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By Vicks future after Falcons

May 15, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

Try this on for size:

If Vick was released from the Falcons- HE WOULD BE IN PRISON IN A YEAR !! If not sooner !!

With his actions, he would be wearing stripes instead of that Falcons Jersey !!

Peet that

By Nunya Business

May 15, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

Why is this guy treated so well anyway? What’s he ever REALLY done for the Falcons? All they ever seem to have is the ‘hope’ of a great season. Where’s the championship? Where’s the domination? Vick is severely overrated.

By Chris

May 15, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this

Vick is being coddled because the alternative would be an embarassment to the organization. At least this way they limit his negative impact.

By Steve

May 15, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

Blank can partly thank himself for Vick’s actions. Had he not fired Dan Reeves Vick would have been all everything by now. He would have had the same system for how many years? Mora just didn’t have the respect or pedigree that Reeves had/ has. Let’s hope Petrino does.

By Ima Primadonna

May 15, 2007 11:14 AM | Link to this

Weak minded morons become infatuated with these arrogant, greedy, knuckleheads. Then the greedy coaches & owners protect the morons after they do the crimes.

This is a fact-if sports fans would quit supporting these jerks and owners, as I did BY NOT RENEWING MY SEASON TICKETS, they would get off their high horses and common families could afford tickets!!!!

Why do you folks support and encourage these greedy arrogant basturds?????

By Brad

May 15, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

Terence,

You are still not very bright. please don’t compare interviews with vick from the likes of Favre, Manning, and Brady. He cannot speak or do anything without being an idiot. He has to have someone by his side. He is very immature and not very smart with his money. sold a house with the value of 750,000 for half the price. Stupid.

don’t ever defend Vick for being responsible….Come on

By Marc

May 15, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

Huh?!

I think I get it.

Mike gives herpes to a young woman and settles out of court. Mike is not responsible, Arthur is.

Mike has drug paraphenalia at the airport. Mike is not responsible, Arthur is.

Mike blows off US Congress. Mike is not responsible, Arthur is.

Mike gives home crowd who funds his exorbitant salary the finger. Mike is not responsible, Arthur is.

Mike has illegal dog fighting at his house. Mike’s responsibility? Nope, that miscreant Arthur again!

Whatever happened to personal responsibility?

By aqg

May 15, 2007 11:31 AM | Link to this

its almost to a point were vick has to go. not quite but almost. there is nothing else talked about regarding the falcons except vick good or bad (not much good). this is a team game, we have a new coach, we have a new wr, we have new pieces all over the field and all thats ever talked about is vick. i have supported the guy thus far and will continue to do so as long as he is a falcon or not convicted of dog fighting but at what point do you cut your loses and move on. as mentioned this is a monumental year for mr. vick and perhaps his last chance in atl to prove to us that he is worth it all, i hope he is but i’m nowhere near convinced.

By HOUDAWG

May 15, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this

Being out in Houston, it now makes that Schaub trade look like a bone-head move, huh ? Glad we got him …..

Vick is a moron ……

By Nunna Yo Biznezz

May 15, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this

Mark..

They don’t know who gave who herpes..

No drug paraphenalia was ever found in the water bottle compartment,so stop LYING!!!!!!!!!!

Mike missed his flight true.He gave one statement and Air Tran tried to cover their butts,so they came back with a rebuttal..

Mike was flipping of Saints Fans,u can see me in the picture i was 4 rows behind them and they were talking crap to all the fans in our section..He did not flip off ATL fans,get it right,another lie from a Schaub Hugger..

Mike had relatives at his living on the property,but,he was never there..I have property in Sparta that im renting out,and i have not been there in 4 years..I call my old renters and ask how are things going,is anything broke,and i wait for my check!!!

Im not being an apologist,i just look at things the way they are and all of u have an agenda against this man who has had incompetent coaches every since Reeves left..

Get off my QB’s back!!!!

By Dan

May 15, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

Sounds like Mr Moore is coddling him. Same old story always someone elses fault. Did coddling help, no, but it did not make him an idiot, and it did not keep him from improving himself if he chose.

By bernnadette leath

May 15, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

why everybody got so much to say about one guy leave him alone is because he is good football player no matter what if the guy not in his home town who to say what other people do get off this life is too short to quick to judge you are not god

By Pepe

May 15, 2007 11:44 AM | Link to this

Go Falcons!!! I can’t wait to just talk football…this stuff is getting old.

I don’t know Michael Vick more than any of the rest of you and I don’t have any plans of acting like I do. I’ll cast judgement on his performance on the field; not his personal life.

If he’s found guilty of something, he should be punished by those in charge. Until then, I’m going to focus on football and hope the whole team is working hard and preparing to take us to the promise land.

As I said before, Go Falcons!!!

By YallBQuiet

May 15, 2007 11:45 AM | Link to this

U fools are also jerks,because how many of us are walking on water.We all are guilty of doing things that we shouldnt do;just like were doing now,judging another man.Some of you fools dont want to support anybody but your own kind.Dont hate the playa,hate the game,because their are many more atheletes right behind Vick with the same profile.Hopefully,they will mature a lot quicker than Vick and learn from his mistakes.Some of you fools need to take a long look in the mirror and dig up your past to see how many dumb things you have done in your life,and for the idiot who mentioned Vick not having a championship,the Atlanta Falcons as a franshise with all the poster boy quarterbacks,doesn`t have a championship either.Holla at cha.

By Cynthia McKinney

May 15, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this

THIS IS MUCH ADO ABOUT A HAIR DO!

By By Rock Easy

May 15, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this

Come on Falcons Fans.The shame of it all is every time you buy a ticket or an item with The atlanta falcons on it you are voting in favor of this spoiled kid called vick. dont forget the loyal veterans with our team who have to see this embarrising figure everyday and still play their hearts out trying to make us fans proud. What to do with mr overated? Let the fans decide please.

By King T

May 15, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this

Cant we all just get along

By Richard Hobbs

May 15, 2007 11:49 AM | Link to this

Micheal Vick is the Paris Hilton of the NFL

He smokes dope, like Paris. He thinks he is immune from criminal behavior, like Paris. He thinks he is better than the average fan, like Paris.

The only thing is, Paris probably could throw a football, unlike Vick.

By Brenda

May 15, 2007 11:51 AM | Link to this

Amen Terrence. Please tell me why Mike Vick is referred to as an NFL “star”. His stats don’t reflect it, his actions don’t reflect it, when is the “new” going to wear off? When is next season going to be too late? Arthur Blank loves the reflected glory, and until that stops he won’t stop Michael Vick. I do believe that Mr. Blank may be getting tired of looking like a buffoon, I just don’t know how many “stern warnings” from him it will take to straighten Vick out. My guess is Mr. Gooddells will be more forceful and in terms even Vick can understand. I look forward to to the day when I can be proud of my hometown team again, unfortunately I don’t believe that day will come until Mr. Vick is no longer a part of the team.

By Bill

May 15, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

It’s a shame. The Falcons really, really had a chance at some greatness with this guy. Save your money Mr. Vick, save your money.

By FOR LOVE OF THE GAME

May 15, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

Judge not lest ye be judged. We all make choices. Some good, some not so good. I am an ATL sports fan(all sports, not just pick and choose whose winning) and I believe this year will be the crossroads for Mr Vick. He has the tools to be awesome, but he has to be in the proper mindset and have the proper attitude. That comes from within. No one can give you that. He has a God-given talent and it seems sometimes he is not making the proper choices. I wish him well this year because it may be his last in a Falcons uniform.

By RC

May 15, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this

I’m betting I’d probably make an a* myself just like Vick if someone were to throw a couple hundred million dollars my way along with hordes people telling me night and day that I’m a god. Any takers?

By s. dash

May 15, 2007 12:01 PM | Link to this

It seems like Terrence Moore’s biggest issue with Vick is his inaccessibility to the media. I doubt there is a NFL rule requiring unmonitored accessibility to players prior, during, and after official team meetings. Furthermore, I doubt the NFL has a rule forcing players to answer all reporter questions.

Owners/executives typically curb what employees/players can and cannot say to the media. It’s part of the working world, so Terrence Moore and the rest of the AJC shouldn’t be surprised when the Atlanta Falcons organization limit Michael Vick’s interaction with the media or restrict question topics. Good or bad, employers have this right and the rules don’t change because Vick is a “public figure”. In other words, you shouldn’t criticize Vick for his inability or his desire to talk with the media.

Additionally, it really doesn’t matter if Michael Vick visits Arthur Blank’s home, plays videogames with Blank’s children, or even gets pushed in a wheelchair by Blank. I imagine Vick is fully away of the owner / player hierarchy and he knows that nothing is truly guaranteed in the NFL and that his relationship with the Falcons can be cut at Blank’s discretion.

Lastly, Dan Reeves may have been a good coach, but he wasn’t a great Falcons coach. He was coach for seven years, from 1996 through 2003; going 51 – 60 and he only had two winning seasons. Looking at these numbers, there is no evidence that Vick or the Falcons would be any better than they are now.

By Judy

May 15, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this

Vick and Babineaux are disgusting savages. What an insult to the city of Atlanta to be represented by their ghetto mentality. I wouldn’t support this team if they were going to the Superbowl. Of course we don’t have to worry about that…..

By This just in

May 15, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this

Oliver Spicer of the crime lab, in agreement with beseiged cops and prosecutors in South Florida, already weary of media inquiries over barely visible flakes of dark particulate, glanced at the water bottle and declared, without chemical tests, that no drugs were found.

