Talk of the Town

By pdiddy

July 17, 2007 7:40 PM | Link to this

Mo money, Mo problems.

By stupidvickfan

July 17, 2007 7:42 PM | Link to this

It is sad that Vick’s career could possibly be over like this. I have to wonder if he knew this was a felony crime. Whether he did or didn’t know he will still have to face the consequences for this if he is found guilty. What now for the Falcons?

By rjb4

July 17, 2007 7:43 PM | Link to this

bye bye MV - perhaps they could make a reality “longest yard”.

By ESPN

July 17, 2007 7:45 PM | Link to this

Give the crook the same treatment as Pac-MAN. Falcos better get Culpepper.

By Bart

July 17, 2007 7:46 PM | Link to this

I hope the guy is thrown under the jail if the charges prove true. The scale of the operation he was reportedly running is sickening. And, guys, just a bit of simple marketing advice: if you’re going to open a dog fighting business, you might want to come up with a less ironic name than “Bad News Kennels”.

By Nicki

July 17, 2007 7:46 PM | Link to this

I am not surprised at this given Vick’s actions in recent years. He seemed a rather nice young man when he came to Atlanta but has gone downhill ever since. Is he guilty? I would think probably so. Will he be conviced? I hope so if he is guilty but high priced legal help will drag it on for years. Will he go to jail? I doubt it. Unfortunately, animal cruelty cases rarely bring the sentences they deserve. I realize this is not legally an animal cruelty indictment but rather gambling and some other charges but I do hope the jury in the long run takes the cruelty aspect into consideration in the sentencing. What about the Falcons? Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a d**n since I am a Saints fan but it is just another case of a Falcon acting like a thug.

By tony

July 17, 2007 7:48 PM | Link to this

Damn,we KNOW Benoit killed two people including a child and HE gets sympathy, Vick is accused of dog fighting and maybe witnessing someone kill a dog and HE being treated like crap.

Who cares Schaub is gone, he was crap anyway!!!

By Roxi

July 17, 2007 7:49 PM | Link to this

Considering that the court of public opinion (or those that just look for any excuse to spout hate against him) will convict Vick whether he’s guilty or not…I’d say his career is in serious jeopardy at this point. The team could be screwed whether he plays or not. They will be distracted within the organization as well as having to deal with disruptive hateful & nasty football fans everywhere they go.

By Satan

July 17, 2007 7:51 PM | Link to this

Looks like the Almighty wins this one. I thought I was going to get him off. Seriously

By dogfan

July 17, 2007 7:55 PM | Link to this

The falcons will keep on loooosing and Vick will go to Prison but at least the dogs can sleep at night.

By You've_Got_2_B_Kidding

July 17, 2007 7:56 PM | Link to this

Just finished reading the sickening 18 page indictment. If you haven’t read it-go on, read it….and you too will be sickened!

Even if ONE TENTH of it is true, Vick and his little sick posse should be subjected to some of the lovely treatment these animals endured. “Rape stands,” electrocution, execution via shotguns…’training’ and the testing of animals to see if they were agressive enough-it’s all spelled out.

Talk about self-destructive people. Greed will get you every time….I guess making millions playing a game wasn’t good enough.

Read the indictment. Vick is a complete embarrassment!

By Mike

July 17, 2007 7:56 PM | Link to this

Not sure what the outcome will be. If he is guilty I hope that he gets what he deserves. It is a shame that people with the celebrity status…ie OJ, Michael Jackson, Heatly, Martha Stewart, and countless politicians do not get the same treatment by our justice system as the ordinary people. As far as what it means for the Falcons only time will truly tell. I am sure that Harrington is not the answer. Many of the Schaub faithful will come out, but I still feel that trading him was the right thing. He may end up being great, who knows…but they got a lot for an unproven QB. If Vick is indeed found guilty and does time, it will set the Falcons back a bit due to salary cap implications. McKay will definitely have to earn his money, and be quite creative with contracts the next couple of years. You will probably see some of the higher paid guys that don’t produce as much any more…ie Brooking and possibly Dunn walk after this season in favor of younger talent that is a little easier on the wallet. What ever happens I am still excited about the future of Atlanta with the young talent that they have brought in. I hope in camp and preseason they are just going to automatically make Harrington the next guy in line behind Vick. I believe Shokley deserves a shot. I think he would surprise a lot of people.

By Andy

July 17, 2007 7:57 PM | Link to this

Tony, Vick is accused of killing like 8 dogs. To me killing a dog is just as bad as killing a human. Heck, dogs are more valuable than most humans anyway. I hope Vick gets the electric chair if he’s convicted.

By Andy

July 17, 2007 7:59 PM | Link to this

98% of people indicted for federal charges are convicted. So that means Vick has a 2% chance of being found innocent.

By Satan

July 17, 2007 8:00 PM | Link to this

But I did get Benoit!! he is roasting on the spit right now!

By Lucille Willoughby

July 17, 2007 8:01 PM | Link to this

So…he threw it all away for dogfighting. What a piece of trash.

By Falcon Fan whomever is the QB

July 17, 2007 8:01 PM | Link to this

Vick is in a bad situation, but he put himself there with the kinds of associate s he chooses to hang with. He is doomed if he wins this year because the NFL will want him out. If he has a losing season, the Atlanta fans will want him out. Either way, he will no longer be the QB in town after this year. Too bad for someone with so much talent. Playing in another city will be far better than the worse scenario———IN JAIL!!!!

