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By Beretverde

January 18, 2007 09:51 AM | Link to this

Ron Mexico… then giving the fans the middle finger… attempting to bring some dope on an airline post 911… and Blank is paying him $130 million! What do you think about this pattern! What a joke!

By Mike Vick

January 18, 2007 09:55 AM | Link to this

A lil weed ain’t gonna kill u

By Ryan

January 18, 2007 09:57 AM | Link to this

any chance we can get rid of this thug? what a joke

By Philly

January 18, 2007 09:57 AM | Link to this

I think the TSA shoudl be more focused on keeping us safe from terrorists, not potheads!

By Tony Mac

January 18, 2007 09:58 AM | Link to this

$130 million and he cant pay someone $200 a week to tell him not to carry weed to the airport?! Unbeilevable… Baba Booey.

By GeorgiaJeepn

January 18, 2007 09:58 AM | Link to this

Maybe it was some secret Ron Mexico herpes medicine..Here is the Falcons chance to clean house..If they ever dared trade or demote him the overused race card would be played..Now they can dump his sorry a$$..

By vicksuxs

January 18, 2007 09:59 AM | Link to this

Herpes, the finger, pot. Yeah, he’s a real keeper. In fact, I thing Arthur should double his pay!

By Phil of Playaz Ball

January 18, 2007 09:59 AM | Link to this

Vick has proven himself to be the dumbest man alive.

You couldn’t purchase $25 of dope in Atlanta?? Couldn’t toss it out without acting as if you were throwing away gold?

By whoever

January 18, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this

I mean come on….are we really surprised! lets throw politically correct out the window here and call it like it is.

By DrJay

January 18, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this

Another reason for the Vick haters to come out of their shell.

It’s disappointing but I say innocent until proven guilty.

By Rich

January 18, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this

Dumb A*

By Hate to say it ...

January 18, 2007 10:01 AM | Link to this

Trade him NOW …

Not good for the TEAM.

Have a capable QB that can play at this level w/ a decent back up.

Use his trade to improve draft positions, or

Use his trade for a couple of experienced and PROVEN WRs

By Olde Guye

January 18, 2007 10:01 AM | Link to this

The Miami police have already announced they have better things to do. If it were one of us resisting disposing of a liquid bearing container - much less one with a “secret compartment”- while going through airport security, we’d be sitting in jail. However Vick is back home and the police say it will be months before the container is analyzed. Pays to be a celebrity. Blank - if he says anything at all - will take a cue from the cops and warn us to avoid a rush to justice until all the facts are in.

By Rocket

January 18, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this

I guess now Marcus can Mike advice.. That is legal advice. The writing is on the wall Mr. Blank, it Schaub time.

By Capt

January 18, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this

I say keep him…he is a constant source of comedic entertainment.He gives us something to concentrate on….what dumb thing will he do next….I shudder to think

By Mr. A. Blank

January 18, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this

Dear V-103 Listeners,

Please ignore the man behind the curtain. This is just some terrible misunderstanding.

Would you all like some more grape Kool-Aid? I had my staff prepare it especially for you.

Please, drink up now.

Go, Atlanter Falcons!

By Rodney

January 18, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this

Coming up on his seventh season and still learning, and now I see why. What a thug and a idiot. How many coaches does it take to train an unteachable QB? Vick=Team killer Atlanta 0-7 when Vick is the leading rusher

Is it me or do we look like the old New Orlean Saints back in the Aaron Brooks era?

By Mike Vick

January 18, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

I wasn’t trying to smoke it, i was going to sell it, i got it from my bro

By Sunny

January 18, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

Just another celebrity mishap, he’ll just receive a slap on the wrist. So he got caught with pot. Who really cares?

By Rocket

January 18, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

Hi, I’m Marcus, and this is my brother Mike. We want to tell you the importance of Pre-Paid Legal..

By whoever

January 18, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

PHILLY….illegal is illegal, whether its a bomb or the bomb azz weed, it shouldnt matter. Maybe we should let tweekers and people addicted to PK’s (pain killers) fly the planes…i mean afterall philly, its not like theyre terrorists.

By Ernie

January 18, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

I always thought Vick was merely dumb as a post and could not help committing the frequent bad decisions he is famous for. Now I find he has also a drug-induced excuse. Blank should treat him the same way Beamer treated Marcus: can his butt. Vick is not and never will be smart enough to succeed as an NFL quarterback. Schaub is destined to be an NFL star, and it might as well be with the Falcons. Time to cut and run, as far as MV is concerned.

By Roy

January 18, 2007 10:06 AM | Link to this

Just another reason to dump the thud. He’s just the image Blank wants I guess!

By tiff

January 18, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

Beretverde, what does any of this have to do with 9-11. Oh yeah Michael Vick terrorist No.1. Go ahead and hang the man before we even know what happened. But as usual in this city, its shoot now and ask questions later. Unless you are a certain people, then its lets give them a chance—we don’t know the facts yet. “Hippocrites”

By DTO

January 18, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

It’s time for the Falcons to clean house.