By Leon

May 15, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

Great column. Arthur Blank will part ways with Vick as soon as Michael stops making bundles of money for Blank and the Falcon organization. Until then, the coddling will continue. I respect Dan Reeves as a coach more and more every day.

By tyger

May 15, 2007 12:07 PM | Link to this

It was not a question of whether Uncle T. Moore would re-appear, but only a question of when?

God forbid that one black man have a decent working relationship with his boss, no less, his owner.

Let the FACTS play themselves out, in this country, even a black man, is innocent until proven guilty.

By Tyler Durdin

May 15, 2007 12:07 PM | Link to this

Anyone else hear Terrance get called out on 790 yesterday for demanding money to come on the air. The ONLY person who’s done that according to MitAM. Nice to see the racist douchebag get outed.

By Hometown Hero

May 15, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

Man I wish all you fair weather fans just leave my state!! You’re the ones who always root for the team [and players] when everything is going good but at the first sign of rain you bastards jump ship and start pointing fingers!!! Vick is human just as the rest of us so that means that he’s going to make mistakes and he’s going to be imperfect!! “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone…” this would be the time that all of you rock throwers exit the great city of Atlanta never to return again!!! Vick is the face of the franchise and the leader of the team! Who cares if he’s not Peyton… Eli can’t even hold a candle to this guy and they grew up under the same roof!! As stated [perfectly] by another reader… “GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!”

By KB

May 15, 2007 12:12 PM | Link to this

Moore, has been downing michael since he’s been in atlanta i wish he would shut up and stop acting like hes not human. And Brenda on your comment about mick not being a super star/ and his stats not showing it take a look at the # of games won with mick, look at the # of russhing yards, and look at the # of drop balls the receviers have drop then try to argue your comment. Richards Hobbs what a dumb comparsion because i know mick a he is a very humble person he don’t think he better then everyone media put him out like that and also if he did smoke or sniff don’t you think he’ll be suspended right know. So richard stop commenting on people and things you don’t understand.

By Shadow

May 15, 2007 12:12 PM | Link to this

Michael Vick wasn’t involved in dog fighting; it was Ron Mexico.

By Steve

May 15, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

To the blogger that said we don’t know where we’d be with Reeves I don’t think you have a clue! Check the stats with Vick under Reeves against Mora. By the way, Reeves did take us to the Super Bowl. We lost but it wasn’t totaly his fault. At least he got us there.

By JF

May 15, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

What kills me is every time something happens that might be good PR, Vick donates between $1,000 - $2,500. This is the highest paid player on the Falcon’s team. Maybe he should look at what Blank does - he gives money to make a difference in his community. Vick gives money to been seen as a good man - what shame he is p** away his career doing nothing.

By chadd

May 15, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

haters

By Exodus\

May 15, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

Terrence, I rarely call for another Black man to lose his means for generating income, but you have finally crossed the line. You need to resign before I get mad enough to start a campaign to have you fired.

You should be ashamed of yourself for ever writing such and intellectually dishonest piece of drivel like this. It certainly isn’t journalism and if it is supposed to be an opinion, I realize that everyone has one, but uninformed and deceitful opinions should be kept to yourself. You have callously continued to attack and denigrate a professional Black athlete, without one shred of rational thought process to your position. You have been cavalier with the truth, and even though you don’t specifically accuse Mike Vick of Criminal behavior, you continue to imply and insinuate that he should be vilified for actions that you are well aware he did not do. You have to be aware that you are doing this and the only thing that can explain it would be your desire to build yourself up by tearing this young Black man down. Do you really think you will score any brownie points with the good white folks here in Atlanta because you help them attack the Black quarterback? Check your history, white folks just used house negroes, they never liked them. You should know better, but you house negroes never do. You should be ashamed of yourself, but you house negroes never are.

By HARRY

May 15, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this

So as it goes the falcons have no class. Because it is thier fault that Mike is acting like this. That’s the story and don’t try to change it, because the next thing you know they’ll trade him to somebody else and he might end up on my favorite team. New England has enought to deal with Moss showing up we don’t need Mike.. we have a real QB. Superbowl rings too. What you got?Woof,Woof!!

By Morris

May 15, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

True, we shouldn’t judge others, but it doesn’t seem like Vick gets why he is bad news based on the interviews he has given. He says all the right things, but it comes across as self-serving and rehearsed. He is sorry for sure, but only because he is in trouble. He doesn’t seem to understand why he is trouble other than it is the fault of all the people around him and it is going to be all better when he associates with nice people. There is no acceptance of personal accountability and responsibility. Vick and the press make it sound like the bad crowd showed up at his house one day. Don’t most people choose with whom they associate? Don’t most people associate with folks with whom they feel comfortable? Why is Vick any different? You can’t blame all your problems on the crowd with whom you associate. Just ask any teenager.

By Vick = Hawks

May 15, 2007 12:22 PM | Link to this

MIKE VICK - The ATLANTA HAWKS of the ATLANTA FALCONS

By KB

May 15, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this

But I bet if brooking or kerney had done something it would be cool and it would have already been decide that they possible couldn’t have anything to do with it and it must been a mistake. But let two black players such as vick and babineaux do someting and they have to be ” disgusting savages, and ghetto” and basically not wanted on the team by so called fans.

STOP JUDGING PEOPLE YOUR NOT PERFECT…AND IF YOU WAS JESUS WOULDN”T HAD TO DIE ON THAT CROSS.

By Typical Vick Defender

May 15, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this

WITCH HUNT!! WITCH HUNT!!

Watch yo bak MIke! They all out to get you ESPN the herd FOX sports 790zone.

MIKE VICK is the most innocent man in the WORLD pure as the driven snow and the GREEATEST QUARTERBACK WHO ever lived.

The Mike Vick defeatist are loser . ESPN the herd fox sport si. all are defeatist . Vick will win all the way around. The defeatist pour out half truths, lies, and pure gossip. It’s all how the defeatist feel to Cleland with them just smearer. VICK IS A CHAMPEON AND DA MAN!!!!!

Some yall say VICK is a crook and dum just cause he smoke a litle weed kill some dogz give out the herps and make some babies. Aint none yall perfect hypocrites! NONE YALL!!!!!!!!

Yall haters try to use that their logic and facts and statistics to back up how bad a QUARTERBAC VICK and try to confuse us all with all that smart people talk. Even credible sports journalists say that the QB rating is a load of crap. Did you know that Ben Roethlisberger won the Super Bowl with a 22 Rating? YEAH THATS RIGHT!!!!!

Any yall dont want MIKE VICK here is just a bunch racist haters and yall just need to die.

KEEP FIGHTING THE GOOD FITE MIKE!!! HATE ON HATERS!!!!!!

By Swatguy

May 15, 2007 12:24 PM | Link to this

Good read Terence. Dan Reeves should not have been fired. By the way, isn’t this “new” offense Petrino is putting in place kinda like Reeves offense? Wow and three years.

By Tony

May 15, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

Terrence,

You are NOT a very bright person, I have read plenty sports writer and a poor example of a black professional……IT’S A SHAME YOU STILL HAVE A JOB WITH AJC!!!!! Someone needs to start a petition to get RID OF YOU TERRENCE!!!!

By Matt

May 15, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

If he weren’t an average at best NFL quarterback people might be more willing to forget these sort of things. I don’t consider any of his “controversies” to be that egregious. He just lacks sound judgment, much like he lacks skill on the football field. Michael Vick is beyond a shadow of a doubt the most overrated current NFL player and will go down in history as one of the most overrated players of all time.

By KB

May 15, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

morris are you implying that vick should stop seeing his family…

By Big Bree

May 15, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

I vote PEPE for President!!

He’s posted the smartest comment so far. If you’re a fan, judge the man for his deeds on the field not off of it. So what if he gets coddled….don’t you all coddle your family members…yes…if not then I’m sure life sucks in your family with no love.
Arthur Blank and the Falcons have a family member they support. Unless Vick is a part of another family, fans should support him too!! Most all families have some sort of disfunctionality so please just shut up and leave the man alone and just be a good fan, good or bad….geez!!

By Grampus

May 15, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

Exodus -

Gee whiz, now black people can’t even criticize other black people without it involving racism?

By Poncey High

May 15, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

The reality is that while Vick is a great athlete, he’s not a player you can build a franchise (or for that matter an offense) around.

The Falcons (and most recently Blank as well) have wasted too much time trying to make a leader out of an individual that doesn’t have the intelligence nor the heart for the role.

Put him in a secondary role - make him a flexback with some passing opportunities. If he’s destined to be a team leader then he will rise to the occasion through his actions.

By KB

May 15, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

your right mike was a complete quaterback when reeves was here. But wat happen to him the fans ruined him out of town just like they trying to do vick.

By UnderCoverBrother

May 15, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

Wow! Does Terrance know that Michael Vick is African-American?

By Poncey High

May 15, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

Typical Vick Defender - good try at “trolling”.

By thetruth

May 15, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

The reason Blank puts up with all of Mike’s questionable actions, is only because he puts fans on the seats. And the bottom line, which is money, is the only thing that matters. He could care less about championships or having a good ol’ boy as the face of the franchise. The truth is that the Falcons will never get anywhere with Mike under center. And for all you guys that think that all those people that think everyone hates on Mike because he’s black, are plain old ignorant. Take a look at all the other starting QB’s in the league. Can you name one that has gotten into any “questionable” situations as Mike has? Super Star he’s not. Exceptional athletic ability, yes. But, I’ll take a good solid QB that can’t run but will win me championships over Mike any anytime. The sooner all of you Falcons fan realize that you are just loosing time with this knuckelhead and stop supporting a franchise that gave a running back, he’s no QB, 130 mil. and has no idea what is like to act professional and respectful of the fans that pay him that big salary that he doesn’t deserve, the better you will feel.

