Vick Close to Signing with "Mystery" Team

[Lexwhat]

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) - Michael Vick (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/player/69083) says he is getting close to signing with a team but had no other details for reporters after a bankruptcy hearing in Virginia.
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Vick said "We're getting close" but didn't specify if he meant the NFL and declined to provide any other details.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9872272/Vick-says-he%27s-%27getting-close%27-to-finding-a-team


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What's your guess??

Mine is the Patriots.

[Mudflap1]

Interesting if true. Interesting if he's just saying this to drum up interest.

[Pinkerton Security]

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) - Michael Vick (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/player/69083) says he is getting close to signing with a team but had no other details for reporters after a bankruptcy hearing in Virginia.
<script language="JavaScript1.2" src="http://msn.foxsports.com/fe/js/lib/javascriptFlash/FSJavaScriptFlashGateway.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"> var userStatus='vote'; // if this poll is the one for which they have answered, show results if (typeof(pollsVoted)!="undefined") { for (var i = 0; i < pollsVoted.length; i++) { if (pollsVoted[i] == 9868506) { var userStatus = 'results'; break; } } } // has to have retry because hitbox code is defered. function hitBoxVote(m,p) { } var pollHeight = 0; if (pollHeight == 0) { pollHeight = Math.max(140 + (2 * 45) ); } var flashPollQuery='choices=2&questionId=492344&pollId=9868506&cUrl=&pgCode=null&categoryId=null&isNarrow=true&userStatus='+userStatus; var tag = new FSFlashTag("/id/8796869", 250, pollHeight); // movie path, last two arguments are width and height tag.setId('flashPoll'); tag.setFlashvars(flashPollQuery); tag.</script>On Thursday, Vick was at a hearing on his bankruptcy case. Reporters asked him as he left court if he was making any progress on signing with a professional team.

Vick said "We're getting close" but didn't specify if he meant the NFL and declined to provide any other details.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9872272/Vick-says-he%27s-%27getting-close%27-to-finding-a-team


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What's your guess??

Mine is the Patriots.


just bc i think it would be hilarious....da Raidas

[Jaybird]

im guessing pats!

but i hope not

[T-Long]

Redskins

[jamze132]

Bills. So a little bird told me...

[Dr. Lecter]

Bills. So a little bird told me...

Say that again and I will show you a little birdie......

[BillsWin]

Pats, Vikes, or a UFL team would be my guess. ESPN is just speculating at this time, we have no clue what team hes going to play for.

[Bruce is Loose]

Probably the pats... evidenced by being shrouded in mystery!

[trapezeus]

he'll be close to signing with the pats, but then it'll leak that belichick taped him dog fighting and handed the tapes to the fed and why he was arrested and sentenced to jail. Vick will back out of the deal.

[Oaf]

'Skins.

[BillsWin]

Skins said they did not want Vick this year according to NFL Network.

[patmoran2006]

I'm going to take a "shot" -- and say Vikings.

[SquishDaFish]

I say Niners, Vikings or UFL

[The Juice Is Loose]

Whats the difference between Tarvaris Jackson and Michael Vick? Other than Jackson is a better passer?

[Dying_-2-_Live]

They are going to throw him into the dog pound - Browns

[Pinkerton Security]

Whats the difference between Tarvaris Jackson and Michael Vick? Other than Jackson is a better passer?

Jackson is a right, Vick is a lefty...

Vick is a felon, Jackson is not...

Vick went to VT, Jackson went to Alabama State...

[Mudflap1]

I'm going to say Oakland.

[trapezeus]

this just proves that there are teams that need QB's. and almost every team needs a second QB. There is a market for him. I also guarantee you if the guy starts winning games, the team who has him will totally forget about his past crime. Whether that is right or wrong, that's a different debate.

[patmoran2006]

If its a UFL team-- man how the mighty have fallen.

[Stewie]

SIGN MIKE VICK!

[ddaryl]

1 team is interested out of 31

I sure as hell would not want to be a fan of that one team because this year there will be a huge negative vibe and circus surrounding that one team. I also guarentee that Vick will be harassed where ever he plays, and if he struggles a little the snowball will roll... and I am so looking forward to it...