By You've_Got_2_B_Kidding

July 17, 2007 8:02 PM | Link to this

…internet ate my post!…

Here it goes again:

If even ONE TENTH of the indictment is true, Vick and company deserve to be treated (or mistreated, as the case may be) as the dogs were.

Benoit was total scum; Vick is only marginally better, as he abused and killed DOGS.

Read the indictment-it is truly SICKENING. And…it’s truly hard to believe that the indictment was influenced by “public opinion.” Sometimes law enforcement does get it right…let’s hope this time is one of them!

By MacKenzie

July 17, 2007 8:03 PM | Link to this

Tony, are you serious?

Did you read any of the indictment? Vick is being accused of way more than just “maybe witnessing someone kill a dog.” He’s being accused of participating in killing dogs. Perhaps you should research the subject more before you make completely ignorant and sweeping statements such as yours.

By vickdisappointedfan

July 17, 2007 8:06 PM | Link to this

I hope you are not convicted of this allegation because I have supported you for so long. Love and Humanity is all we have in this world …

By A-Town Vet

July 17, 2007 8:08 PM | Link to this

For the Feds to have have the type of evdidence this story suggest someomne is snitching. Funny that the people residing at the house are not named.

By lance

July 17, 2007 8:09 PM | Link to this

If the case has even a grain of merit the NFL should suspend Vick for the entire year. The water bottle incident and now this. What is next in his life of thuggery?

By Season Ticket Holder

July 17, 2007 8:10 PM | Link to this

Mr. Blank,

I am all for innocent until proven guilty but your actions shouldn’t wait for the judicial system. Your jury is the fan base and we like to associate ourselves with people of good moral character. You do not have that in Mr. Vick. Off the field he has let us down time and time again. You can either choose to rid the organization of him or we can force you to do it with our purchasing power. It’s your call.

By chipdip

July 17, 2007 8:10 PM | Link to this

Jeff George is frantically calling Arthur Blank.

By Andy

July 17, 2007 8:11 PM | Link to this

How can anyone even defend Vick ? Have you read what he is accused of doing ? He is accused of murdering an innocent animal. That alone should put him in jail for life.

By Ed

July 17, 2007 8:12 PM | Link to this

Write him off in the same way he consigned dogs to their fate. The Falcons are better off without Vick’s kind whether the team loses, wins or draws. The term “sport” has been maligned in the worst possible way by his association with a bunch of n’er- do-wells who made a sport out of killing animals.

By Andy

July 17, 2007 8:14 PM | Link to this

We should all boycott the Falcons this season if Vick plays. If Vick plays, I hope the Falcons lose every single game.

By exfalconfan

July 17, 2007 8:15 PM | Link to this

Until Vick is gone, I am gone.

By Eric Mitchell

July 17, 2007 8:16 PM | Link to this

How unfortunate for Michael Vick and Atlanta. If I was Mr. Blank, suspend Vick for conduct detrimental to the team, save the money, go get Dante Culpepper, quick, who is a lot cheaper. Get out front of this. Who can complain, the League, the Player’s Association? Although Innocent until proven Guilty, a Federal Indictment hanging over one of the most important pieces of the team is not good. How long will this take to play out? How can Mike have his head in the game when he could possibly be looking at Federal time? And if the charges are true, WHAT THE HELL WAS HE THINKING? What a waste!!

By thetruthhurts

July 17, 2007 8:17 PM | Link to this

Vick is a good for nothing thug and will get what he deserves. He should get the same treatment he gave to the poor defenseless animal that looked up to him as his owner. Rot in jail you piece of scum!! Your career is over!! LOL

By D-Cider

July 17, 2007 8:17 PM | Link to this

Although the conviction rate is very high in Federal Court, 95% plead guilty. so, if Vick pleads guilty for a suspended sentence and an incredibly high fine, what happens next? one year suspension?

By Smitty

July 17, 2007 8:18 PM | Link to this

The Falcons should sign Daunte Culpepper and move on…

By mike

July 17, 2007 8:18 PM | Link to this

Hey, one more thing… Mr. Blank, I’ll give you $100 for the Falcons!

By lynn

July 17, 2007 8:19 PM | Link to this

i couldn’t agree more with the person who said Vick is TRASH. what kind of a person does this to innocent animals? He should be sent to prison and i hope he never plays football again. he is obviously sick in the head and needs some help

By exfalconfan

July 17, 2007 8:21 PM | Link to this

Just read the indictment. As an owner of dogs I hope they crucify that sob.It just makes me sick. Mr.Blank, get rid of that piece of thrash.

By Oredukfan

July 17, 2007 8:21 PM | Link to this

Does this make Marcus the “GOOD” brother?

By panamarrt

July 17, 2007 8:23 PM | Link to this

Might be a good year for the Falcons-too bad they traded their best QB

By jc_atl

July 17, 2007 8:23 PM | Link to this

Na na na na, na na na na, hey he-ey, good bye.

Good riddance to bad rubbish. If Blank doesn’t dump this loser and animal abuser I will give away my season tickets, or just burn them and leave an empty seat.

