Vick just reinstated.

[Poundtherock]

He was conditionally reinstated. Could play in final two preseason games if some team picks him up.


EDIT: This just put up on ESPN.Com

Updated: July 27, 2009, 3:34 PM ET
Vick reinstated, can participate immediatelyComment Email Print Share ESPN.com news services

NEW YORK -- Michael Vick has been conditionally reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who will then decide on the quarterback's full reinstatement for Week 6 of the regular season.

Vick can participate without delay in preseason practices, workouts and meetings and can play in the final two preseason games -- if he can find a team that will sign him.

Once the season begins, Vick may participate in all team activities other than games, but could play as soon as October.

Goodell called a news conference for late Monday afternoon.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

 

[Yawkey Way]

link to story?

 

[Poundtherock]

link to story?

ESPN TV

 

[bucky]

Michael Vick has been conditionally reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who will then decide on the quarterback's full reinstatement for Week 6 of the regular season.

Vick can participate without delay in preseason practices, workouts and meetings and can play in the final two preseason games -- if he can find a team that will sign him.

Once the season begins, Vick may participate in all team activities other than games, but could play as soon as October.

Goodell called a news conference for late Monday afternoon.


EDIT: It looks like a full reinstatement won't happen til week 7 of the regular season,

 

[MrBill]

If Favre doesn't sign with the Vikings by this Friday, I expect that Vick will.

 

[Hasselbeck]

I think this is as fair as it gets. It caters to both crowds saying he should be suspended and should not be suspended.

Lets face it.. Vick wasn't playing anytime soon regardless of what Goodell ruled. This allows him to get back into shape.. learn an offense.. reassemble himself into the mindset of a NFL quarterback.. and so on.

I think it's fair.

 

[Tengo Juego]

If Favre doesn't sign with the Vikings by this Friday, I expect that Vick will.

I fuckin hope not.

 

[Chrispy]

I think this is as fair as it gets. It caters to both crowds saying he should be suspended and should not be suspended.

Lets face it.. Vick wasn't playing anytime soon regardless of what Goodell ruled. This allows him to get back into shape.. learn an offense.. reassemble himself into the mindset of a NFL quarterback.. and so on.

I think it's fair.

My thoughts exactly, he still has to get into shape, theres no way he is ready to play a game in the nfl. This will give him time to get back up to speed.

 

[bucky]

I think this is as fair as it gets. It caters to both crowds saying he should be suspended and should not be suspended.

Lets face it.. Vick wasn't playing anytime soon regardless of what Goodell ruled. This allows him to get back into shape.. learn an offense.. reassemble himself into the mindset of a NFL quarterback.. and so on.

I think it's fair.

You're right. In essence, it's a 6 week suspension, but allows him to work with a team and be somewhat prepared to step in as soon as the 6 week game suspension ends.

 

[RosettaStoned]

More than fair imo. The dude was in prison not long ago.

 

[Hasselbeck]

If Favre doesn't sign with the Vikings by this Friday, I expect that Vick will.

Why? They already have an athletic QB that has the accuracy of Roger Clemens congressional testimony.

They even wear the same number.. go figure!

 

[Chrispy]

Tony Dungy to serve as a mentor is a good thing, huge roll for him

 

[ralaw]

Tony Dungy to serve as a mentor is a good thing, huge roll for him

That's one of those things that looks good on paper.

 

[Chrispy]

That's one of those things that looks good on paper.

yeah def,


Imagine if he went to the cleveland browns, with the dawg pound lol

 

[ralaw]

Vick has a lot going against him right now, so it will be interesting to see if a team gives him a chance. I don't expect a team to sign him anytime soon.

 

[RosettaStoned]

6 weeks too long. He should be able to be on field from week 1. he served his time. goodell is a assclown.

Or he could be banned for life for giving the league a black eye. He's an ex convict, 6 weeks is more than fair.

 

[bucky]

Vick has a lot going against him right now, so it will be interesting to see if a team gives him a chance. I don't expect a team to sign him anytime soon.

I thought I read the Bill's owner wanted MV to be reinstated. I wonder why?

MV and TO on the same team? How long do you think TO would last with a QB that has horrible accuracy?

 

[Hasselbeck]

6 weeks too long. He should be able to be on field from week 1. he served his time. goodell is a assclown.

LOL.. there isn't a coach in football that would trot Vick out with a month of camp/preseason after he's been out of the game for 2 years.

This isn't Madden.. you can't just sign a guy off the street and watch him pick up everything instantly.

 

[MrBill]

Why? They already have an athletic QB that has the accuracy of Roger Clemens congressional testimony.

They even wear the same number.. go figure!

I doubt the Vikings would sign him to be their primary QB (maybe add Wildcat to their playbook?) but he would add another offensive weapon to their offense that they desperately seek. The Vikings only lack one solid playmaker on offense to really be in position to make a run in the playoffs.

 

[j.hen]

This is really not at all. He wouldnt be ready to go Week 1 anyways and I doubt a team would have him as their starter from Week 1 even if he could.