By Smackwater Jack

May 15, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

Come on Terrence, if the Falcons were not coddling Michael Vick, you would be the first person to provide an example of a non African-American player that received preferential treatment (coddling) and alleging discriminatory treatment. Michael is recieving the treatment that any highly paid franchise player of any NFL team would.

Your statement that the Falcons are at fault should this situation not end well is ridiculous. The Falcons are doing their best to support Michael and make the best of a bad situation. Michael is a grown man and is responsible for his own actions. I don’t see any Falcon involvement in Michael’s decision to; take a “water bottle” with a foreign substance through airport security, miss a political meeting or allegedly be involved in dog fighting. Michael needs to grow up and be held accountable. Let’s not deflect blame to the Falcons for Michael’s poor choices.

By Coddling?

May 15, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

Someone please explain the coddling of MV7? Is it coddling to never draft a significant offensive lineman since you drafted a QB with the first pick? Especially when the O-line was horrible before he hit the field. The Falcons QBs are well known for their many concussions over the years. Is it coddling when you have the smallest and most ineffective pass blocking O-line in the conference with arguably the best D-Lines in the league? Is it coddling to have your QB know a play is not going to work and only be able to change the direction and not audible into something that protects the team? And then to have the coach not come out and take responsibility for the plays not working…and the QB takes the blame.

Sounds like coddling to me…

By Poncey High

May 15, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

KB - If his family represents a bad element… YES. Get restraining orders on them if that’s what it takes.

His brother is one more run-in away from serious prison time and his cousin’s an admitted dog fighter…

This is really common sense.

By Dan Reeves

May 15, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

Joey Harrington will be your starting QB game one of the 2007 season. Mike is a classless thug - give a thug a million dollars and all you have is a million dollar thug…

By KB

May 15, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this

Matt I guess he was overated when we won all of those games, michael vick is not overated he just hasn’t had a stable sytem 3 differnt system in s differnt never had go to wide recevier, but hmmm still manage to win games.

By Jimmy

May 15, 2007 12:36 PM | Link to this

AMEN …. you hit the nail on the head. I can’t stand to watch the FALCONS play anymore because it has become little more than “The Mick Vick Show” instead of a football game between 2 teams. I wonder what happened to the other 10 players on the team? I can assure you that I am no longer a FALCON fan for the very reasons described in your column.

EJH

By KB

May 15, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

why is you leaving comments under dan reeves name? Stupid…

By Harrington?????

May 15, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

If you folks think Joey Harrington is a DUMB, clueless, no-talent-having, HORRIBLE quarterback, just wait until you see #7 in a game situation.

By Morris

May 15, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this

KB -

I don’t understand your question. Where did I imply anything about Vick’s family or his assoicates for that matter? It is Vick, the press, and the Falcons laying the blame elsewhere. As far as we know the friends/family are saints and it is Vicks leading them to temptation and not the other way around. Vick sure has shown much loyalty to his friends or his family most of whom have been thrown under the bus already.

By rdp592000

May 15, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

Im sick of terrance moore always hating on Vick. He acts like he should be the quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, hell he never played a down in high school,college,or professionally. He is kind of like the kid from VT who hates every because he didn’t fit in. I want to know what U and the rest of these dam VICK haters gonna say when he leads us to a NFC championship. DAM HATERS

By MotherTeresa

May 15, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

Not only will MVick go down in history as the most overrated player of all times, Vick will also go down in history as the most OVERPAID player of his generation.

By gritz blitz

May 15, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

I agree with Mr. Moore’s article. I think the Falcon’s are coddling Vick. I also agree with some of the earlier comments made here. Vick should not be persecuted for things he hasn’t been convicted or found guilty of. However, he should be embarrassed for something everyone knows he has done. Only $10,000 to the families of the shooting victims at his university?! And the Falcons laud this as if this is some kind of grand gesture. With the kind of money he makes from salary and endorsements, that should be embarassing!

By gatorhater

May 15, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

“You can take the thug out of the hood, but you can’t take the hood out of the thug”

By renap

May 15, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

hey s. dash. the way you defend him - sounds like your his mama.

By Phillip Sharp

May 15, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this

Agree w/ premise of your article, Terrence. Bottom-line, Michael Vick is just not a grown-up. Mentally/Socially Vick is at the level of an 18yr old. Vick just makes poor decision after poor decision and does not seem to learn from them. Vick does need to be surrounded by a team of people to help him make decisions because, unfortunately Vick cannot handle on his own.

Who is Michael Vick’s agent? why is Vick’s agent not more involved. Vick needs a team of people to watch him and monitor his daily occurences. Vick has shown that he deserves to be treated like a child - so, somebody needs to put together a team and do just that!

By Kjohn

May 15, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

gritz blitz…how much did you send to the families? Point is…it does not matter how much he sent. You didn’t see any write-ups about how much Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Brett Favre or Donovan McNabb sent did you?

By Brenda

May 15, 2007 1:00 PM | Link to this

Exodus, what do you think Michael Vick is? Do you think he is standing proud for the black man. Plays games with the owner’s children, and people think that is a good relationship. It reminds me of “The Toy” with Jackie Gleason and Richard Pryor and believe me that is what Mike Vick is to Arthur Blank, not an equal from whom you would demand a certain standard of conduct, but a token that can buy him fame and recognition over that he achieved on his own. Is no one allow to make a comment about another black without being personally vilified. Not all blacks are good people, any more than all white people are good people.

KB I did check my stats and passing percentage is 58.4, and “MICK”, I guess you know him so well you are the only one to call him that, has thrown 2 more interceptions than touchdown passes. A wonderfully talented athlete yes, a great quarterback, no.

By Ray

May 15, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this

I bet there are some dog loving prison guards who could give him some direction

By Patrick

May 15, 2007 1:04 PM | Link to this

If you want to know why fans are upset at Michael it is not because he is black. He is about to be suspended. That is almost certain at this point. I am thinking at least several games for just his association with this story. (Packman was not even convicted when he was suspended). If you wanna cry race, I am white but was a Vick supporter. I did not believe Schaub was the answer and I was looking forward to see Vick this year under Petrino. It now looks like we will see J. Harrington as our starter. Despite if he did or did not involve himself in dog fighting, he did own that house, where dog fighting was going on. Get your head outta yer a#$% Mike.

By Brenda

May 15, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

Exodus, what do you think Michael Vick is? Do you think he is standing proud for the black man. Plays games with the owner’s children, and people think that is a good relationship. It reminds me of “The Toy” with Jackie Gleason and Richard Pryor and believe me that is what Mike Vick is to Arthur Blank, not an equal from whom you would demand a certain standard of conduct, but a token that can buy him fame and recognition over that he achieved on his own. Is no one allow to make a comment about another black without being personally vilified. Not all blacks are good people, any more than all white people are good people.

KB I did check my stats and passing percentage is 58.4, and “MICK”, I guess you know him so well you are the only one to call him that, has thrown 2 more interceptions than touchdown passes. A wonderfully talented athlete yes, a great quarterback, no.

By MOJO

May 15, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

OK - let’s see. He’s a role model for who? A list of questionable situations - and no - there isn’t a conviction yet - because none are considered crimes - yet. It appears that at least AirTran has made the right decision to keep his face and name out of their ads & off billboards. As an Atlanta native - I’ve never been more embarrassed by an individual than by Michael Vick. When traveling to other states and the conversation of football comes up - it is usually followed by a big laugh when I tell people that I am from Atlanta. And, shortly following the laugh is some comment about our “professional” football player - Michael Vick. I’m waiting for the Falcons to have a professional quarterback. For me - Vick’s chances have come and gone. Next!…

By J

May 15, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

Could we please stop using racism in the Blogs? It’s getting old!

By Ted

May 15, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

They are coddling him no more than the AJC does you !.

By steve

May 15, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this

Vick is an incredible athlete. Beyond that, he is just a thug.

I onced had high hope for Vick, but not any longer.

By Sly

May 15, 2007 1:12 PM | Link to this

You people are crazy…. Everyone in the entire NFL wants Vick except for ATL…its like the city is gunning for him to get into trouble and fail… so he’s made some mistakes, who hasnt. Does that mean we should throw him to the “dogs”? Our loyalty should be to the falcons and to whom they’ve hired, not to those who would love to see someone like Michael Vick in jail. The law say innocent until proven guilty…and we should honor that. Besides Vick is the “Falcons”..get some of those receivers to catch the damn ball….

By Kjohn

May 15, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

Patrick…fans may be upset at the thought of suspension but you would have to be dumb as a rock to think that fans just became upset with Vick. He’s been going through this his entire career. It would be different if the negativity just started. And if you think he’s going to be suspended for owning the house in another state that he doesn’t even live in, how long do you think Patrick Kerney’s suspension will be since there was a RAPE at his home…that he lives in…while he was there…sleeping, we think? Maybe a lifetime ban? Otherwise, it starts to look like a double standard…

By MV

May 15, 2007 1:17 PM | Link to this

People People This all just a conspiracy perpetrated by the Humane Society of America, Va. attorneys and my friends and family. They are all out to get me! I love dogs. No, really I do.

By KB

May 15, 2007 1:17 PM | Link to this

yep

By Adam

May 15, 2007 1:18 PM | Link to this

Terence, you are finally talking about something that I agree with. This is the first time you have had anything worth saying…

By Michael Gailey

May 15, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this

The difference in Terance Moore and Michael Vick is that nobody would pay to see Terance Moore do anything.

michaelgee

By Bill

May 15, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this

If Vick needs his hand held because they don’t consider him very bright or able to make the right decision, then why keep him as a QB, a job that requires bright decisions made on the fly?