By Rocket

January 18, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

I guess the effects of weed ( loss of memory) made Mike forget about the amounts of liquid etc, one can carry on a plane. I wonder if he missed the trash can when he went to throw his bottle away, the way he misses his receivers?

By Joshua Barlowe

January 18, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

Arthur, do you really think this guy can lead an NFL team to a championship???

This is getting OLD.

The Mike Vick experience needs to be OVER.

By moreorless

January 18, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

Of course practically everyone has a water bottle with a secret compartment containing something other than water. I mean, come on. Michael wouldn’t do anything that stupid, would he?

By Lee

January 18, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

Manning. Brady. Brees. Grossman. All class acts playing this weekend for the opportunity to compete in the Super Bowl.

Look at the quarterback we have Atlanta. Doesn’t it make you proud?

By vicccious

January 18, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

I’m tired of people hating on Vick…we’ll get this problem “weeded” out and the falcons will be flying “high” once again. The Falcons will be “dope” this year. Don’t tell me you never smoked a left handed cigarette and then ate a bag of doritos…give me a break you self rightous haters.

By Coach Jim Mora, JR

January 18, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

I’m the one who planted the weed on Vick. Just like a blitzing defense or open receiver right in front of him, he was too dumb to notice.

Stoned on Vacation, Stoned on Sunday afternoons - Same old Michael Vick.

Mike Vick: Killing His Coach and Then Burning a Roach

Thanks for getting me fired, Jerk.

Now, Feel the WRATH OF MORA!

Have fun in the pokey, Mikey!

By grimgrams

January 18, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

Have him have a hair follicle test done. That will take care of that. Lets face it—he wasnt’ carrying that “type” of bottle around for water.

By Brett

January 18, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

Stupid is as stupid does. Give it up for the AirTran smokesman!

By Berry

January 18, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

This is Homeland Security? Wonder how many terrorists came through while the TSA was digging in the garbage.

By Willie

January 18, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the dumbest player in the history of the league (in addition to the worst passer). Someone should clue Vick in on a little secret that airport security has tightened up a little bit since 9/11. The only question is who Vick blames this on since he can’t take responsibility for his own failures. But don’t worry, Vick apologists, I’m sure Vick has the intelligence to learn Petrino’s new offense.

By Sarah

January 18, 2007 10:10 AM | Link to this

Unless he is prosecuted and convicted by Miami, the Falcons and NFL are in limbo about sancions.

Maybe the FALCONS could just start holding him accountable for conducting himself on the football field like a serious, committed professional athlete with great talent.

Recreational drug use to the point of not being willing to board a plane without your stash does not an outstanding performer make.

By Berry

January 18, 2007 10:12 AM | Link to this

Luckily Arthur Blank is not as stupid as you idiots. Vick goes, so does his ticket sales.

Who in the heck wants to come watch Schaub play? The falcons problem is gone!

By earl baker

January 18, 2007 10:13 AM | Link to this

“oh well” people make mistakes, who are yall to judge someone, just fine him and countinue on with life. im pretty sure some of yall made biggest mistakes about taking risks.

By big mike

January 18, 2007 10:14 AM | Link to this

Quick - how many 3oz bottles of liquid fit into a 20oz bottle of liquid? Duh…one? Airports post the limit everywhere as you approach the security checkpoint. What the !%)& whas he thinking? Oh, that’s right, he doesn’t think.

By BUSHWACKER

January 18, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this

Looks like this intercepted pass may land his sorry but in jail where his new name will be Rhonda Mexico.

Thank God we still have Matt Schaub.

It’s time to cut Vick loose!!

By CJ2

January 18, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this

Let’s see- MV thinks he can try to smuggle less than an ounce of pot on airline in a container that contains water KNOWING THE FSA HAS RECENTLY INCREASED SURVEILLANCE OF LIQUIDS.

IS IT ANY WONDER WHY HE CAN’T READ DEFENSES?

By Big Daddy in Dville

January 18, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

When I become a Mega millionaire, Mental note to self: 1. Do I really need a alter ego
ie. “Ron Mexico” 2. Don’t flip off the fans 3. Have someone else carry the weed.

By Off the bandwagon

January 18, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

I tired to give good ol’ Ron Mex the benefit of the doubt since the Falcons coaching staff was bloody awful. But this incident puts me on the “Vick is a jerk team.“ Sorry dude, you’re an idiot.

By Fulton

January 18, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

Although I’m not even a Vick fan….I guess it would make too much sense to WAIT until the investigation is done and all the facts are in before rushing to judgment, drawing a conclusion and taking action. Makes one wonder; who’s really got the issues here. IF he is guilty of something, it’s a dumeb move on his part and a great time to trade him…if not, will you all offer an apology? Probably not…

By CS

January 18, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

The combination of ignorance and arrogance is astounding! Not just on Vick’s part, but Blank’s. Can he not see the pattern? (shh mr. blank, drug test him now, and sit him down for the first four games and let Schaub show us what he can do) Coach Mora must be happy he isn’t around to have to support him on this one. I agree with Rodney, no wonder he is still being “developed”, he can’t learn. But what do I know, I’m just a girl.

