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who in the huddle is rooting for mike vick?

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rippadonn Grand Master

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Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!. Chicago Bear fan here with a question. Is the Panthers personnel currently able to run a wildcat or variations of the scheme?

If so, Vick's a fit there. He needs a smaller market team, and the Panthers are fairly close to his home.

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Biz

Wildcat offense might be Michael Vick's ticket back to NFL

NFL's latest fad formation perfect to ease his transition

Dan Pompei | On the NFL

May 24, 2009

When Michael Vick cashes the first paycheck from his NFL comeback, perhaps he should offer a percentage to Dan Henning and David Lee.

The Dolphins assistants have been credited with the latest offensive mini-craze in the NFL: the Wildcat.

And the Wildcat is Vick's ticket back into the league.

The Tribune spoke with four front-office executives and two offensive coordinators about Vick, who was released from prison last week. Each said Vick was not an option for his team. But they agreed Vick could fill a role with another team as a "package player" in the Wildcat.

With his combination of speed, passing skill and athleticism, Vick would be the ultimate Wildcat weapon. An NFC offensive coordinator pointed out Vick is probably a better passing threat than any of the players who ran the scheme last year, and every bit the runner.

The Falcons used Vick in a package that was similar to the Wildcat starting in 2006. It didn't get as much notoriety only because the Falcons didn't give it a cute nickname, and it was perceived as an offense that was unique to Vick.

"The Wildcat offense will guarantee him an opportunity because he can come in and contribute quickly in a specific package without a lot of learning," one NFC general manager said.

As a personnel director pointed out, Vick probably will have no off-season to learn a complicated playbook. He might not be reinstated by the league until August. And then he could face a suspension at the start of the regular season. So he really isn't a viable candidate to be a starting quarterback.

Even as talented as Vick is, or was, he should not be expected to immediately pick up where he left off. He has not played in a game that counted since December 2006, so there is concern about his skill level, his conditioning and his timing.

"Two years away from it, and he might not be the same athlete," the general manager said. "If he loses 10 percent, he'll still be an above-average athlete. But he won't be a deluxe athlete."

The aging process might be cruel to the soon-to-be 29-year-old because his game is so dependent on speed and quickness. "His best asset is his legs," said an NFC West front-office man. "If he loses that, he loses what he is. His problem as a passer always has been accuracy. Either you have it or you don't, and he doesn't. He's not accurate. So he needs to have that dimension of running the ball."

At the very least, Vick should be given a grace period in which he can re-acclimate to the game.

"No matter how gifted you are, you can't just stroll off the street after two years away and get back to where you were," a second general manager from an NFC team said. "It could take a while."

The Wildcat could ease Vick back in the game. He wouldn't be under the same kind of scrutiny as he would be as a starting quarterback.

"I think you think about him as a package guy," said the NFC offensive coordinator. "Maybe he's not even listed as a quarterback.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...4795919.column

A fellow NFCS conference team will never let this happen. Very unlikely. It does sound good on paper.

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"There's nothing redeemable about slaying hundreds of animals whose only goals are to eat, poop and love their owner back unconditionally." - Walterfootball.com

That pretty much sums this up, Vick doesn't deserve a second chance after doing such sickening things.

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I hope he comes back and succeeds just to see how bad it would piss some people off. I mean people hate Michael Vick more than O.J. and thats saying a lot. It's hilarious how hypocritical people are. Especially when its applied to rich(used to be rich) African Americans.

I've also found that THUG is only used when applied to black criminals. I never hear thug applied to white criminals. Just think about it.

Its dicrimination on white people, the black man holding us back. :arf:

:sarcasm off:

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rippadonn Grand Master

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"There's nothing redeemable about slaying hundreds of animals whose only goals are to eat, poop and love their owner back unconditionally." - Walterfootball.com

That pretty much sums this up, Vick doesn't deserve a second chance after doing such sickening things.

What about vegetarians who believe slaughtering millions of cows and chickens and pigs and turkeys is unforgivable? Should they look at most of the populace as heartless killers such as Vick? What about the ant you stepped on on your way into the house. Is his life less valuable?

When you point a finger you've got three pointing back at you. ;)

I can't cast the first stone. Some people deserve a second chance.

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What about vegetarians who believe slaughtering millions of cows and chickens and pigs and turkeys is unforgivable? Should they look at most of the populace as heartless killers such as Vick? What about the ant you stepped on on your way into the house. Is his life less valuable?

When you point a finger you've got three pointing back at you. ;)

I can't cast the first stone. Some people deserve a second chance.

i think the first, second, and third stones have been cast by the state, the feds, and the nfl. feel free to toss.
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He's served his time. Good for him. He can try to support his family with a $10 an hour job like many others, or go play for the CFL.

He hasn't done anything to show he has changed. Of course, he hasn't had the time, has he? He should have to be out of jail, and the NFL for 2 years, showing he has changed, before he's even considered ~ IMO.

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Now imagine some more variations. How about a 2 QB backfield on an obvious passing situation?. Delhomme can either hit his primary target for a short first down, or hand off to Vick. Or, you could pitch back to Vick and have Jake catch a pass(that's an old one). The possibilities are almost endless.

Wildcat was started in Pantherland, it's not a new concept here... :lol:
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