He either can think for himself or he can’t. If he cannot, then make him a linebacker!

Heck, he makes Forrest Gump look like a genius…

I think the Falcons traded the wrong QB, and they will get their heads handed to them the first game he plays against his former team.

By Dirty South

May 15, 2007 1:22 PM | Link to this

Mojo, you only become embarrased about the south or Atlanta when speaking to your friends football? Either your friends aren’t well educated about the south or you guys don’t like to deal with the real issues. I’m embarrased long before we get to sports. Matter of fact, the sports conversations are more of a highlight by comparison.

By KB

May 15, 2007 1:25 PM | Link to this

kerney would have two be suspended

By Falcons will b VICKtorious

May 15, 2007 1:25 PM | Link to this

All you guys, get off his jock!!! We have all done wrong, there are VALID explanations for each incident. I wonder what we would find in you “innocent” lives if there was a camera following you around all day waiting for one slip up!

In regard to football… I will take a quarterback any day of the week that no defensive coordinator can game plan for, who also throw for 2,000+ yard and 20 touchdowns. All that after the chump receiving corp drops of 40 balls

By got a clue

May 15, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this

Michael Vick I still love you regardless of what you may or may not have done. Here’s hoping you get back on track and prove to all the doubters that you can come back strong and better than ever. GO FALCONS!

By yancy b

May 15, 2007 1:30 PM | Link to this

Terrance you are the epitome of an Uncle Tom. Mike owes you NOTHING! He doesn’t have to explain jack to you. He is rich you are not.Get a life please. You are a disgrace to your race.

By STUPIDITY IS COLORBLIND

May 15, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this

You got a franchise quarterback pulling down 130+ million $$. You stymie any improvement of your team with that contract, having tied up so much of your cap with the expenditure. Then you find out your quarterback is a miscreant, a spoiled brat, a certified underachiever, and a miscast world-class athlete playing the part of LEADER of your team.

Yeah, if I was McKay and Blank, I’d sweep it under the rug too. They made their bed, and now they’re laying in it. Vick is Vick. You bought it, it was broken in the character department from day one, you live with it. Sorry Atlanta.

But you freaks trying to make this a black-white thing…you continue to make race relations a mockery. Judge Mike like you would judge Mark Fuhrman. Deal with the facts, admit Mike is a loser, and leave us alone with the skin color crap.

By KB

May 15, 2007 1:32 PM | Link to this

Brenda may be that touchdown interception ratio and passer rating would be better if receviers were better i thank i pointed that out. Also you saw glances of mike at the probowl and morr recently this year during the bengals and steelers game due to him not runing for his life ever play and receviers not droping wide open well thrown passes.

By KB

May 15, 2007 1:36 PM | Link to this

I don’t see payton giving anything to charity gritz bliz…

By Ray

May 15, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this

POLL If the allegations against Michael Vick are subtantiated would Falcons fan base want a man who enjoys watching animals kill each other to be the representative for the organization YES

NO

By Atlanta Fans Suck

May 15, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this

I have lived in Atlanta all my life and we have the worst fans, in my opinion, of any city. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying Vick hasn’t done or been involved somehow in stupid things, but as someone stated earlier, why are we judging this mans personal life? If he gets convicted of something, then he should be punished, until then let’s focus on football. When it comes to fans in Atlanta, we are so fairweather, it doesn’t even make sense. Where was all this talk when Vick got us to the NFC championshiip game? So if there is anyone out there that has never done, said, or been associated with trouble or something stupid and irresponsible, please speak up now, if not stop casting stones. I hope you people never get in any trouble. Lord, I didn’t know there was more than one Jesus out there.

By got a clue

May 15, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this

I LOVE YOU, TOO, MICHAEL!!!!!

By KB

May 15, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

stupidity is color blind, the reason we are making it a color issues because it is…. Black players are treated and looked at differntly then white players its obvious and you cant deny it.

By Navigator

May 15, 2007 1:40 PM | Link to this

I sometimes cut against the grain, but I wish MVick had been drafted elsewhere. That said, he’s our quarterback for this year. If the Falcons have any chance of having a winning team, MVick will have to be in good form. The Falcons are the blame for him being here, when he should have gone to a team who could used his talents properly. I will always believe he could have been a Hall of Fame receiver with his speed and escapability. The problem is, that’s not the most important characteristics of a quality quarterback.

By Vick Needs OPRAH

May 15, 2007 1:40 PM | Link to this

Vick U just need to go on OPRAH say you sorry and cry. After that all them mean SALTINES will HAVE to leave you along DAWG.

By jrex

May 15, 2007 1:41 PM | Link to this

Preach it Terence! I said all along that the Falcons got rid of the wrong QB. They should’ve sent him to OAK along with whatever $ was necessary to get the #1 pick. If given the chance, Shockley can be a better all-round QB. He’s mature, has proven leadership abilities and cannot pass any worse. $130 mil for Vick. Arthur ain’t that smart after all.

By BossLady

May 15, 2007 1:42 PM | Link to this

You need to shut the F$@%# up. You are always starting trouble. The other blogs are to express sports ideas and exchange of information. You are always bashing whoever you write about. By the way, what is going on with Falcons new trades and training, Mr. Sportswriter Sheezz!!

By BossLady

May 15, 2007 1:42 PM | Link to this

You need to shut the F$@%# up. You are always starting trouble. The other blogs are to express sports ideas and exchange of information. You are always bashing whoever you write about. By the way, what is going on with Falcons new trades and training, Mr. Sportswriter Sheezz!!

By My Vick

May 15, 2007 1:42 PM | Link to this

I love you too Vick. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP.

By Patrick

May 15, 2007 1:43 PM | Link to this

You’re right Mr. Moore. Falcons management is squarely to blame for a grown man’s run in with the law. Michael Vick has no personal responsibility for his actions-he is just a product of poor PR and management. In fact the “man” still owes him for reparations too, doesn’t he? Maybe they keep someone around him because he is SUPPOSED to be the face of a franchise but can’t even put together sentences. Oh, and Terrence, these football players like Pacman you mention as “knuckleheads”…they’re actually criminals. But you wouldn’t want them coddled or anything, would you?

By KB

May 15, 2007 1:44 PM | Link to this

Once again before we knew kerney was leaving that rape thing happen. IT was probably on Ajc 1 time if dat they didn’t talk about it on espn. But when someone accused michael of giving herpes to them they couldn’t let it go.

By George Holman

May 15, 2007 1:46 PM | Link to this

I could not agree more with this column. Vick is a pampered, spoiled individual who is being protected by Blank and others. Grow up Michael and realize that you are the face of the franchise, for good or bad.

Act like a man and be the man!

By April

May 15, 2007 1:46 PM | Link to this

Terrence you are a simple minded journalist who can’t come up with anything to write about this s@i% is getting really old… I am beginning to think you wanted some azz from vick and he turned you down…

By Worldwide Perspective

May 15, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

On this whole dogfighting issue, at least Vick doesn’t live in China. There, he would be accused of playing with his food.

By VaBravesfan

May 15, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

hey Nunna Yo Biznezz,

The world you live in must be really really sheltered. Vick is just as bad a a thug as Pacman jones and all these other idiots. I don’t care who’s QB he is! Vick needs to be held responsible for the crap he does! He’ll learn nothing from this and keep buying his way out of things. That’s what most people with money do. Let someone else take the fall!(i.e. Steve McNair) Vick knew what was going on with the dogs. He’s just letting his cousin take the blame. As long as idiots like you keep supporting him the NFL will be nothing!

By Steve

May 15, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this

Throw DJ Shockley in there and let him learn ….. Forget Vick ….. we need to move on ….

By Jesse Jackson

May 15, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this

Hmm Hmm, It would seem that a vicarious perpetration of this unfortunate situation has fallen on the shoulders of young Mr. Vick. Mr. Vick is obviously the victim of a well planned attack of the white conservative media. Being at an extremely disadvantaged position in the American social structure, Mr. Vick cannot be held accountable for his actions. He is still dealing with feeling of both anger and confusion, seeing the white dominated culture of Virginia rob him of every legitimate opportunity to be successful in life. This white culture has deprived this young hero of the opportunity to earn a fair salary. They have robbed him of the very conscience necessary to abstain from the wiles of an evil society. Whitey pushed Michael down his whole life. And then Whitey lures him up, using tools of privilege like money, and drugs, and lascivious women…. only to pull these things away like a cruel joke, as Lucy always moved the ball before Charlie Brown could kick it. As chairman of the Rainblow coalition, I call upon the NFL, the attorney general of Virginia, and the young woman infected with the diseases of a young hero’s lustful loins, to STAND UP. STAND UP, I TELL YOU, YOU MUST STAND UP! Stand up and tell the world that Michael Vick wears a named that must have been a historical utterance of prophetic invention. For Vick is truly a victim. Vick is a scapegoat for the white ecosystem of nurturing the lackadaisical tolerance to a vial perpetration of untold discrepancy against a pure and spotless young hero. Vick is a victim. Rev. Al Sharpton and I have agreed to represent Mr. Vick in all public appearances, comment, and engagements. Together, we can prove to the world that it matters not what’s in the bottle, it matter’s not what’s in your family’s house, it matters not what road this man may travel. He’s a victim; he’s not accountable for his life. It’s all Whitey’s fault. America needs Michael Vick!

By judge not

May 15, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this

HATE TERRENCE, LOVE MICHAEL.