By MrsDunn28

January 18, 2007 10:17 AM | Link to this

If you played with these sorry azzes, you’d smoke one too!

By earl baker: GED recipient

January 18, 2007 10:17 AM | Link to this

go jump in front of a MARTA train, earl baker.

you are worthless.

By ScoobySnacks

January 18, 2007 10:17 AM | Link to this

I soooooooooo don’t care what Vick does off the field. why do any of us care what any celebrity does, particularly when they are only hurting themselves. Now if we can prove a link between Vick’s pot smoking and the mounting losses, I’m all for dumping him. Mind you I am a big Vick supporter. But the truth of it is, if the Falcons start winning and bring a championship to town, I couldn’t give two squirts if the idiot smokes the rest of his life away. Just win pothead.

By Producer

January 18, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

If I’m Blank I call him in and ask him to tell me everything that happened. Did you have drugs? Then, once the official results are in and if he LIED to me, he’s gone. Pure and simple!

By Jack

January 18, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

Hey Mr. Blank… Is this how you want our team led? Give us all a break, release Vick, move Matt where he needs to be, and let us go on to the playoffs next year!!!

By yellowjax

January 18, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

How would you like to go in for your first meeting with your new boss (Bobby Petrino), who is know to be a strict diciplinarian, with this hanging over your head. Oh, to be a fly on the wall.

By BS

January 18, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

Time to get rid of this loser while there may still be some gullible takers.

By ScoobySnacks

January 18, 2007 10:19 AM | Link to this

I soooooooooo don’t care what Vick does off the field. why do any of us care what any celebrity does, particularly when they are only hurting themselves. Now if we can prove a link between Vick’s pot smoking and the mounting losses, I’m all for dumping him. Mind you I am a big Vick supporter. But the truth of it is, if the Falcons start winning and bring a championship to town, I couldn’t give two squirts if the idiot smokes the rest of his life away. Just win pothead.

By Eric

January 18, 2007 10:20 AM | Link to this

Well at least we discovered the reason that Vick can not read defenses, throw accurately, or lead a team. We thought that it was just because he sucked, but it turns out that the herpes and THC has just rendered him retarded. Well, I’m sure that they’ll be plenty of excuses on this board for his behavior.. after all he is our great chilly hope. Nice job Ron Mexico.. keep up the great role model for your people.. and I’ll keep employing them at $8 an hour..

LOSER

By Vick Handler

January 18, 2007 10:20 AM | Link to this

The situation with Michael Vick should be handled in the same that any girl he dates should handle him - - WITH RUBBER GLOVES !

By nona

January 18, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

Withhold your ticket money and other financial support of A. Blank’s money mill, the Falcons, and watch the entire incident and poor record either dry up and go away or improve to the point you feel justified in throwing money at Blank.

By Matt Schaub

January 18, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

I really hope mike gets a fair trial…the bottle I gave him was just a gift because he said he was Thirsty.

By CQ

January 18, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

I must say that I am very disapointed in Vick, and I am a Vick supporter. It was a very dumb thing for him to do.

At the same time, we do not have any facts of what was in the bottle.

By BUSHWACKER

January 18, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

Excellent point by Phil of Playaz Ball, any idiot dumb enough to try try smuggling dope on an airplane then just throwing the bottle away afetr being asked to give it up is CERTAINLY TOO DAMN STUPID TO PLAY QUARTERBACK IN THE NFL.

By Jack

January 18, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

If Vick is the “Atlanta Franchise”, as the Falcon leadership voices, then better call the fire department, for it looks like it may be going up in smoke!!

Not only does Vick owe an explanation — assuming the substance was pot — but, Falcon leadership needs to make some new arrangements for the 2007 season……minus Mr. Vick! Who is going to pay $60 to see a pot head lose?????

By yaana

January 18, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

Vick needs to get a grip,for 1 he has lost his mind 2 he is getting paid way too much money to act like the jackass he is,what a stupid guy to be paid so much money.

By eds

January 18, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this

Ok, Ok, I understand that he brings in a lot of money, but how many parents are going to buy a ‘Ron Mexico’ jersey and let their kids wear it? He’s no role model. They saw him give a fake name to the herpes clinic, flip off his own fans, and now this. I hope Mr. Blank keeps him away from his own kids!!

By EW

January 18, 2007 10:23 AM | Link to this

Why the surprise, does anyone think Vick is bright in the first place? The guy barely has command of the English language, much less a lot of gray matter. Any question as to why he has a hard time reading a play book? Dumb poeple do dumb things. Vick is dumb.

By commonsense

January 18, 2007 10:23 AM | Link to this

Vick is secure…you ever been to the Georgia Dome, does anyone know the demographics of who goes to the games? Blank is a busninessman. You don’t sell Rudy Guliani at a Democratic Convention and you don’t shoot down the man worshipped by the black populace in Atlanta…Blank is all business and Vick sells the ATL crowd of the darker persuasion. That is what Blank is all about and I think Vick knows it. This isn’t a racist post, this is a matter of fact post.