[jamze132]

1 team is interested out of 31

I sure as hell would not want to be a fan of that one team because this year there will be a huge negative vibe and circus surrounding that one team. I also guarentee that Vick will be harassed where ever he plays, and if he struggles a little the snowball will roll... and I am so looking forward to it...
I don't care if he signs with Buffalo. Well I actually I do, I want him. I could care less about all the media hooplah and whatnot as long as we are winning. Regardless of what he did off the field, the guy moves the chains and puts points on the board. The Bills have not proved that they can consistently do that in quite some time.

[The Popcorn]

I say Niners, Vikings or UFL

Why are you not whining about this thread not being Bills related, like you did when i started a thread about Vick being reinstated?


This thread should be moved to the same area my thread was moved.

[yordad]

I think he should sign with the Vikings. I think he will sign with the Dolphins.

[Aero II]

My guess is Orlando.

[SABURZFAN]

Why are you not whining about this thread not being Bills related, like you did when i started a thread about Vick being reinstated?


This thread should be moved to the same area my thread was moved.


i agree. BEASTMODE only pitched a fit about your thread because he can't handle the ribbing in the Yankee and Blo Sox threads. he can dish it out but can't take it.

this thread should be moved since it has nothing to do with Bills football.

[THATHURMANATOR]

I am hearing the mystery team is the Patriots.......

[RamblingMisnomer]

If its a UFL team-- man how the mighty have fallen.

Not really he can't play till week 6 (at the earliest) and the UFL season only runs till Week 11 of the NFL season. And He'd be in 100% game shape at that point. Even if his team makes it to the title game he'd be back by week 13 (UFL Championship is Thanksgiving Weekend). So he could still come to a team at a late point who has an injury or wants to add another weapon. Especially if he's any good in the UFL.

Could you imagine say the Pats go 12-0 in Week 13 and sign Mike Vick who just won the UFL championship and adds an entire new dimension to their team? If Im Mike, I jump to the UFL, dominate it and then sign in the NFL for good money and a shot at a ring.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Not really he can't play till week 6 (at the earliest) and the UFL season only runs till Week 11 of the NFL season. And He'd be in 100% game shape at that point. Even if his team makes it to the title game he'd be back by week 13 (UFL Championship is Thanksgiving Weekend). So he could still come to a team at a late point who has an injury or wants to add another weapon. Especially if he's any good in the UFL.

Could you imagine say the Pats go 12-0 in Week 13 and sign Mike Vick who just won the UFL championship and adds an entire new dimension to their team? If Im Mike, I jump to the UFL, dominate it and then sign in the NFL for good money and a shot at a ring.
He can play in week one if the comissioner wants. The suspension is to week 6 "at the latest" which means he can be reinstated at any point prior.

[Ickybaluky]

There are rumors around here that he is meeting with the Pats today. Pretty heavy rumors from multiple sources, although nothing reported that I can link.

Chris Mortensen has reported Vick has been offered a multi-million dollar deal by the UFL, though. If true, then I expect him to sign there because he needs the money and will be able to play at QB (not be a backup or play a different position).

[THATHURMANATOR]

There are rumors around here that he is meeting with the Pats today. Pretty heavy rumors from multiple sources, although nothing reported that I can link.

Chris Mortensen has reported Vick has been offered a multi-million dollar deal by the UFL, though. If true, then I expect him to sign there because he needs the money and will be able to play at QB (not be a backup or play a different position).
But even if he does go UFL he could be back to the NFL by week 6. Maybe they would put that deal in place.

[DMBcrew36]

Ravens or Pats.

[Ickybaluky]

But even if he does go UFL he could be back to the NFL by week 6. Maybe they would put that deal in place.

They play a 6-week schedule, but that doesn't mean he can be back so soon. Their preseason starts on Sept 1, and the UFL regular season starts in October. The last game is on November 19 and the Championship game is played on Thanksgiving.

If he signs with the UFL he will be playing for them through November.

Also, if the Pats are interested in him it is probably not as a QB. They aren't going to run the Wildcat for more than a few plays when they have Tom Brady. Vick would probably come in to play RB, maybe as a 3rd down back or extra back in spread sets.

[Ickybaluky]

Those rumors that he is meeting with the Pats today must be crap, because this article (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4369128) reports Vick was in court this morning in Virginia for his bankrupcy proceedings.