By haha

May 15, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this

Half the people hate Vick because he makes more than there entire family the other half think he plays all the postions on the entire team..Its a team sport and Vick plays 1 position If we loose its a team loss not just Vick. If Vick was the problem why didnt we draft a QB? Think about for a second our defense was the trouble spot for the entire year (Hartwell and Abraham) We payed those guys what whe paid Vick and they didnt see half the action. Vick is in the hall of fame and youy cant change that. No wonder we have never won squat because the fans a fickle and fairweather. We had a loosing season every year except 1 and now this franchise hinges on 1 person? LOL!! What about jeff george? hahahahah what about chris chandler? We have never had a QB like Vick and we dont deserve one either!

By STUPIDITY IS COLORBLIND

May 15, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

Sorry, KB, but life isn’t fair. If you want to believe that Michael’s detractors are against him only because of his skin color, then go ahead and live with your delusions. If Mike did the crime, Mike will do the time. Your perpetuation of the race thing is as abhorrent as a redneck’s racism. Get over it.

By Leigh Blakey

May 15, 2007 1:54 PM | Link to this

Vick is responsible for his own actions.Stupid knows no color. It is a personal choice to fight animals.This has less to do about football and more about the personal integrity of Mr. Vick. Stop crying about race, Stupid is as stupid does.

By Falcon Warrior Princess

May 15, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this

The Falcons have been covering, coddling, and enabling Vick and this is justified to a degree…but Vick has crossed the line. He IS the face of the Falcons whether he wants to be or not - and if he doesn’t want to be then someone needs to show him the door. I am not a Vick-hater. As a long time Falcons’ fan, I have defended and supported him. But, if he can’t straighten up, both on and off the field, we need to find someone else. It is that simple.

By BossLady

May 15, 2007 1:58 PM | Link to this

Throw Shockey in there? S$@&t they will do the same thing to him, poor South.

By cm

May 15, 2007 2:00 PM | Link to this

It amazes me how people always want to point fingers at others wrong. What do you have in your closet? Leave Mike alone. I do not know of a single person on the planet that has not made mistakes. The only difference between Mike and many of us is that he is in the public eye and we are not. Our wrongs (mistakes) are not dragged through the media. I wonder if our wrongs (mistakes) were dragged through the media what would we find out about the average guy? - hmmm. The Falcons have invested alot in Mike. It is their job and their duty to make sure their investnment pays off. Sure he has made mistakes, but he can turn it around. Mike I am rooting for you. I hope you have a Fantastic year with the Falcons. I hope you understand what is at stake and make the appropiate changes. Do your thang and prove the doubters wrong.

And one more thing. It amazes me too how people always want to distrubute the funds of rich people. So, Mike gave $10,000 to VA Tech. Obviously that is what he wanted to give. The public does not detemine what a person should give just because they have money. Is it your money? - LOL

Go Falcons!!! Lay off Mike!

By Atlanta Fans Suck

May 15, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this

What don’t you so called fans in Atlanta just be fans for the Georgia Bulldogs. They are a bunch of good ol boys and that should make you happy. As a matter of fact, Mr. Blank, just move your franchise to another city because these people will never be happy. By the way, I am not speaking on race, just how fans in Atlanta treat their teams. How about the Birmingham Falcons? So let’s not just get rid of Vick, get rid of the enitre team since Mr. Moore speaks so poorly of the ownership also.

By Steve

May 15, 2007 2:06 PM | Link to this

Boss Lady, I believe DJ Shockley has a little more class than Vick …

By All Vick Haters

May 15, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this

It’s amazing that most people hating on michael takes personal shots. Let’s look at his winning percentage compared to other(traditional quarterbacks) in the league right now. Brenda said michael was a thug and had a ghetto mentality. Where was this outrage when Bobby Cox beat up his wife, Chipper Jones made babies from waitress at hooters, Patrick Kernay allowing strange men into his house late at night and allowed his roommate to get raped. Some of the same people hating on Vick see nothing wrong with the small number of black coaches in college football(yes, we’re in the south)SEC and ACC. 116 division 1-A schools and 4 black coaches. PERIOD, Michael has not be convicted of NOTHING. When a rich black athlete goes thru the court systems and is not convicted, it’s a crime. Corporate exec & rich white people have been doing that for years. Get over it, I went to UT for college and go back, trust me, Peyton Manning is no saint…………………………

By Atlanta Fans Sucks

May 15, 2007 2:12 PM | Link to this

Don’t let me get started on leadership. So things that Mr. Vick has allegedly done off field will affect his leadership skills? The leader of our country did coke and had an alcohol problem, but he was still voted President of the USA, TWICE? Things that make you go hmmmmm.

By Brenda

May 15, 2007 2:14 PM | Link to this

Haha - if you had stated on thing in your rant that was based on fact, more people might pay attention to what you have to say. Abraham and Hartwell did not make half of what Vick makes. On what do you base you statement that Atlanta has had only one winning season. I know they went to the Super Bowl at least once, and have been in the payoffs several times. If you are referring to the time period when Michael Vick has been here, you just made everyone else’s point. On what basis would Mike Vick get into the Hall of Fame. For his rushing yards. We have several people on the team paid to run, we’ve got one person on the team paid to thrown the ball. If Mike Vick is rushing for so many yards, he is not doing his job, and he is preventing someone else from doing their’s. We did have winning seasons under Chris Chandler and no one ever said Jeff George was a great quarterback. He like Mike Vick was athletically talented but too smug and too lazy to work. And to all of you who say don’t judge someone else, since I have never had an STD, never been stopped at airport gate for not only being stupid and trying to bring on an item that there are 100 signs saying you can’t bring on board, but also my pot stash, never shot a bird at the people who pay my salary, always managed to plan ahead to make it to important meetings and certainly have never engaged the barbarism of dog fighting, yeah, I think I can do a little judging, thank you very much.

By Brenda

May 15, 2007 2:17 PM | Link to this

To All Vick Haters, I don’t believe the word “thug” or “ghetto mentality” has appeared in any of my postings. If you are going to quote someone do it correctly.

By hhh

May 15, 2007 2:17 PM | Link to this

Well said Mr. Moore

By bo duke

May 15, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

i think it’s funny that you bunch of racist afro-atlantans are finally getting on terrence after defending him for all these years! it shows how ignorant and racist the atlanta black community really is. you all know whats happening here but as long as it’s one of you’re rich bruthas you all turn your heads to any wrongdoing. if this was a white QB you would all be screaming to have his head!! you all know it so quit pretending!! i’m so sick of all you black racist bastards in this town!!!!!

By Steve

May 15, 2007 2:21 PM | Link to this

NFL teams sign Georgia players because of quality. We can also be Falcon fans if we desire. I am not a racist but it is apparent there always seems to be the black and white issues that come up when Vick has another incident. Face it when you are an NFL starting QB you are under a microscope with the media like it or not. Dogs fights this week, chicken fights next week … stay tuned

By Atlanta Fans Suck

May 15, 2007 2:22 PM | Link to this

And why the hell do people keep bringing up this herpes incident? I bet 75% of the people on here have or have had an STD. He also has athlete’s foot, should we throw him under the bus for that too. How many bad mouthers on this blog have babies out of wedlock? How many people have given the middle finger? Who gives a ——, we are all human. Jesus Christ! Get a life!!!!!

By Getatme

May 15, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

Ok ok, I’ve sat back and read and watched and read and watched. People pointing the finger. People judging. You people make me sick to my stomach. I don’t give a rats chewed up A$$ about what Vick does off the field. Only thing I know about the man is he is awesome athelete. He provides me with entertainment on Sunday afternoons. I’m not making excuses for anything that he has done. I’m a 32 year old man. What do I care about what he does off the field. He’s not my role model. And if your over the age of 21 and he’s your role model. You need a life. You people care too much about what goes on off the field. Does Vick date any of your daughters, Do Vick wake your kids in the morning and take them to school. Does Vick sit down with your kids and teach them how to be responsible young men and women. So, shut up about what goes on off the field. When the news comes on and there is a story about VICK or any other person thats not up to your standards. Turn the TV off. Oh but wait, you can’t do that because the TELEVISION is your baby sitter. You make me sick. If it was not Vick it would be something else. You people have no right to pass judgement on anyone. I’m a Falcons fan now and forever. Superbowl or not. I still love to watch my FALCONS on Sunday afternoon.

HOLLA

By haha

May 15, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this

Brenda first of all we gave hartwell over 40 million dollars for 3 yrs of injurys we just about gave Abraham the same thing an he is damaged goods as well!! Neither could complete a season and we still paid them and nobody said diddley! Vick is the first QB to rush for 1000 yards in HISTORY so his shoes are already there smart a*!! Jeff George sucked!! And so did chandler we got to eh superbowl on a luck feild goal once other than that the falcons have always sucked and as far as his personal you poin the finger at him all you want becasue he pointed one right back at you last year!

By Atlanta Fans Suck

May 15, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this

Bo “David” Duke, you can leave. If you don’t live here, then why do you care? I will defend my Black brother until he is found guilty by a court of law for something. You do know what the judicial system is don’t you?

