[womberte]

I belive he is HEAVILY medicatd like most Lions fans.

And he likes wrestling so cut him a break.

Just like you, old buddy, old pal.

[ovenco]

http://allprodad.com/dungy/?p=336

by Tony Dungy

Over the last two months, I’ve been in contact with Michael Vick. My role has been only to assist him, to answer questions and to give my advice to a young man who is trying to get his life back on track. I said I really didn’t want to make too many public comments until the Commissioner of the NFL, Roger Goodell, made a ruling on his reinstatement. Commissioner Goodell made that ruling Monday, conditionally reinstating Michael. I believe it was the right call and I am glad that Michael is going to get a chance to re-start his football career. But, more than that, I’m happy with the position Michael has taken. I’ve met with him twice and spoken with him on the phone a few other times and I believe he is really focused on putting his life back together. Sure, he would love to play football in the NFL again, but I think he has other priorities. He has missed his family and looks to get those relationships going again, especially with his three children. I think he realizes not only how important they are to him, but also how important he is to their development. He has missed 18 months of that development and he wants his whole family together again. He also would like to have a positive impact on young people’s lives and he realizes that his dog-fighting conviction has been a huge negative in that respect. I know he wants to turn that around and help kids understand the importance of good decision-making.
So I applaud the Commissioner for reinstating him and for doing it with some conditions. When I was coaching and came across a player who had had troubles before coming to our team, I would always lay out what was expected and let that player know that he wasn’t going to be treated like everyone else. He wouldn’t get the benefit of the doubt, and his behavior would have to be above reproach. That’s the way he could prove to me that he had changed and that he understood what we were looking for.
I also think Commissioner Goodell is doing everything he can to help Michael succeed in life, as well as in the NFL. I have agreed to be part of that team that will try to help him. I’m going to be speaking and meeting with Michael on a regular basis. I had agreed with Michael to do this even before talking with the NFL office, and my involvement will be to help Michael in any way I can. I don’t imagine it will be different than what I’ve done with all the players I’ve coached. I’ve stayed in touch with many of the guys, even after they have left our team, and have always tried to be there if they needed me. In Michael’s case, I am not working for the NFL, but just doing what I can as a concerned friend.
My hope is that Michael continues on the course that he’s been on the last couple of months. I’m not sure what football is going to hold for him; that will be discussed at length in the sports pages over the next few weeks. I believe in second chances for people who admit their mistakes and are committed to changing. I think Michael deserves the chance to show people he has changed and learned from past mistakes, but my true hope is that he will make sound decisions about his future and, at the same time, let people know more about the person that I’ve come to know recently. I know the public will be skeptical, but I think, over time, people will find there’s a different side to him than what they’ve seen so far. And that’s really my goal, to help him let people see the other side of Michael Vick.

[slarceSelia]

Just imagine if Vick really would have killed some dogs.....

[immewaycypef]

Just imagine if Vick really would have killed some dogs.....

He didn't?

[AbraroLib]

He didn't?

Of course not, he just bankrolled the entire ordeal.

But to make the story sexy, they put the entirw thing on him.

[oxixernibioge]

Of course not, he just bankrolled the entire ordeal.

But to make the story sexy, they put the entirw thing on him.

His plea deal was crafted so he wouldn't have to admit he killed any dogs, but the government had witnesses lined up to say that he did indeed kill dogs.

[Dndjzirw]

Of course not, he just bankrolled the entire ordeal.

But to make the story sexy, they put the entirw thing on him.

You, Sir, are very naive.

[agolutuaddiff]

You, Sir, are very naive.

Thank you.

[meteeratymn]

Fuck Vick.

He is a complete idiot.

[deermealec]

Of course not, he just bankrolled the entire ordeal.

But to make the story sexy, they put the entirw thing on him.

what does access to our internet cost on your planet?

[Kokomoxcvcv]

Just imagine if Vick really would have killed some dogs.....

He obviously did, but those aren't anywhere near the most serious crimes he confessed to.

[sjdflghd]

The fact that vick killed or didn't kill dogs is moot at this point. What's more important is to see him get his life in order and be a positive contribution to society. I'm a big Dungy fan and believe he can help Mike.

[sydramySweame]

what does access to our internet cost on your planet?

A whole lot less than Farve's, I'll tell you that!

[VtLe67WR]

A whole lot less than Farve's, I'll tell you that!

youre pretty good at making no sense.

[BCVB9SOc]

youre pretty good at making no sense.

I belive he is HEAVILY medicatd like most Lions fans.

And he likes wrestling so cut him a break.

[Poreponko]

The fact that vick killed or didn't kill dogs is moot at this point. What's more important is to see him get his life in order and be a positive contribution to society. I'm a big Dungy fan and believe he can help Mike.

Just a side note, ALL of the dogs that were taken away from Vick ended up being rehabilitated and placed with good owners.

No reports of those dogs biting or attacking anybody after they were out of Vick's and his cohorts' control.

[etdgxcnc]

Just a side note, ALL of the dogs that were taken away from Vick ended up being rehabilitated and placed with good owners.

Not quite:

"In the end, 47 of the 51 Vick dogs were saved. (Two died while in the shelters; one was destroyed because it was too violent; and another was euthanized for medical reasons.)"

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ogs/index.html

And to Funk, he did kill some dogs. I find it hard to forgive him for the whole affair.

[GeraldCortis]

Not quite:

"In the end, 47 of the 51 Vick dogs were saved. (Two died while in the shelters; one was destroyed because it was too violent; and another was euthanized for medical reasons.)"

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ogs/index.html

And to Funk, he did kill some dogs. I find it hard to forgive him for the whole affair.

I must've been listening to bad reporting by one of the radio stations i listen to. Yup, 47 of the 51 were rehabbed. (two died of disease and yup, 2 were put down).

Here's a great news story on 'em.

http://babyboomeradvisorclub.com/upd...-how-are-they/

[ptmQqoxw]

On one hand, I hate anyone who abuses animals, especially dogs. Makes me sick. But on the other, you have guys like Leonard Little in the league, so I guess he deserves to be back in the league.

[romalama]

On one hand, I hate anyone who abuses animals, especially dogs. Makes me sick. But on the other, you have guys like Leonard Little in the league, so I guess he deserves to be back in the league.

...and Donte Stallworth's DUI manslaughter charge which netted him all of 30 in jail.