[yordad]

Well here is a link that says he is 100% meeting with the Pats RIGHT NOW!

link (http://boston.barstoolsports.com/random-thoughts/breaking-news-vick-to-the-patriots/)

[Lexwhat]

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What's your guess??

Mine is the Patriots.


:ill:

[Ickybaluky]

OK, maybe Vick-to-the-Pats does have legs:

LINK (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/rollout/2009/07/source-vick-currently-working-out-for-patriots.html)

[RamblingMisnomer]

He can play in week one if the comissioner wants. The suspension is to week 6 "at the latest" which means he can be reinstated at any point prior.

True, but does anybody really think the Commissioner is suddenly going to let him play come Week 1?

[DrGraves]

True, but does anybody really think the Commissioner is suddenly going to let him play come Week 1?

If its the patriots, then yes. because the league sucks bellichecks dick

[Ickybaluky]

OK, I guess it was a crap rumor:

LINK (http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2009/07/michael_vick_th.html)


This is what I know, and feel strong enough to put my name behind: Vick did not work out for the Patriots today, he is not scheduled to work out for the Patriots in the future, and he is not under consideration to be signed to the team.

(Update 5:22 p.m. -- The Patriots are now confirming that Vick was not in New England today, which is in response to a Miami Herald blog post)

[LtFinFan66]

could just be a smoke screen too:idunno:

We will see

[Lexwhat]

Vick ending up in New England would hardly be a surprise. However, it would be a tragedy for the rest of the AFC East.

If there's any team in the NFL that can take full advantage of Vick's athleticism, it's the Patriots.

[Block "O"]

Should be Miami, Chad Henne will be a bust.

[life of faith]

Should be Miami, Chad Henne will be a bust.

Pat White = Michael Vick jr.........

[nappyroots52]

jaguars

[Scumbag College]

Denver is in enough disarray, I think they should add Vick into that mix.

[jamze132]

Minnesota. You heard it here first.

[SquishDaFish]

San Fran you heard it here first :lol:

[LtFinFan66]

Should be Miami, Chad Henne will be a bust.Ain't gonna happen

[mush69]

For some reason I think it will be Tampa Bay.

:cheers:

[kid mickey]

I don't think Tampa Bay is going for it. It is a team heavily mentioned, but they got Freeman plus they said they had no interest in June. To date 27 NFL clubs have commented on Vick, most denying interest with some teams being coy with statements like we have no interest at this time or we are evaluating the possibilities. Vick could land any where as of right now. Teams that have been quiet are Carolina, Green Bay, Arizona, Houston, and San Diego.

[kid mickey]

Here's the link


http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-07-30-michael-vick-list_N.htm

[DynaPaul]

It's either Minnesota or a UFL team.

[Michael82]

It's either Minnesota or a UFL team.
I'm starting to think that he's going to be the face of the UFL and will use that to get in game shape for the last month of the NFL season.

[Typ0]

What is JP going to think? It's going to be more excuses how his head was messed with and that's why he failed. Keep on lickin'.

[BillsWin]

wont be Tampa. The coach came out and said they like their rookie and hes their future.

[ServoBillieves]

When Hasselbeck goes down, Seattle.

[SABURZFAN]

San Fran you heard it here first :lol:


who cares????????

[SABURZFAN]

What is JP going to think? It's going to be more excuses how his head was messed with and that's why he failed. Keep on lickin'.


new excuses are always welcomed in the world of Lickers.

[trapezeus]

for being close to signing, there really hasn't been much said about Vick getting back in the NFL other than random blog posts.

[Mike13]

Should be Miami, Chad Henne will be a bust.

Thanks all-knowing douchebag!

[Typ0]

Unless money and opportunity is there Vick will wait into the preseason trying to land on a team whose QB gets hurt.

[Block "O"]

Thanks all-knowing douchebag!

takes one to know one

[ASchobel4TheSack]

takes one to know one

Now Now settle down

[paladin warrior]

What about Humm Vick' sign with Viking.

[Lexwhat]

According to some news sources, the PACKERS may be a possible landing spot for Vick.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9892462/Vick-to-Packers?-GM-looking-at-%27all-options%27