By sowega Thug

May 15, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this

Hey when The Falcons drafted him did they let it be known that he came out of one of the worst school systems in America Don’t Blame the boy for not being a scientist thats why he chose football Dummies they knew that, hell he was just that damn good they didn’t care!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By T

May 15, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

Football is a game, that’s all. In the grand scheme of things it’s hardly important. We have a war going on, for Pete’s sake. Those of you who are criticizing Atlanta fans for their lack of loyalty and defending this thug are the epitome of what is wrong with American society. I bet you would spend every last dime you own to buy your season tickets. Instead of spending your Sundays with your families, you’re downing Miller Genuine Drafts with your buddies at the Dome. Michael Vick didn’t just make a few minor mistakes. He flaunted the law. Theft, drug use and dog fighting are all illegal activities. It’s time for the Falcons to turn him loose before he causes any more damage to the organization and this city. Professional athletes are not above the law, no matter how much you pitiful people want to idolize them. Let this idiot face the music like any other common criminal.

By KD

May 15, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this

Vick has been overrated for years. He’s a mediocre, pot-smoking, animal abusing thug-quarterback with an attitude that he’s God’s gift to football. Every time you see him in an interview he looks stoned…if the NFL doesn’t require drug tests, they should. Why is Blank supporting animal abusers anyway (there was another Falcon accused of killing his girlfriend’s dog recently)? I’m making my statement by never buying another Falcon football ticket or Falcon merchandise, or at least until Blank sells the team or takes a stand against these thugs. If everyone who felt the same way would stop supporting these low-life players, the owners would take notice.

By Atlanta Fans Suck

May 15, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

Yes, a race issue does always come up when a Vick incident occurs because people start throwing him under the bus before all the facts are there and when he is cleared for certain, oh its a cover-up. What are people supposed to think? It’s not going to matter if Vick is cleared of the current charges because everyone will believe it is a cover up. He can’t win for losing and that is why race is brought up. How many people on here would take back things you said if Vick is cleared of any wrong doing?

By steve

May 15, 2007 2:34 PM | Link to this

The world must be coming to an end as I find myself agreeing with Mr. Moore for the first time in my life. Arthur Blank must accept responsibility for placing Michael a notch ahead of all players/coaches/front office and repeating (like a trained parrot) whatever lame excuses Michael came up with. Ask me if I would rather have Michael or Peyton Manning.. If only we hadn’t have traded Brett Favre….

By Kjohn

May 15, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this

Brenda…Good try but some of us really know Falcons history. And the reality is that we went to the playoffs twice in the 80s and 3 times in the 90s. That’s 5 times in 20 years so cool it with the “Falcons have been to the playoffs several times” cry. And we only had ONE winning season under Chris Chandelier so maybe you don’t know as much as you thought. Need I continue or would you rather revise your statements…

By Rev. Jerry Falwell

May 15, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this

Before I tongue kiss the devil. May God show the Falcons some love.

By new orleans fan

May 15, 2007 2:36 PM | Link to this

I personally think that mr moore is the racist columnist I have ever read, but I have to give kudos on this one because as long as you have Vick this team will tank, which personally I hope so being a Saints fan, Vick is a moron get him out of Atlanta

By Another Idiot

May 15, 2007 2:37 PM | Link to this

Hey Getatme What time do the dogfights start. Make sure the kids are ready

By Jim P.

May 15, 2007 2:37 PM | Link to this

To be fair, I still think a man is innocent until proven guilty. If the dog-fighting ends with a Mike Vick conviction, then I will have no respect for the man. If convicted, and the Falcons keep Mike Vick on the team, I will no longer be a Falcon fan until Vick is gone. I could never cheer for a team or a player that would harm, or have knowledge of dogs being forced to fight to stay alive. I have let allot of the other stuff slide, I can not bury my head in the sand any longer. I am disgusted and embarrassed that Mike Vick has single handedly given the Atlanta Falcons the biggest black eye in its 40+ year history

By Atlanta Fans Suck

May 15, 2007 2:42 PM | Link to this

T, for one, this blog is not about the war and if you are so concerned about what’s going on in Iraq, why are you wasting your precious time reading these blogs? Secondly, as I said before, I will keep defending this “thug” until he is actually convicted of something. Does that make any sense to you or is he guilty until proven innocent? Does that answer your question? Have you signed up for the military to help fight in this war?

By skebum

May 15, 2007 2:42 PM | Link to this

Its because its a race thing. They are just picking on poor little Micheal Vick. We know what he’s given to the Atlanta community (the middle finger)

By steve

May 15, 2007 2:43 PM | Link to this

the racism comments should stop. mr moore was 100% on the ball. he did not pull any punches.. even the herpes incident was brought up.. good for you mr moore.. great column

By Ray

May 15, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

Jim P Very Well Said but I am worried that there is too much smoke around this dog fighting thing for there not to be a fire. As a blog opinion only, what do you think?

By Jim P.

May 15, 2007 2:52 PM | Link to this

I dont know if anyone noticed, but I think Mr. T. Moore has the same skin tone as Mike Vick…..Uhhhh I really dont think this is about race…It’s about accountibility for ones own actions.

By Hunk Erdown

May 15, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

Playing in the NFL is a privelage, a well paid one too. From the very beginning, Vick has thumbed his nose at authority. There are rules that players have to abide by. They are not all “law of the land” but negotiated between owners and a high powered union. Vick decided that he was going to wear his socks like he wanted to even if it cost him as much as he donated to Va Tech in fines. Same thing with his cleats. These are just small things, but symptomatic of the real issue. He has no regard for the law or even the respect to follow the rules of the league. He should feel fortunate to have the ability and opportunity that he has, but instead, he has continually led by dissention. I don’t care about what he may donate to anyone, but if he is bound and determined make damn sure there is a press release to help his image, it looks like he would give more than it costs him to wear a friggin pair of socks that are against the rules.

By Jim P.

May 15, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

Ray,

I think there will be allot of smoke and mirrors. I do think he will have a fall guy, to keep him out of it. With all the other stupid stuff that he as gotten himself into, I dont know if the NFL Commish can not turn a blind eye…I think Vick will get a coulple of games for this.

By Brooke

May 15, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

This is what happens when you give a guy a 130 million contract, who played two years in college, didn’t win anything big at Va Tech, can’t read defenses and is treated with a King Midas touch! I could care less if Vick asks to be traded or whatever; his poster is off my kids’ wall!

By CW

May 15, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this

I am disappointed in Michael Vick’s behavior. He is very talented and capable of great feats of athleticism, but he has harmed his personal reputation and now that of the Atlanta Falcons. My guess is that Michael Vick will be to the Falcons what Dominique Wilkins was to the Atlanta Hawks; a very talented athlete capable of great athletic feats, but he won’t bring a championship home to Atlanta.

By Atlanta Fans Suck

May 15, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

Now I would be a fool if I were on here taking up for the stupid things that Jamaal Lewis did and got convicted of, and I personally know him, but he did some retarded stuff that almost ended his career. Now if Mike Vick is convicted of any wrong doing, I will not apologize for defending until he was found guilty, but I will join the bandwagon of people wanting him out of Atlanta. Until then, I stand by my defense. What about this does not make any sense? If you want to talk about his performance on the field, then fine, but until he is found guilty of something, stop judging him.

By T

May 15, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

You’re right, AFS, I rarely spend my time on sports blogs, but I couldn’t resist the chance to give a reality check to people like you who would rather see the entire city embarrassed so that you can escape your meaningless life for a few hours on Sunday. I don’t care if Michael Vick was as white as snow, he’s still a thug. You know the saying, “If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck.” He may never be convicted because his handlers will shelter him from the law. But he’s a black eye to Atlanta just the same.

And by the way, I haven’t signed up for the military, as I don’t support this war, and it would be a waste of my education. I just thought it was worth considering that there are more important things than a game in this world.

Are you volunteering to fight overseas? I feel obliged to inform you that your enrollment in the military could interfere with your football watchin’. That, and you didn’t vote for that white devil, George W. Perhaps we can send Vick to Iraq? I think he would be the perfect person to carry the grenades.

By not a vick fan

May 15, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

The one thing I find interesting in the comments about Michael Vick is that everyone who is adamantly defending him, and his long list of questionable behavior, can not do it in proper English, grammar or even correct spelling. Could there be a correlation?

Good article, Terence!

By dawg

May 15, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

Hey Jesse Jackson, you are truly funny!

By Ray

May 15, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

CW To even compare Vick to D. Wilkins is one of the dumbest things I have EVER read or heard. You need to learn your history

By SLICK PIMP

May 15, 2007 3:13 PM | Link to this

VICK HATERS!!! STOP HATING!!! IVE BEEN AN ATL FAN THRU THICK AND THIN AND CAN ATTEST THAT VICK CHANGED OUR WHOLE ORGANIZATION AROUND..B4 , IF THE GAMES WEREN’T SOLD OUT, THEN WE WERENT WATCHING IT ON TV….NOW ATL HAS A WAITING LIST FOR TCKTS!!! DID YOU HEAR ME, I SAID A WAITING LIST!!! OF COURSE NO SB RINGS, BUT HE’S DONE A LOT FOR THE FALCONS…HE ALREADY HAS SHOES IN THE HALL OF FAME, LEADING UP TO THIS YEAR, THE MAN HAD WON MORE PLAYOFF GAMES THAN PEYTON MANNING…I DONT CARE ABOUT STATS, I CARE ABOUT WINNING…PEOPLE QUESTIONED HIS PRO-BOWL SELECTION BASED ON OLD AGE QB STANDARDS, BUT WHEN THEY ASKED THE PRO-BOWL PLAYERS ON DEFENSE, WHAT QB’s SCARE THEM MOST, VICK WAS RIGHT IN THERE, THEY TALKED ABOUT HOW THEY ACTUALLY HAD TO GAME PLAN JUST FOR VICK, BUT ALSO HOW YOU COULDNT GAME PLAN FOR HIM….IF HE STAYS AWAY FROM THAT STUPID STUFF AND CHOOSE HIS FRIENDS A LITTLE MORE WISELY, THEN I THINK HE’LL BE OK!! AND FOR THE GUY WHO SAID PARIS HILTON CAN THROW BETTER THAN VICK, YEAH, LET ME SEE HER PUT UP 300 YARDS AGAINST PITT AND CINC….VICK HAD TIME IN BOTH OF THOSE GAMES AND PICKED THEM APART, WHEN HE HAS TIME, HE’S DEADLY!! I THINK WE HAD 3 SACKS TOTAL IN BOTH OF THOSE GAMES…..