By SCBird

January 18, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

As a player, I like Vick, but I can’t defend him on this one. This is just stupid.

By FalconFan

January 18, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

Apparently $130 million doesn’t buy you any common sense. What an idiot!

By Rob

January 18, 2007 10:25 AM | Link to this

I think the big story here is, Michael Vick, threw a water bottle, and hit his target!!!!

By JA

January 18, 2007 10:26 AM | Link to this

Can’em or Keep’em…. I think Vick was a great player to watch in college days. Now that he’s playing with the “Big Boys” and making more money for playing a GAME than my entire town, his entire demeanor has changed. Now, I agree to can the fool. We have good QB’s that are more focused and bring a better image to our city.

As for the pot, what the hell is he smoking it for???? To become more focused on the game. LOL If I did that I could easly die on my job or kill someone else. CAN’EM and let Reggie play some… Please!!!

By bubba

January 18, 2007 10:26 AM | Link to this

Making that kind of money anybody with a brain would have been getting high, in the air, on a private jet.

By Scott

January 18, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this

Hey Berry, yeah, Arthur knows that if Vick goes, ticket sales may go down.

But you know what, if this friggin’ team could get their act together and win CONSISTENTLY, ticket sales will be fine no matter who the QB is. Trust me, if we keep losing with Vick at QB, ticket sales are going to go down anyway.

By Falcon3

January 18, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

Berry, I would come watch Schaub play in a minute…and so would the rest of Atlanta as soon as he starts leading the Falcons wo wins and the playoffs.

By Bob Marley

January 18, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

Hash oil? Mon, he gets the good stuff!

By Rookie

January 18, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

Mike *ick is a THUG.

By Jack

January 18, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this

Folks, was Mora Sr RIGHT???? Maybe Junior is really the winner, and poor Arthur is left with Mike!! Do you suppose he would go to jail for him too? Heck, he pushes his wheel chair!! When do you suppose he will decide to start holding Vick accountable for his actions, vice serving as an ‘enabler’????

PS: Wonder how high he will jack prices for us to see a pot head????

By Al Davis

January 18, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this

Michael Vick would fit right in here in Oakland.

We would love to have a team “leader” of his high moral fiber, flawless character and superior intellect in our RAIDER NATION.

With great men like Mike Vick, Warren Sapp and Randy Moss to lead us to victory, NO TEAM can defeat us.

By June Jones ran me off

January 18, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this

I expect the Falcons to treat it as serious as the final report from the investigation warrants. I would talk to #7 and await the test results and advise #7 to speak to no one regarding the incident until the investigation is over.

By Lee

January 18, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this

Commonsense, much of what you wrote is true. But what if this team had a talented quarterback that could be respected by all, not just defended by those of his race? I think Mr. Blank would discover the Falcons have far more fans than those by the demographics you suggested.

By Target Zero

January 18, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this

Vick you must know they are at you and any body they can bring down. Vick I hope you see AJC is not your friend.I( love you man but this is not smart! The hater will have a field day on this. Nothing was found but belive you me thay will try to find something. you are a young black man in american with money they hate you . you are only hurting your self!They want to bring you down don’t help!

By Brett Farve

January 18, 2007 10:33 AM | Link to this

Hey Idiots. Remember me? I’m having a conversation with Matt Schaub about how to be a Hall of Fame QB - be second string on the Falcons.

Why do all the black people love Mike Vick so much? He sucks.

By Wings of Victory

January 18, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this

ron mexico is an Embarrassment to people of my race

It is no wonder why folks will always look down upon us when clowns like this who have no morals, respect or gratitude.

I hope the Falcons fire him. He has proven that after 6 yrs he is still an avg QB who is athletic and continues to be a thug.

He is no better than that disgrace he calls a brother who is now in court for raping a 17 yr old.

Lord help us.

Wake up my brother, it is year 2007.

By Uncle Bob

January 18, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this

He’s in violation of his contract. The Falcons can cut him now and not pay him a nickle

By Season Ticket Holder in Waiting

January 18, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this

Dear Mr. Blank:

My family and I will gladly buy season tickets AFTER Vick is gone from this city.

Our money is ready and waiting. Just tell us how soon you want us to give it to you by giving us a new quarterback, franchise ambassador and team L-E-A-D-E-R of ANY race.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Phil Hendrie Decatur, GA

By jollyollie

January 18, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this

Another good day in Arthurville! Vick couldn’t get a minimum wage job at any Home Depot location. One thing is for sure, pot is not a performance enhancing drug…. Vickbaby proved that! This is your QB… This is your QB on Drugs. Arggggh!

By Mike Vick

January 18, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this

If it doesn’t kill u, it makes u stronger

By Cg

January 18, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this

I thought Atlanta had found a real hero and role model when Vick came along. Ho hum.

By Slim

January 18, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this

I agree with the posters who say give Shaub the QB job here in ATL. If you don’t we are going to loose him. He is the best back up QB in the NFL!!!!! Offer him the rest of Vick’s contract.