Vick is now proven scum as anyone is who would abuse animals for entertainment and profit. There is no excuse. The detail of the indictment says it all. Not only are these guys scum but they’re about as stupid as can be.

I look forward to a season without Vick.

By charles

July 17, 2007 8:27 PM | Link to this

Even though I am not a Falcons fan and do cheer against them I must say that as for a fan this really hurts to see your star player, role model be indicted on charges on animal cruelty. First I must say that the racial stuff needs to stop. This has nothing to do with him being of color it’s just plain and simple that there are facts that Vick was involved in something legal and has been indicted. I have two dogs and just the idea of what i have read on the indictment charges is sickening. If i were a Vick fan I would throw away anything of his. This is a shame to the wonderful city of Atlanta, to the fans, Mr. Blank, the NFL, kids who look up to him, and to the sports world. If he is convicted of the crimes then he should be punished to the fullest with no doubt!!!

By bill

July 17, 2007 8:29 PM | Link to this

The person I have the least respect for in the Falcons organization is Arthur Blank. Everything Terry Bradshaw said about him is true. He’s now the laughing stock of the NFL …

By Ron Simmons

July 17, 2007 8:30 PM | Link to this

Just………..DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Matthew

July 17, 2007 8:30 PM | Link to this

Anyone who would abuse a women, a child, or an animal is trash!

By Kenny from Athens

July 17, 2007 8:31 PM | Link to this

Innocent until proven guilty as far as legal concerns go. As for the Falcons, time to cut Vick loose. To big of a cloud to hang over the Falcons.

By BillyBob

July 17, 2007 8:32 PM | Link to this

I had great hopes for Vick and the Falcons. Dreams of championships won by champions. Now I have to try to explain to my young sons how someone can hate so much that they can slam a dog to the ground to kill it. We have heard of football players murdering people and now torturing and killing dogs with tremendously cruel methods. Can we now stop making heroes out of sports figures until they prove they are worth it? Dale Murphy is our hero!

By jim

July 17, 2007 8:33 PM | Link to this

Now this is a test of Goodell’s administration. And he better act fast and now, which means…SUSPENSION infinitely. And it’s a good day today…justice is half served now.

By anthony palmer

July 17, 2007 8:34 PM | Link to this

Good job ajc you got what you wanted, we now just need vick sentenced to 5 years in jail for you guys to be happy.Never do you report any positive news concerning Vick but you can put your last dollar on if it’s bad press it blasted on the front page. Good job again on publicly convicting not your but our popular black athletes through your one track minded paper.

By Boots

July 17, 2007 8:34 PM | Link to this

Regarding the “hating on Vick B.S.” —- Vick stepped in dog poop, tracked it through the club house, up to the front office —- indeed, right into Mr. Blank’s office.

It’s a helluva way to treat a man who made him wealthy beyond imagination —-who gave him chance after chance from giving the finger to the Atlanta fans (customers) to the airport fiasco and now to the thug lifestyle of fighting and killing dogs.

It’s just un-freakin’- believable that he would throw it away, but then again, some have said all along that he really wasn’t too smart.

By Corey

July 17, 2007 8:36 PM | Link to this

Does anyone see the blatant sociopathology exhibited by the actors charged in the federal indictment? Intervention is sorely needed-if via the judicial sytem so be it.

By Pamela

July 17, 2007 8:38 PM | Link to this

REMEMBER THE DUKE LACROSS CASE…. AN INDICTMENT DOESN’T MEAN YOU ARE GUILTY !!!

By Joe

July 17, 2007 8:38 PM | Link to this

If the Falcons want to have any chance of salvaging this season they need to go ahead and get rid of Vick now. He’s going to cost the Falcons millions in the cap hit regardless of whether or not the get rid of him or not. Arthur Blank, it’s time you step up and get rid of this guy. You can’t expect your new coach (who I like) to field a team with this hanging over them. Sure he can run fast and he puts butts in the seats but when you are petting your dog tonight, think of the type of person that would do those kind of things to them. He makes me sick.

By tarheel fan

July 17, 2007 8:39 PM | Link to this

Those who are found guilty should be put UNDER the jail—this is disgusting. There are very few heroes for youngsters any longer.

By Dr. Carl

July 17, 2007 8:40 PM | Link to this

Arthur Blank is fortunate that he did not run Home Depot the way he runs the Falcons.

By Lou

July 17, 2007 8:41 PM | Link to this

MV should have the same treatment that he allowed on these dogs. He is a worthless piece of crap. I am a Georgia native , I have always supported the Falcons. Not now I am done with the Dirty Birds.

Mike Vick is a a$$ …..

By bobby

July 17, 2007 8:41 PM | Link to this

Maybe at long last he will get what is coming to him. Makes all the cover ups in the past look a little pale by comparison.

By FalconFan

July 17, 2007 8:42 PM | Link to this

WaaaaahWaaaaahWaaaaah, maybe this wonderful football team and this wonderful young man will be affected negatively, just because he tortures and kills animals!

Waaaaaaaaaahhhh!

By westy

July 17, 2007 8:43 PM | Link to this

dang…if vick had only killed a savannah police officer (like Troy Davis) instead of a few dogs, every bleeding heart in the state would be defending him…mv, chose your victims better next time…

By 1wayout

July 17, 2007 8:43 PM | Link to this

Who cares about his football career. Vick is truly a sick individual if the allegations are true. Punish him and anyone else involved to the full extent of the law. He is subhuman.