By Atlanta Fans Suck

May 15, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

Actually, I am not really that much of a football fan anyway. I could care less if Atlanta had a football team or not. It’s just that in this country, it seems like you are guilty until proven innocent and that is definitely not right. So if I see or hear something that I think is wrong, I am going to give my opinion on it. Then people are bringing up stuff about the herpes incident, what the hell does that have to do with anything. Who hasn’t given the middle finger to someone before. Oh, were their feelings so hurt? As far as the war goes, I am definitely not a fan of that. Like you, I feel if I were to join the military, it would be a waste of my education.

By Brenda

May 15, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

Kjohn - thanks for your reply to my e-mail and your giving me your extensive knowledge of the Falcons history. However, it is not correct. The Falcons have made the playoffs seven (7) times: 1978, 1980, 1991, 1995, 1998, 2002 and 2004. While even the five (5) times you referenced would qualify as several, I believe seven definitely does. Yes, we only had one winning year with Chris Chandler, I think it is important to note it is the one that took us to the Super Bowl. So when correcting someone else’s stats, please be sure your’s are right.

By crystal

May 15, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this

This is for Bo duke,i just want to say one thing you are an ignorant butt and we all know that you are a redneck from the hills,you probably cannot even afford a ticket to the games you moron…..do not hate the player hate the game.mike vick may or maynot make mistakes but he does give to the community bo duke what can you give besides your ignorance.

By Atlanta Fans Suck

May 15, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

To not a vick fan, maybe you need to read over these blogs again, because yes, there are bloggers who used incorrect grammar and spelling that defended Vick, but not all. So to say everyone is not an accurate statement.

By Proper English

May 15, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

not a vick fan…proper English? we aren’t English. Didn’t your ancestors sit you down and give you the history? And since the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, you should inherently know this.

And by the way, the native Americans aren’t Indian…that dummy thought he was in India.

By Jim P.

May 15, 2007 3:27 PM | Link to this

Hey Slick,

At this point it’s not about winning or losing. Its about who do you want your kids to be like? I don’t want my kids to be like Mike. My hero other than my father was Steve Bartkowski. A gem of a player on bad teams. He never in public bad mouthed his team. He never flipped off the fans. He worked hard, played hard, but will never be in the NFL Hall of Fame. It’s a darn shame. Mike Vick should look at Bartkowski’s past, and should try and be like him. I have been a Falcon Fan, longer than you have been alive. Even back in the day when the Falcons could only win 3 to 4 games a year, I was proud to be a Falcon Fan. Now, I have never been more embarrassed to be a Falcon fan.

By Idiots are everywhere!

May 15, 2007 3:27 PM | Link to this

Has anyone else noticed that 99% of the comments supporting Vick have an incredible amount of spelling and grammar issues.

Idiots supporting idiots…oh my that’s good stuff!

By T-Bird

May 15, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

You know what I am so tired of the pettiness. Vick really hasnt been found guilty of any of the accusations he has been accused of. Have you ever heard of innocent till found guilty. Is their any apathy for the fact that he is a human being that is still young who is entitiled for those reasons alone to make mistakes. Of course, I want him to have a positive profile but I bet if anyone of us had a camera down our throat everyday people are bound to catch some screw-ups and worse. Let these issues go, if they find him guilty of something then speak your mind and hopefully Vick will learn something from the consequences.

By not a vick fan

May 15, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

To Proper English:

What language do you speak? I speak English. I am afraid I do not know any “African” and am not aware of an “American” language.

By dawgsinmd

May 15, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this

Quit making excuses for Vick. He is a thug and so is his brother. Everywhere he goes, something bad happens (just like Pac-Man) and the Falcons cover it up cause they don’t wanna look like idiots after signing him to over a hundred million dollars. They will never trade him and the rest of us here in ATL are gonna have to except the fact that we are the gutless clowns of the NFL. There is some hope however. Once Vick is not able to run anymore he will be useless to us because he sure as hell can’t throw worth a darn. Arm strength does not equal accuracy.

By ron

May 15, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

Mr. Moore, your opinions are usually on opposite sides of mine, but on this issue I would agree. As I have said in the past, the Falcons should have traded him to the Raiders for their #1 pick. He is perfect for the Raider tradition and we could have gotten CJ!!!!!!!! Is it too late to work up a trade with Detroit? Wouldn’t that be FANtastic!!!!

By Steve

May 15, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this

It looks like we will regret the day that we traded Matt Schaub. He seems to fit Petrino’s system even better than Vick. If Vick is suspended or even imprisoned, what realistic quarterback hope do we have?

By Atlanta Fans Sucks

May 15, 2007 3:40 PM | Link to this

I must have missed something, but it seems as if Atlanta is full of saints.

By mikey

May 15, 2007 3:40 PM | Link to this

TO BO DUKE - You are so ignorant. If this was a white guy, Blacks would not even be on this blog. We could care less about what happens to Paris, Anna Nicole, Rosie, Michael “knightrider” & all the other low lifes out their. It’s your own race that keep all the $hit up constantly in the media & blog. There’s no celebrity that Black people “worship” like white’s do. And when I read all the racist comments from racist white people, I know that one day when it’s time for YOU to meet your satan that you will think about all the evil things you’ve ever said about God’s chosen people.

By Doug

May 15, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

Don’t let your hatred for Michael Vick boil over and loose focus of your job. If you don’t like Vick don’t support the Falcons. Don’t try to use Vick to hide your hidden character. If you have issues with his money get a successful business, if you have issue with his age, don’t buy a ticket, if you have a problem with his nationality, and then don’t buy a ticket. If you can’t get an interview with the Quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons. Give up your job of being an interviewer and push all that stuff to the side and report on things that only a reporter in Atlanta can get. That does not include the hearsay like other reports have done and out-scooped the AJC. Just give us information on the Atlanta Falcons to show that the AJC supports the Falcons. I’m sure you burned that bridge a long time ago Terrance. We don’t hold your past transgressions of not being able to have a sit-down interview with one of the premier Quarterback on a Premier Team of the Atlanta Falcons against You (that’s what’s know as a performance issue). Let’s put that at the end of you column for every articles that you write…Terrance was known for not being able to get and Interview from one of the NFL’s High-Profile Quarterback in the League Michael Vick and his job is to interview athletes in the Atlanta area. No Surprise there.

By Atlanta Fans Suck

May 15, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

You guys do have the option of not watching the games or purchasing tickets. If you did that, maybe, hopefully Mr. Blank will move the franchise to another city. Then you guys can put your money together and purchase a team and players that you choose. How about that? I am pretty sure you guys can put together a Super Bowl contending team. How about you try that?

By whitey

May 15, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

All white people suck

By Jim P.

May 15, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

If Vick goes to jail, maybe we can get Jake Plummer to come play! LOL

By Jim P.

May 15, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

To Think, We had a chance to draft Brady Quinn!!

By William J. Harding

May 15, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

I have always had my doubts about the leadership skill of Michael Vick.

To be a good leader one must look the part. That means dressing for business and keeping ones hair groomed and cut by a professional barber.

Many children and young athletes look at the leadership provided by star athletes as a way of behavior.

The Atlanta Falcons could take a page from Vince Lambarde because of how he used discipline as a tool that led to Championshipsssssssss.

By Goin Nowhwere

May 15, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

For once in his life, T. Moore gets it right and all the blacks are on his a@@!

Isn’t it funny how all the whites think Vick is a thug and

all the blacks say “quit hatin’”

MLK Jr.is rolling over in his grave. All that hard work for nothing.

By g

May 15, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

all black people are racist ya know what i’m saying g got dubs on my 87 cutlass paid mo fo my rimps than my car

By Satan

May 15, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this

Did you ever notice how Michael’s little thin stash and his goattee make him look just like me

By Glen

May 15, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this

This is spot on. No doubt the Falcons’ management will either not respond or knee jerk a denial but that will only further Moore’s points. Vick has gone from an incredibly talented quarterback to a person who has squandered his gifts and abandoned his responsibilities. All this even after his brother fell apart before even joining the NFL.

By LJ

May 15, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this

NunnaYoBizznezz: “Mike had relatives at his living on the property,but,he was never there..I have property in Sparta that im renting out,and i have not been there in 4 years..I call my old renters and ask how are things going,is anything broke,and i wait for my check!!!”

Before you get too cocky I would advise you to check the laws. If your renters ever acquire a dog (say a Pit Bull) and that dog does bodily damage to any adult or child…YOU, my friend…as liable right along with your renters.

Anyone who owns a house such as Vick’s and doesn’t know diddly what’s going on with it should just deed the thing over to his relatives. And exactly what did he do when he visited? Apparently this is a case of someone having more dollars than sense. I would want to check out my investment occasionally.

By Mark

May 15, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this

(Uncle Tom) Moore,

You are such an indiot. Dan Reeves was/is the worst coach ever. He could not win with John Elway. After Reeves left the Bronco won 2 Superbowls. Dan Reeves traded for Peerless Price. Dan Reeves drafted TJ Duckett. Dan Reeves was washed up as a player and even worse as a coach. The Mora Family made a stupid remark of Vick being a coach killer. Mora Sr. had Peyton Manning and could not win. What does that say about his coaching skills.