By JA

January 18, 2007 10:37 AM | Link to this

CORRECTION

—WAS READING ABOUT TECH EARILER — SORRY. What I meant was let DJ play a little -Please

By jacson

January 18, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

“IF” this is true…..ALL sides of the Vick controversey should fold their cards. Arthur, McKay, deal us loyal fans a new hand at QB to go along with Petrino and company. The “Coach Killer”, if found guilty, will have proven He is too DUMB to ever master THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB ON THE TEAM and the entire team will be tripping over his hair before we EVER come close to a SUPERBOWL. ARTHUR, BE A MAN. DUMP VICK, START SCHAUB AND LET HIM HAVE JUST TWO YEARS TO PROVE HIS WORTH. OTHERWISE, WHY THE HE__DOUBLE HOCKY STICKS DID WE DRAFT HIM IN THE FIRST PLACE? SHOCKLEY, AS BACKUP, WILL PROVE TO BE MORE VALUABLE THAN VICK. HE IS AN INTELLIGENT MAN, WHO, LIKE SCHAUB, CAN FIND AND HIT THE 1st ROUND RECEIVERS WE HAVE. PLEASE DO NOT PUT US FANS THROUGH A RICKY WILLIAMS, ETC. SAGA. GET RID OF ANY AND ALL OF THESE ROTTON APPLES….!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By CS

January 18, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

Great first impression on the new coach. But why should he care, he get’s a pass on everything anyway.Now we get see what Petrino is made of, or has Blank already castrated him too? But what do I know, I’m just a girl.

By Cane

January 18, 2007 10:39 AM | Link to this

Sorry Falcons fans. You may have to try harder to get Vick out. Look at Micheal Irvin and Larwence Taylor. This guys did cocaine and crack and still continued on with the same organizations. Mike got caught with residue.

By Former Falcon Fan

January 18, 2007 10:39 AM | Link to this

Just give Vick the “right plays” and the offense will be fine. He has a great arm and great speed but, he is a loser. Blank should fire him for shooting the fans birds. Blank should fire him for his ineffectiveness. The weed incident isnt that big a deal. He is only one of the most prominent role models, especially for black kids. Lets just teach more kids it ok to shoot birds and cuss at fans. Lets teach them that it is ok to smoke weed. And lets teach them that since you draw so many fans to football games it is ok to be ineffective as a QB.

Lets get a great defense like the bears have and see if we can keep Vick from losing the game. Maybe we can then play for the NFC title too.

By H. BERRY

January 18, 2007 10:40 AM | Link to this

He is a cancer on this team.Trade him to the Raiders let him be Al Davis problem

By hello??????????

January 18, 2007 10:40 AM | Link to this

What a joke! He needs to be “fired”!

By Ken Wizzenator

January 18, 2007 10:40 AM | Link to this

this text will be bolded Word is that Bob Petrino is considering installing a “secret compartment” in Atlanta’s offense. Open it near the goal line and T.J. Duckett pops out.

By Vox Populi

January 18, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

The pattern of continuing actions by Mrs. VIck’s son, Michael, illustrate the decay he generates. Those close to him should create distance. Those who employ him are destined for viral infection as they resist excising the tumor that is Vick from an already unhealthy patient — the Atlanta Falcons Football team. There will no doubt be efforts to slow the criminal inveatigation to a snail’s pace — then to obscurity so that he will be able to work his “magic” once again on the gridiron. The lingering and disturbing question is: how long will those who are and represent this NFL team protect and shield this person Vick, growing in stature among local thugs and their ilk, before they themselves become tainted beyond repair, seeing the fanbase lose families andreplaced by Atlanta’s underbelly of thugs and other hip hop figures who covet the drug culture. ALl seats will be sold, but families going to a game will only do so under armed guard. While it is proper that the legal process proceed and the ‘innocent until proven guilty’ principle apply, why would anyone with no criminal intent create a secret compartment onto a water bottle. Touting the value of Michael Vick is like putting a mink coat on a pig….you still have a pig, no matter what. The notion that anyone from the owner, new coach, Vick’s mama, or a hired preacher will be able to reform this thug is laughable. Time will tell as to the intefrity of the owner and his actions…soon the Falcons will be referred to as the “East Coast Raiders” — look for Vick to push his bosses to sign Ricky WIlliams - another shining example of professional athletics for our upcoming youth. Yes, time will tell…

By JoeD

January 18, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this

For all you black racist who continue to look up to this thug as superman and defend his actions, I guess the truth be told. He has showed us his true color.

Need more proof this kid is an idiot who needs to drop dope? First he dropped out of college early with a “C” avg, two Dan Reeves had to “simplfy” a playbook so vick could understand it (i.e use crayons?), three he never could learn a new offensive scheme in 3 years under Mora, four… oh the finger yea, five his brother who he defends in public is a stupid gangster who belongs in prison, six he gets popped in an airport with the posse in tow…..

hmmmm. i guess that water bottle belonged to someone else right mike?? just a simple mistake.

By Mel in Midtown

January 18, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this

What a F’ing idiot!!!