By David Duke

July 17, 2007 8:43 PM | Link to this

Vick is prison bound and I’m fine with that. He’s done in the NFL and I predicted that a long time ago. The Falcons have a good quarterback in Joey Harrington and now they can released this criminal bum.

By Chris

July 17, 2007 8:44 PM | Link to this

Hope he dies and burns in hell!!!

By Boots

July 17, 2007 8:44 PM | Link to this

Anthony Palmer: What’s the good news to report. Look at the stats for the last two years, giving the fans the finger, the airport fiasco and now, the dogfighting.

The man is what he is and that’s not a pretty picture —- and it gives me no joy to say that. But the truth is the truth. He let himself down, his team and thousands of fans who pay their hard-earned bucks so that he can live the good life.

Sorry, but the man did it to himself.

By Concernedfan

July 17, 2007 8:44 PM | Link to this

If Arthur Blank has ANY integrity… He will fire this guy, before the season starts

By getAclue

July 17, 2007 8:45 PM | Link to this

Falcons website has posted their official release - appears that they are in do nothing mode - wait and see how the legal process works out….

By Toch

July 17, 2007 8:48 PM | Link to this

Vick threw the organization, Blank, McKay, Petrino, all the players and fans under the bus with his actions.
How could anyone in the organization or Atlanta support him now?

By tony

July 17, 2007 8:48 PM | Link to this

THey should throw him in a pit with a bunch of hungry pit bulls.

By Chris

July 17, 2007 8:49 PM | Link to this

Falcons season-ticket holders, if you are as disgusted over this as am I, go to atlantafalcons.com, scroll to the bottom, click on the “Contact” button and send an e-mail.

Let the Falcons management know that if they do not completely divest themselves of the travesty that is Michael Vick, we will not be showing up at the Dome this year, and we will cancel our season tickets for subsequent seasons.

Put your money where your mouth is. Blank loves little Mikey, but I think he cares about his team a little more. Speak up and make your voices heard. Let them know we will not put up with such a farce.

By rebel

July 17, 2007 8:49 PM | Link to this

mike vick should have the same thing done the him that the dogs had done … they were drowned and put to sleep rebel

By OJ

July 17, 2007 8:50 PM | Link to this

MIKE CALL ME

By bobby

July 17, 2007 8:52 PM | Link to this

vick should be prosecuted as the law state as it is a crime if found guilty, but to say for him to go to jail for “life” is crazy. Now if someone was to hurt my dog I might kill them but those aren’t my dogs. “thetruthhurts” enjoy your steaks? Have you been to a slaughter house? You know you support animal cruelty also. This kind of hate is deeper than what Vick has done. Bobby Cox beats his wife…and she is human. Where was this hate? Why weren’t Braves games boycotted by some abused women’s group? The Law will take care of Vick and no, I know you would like for him to be hanged in public…relax it will be ok, don’t burst a blood vessel.

By dawn riggs

July 17, 2007 8:53 PM | Link to this

It looks like Vicks is guilty of the dog fights, and should be punish for this.I hope his football playing days are over,

By Eric

July 17, 2007 8:53 PM | Link to this

Andy… your crying and bogus stats are diluting this blog. The guy has been a one-man show for the falcons for many years now with few negative incidents on his record. To throw him to the wolves before he is found guilty is weak. Though I believe he is likely guilty and will no longer be a falcon come this season… ah screw it, just cut him and get Culpepper! The Falcons will never be great and that sucks.

By Lulubelle

July 17, 2007 8:54 PM | Link to this

The Falcons have brought shame to our great city with one Michael Vick. Arthur Blank should have investigated his million dollar baby before bringing him in to disgust every fan…I dispise a dog killer…Mr. Blank, step up to the table and remove this man…or you will have empty seats come Fall at the big old dome. Dog fighting and murdering the losers is unbelieveable…stop hiding in Flowery Branch

By David

July 17, 2007 8:55 PM | Link to this

Look, many of you are not true Falcon Fans. I was raised in the state, and I cheered for the ‘Dirty Birds’! Once I enlisted in the Military, the Falcons came with me too! Mike Vick has said that he rarely (and let me reinterate that) rarely visited that house. Mike bought the house for a realitive. Let him speak, ok! Mike is a dependable guy. He doesn’t cower behind other people. He is a leader. Yes I am aware that Mr. Petrino is a little ticked off, but he is like his boss, so he has a right. In the military, police departments, any job, if you are accused of something, you have to fight your way out of that! Mike Vick will prove to everyone that he isn’t who everyone thinks he is. He is a leader. A champion. A friend. Let him have his chance to lead and defend himself.

And everyone is saying that he set the Falcons back 10 years. Yeah right. The Falcons are called the ‘Dirty Birds’. We fight! We win! If anyone should be blamed for what happened in the past it is MORA! We will overcome this obstacle then throw it back at the people who accuse of this. This is pathetic. You don’t have no one else to blame, so you have to attack someone who is trying to make a name for himself!

Mike take us to the championship game dude! We are behind you 100%!

By Eric

July 17, 2007 8:55 PM | Link to this

Uh, what was the name of that guy, that back-up the team traded away? Matt, uh, Matt somebody. Too bad.