As for you comparing Vick to Favre. Do you remember Favre was addicted to Drugs and went to rehab. Favre was also an alcohol and went to rehab. Favres family (sister in a drive by shooting, brother accused of dealing drugs) has done a lot more illegal. things than the Vick family.

But, once again Uncle Tom Moore wishes to down the black man.

Water bottle, dog fighting, throwing the bird: NO ONE was injured or hurt

Why don’t you write about a rape @ Patrick Kearney’s home, while he was at home. This is a crime and why are you not writing about this.

Never heard you mention that topic.

The city of Atlanta has run off all the black stars of its teams. Dominique, David Justice, Deion

Try not to run off another.

Uncle Tom Moore, you are such an idiot.

By bo duke

May 15, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

i’ve been livivg here all my life so i know what it is to be a falcon fan. i’m not going to sell out and back a scumbag just because he might be a good athlete. if you walk like a scumbag, talk like a scumbag, act and smell like a scumbag, chances are you are a scumbag!!! you black racist that are in denial just can’t stand the fact that you finally got what you wanted and he turns out to be….. well, no better than the rest of your scumbag heroes. i.e. your rappers. your race will always be behind as long as you keep giving these thugs a free pass and allowing your kids to emulate them.

By Atlanta Fans Sucks

May 15, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

Here we go. Now we are talking about the way the man dresses and wears his hair. Are you serious?? Never ends. JUST BOYCOTT THE FALCONS, PLEASE!!!!! Mr. Blank, move your teams out of Atlanta.

By couture girl

May 15, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

Good job Terrence for finally calling out the PR staff and the orgnization as a whole…They are a MESS!!!

By The One & Only

May 15, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this

IT’S NOT WORTH IT. LET THEM CONTINUE TO BE RACIST. DON’T RETALIATE WITH YOUR WORDS DEFENDING M. VICK. MOST OF THEM ARE LOW LIFE ANYWAY - AND THEY CALL MICHAEL A THUG?? I’M LAUGHING AT THEIR RACIST COMMENTS, SHAKING MY HEAD AT THE SAME TIME, THINKING HOW EVIL THEY ARE AND STILL AFRAID OF US. YOU MAY CONTINUE WITH YOUR COMMENTS FILLED WITH HATE FOR A BLACK MAN. I PROMISE YOU IT WILL ONE DAY ALL CHANGE. PLEASE CONTINUE…

By e.b.

May 15, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

I see nothing wrong with the Falcons having someone on hand when Vick does interviews. Why should this suprise anyone? After all the off field problems he has gone through, why not applaud the Falcons for their attempts to keep him (Vick) on the straight and narrow. You amaze me Moore. You’re just a Vick & Falcon basher, even though you’re employed by the AJC. Some things never change. You were ran out of SF back in the days, and I think your days are numbered at AJC. And BTW, you suck a* on the Jim Rome show.

By dirty byrd

May 15, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this

we as americans have seen this before and also happens on daily basis, its called sell out by the media, how many stories over the yrs have we folks read that were of the same sell out bias. the media sits and waits for anyone to make a mistake so they can jump in and yep sell out the news stands with a trash story who cares if it is correct look at how many dollars we made selling it. funny thats how every thing in america works this day and age look at policys for all companys and you will see what its all about whether right or wrong who cares how much did we make is the final question SAD BUT TRUE ONLY IN AMERICA!!!

By Marita

May 15, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this

Granted, Vick has had his share of ‘negative’ publicity BUT you all, especially Mr. Terence Moore, need to GET A LIFE. It appears to me that all of these negative bloggers lives are hitched on every mistake that Vick makes. I have yet to read where you all rally around him and the Falcons when things are going really well.

I feel Vick is making a valiant effort in correcting past mistakes by distancing himself from the negative influences (we all have been young and make SEVERAL SILLY mistakes!)

Get a life you old goats!

By johndawg

May 15, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

wow… Moore inferred that Vick is a Monkey?!

“Then again, given the Falcons’ three-monkey approach for the longest time regarding Vick…”

I am floored and appalled! Moore should be suspended!

Frrrankus!

By Whassup

May 15, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

Is the AJC f*ing around with that disastrous pay sports crap again? I keep seeing some kind of Beta test or something on my screen. If so, y’all suck. I won’t pay for your columnists. Maybe in you had Kindred or Mortenson back.

By Kjohn

May 15, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

Brenda..or should I call you Dominos? I set you up…now I will knock you down. I mentioned five times in the 80s and 90s. Oh and by the way, you left out the 1982 playoff appearance which makes 8 playoff seasons in the last 30 years. Maybe you consider that several but with regards to all NFL franchises…that’s bad. And you don’t have to thank me but you’re welcome anyway. The fact that Vick has led the Falcons to the playoffs 2 times in 67 games (just over 4 and a half seasons as a starter) means he’s already statistically better than any other Falcon QB with regards to getting to the playoffs. And we’ve already been on TV more times in the last 6 seasons than we were during the entire 90s era.

Remember, reading is FUNDAMENTAL.

By Ariel

May 15, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this

There is a lot of hating going on in the ATL. Mike Vick is going to show all of you gainsayers how good he is this year. What these ignorant people don’t realize is that Greg Knapp was a horrible offensive coordinator. Vick will do just fine under Petrino..

By branson

May 15, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

TRADE VICK NOWWWWWWWWWWWW ARTHUR!!!!!!!

By haha

May 15, 2007 4:23 PM | Link to this

Whats crazy is people say hes a thug!! A 100 million dollar thug? Your more of thug than he is or is it if he doesnt adhere to what you think a quarter back should look like? It scares me to think that if I dont dress like you in your mind Im labeled a thug! I hate the way people put labels on things the have no knowladge of. Just a closet racisit scared to say all black men are thugs and pot smokers even though you have no proof of it you just go by what your narrow mind tells you and proclaim it to be true. This isnt about foot ball at all its about the perception of black people to white people and no matter how much money you get or what level sucess you acheive to them you just a N*A!!! Black Power!!!

By Marita

May 15, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

Ariel, I agree ‘WHOLE-HEARTEDLY’ with your comment … I do believe the term is ‘Nay Sayers’

:)

By Benton-El

May 15, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

Michael Vick is a product of the organization. Most of the star professional athletes who have huge multi million dollar contracts are actually in the land of make believe. Mad money for a game, it is literally like hitting the lottery. If they are not mentored, groomed, and held to high expectations by the organization outside of the stadium, this is what you will get. Most people are jealous and envious because he makes more money than the average Joe will ever see. He is an athlete, not a role model. He is in Atlanta to play football, and that’s why they protect him. He is an investment, this is about business, not humanity. Maybe someone should have added these things in his contract, but they didn’t! Also, he is the most exciting quarterback in football right now and has been for several years. Peyton Manning is the son of a professional football quarterback, he grew up living the life Michael Vick now enjoys, it does make a difference. There is no need for excuses however, he is still young but he needs to become more responsible and mature. These things normally take time, which none of us have any control over. Mora was a bad influence (good coach), once during a game he sniffed one of those strong wake up pills for players who have been dazed, that was crazy!!!

By Atlanta Fans Suck

May 15, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this

Here goes the bottom line: If Mike gets convicted of anything, he will more than likely have a very long suspension, then Mr. Blank will probably seriously think about getting rid of him. If he doesn’t get convicted of anything and Mike keeps putting butts in the seats, and he is the reason right now the dome is sold out, then he is here to say. You can thank all us thugs for purchasing the tickets, so if you don’t keep your season tickets, guess what, another thug is going to snatch them up. Isn’t that lovely? Believe me, money is going to be the bottom line. Mr. Blank doesn’t ready dive a crap about your silly opinions as long as he is making money. When are you people going to understand that. So if you want Mike gone, hurt Mr. Blank in the pockets, but wait, thugs stick together so we will make sure the seats in the dome are full. PERIOD!

By jm

May 15, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this

Mr. Moore - considering you have been one of Mr. Vick’s biggest enablers, glad to see you put out this column.

By Brenda

May 15, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

Kjohn - Hope you’re referring to delivering pizza when you talk about Dominos. As I stated the Falcons reached the playoffs in 1978, 1980, 1991, 1995, 1998, 2002 and 2004, which is seven times. Their record was 6-10 in 1992. If they played a playoff game in 1992 it would have been for the 2001 season. Yes, reading is fundamental, but so is counting. And I don’t know about you, but I don’t enjoy getting beat more times on national TV.

By Atlanta Fans Suck

May 15, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

Oh, I made some mistakes in the previous post. I must be an ignorant thug.

By OutFromUnder

May 15, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

Vick will do just fine under Petrino.

Aha!

I thought Coach Petrino looked a bit “alternative.”

Protect yourself Coach P! Latex Brother!

By Satan

May 15, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this

New Article at Google News Sports Check it out Vick lovers. You’ll soon have no legs left to stand on.

By Satan

May 15, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

I’m betting his own cousin rats him out for a lighter sentence (and I should know)

By saints fan

May 15, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

Leave da man alone. Us Saints fans think he is doing just fine. He cant put an intelligent sentence together, is the biggest distraction on his team, makes what a bazillion dollars and aint worth a million. I say keep on doing what cha doing vick. We’ll beat the crap out of you again this year so get that finger primed and ready cuz, well, you proved that is something you can do!!!! Hoody hoo what ya gonna do when the Saints march all over you!!!!