Do you think that you’d see Tom Brady, Drew Brees or Peyton Manning pulling a stupid stunt like this???

This idiot has no brains and it’s time for Mr. Blank to clear out the old inventory.

By TTCO

January 18, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this

The fact that the police report says he THREW the bottle IN a trash can shows that this is an unjust trumped up charge against him because he is black. There is no way he could have thrown it into a trash can because he will prove that the trash can dropped it LOL! No wonder he cant read a defense his mind is fogged with the wacky weed. OPEN YOUR MINDS AND EYES AND BELIEVE WHAT YOU ARE SEEING VICK IS NOT AN NFL QUARTERBACK JUST ANOTHER BANKHEAD DOPER BOY!

By hello???????????

January 18, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this

What a joke! Cut him now!

By # 1 Falcon Fan

January 18, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this

I think that all of you people are hilarious. So quick to pass judgement. I don’t see any of you all in the NFL or doing anything of the such to bring revenue to Atlanta. The man is innocent until proven guilty. YOU ALL SHOULD GET A LIFE!!!

By Ellen

January 18, 2007 10:44 AM | Link to this

What a piece of trash. Mr. Blank, please fire this thug. He’s a disgrace to your organization. No more excuses allowed.

By Affirmative Racism

January 18, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this

Matt Schuab having to play BEHIND a less-talented QB like Vick is a textbook example of how pointless and misguided Affrimative Action is and how it holds ALL OF US back as a ‘Falcon Nation.’

Vick has already had more 2nd chances than MOST quarterbacks who come through the NFL.

Vick is a great athlete, NOT a great quarterback. After this incident, he was apparently not a great student, either.

I do not care what his race or skin color is. Apparently, anyone who speaks against Vick in this town is a “hater” and a “racist.” - What Ignorant Garbage!

I would trade Vick for Vince Young or Donovan McNabb or even talented offensive line help of ANY race yesterday.

Unfortunately, no sane team that cares about team leadership and drafting quality players who behave themselves would now want our #7.

By Ken Wizzenator

January 18, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

Word is that Bob Petrino is considering installing a “secret compartment” in Atlanta’s offense. Open it near the goal line and T.J. Duckett pops out.

By sean

January 18, 2007 10:47 AM | Link to this

Who is really surprised by this??

Vick has been embarassing Atlanta for years now on and off the field. Ron Mexico, weed, the finger and mediocre performance on the field that he thinks is pretty good. This guy is a joke but Blank is the biggest joke of all because he paid such a character so much money.

By BlackFalconFan

January 18, 2007 10:47 AM | Link to this

Im a black falcon season ticket holder and this is a major disappointment and embarrasment to the black falcon fanbase around atlanta. This fool doesnt have the common sense to realize he is on thin ice in his position after having 2 losing seasons. I hate to make this a race issue but thats what it comes down to, the reason african americans support Vick is because of his color. But color can only take u so far with fans, I am ready to cut our losses with this guy. Its obvious money does not make you any smarter. His brother must be robbing off on him, or he was hiding his activities really well. I believe Arthur Blank needs to make a statement to him and organization that behavior like this wont be tolerated. I say trade him to cleveland, jacksonville, tampa bay. I dont think the raiders will give up the number one pick and Jemarcus Russell potential. Lets give Schaub a chance to start and see if he is any good. If not look to invest in a quarterback, the dude from Louisville who played under coach Petrino will be in the 2008 draft.

LIKE NIKE SAYS “JUST DO IT”.

By Goldy

January 18, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this

Who the $#@%&! cares!!!!!

By H2F

January 18, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this

No, we don’t know for sure what Vick was carrying, but let’s examine something:

Vick’s water bottle had a secret compartment. He was hiding something in the compartment.

If it were a legal substance, why would Vick be attempting to hide it?

By jeff

January 18, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

Time to make Shoeb the main man

By Formica Dinette

January 18, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

This young man is just doing what all young men do that earn millions. The world is his and he can do what he damn well pleases. Take that Arthur Blank, you of all people should know!

By WM

January 18, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

I think this guy just doesn’t get it. Half the town is screaming for your head. People want you to be fired. Now you put yourself in a position to possibly be arrested? It is juvenile and stupid. We’re never gonna get to the Super Bowl. Anyone getting on these blogs using the word “haters” knows that we’re never gonna get to the Super Bowl, but to them getting a championship isn’t the point. Lose, lose, lose, just do it with MV7!!!

By Tom Miller

January 18, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

Have you ever noticed how his eyes seemed half-opened in interviews? Not to mention he can not hold a simple conversation and be coherant. This guy has been “baked” since he was a teenager running around with his brother.

Mike, please drop the bong and pick up the playbook. Get treatment gangster boy.

By Betty

January 18, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

It’s time to move on. Remember when the Falcons cut Brett Farve? Are we going to risk losing Matt Shaub. He may not be as flashy as Mike Vick, but I bet he could take the helm and give fans consistent winning seasons we haven’t seen in a long time.