By Bryan Griffin

July 17, 2007 8:55 PM | Link to this

KICK VICK NOW !

By Wayz

July 17, 2007 8:56 PM | Link to this

Let’s keep it in perspective. It’s a class 6 felony, the lowest class of a felony. Barely above a misdemeanor.

By crimsonice

July 17, 2007 8:57 PM | Link to this

It’s amazing how we as people are so quick to judge and make statements such as wishing another human would burn in hell. I’m so happy that Jesus died for all of our sins and will be the ultimate judge in the end.

By Joe

July 17, 2007 8:58 PM | Link to this

Imagine the scene at the Georgia Dome…Every home game would attract PITA, and every other animal rights organization. The “many” empty seats would be filled with hecklers that would boo every time he touches the ball.

Cut your losses now Arthur. NOBODY is going to support your team if an animal like that is on your roster.

By sportswoman

July 17, 2007 8:58 PM | Link to this

I am still a Falcon fan!!!! All of you complainers will still be in the stands come gametime.

Mike you will be just fine

By THE TomH

July 17, 2007 8:59 PM | Link to this

Read the entire indictment, particularly item 83. Vick is directly involved up to his neck. Anyone who defends this behavior just because he’s the QB of the Falcons ought to do time as well just to figure being a member of the human race is about.

I don’t think Vick will be convicted. Court is not about justice, it’s about which side has the highest paid lawyers and wins the debate contest.

But I hope everyone boycotts everything about the Falcons as long as they employ a dog fighter. The national press is going to savage not only the Falcons, but our city’s image and businesses will suffer as well.

Wake up, Blank, and do the right thing. The Home Depot will be tainted as well due to your connection to it.

By vickless

July 17, 2007 8:59 PM | Link to this

so much for the 139 million or whatever it was we were paying our franchise player. Vick will not last but a few games in a falcon uniform cause his a** will be traded and the birds can be finally rid of this nightmare and huge egg on the franchise face

By Mike T.

July 17, 2007 9:01 PM | Link to this

Dear Arthur Blank and Falcon Front Office: Do the Right thing,get Vick out of Atlanta.I’m not a season ticket holder I watch the Birds on TV,however I’m not going to waste electricity watching anymore if this clown is under center come the season.This is beyond real.

By ALove

July 17, 2007 9:04 PM | Link to this

It is such a shame that our city is full of so many self righteous people that have not been accused of anything or any one in your family. INNOCENT TIL PROVEN GUILTY. Regardless of the INDICTMENT(CHARGE),he has not had his day in court. Also,Marcus has nothing to do with it. Give away your season tickets! As I have said all evening,sweep around your front door before you throw trash while trying to sweep around mine. We love you Mike Vick!

By mars

July 17, 2007 9:05 PM | Link to this

The details of this case are dispicable. If the allegations are true the way Vick “disposed” of these dogs is nothing short of horrific. Any family that has a dog for a pet will be disgusted and people will view Vick as a sorry excuse for a human being.

By Steve

July 17, 2007 9:05 PM | Link to this

I’ll be the first to admit that I was excited back when the trade was first announced. Just imagine…Michael Vick as an Atlanta Falcon. We were definitely going to be Super Bowl champs…yet a small nagging voice kept saying, “Come on…it’s the Falcons. Something will go wrong.”

Well, I guess that little voice was right. Pity.

By Adam

July 17, 2007 9:05 PM | Link to this

For all of you pointing to the Duke Lacross case here are some clear differences… (1) there was hard evidence and eyewitness testimony that exonerated the Duke players. With Mike Vick we have the opposite, eyewitnesses with hard evidence in the form of money used to fund this operation. (2) Everyone presumed those “rich” Duke players were guilty from the beginning including a dirty prosecutor. Here the impotent Surrey County DA refused to do his job and looked the other way to protect Vick.

Folks, these are serious crimes. The indictment provides clear detail about not just a couple of disorganized dog fights, but a systematic plan over years to purchase dogs, breed them, torture them and use them for gambling on a piece of property that was specifically designed and modified for DOG FIGHTING!!! Even if you don’t think dog fighting is a big deal, going to this level to finance an operation which is illegal is a big deal.

I was willing to give Vick the benefit of the doubt when it was possible that his family simply took his money and abused his trust, but not any more. These allegations are disgusting. Being a good athelete does not excuse such sadistic behavior.

MR BLANK - PAY ATTENTION TO THESE COMMENTS - ALL FALCONS FANS WITH ANY SENSE OF DECENCY WILL NOT STEP FOOT INTO THE GA DOME UNTIL MICHAEL VICK IS GONE - AND HE CAN TAKE BABINEUX WITH HIM TOO

By John Locke

July 17, 2007 9:05 PM | Link to this

White folk want a lynching, black folk saying what is wrong with our people.

Race trumps everything in America.

By Tyone

July 17, 2007 9:06 PM | Link to this

It’s another case of the racist white man coming down on a brother. If a white player did this, nothing would happen.

By popcornular

July 17, 2007 9:06 PM | Link to this

Man bites dog! Man is dog!

By tookieme

July 17, 2007 9:06 PM | Link to this

bobby:

Having been an abused wife, years ago, I feel like I can answer this. Abused wives choose to stay in or exit their situation.

