 Million to the Falcons)

Knowing what "you" think you are getting in terms of talent, and knowing things that will be following him wherever he goes......

Do you pull the trigger on this 5 year deal?

If yes, why? If no, why?
 
The Ram

The Ram

Half Man, Half Amazing
Hell 2 the no. Jail time does wonders at decaying athletic talent. Add to that his marginal quarterback ability and multiply his off field issues and that isn't worth it.
 
C

Cooley Cadets

Banned
It depends on your team make up and his performance at a private workout. If he brings something to help your team I am all for it as that is not an outrageous investment.

If your teams weakness is not at the QB position or have several other weaknesses that need to be addressed I do not know if I would pull the trigger just to obtain an established backup or wildcat option.

Vick may not have the passing credentials you find ideal in a QB but he has never had WR's that were very impressive either. If he is still fast and elusive he counters that drawback to an extent - which is why it would depend on what you needed or could use effectively.
 
Mike

Mike

Administrator
His worthless receivers became pro bowl caliber under a raw rookie this past season.....
 
C

Cooley Cadets

Banned
Mike said:
His worthless receivers became pro bowl caliber under a raw rookie this past season.....
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Roddy has improved each year he has been in the league but did not break out until his 3rd year which is not surprising. If you think it was Vick's departure that made that breakout possible I think you are oversimplifying and overlooking quite a bit.

Jenkins has benefitted from Roddy's success last year but is not a player I would want to depend on for consistent production. He got more yards out of fewer catches last year but can you really expect that again? I can't see how you can consider him pro bowl caliber.

Douglas showed some promise but having just been a rookie I need to see more.
 
Hawks Eye

Hawks Eye

Master of Inexpertise
I'm a little surprised with the resounding 'no's. I mean, some teams don't need a new QB at all, but some teams (Seattle, Detroit, etc.) who need (or at least should think about a change) a new/better QB, and Vick would be that answer. Sure, his talent may have decayed in prison, but he's still better than what some of these teams have right now, hands down.
 
Remote Controller

Remote Controller

Well-Known Member
If he is willing to be a gadget player, and my emergency Qb for awhile. If he is willing to play special teams as a return guy. Maybe!
 
R

Runnik's Hambones

Active Member
I guess the more I think about it, I'd would sign him, but not for a lot. He would have to prove himself to me by sitting on the bench first. We would have to go from there.
 
catman

catman

Baseball "Expert"
Moderator
Sign him and give him a similar job to the one Kordell Stewart had a few years back. Not sure he's worth the contract mentioned, but he would be worth a league minimum contract with a few incentives added.
 
Phicinfan

Phicinfan

Expert on nothing, opinionated on everything
Administrator
Hawks Eye said:
I'm a little surprised with the resounding 'no's. I mean, some teams don't need a new QB at all, but some teams (Seattle, Detroit, etc.) who need (or at least should think about a change) a new/better QB, and Vick would be that answer. Sure, his talent may have decayed in prison, but he's still better than what some of these teams have right now, hands down.
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He was a lousy Qb in Atlanta, in his "prime", he is still a lousy Qb. He is a Rb with a cannon arm. Pure and simple. No, most of those teams would NOT be better off with Vick at Qb.
 
Hawks Eye

Hawks Eye

Master of Inexpertise
Phicinfan said:
He was a lousy Qb in Atlanta, in his "prime", he is still a lousy Qb. He is a Rb with a cannon arm. Pure and simple. No, most of those teams would NOT be better off with Vick at Qb.
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I agree that he was a lousy QB, but I disagree that teams wouldn't be better off. I'm saying (I'll use Seattle cause I know more about them than other teams) that Hasselbeck had been getting worse and worse BEFORE his injury, so who knows how he will play now, and our best backup is SENECA WALLACE. Good grief. If I'm Tim Ruskell, I'm looking at Vick.
 
D

dukdown

Banned
I would absolutely sign him. If I was starting a new league, and needed some star power and national publicity.
 
Arctic Dawgs

Arctic Dawgs

Well-Known Member
Hawks Eye said:
I agree that he was a lousy QB, but I disagree that teams wouldn't be better off. I'm saying (I'll use Seattle cause I know more about them than other teams) that Hasselbeck had been getting worse and worse BEFORE his injury, so who knows how he will play now, and our best backup is SENECA WALLACE. Good grief. If I'm Tim Ruskell, I'm looking at Vick.
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Are You NUTS. Hassle getting worse and worse. The team has been getting worse and worse, but don't blame it on Matt. It has been the OLine and run game. They have been asking Hass to be a 1 horse show with what ??
 
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