By alex

January 18, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

Let me get this straight you guys are so hard pressed for news that you jump on Micheal Vick because he was stopped going through airport security for get this…….. an empty james bond water bottle. I got stopped at the airport also for my water bottle also my mom to and she didn’t want to throw it out. But we didn’t make the news. Of course it wasn’t a james bond water bottle. But really who cares what he does during his off season if it is not hurting anyone. And if it was illegal he never would have been allowed to fly. The key is it was empty. when did thet ajc become a tabloid mag. Maybe you should focus on why security cares about Micheal Vicks water bottle and not all those bags that never get searched.

By Scooter

January 18, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

Vick, what are you doing? I am a huge fan of you and the falcons but this news is terrible. Give up the weed already. You smoke weed when your in school not the NFL, grow up. You lead the Atlanta Falcons and if I was on the team I would now have a hard time following your leadership. I’m sure Blank is so p**,
I know I would be. Second of all, you are worth $130 million. Why do you have to sneak weed to Atlanta. I know it was probably some “dank as $hit” but leave it in Miami.

By DJ

January 18, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

Come on people. At least he didn’t have a flashback of being sacked and take off running. Now imagine that… Mike Vick running through the Miami Airport. Who’s going to catch him….

By lynn

January 18, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this

Doesn’t Mike make enough to pay someone to carry his weed for him?

By TTCO

January 18, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this

What a damn joke of a role model this punk is. Former Falcon Fan you are correct in your statement but dont forget the great influence the gangsta rappas have on black children these days. This is going to be a very dangerous place to live with the role models children have today. God willing more of them will look up to people like Bill Cosby instead of the punks they look up to now. It scares me to know I am living in the same world with a lot of these idiots.

By Reefer Fan

January 18, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this

Yo, bro, got dem squinty eyes, happy smile, cool swagger. U da man!

Maybe M-V was in Miami to see “S-N-double O-P D-O-double G” and caught VD while trying to get some P-O-T.

Maybe Mora will take Vick to Miami with him and kiss his a** there.

Good riddence, bro.

By Loafer

January 18, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this

Arthur Blank, Wake up dude!! I know half the dome is people like this thug but does the other half have to put up with this?? I am the laughing stock of every business associate and family member across the country. Help a brother out and can this guy!!

By Jeff in Roswell

January 18, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this

You know… we could argue about the issues of Pot all damn day. Hell, I wish it was legalized. I think the main point in all of this is that Vick doesn’t take authority well. He thinks he is a God. “I an do what I want”, kind of attitude. The Falcons will get NOWHERE with his attitude. How about getting a “class act” quarterback in here? Are you with me fellas? Are you with me? He is a dissenter. He’s not good for the team, no matter what his talents are. There should be a team created with nothing but highly talented egomaniacs - they would never win a game. Boot him Blank. BOOT VICK NOW!

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 18, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this

I don’t have a problem with him smoking weed, as long as he doesn’t do it on game day or practice day. But you have to know better than to get caught like that. If smoking weed makes you a “thug” or a “gangster”, then I guess I am a thug too. But it would be in his best interest to issue a public apology and/or explanation as soon as possible. At the end of the day, if a guy making a 9-figure salary gets suspended by the NFL for trying to sneak weed on a plane he’s going to look pretty stupid.

Unless the NFL comes down with a suspension (which I doubt, for a first-time offense and no positive drug test), I don’t think this should affect his status on the field. Maybe some of you Bible-thumpers think carrying a water bong is a capital offense — I don’t.

In a related note, why the hell is Vick riding AirTran anyway?

By FootballTruth

January 18, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this

Can we PLEEEEAAAASSSSEEEE get RID OF MICHAEL VICK?!?!?!?!?!?!?

By Weary Fan

January 18, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

No hope for the Falcons as long as our star quarterback remains clueless— just another over-hyped athlete for Atlanta to throw money at!

By Weary Fan

January 18, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

this almost makes me miss our former “star” quarterback: Jeff George!

By randy

January 18, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

i think dj shockley needs a chance!

By jah

January 18, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

Get rid of this loose cannon. He doesn’t deserve the $130 million he is being paid. Anyway, most of the time he’s injured. Fire his butt.

By Greg

January 18, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this

I fully expected to wake up this morning and hear all the Atlanta sports talk about the big trade of the Braves first baseman. But instead of talk about LaRoche, it’s The roach. Idiot!

By Dee

January 18, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

I love to see the Vick haters. The police can’t find the missing children, but they are concerned with this crap. This should not have even made the newspaper, but it gives all the dumb a** people in Atlanta who don’t recognize Vick’s talent something to do. Arthur needs do nothing and let this man play ball.