Did these dogs have the same choice? (and yes, I’m a vegetarian.)

I don’t want Vick to be hanged in public. But I would think it only fitting for him to be subjected to some of the things he subjected these animals to. Since you obviously don’t think Vick did anything wrong, I would think this would be agreeable to you, yes?

By JB

July 17, 2007 9:07 PM | Link to this

I am, for one, relieved by this turn of events. Being a Bulldogs fan, I can rest well knowing that DJ Shockley will be leading the birds no later than mid-season 2009. Talk about a character guy, He’s accessible, incredibly athletic and he’s a leader. DJ Shockley won the SEC championship in his only year as a starter-against one of toughest teams in college sports. Shockley can run, pass and learn a thick playbook. He’s smart and a gentleman. Get ‘em, DJ!

By Christopher

July 17, 2007 9:07 PM | Link to this

being indicted is not proof of guilt! certainly his actions and recent events leave room for doubt. But we need to see what they actually have on him and see how the trial goes. If he is found guilty then he deserves what gets. He really has been pretty stupid about a lot of things. But I wouldhate to convict him on public opinion and then find out that he really was innocent. Time will tell>

By Billy Otwell

July 17, 2007 9:08 PM | Link to this

I hope his contract can be axed and not pay the bum another penny.

By hitwriter

July 17, 2007 9:09 PM | Link to this

The statement from the Falcons FO published on their website tonight leads me to believe that they would actually take the PR hit (keeping Vick) rather than the cap hit by letting Vick go. Guess Blank really only cares about the money?

By garrett

July 17, 2007 9:09 PM | Link to this

If the Falcs can get out of that contract, every dog carcass will have been worth it.

By Robster

July 17, 2007 9:10 PM | Link to this

If you care about dogs then Vick is scum of the Earth and should be drawn and quartered.

By Jon

July 17, 2007 9:10 PM | Link to this

Vick will never take another snap in the NFL. An ESPN columnist nailed this about a month ago. Once the Federal authorities executed a search warrant, an action that the local authorities were reluctant to do against a local hero, Vick’s fate was sealed. Department of Agriculture, IRS, and FBI were involved. There was a brand new Federal Law that addressed dog fighting.

I was a great fan of Vick’s. I loved to watch him play. He was a rare talent. Too bad he is such an idiot.

By Phildo

July 17, 2007 9:11 PM | Link to this

Can’t wait to see the spin Arthur Blank, the Falcons, and even Frank Beamer put on this on. The real spin will be watching the Falcons go down the toilet trying to hang on to this time and again proven piece of trash.

By Richard

July 17, 2007 9:11 PM | Link to this

These pukes should all get life in prison. Their not as good as the animals they fought. They should be treated like they treated their dogs, and share the same fate.

By The Facts -- Vick Most Likely Guilty

July 17, 2007 9:13 PM | Link to this

Vick is most likely guilty folks. That’s the reality of the situation. The fact of the matter is that the Feds have over a 95% conviction rate when they bring charges. If the feds bring indictments, it’s because they have overwhelming and irrefutable evidence that shows a person committed a criminal act. The Feds simply have way too many fish to fry and other things to worry about to waste their time on any case that has flimsy or questionable evidence. The Feds will only bring charges if they are nearly 100% certain that they will get a conviction if the case goes to trial.

http://www.hmichaelsteinberg.com/federalcrimes.htm

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_464095.html

By nt

July 17, 2007 9:14 PM | Link to this

u redneck care more about a dog.What about human life and other issue. no it’s about a black man making more money than these redneck in georgia.

By bobby

July 17, 2007 9:14 PM | Link to this

wishing vick to die and burn in hell? Did he molest some children. People like this are the extremist, like those Christian groups who kill themselves because of a meteor or those crazy muslims who think they are promissed 1000 virgins upon killing someone in a suicide bombing. Most people believe that this is wrong if Vick did it but the 5% extremist on both ends of the spectrum turns this into a racial issue. All it takes is one estremist from either side then reasonable thinking goes out the window. Side note: These dogs were not breed to be friendly, they were created to fight. Look at the history

By Just sayin

July 17, 2007 9:15 PM | Link to this

Was anyone else surprised the purse for the fights was only $1000? Was he THAT hard-up for cash? Yeesh.

By Cruzin

July 17, 2007 9:15 PM | Link to this

Mr. Blank is a 100% class act. Michael Vick is a huge embarrassment for him and to the Falcon organization. Unless Vick performs beyond his past accomplishments, he will be traded before the season ends. It’s not a question of his guilt, but by the shame he brings to the Falcons. He should be traded before the season starts, but Mr. Blank will hang on to him until his guilt is established.

By Ta-dow

July 17, 2007 9:15 PM | Link to this

who cares about PITA or dog fighting? There are much worse things going on in our community. So much hate and fair weather fans out there. Learn to stick by the organization, not one player that has not been convicted of anything! MIKE VICK HAS NOT BROKEN THE NFL’S CONDUCT POLICY, SO HE WILL NOT BE SUSPENDED. For those of you that say trade him, you are ignorant and do not understand the collective bargaining agreement, no team is going to take on that contract in the middle of all this situation. I’ll see you Game 1 Mike in the dome. And no, I’m a “white boy” in ATL. Otherwise known as a fan.

By MG

July 17, 2007 9:15 PM | Link to this

Okay, flipping off Falcon fans was one thing Blank could let slide, but I just finished reading the federal indictment and as a Falcon fan and a dog lover, I am disgusted. I am boycotting Vick and the Falcons until he is gone.

By Me

July 17, 2007 9:16 PM | Link to this

How would any of you like to be punished for anything you have ever been accused of doing without the opprotunity to prove otherwise. Lest we forget drugs in the hidden compartment of the water bottle incident. I would rather wait to see if the facts and witnesses can stand up to cross examination before I reach a conclusion.

By mars

July 17, 2007 9:18 PM | Link to this

David (8:55 pm)…you’re a moron. We are not behind Vick, WE WANT HIM GONE.

By Christopher

July 17, 2007 9:19 PM | Link to this

JUdge too harshly. The Lacross Players were also under an indictment but were in fact innocent. I Love the Falcons. If he really is guilty then and only then can we punish and he should be but unitil then GO falcons!

By YANCYB

July 17, 2007 9:19 PM | Link to this

INNOCENT TIL PROVEN GUILTY! Please let the justice system do it’s thing.Everyone deserves a fair trial so go back to your trailers until the trial begins please!

By Race Card

July 17, 2007 9:19 PM | Link to this

Wow, there are so many idiots out there. Anyone who is playing the race card on this is myopic, feeble minded idiot with no capacity for critical or logical thinking. Stop letting irrational emotion control your life and embrace logic and reason.

This is not an issue of race. This is an issue of right an wrong. Vick is a low life, that is the bottom line.

If this was a white guy, you would find pretty much all white people condemning that person for these despicable and deplorable charges.

To people who are mindlessly playing the race card on this: Get that massive chip off your shoulder and get a clue. It will make your life a whole lot better.

By nlgh95

July 17, 2007 9:20 PM | Link to this

To do the things alleged in the indictment takes a special kind of evil. It denotes lack of conscience and soul. Although this is only an indictment, not a conviction, the federal prosecutors are NOT Mike Nifong. Somehow I think that they may have their act a little more together than that clown. If you’re waiting for action from the Falcons or the NFL, keep waiting. Neither Roger Goddell nor Arthur Blank has the ball$ to do anything until the courts work things out. Blank will never get rid of the object of his “man crush.”

By John Chambers

July 17, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this

**The Vick story is definately taking a turn for the worse. I heard the story on my way home today and people in Atlanta are pretty indicative of the people across the country when it comes to Mike Vick. You either love him or hate him. He is probably the most polarizing figure in sports not named Barry Bonds. But the thought of that is rather perplexing. It’s easy to understand why so many people are divided on Bonds, he is portrayed as a selfish, me first, cheater who will do anything to put himself before his team.

But the Vick dynamic is different. The minute Vick took over for a struggling Chris Chandler he was both revered and detested by the Atlanta fanbase. It was difficult to comprehend initially because the Falcons franchise had little success during their history, and you would think that a potential star would be just what the doctor ordered. But Vick would not conform to mainstream society. He sported the traditional cornrows, eccentric jewlery, baggy clothes, and embraced the urban look. He represented the marginalized, the undervalued, and the underrepresented members of society. Despite Vick’s early success, dramatic playoff win at Lambeau Field, trip to the NFC championship, pro-bowl, consecutive sell-outs, games no longer being blacked out, season ticket waiting list, and record revenue from luxury boxes and sponsors. Many of the fans would not embrace the “new” face of the franchise.

Vick represents a threat to the “traditional” quarterback. Football has been dominated by two traits, Speed and Strength. The quarterback position is the only position where an average athlete can overcome his lack of speed and strength with intelligence. A receiver can’t overcome his lack of speed with intelligence. A lineman can’t overcome his lack of stength with intelligence. But a high school football coach can groom his son to be a quarterback though preparation and repetition. It’s the only position that is an equal opportunity employer. If you didn’t inherit superior speed, or incredible size and strength you still had hope. Because a smart player can still succeed at the quarterback position. Vick threatened the way the position is played and if the game evolves to the dual threat quarterback then many will be excluded from the sport.

So it is only natual for some people to not appreciate his style of play. Although his passing statistics were not eye popping, he still found ways to win games. And perhaps he’ll find a way to eluse his next obstacle and continue to revolutionize the quarterback position**.

By JB

July 17, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this

Jim Mora, Sr was spot on when he called his son’s quarterback a “coach killer”. The only one in this whole situation who made out well is Jim Mora, Jr- former Falcons head coach- who got out while the getting was good. Mike Vick and his brother have been coddled since high school. They are brilliant athletes but they lack that one thing that makes people not crazy.

I just noticed the question being asked of this blog. I think the next part of the saga involves Vick playing a tense season this year and being suspended next summer. It will take at least a year to play out.

By lilmama

July 17, 2007 9:23 PM | Link to this

Sick sick sick!! People are sick! Hope they convict him of all charges!!! A pitbull is waiting for him at the gates…he’ll get his. Someone should shoot him in the leg after he performs bad at a game and see how it feels. Poor dogs!!!

By FALCONSFAN5114

July 17, 2007 9:23 PM | Link to this

Guess we’ll see how Vick likes prison food. Hope he saw “The Longest Yard”. Maybe he learned something. At least all the season ticket holders know where some of there money went.

By John

July 17, 2007 9:23 PM | Link to this

Now maybe I can get season tickets. I still remeber the day we drafted Vick. Wow. How things change.

By Paul Hamilton

July 17, 2007 9:24 PM | Link to this

Pamela,

I don’t see how this relates to the Duke Lacrosse case. They threw those kids under the bus at the very beginning. The Feds and local authorities have been treating this case with kid gloves for the last few months before indicting Vick. This isn’t some knee jerk reaction. They must have some fairly decent evidence against Vick if they are going to prosecute him. That doesn’t mean he will be convicted, but its a bad sign that he was indicted to begin with. You may be right that the fans are rushing to judgement, but animal cruelty is a very polarizing issue. Its the gruesome details of Vick executing dogs that have set off this firestorm. Mr. Vick better invest a huge portion of his signing bonus for the best law team in the country.

By C. Portis

July 17, 2007 9:24 PM | Link to this

Mike, I don’t know how else to get a hold of you so I hope you read this. Remember, you don’t know me and we’ve never met before.

By BB

July 17, 2007 9:25 PM | Link to this

@stupidvickfan: “I have to wonder if he knew this was a felony????” What??? You need someone to tell you it’s a felony to know this is so wrong on so many levels. Animal killers are one step away from human killers. I hope he goes down hard. To a real prison, like “bring your astroglide” kind of prison. That would be justice.

By John H

July 17, 2007 9:26 PM | Link to this

I bought season tickets because of Vick’s potential….I didn’t renew my tickets this year because of Vick’s actions. Why is it that I could see the truth when Arthur B. couldn’t? We have all been sold a bill of goods to fill Arthur’s pockets. What kind of promises are you going to make and break with the fans in the future, Arthur?

By Sherry

July 17, 2007 9:27 PM | Link to this

It’s ashame that in this society today; you are guilty until proven innocent. It’s also ashame that the media has convicted this young man before the courts have even started. Why do we always look for the bad in people instead of the good. Has anyone wrote on how many groups he helps yearly.

By Stephen Colbert

July 17, 2007 9:28 PM | Link to this

Michael Vick is black?

By mike

July 17, 2007 9:30 PM | Link to this

Maybe Marcus Vick can be the Falcons qb. He’s a fine upstanding citizen like his brother.

By NFL Fanatic

July 17, 2007 9:31 PM | Link to this

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By Ta-dow

July 17, 2007 9:15 PM

who cares about PITA or dog fighting? There are much worse things going on in our community. So much hate and fair weather fans out there. Learn to stick by the organization, not one player that has not been convicted of anything! MIKE VICK HAS NOT BROKEN THE NFL’S CONDUCT POLICY, SO HE WILL NOT BE SUSPENDED. For those of you that say trade him, you are ignorant and do not understand the collective bargaining agreement, no team is going to take on that contract in the middle of all this situation. I’ll see you Game 1 Mike in the dome. And no, I’m a “white boy” in ATL. Otherwise known as a fan.

Clinton is that you?

By terry parkerson

July 17, 2007 9:31 PM | Link to this

Vick is part of the Hip-Hop culture. Enough said.

By Birdie

July 17, 2007 9:32 PM | Link to this

Let’s all give Vick the bird he deserves!

By JoeP

July 17, 2007 9:34 PM | Link to this

Not a very good quarterback and apparently not a particularly good human being either. He really has not done much for this team on the field and now he is causing it great harm off the field. I believe he had problems in college, the herpes bit, the water bottle incident at the airport, and now this. Really….this was not to hard to predict and would have come sooner or later. The NFL needs to continue to take a strong stand against unacceptable behavior.

By Seriously

July 17, 2007 9:34 PM | Link to this

He has a lot of nerve punishing anything for losing…

By Mike

July 17, 2007 9:35 PM | Link to this

Hey Tony, get real!How can you possibly support this guy?

By Athens Earl

July 17, 2007 9:35 PM | Link to this

This is wrong. Michael Vick was indicted because of the color of his skin and the majority of posters on this blog want to see him fail. This is clearly a set-up based on a bogus charge. When will America accept dark-skinned brothers and not fear our accomplishments.

By Andy

July 17, 2007 9:36 PM | Link to this

You people who say this isnt a big deal and there are more important things to worry about should just shoot yourselves. You people are pathetic.

By morris

July 17, 2007 9:36 PM | Link to this

Mike, martha stewart went to prison and is now considered a convicted felon. Do you think she should have received the death penalty for insider trading?

By Mike H

July 17, 2007 9:36 PM | Link to this

Dear Mr. Blank,

If he plays another down in Atlanta, I have bought my last ticket. If you think the Fed’s are mean wait until you team plays in front of thousands of barking fans. I can understand standing behind your player when he takes a water bottle through a security gate with a false bottom. I can understand saying nothing while he is being sued by woman for god only knows what. I can understand standing by you man when he does not appear before congress or flips off the world but… The sum of the events are now not only embarrising to your team but to a city. I have no doubt that your team will suffer without the services of a star but this star is now sheding light on all the things that are bad and nothing comes to mind that is good cut your losses and if that team goes 0-16 I will be there but if you allow this self centered person back on your field, you will never get another dime from me….

Mike Head Grayson Ga