By OhBrother

January 18, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

Facts: - Pot is illegal - Water bottles are not allowed on planes - Airport Security should investigate anyone acting suspicious when asked to do something - Water bottles with secret compartments going on planes could cause trouble - The Falcons have missed the playoffs 2 years in a row - Michael Vick is their quarterback - Winning will sell more tickets than any one player (ie: see Joe Johnson and the Hawks) - Michael Vick is one of the worst passing QBs in the league - Michael Vick has eternally answered the question - “did you see that pass? what was he smoking?” - Flipping off your fans is not the best PR move - Giving 100% EVERY game is pretty much expected when you make $130 million - Dan Reeves is somewhere laughing - At some point Vick will be tripping on his own hair as he made the promise not to cut it until he wins the SuperBowl - The new uniforms have brought nothing but bad luck. Time to go retro.

By CeeJay

January 18, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

He can’t read the playbook, he can’t read defenses and now he can’t read security signs at the airport.

By Fred Henry

January 18, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

I’m guessing Mr. Blank is wishing he were in a Home Depot wearing his orange apron again. His “management” of Michael Vick is making me think fondly back to the Smiths.

By T in MoTown

January 18, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

A buddy of mine went to school with Vick and even had him in one of his classes (political science??), and told us stories how everyone on campus knew vick was a party animal. He hung out with a group of guys that did not even go to school which was funny. It seems they were just buddies from NC hanging out there with him, chasing women and having fun. It was common to see him hanging out at parties and stuff. My friend said vick was cool, just a kid from NC who seemed like a nice guy, really laid back, but love the weed. Hey everyone knew he loved to party (get high) even the coaches and players so its no secret that the falcons would not know of his bad habits. When we would watch Falcons games together we would laugh and all joke about vick the party animal.

By jacson

January 18, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

WOW! Petrino must be a GOOD PERSON. It appears that FATE, or something akin to it, has given him a get of jail free card on Vick. Now he should be able to get someone (Schaub probably) who is talented and Intelligent enough to run the team for him.

By James

January 18, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

He is one of a growing number of pro athletes who think thay are untouchable because of their talent (which he is short on any way). If I were the new coach my first move would be to fire him and I felt that way long before he got caught with weed in Miami!

By travis

January 18, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this

Hey, at least he was smart enough to be flying AirTran.

By Peachlady

January 18, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this

Vick is not a good role model!

By I'mAfraidOfMikeVick

January 18, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this

I’m afraid of Michael Vick. Literally. I was having nightmares, waking up drenched in sweat. Constantly looking over my shoulder when walking, checking out my rearview mirror when driving. My fear was such I had to seek a pyschologist.

Fortunately he put my fears to rest, so I could resume a normal life. He said I was merely suffering from a case of dumbassophobia

By Brandon

January 18, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this

What a SCREW UP. Make DJ Shockley the starting QB now . Trade Matt and get some money and bring in a back up for Shockley.

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 18, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this

As far as the consequences for his offense, I would expect a pretty hefty fine but no suspension. Based on the NFL’s reaction to previous first-time offenses like this, but not involving a failed drug test, the only reason I can see why they would suspend him is if they were trying to make a point. But I’m sure he’s going to be seeing a lot of whizz tests in the near future. Hopefully he learns from this — if you are worth more than the GDP of small African countries, you can afford to buy weed once you get off the plane.

It is highly amusing though, to see people calling Peyton Manning a class act — yeah, the same guy who dropped his pants in front of a female trainer and had to settle a sexual assault lawsuit. Yeah, what a classy guy.

By Combat Ignorance

January 18, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this

“This young man is just doing what all young men do that earn millions.” - Formica Dinette, 2007

Oh, Really?

I don’t recall young millionaires like Bo Jackson, Donovan McNabb, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Walter Payton, John Elway, Emmitt Smith, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Troy Aikman, Jessie Tuggle, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Murphy, Steve Bartkowski, Herschel Walker, Michael Jordan or countless other wealthy young men doing ANYTHING like this at or around Michael Vick’s age.

I don’t remember any of them flipping off the fans who helped pay for their millionaire contracts, either.

Recognize.

By Tony B.

January 18, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this

Why is it that with every Atlanta team this city’s answer is to get rid of a star player. Ever star player that the Falcons has gotten rid of has gone on to become great! There are no loyal fans in Atlanta as well. You all loved him when he was winning.. Would Green Bay fans do this to Brett Farr? Stop and think people..

By Chris

January 18, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

It’s time Arthur Blank, Rich McKay and the rest of the Falcon’s organization realized that not only is Michael Vick not a good quarterback, he’s not even a good person. His repeated “minor” skermishes with the law are troublesome. When you add in the troubles his brother has dealt with, you can see this is a family issue; these are not good people. Vick certainly isn’t someone Mr. Blank should want as the name and face of his organization. If this were 10 years ago and the CEO for Home Depot had these same issues, would Mr. Blank have excused it? To compound things, Vick isn’t even the best QB on his team let alone tops in the league. Jim Mora Sr. had it right, Vick is a coach killer. He clearly isn’t going to lead your team to many victory; sub .500 over the last two season. He’s never going to lead your team back to a late 4th quarter comeback victory because he can’t complete enough consecutive passes. Turn him into “slash” like the Steelers tried to do with Kordell Stewart a number of years ago until his ego got in the way, and Vick will light the league on fire. Line him up at runningback, slot wide receiver, and under center sometimes and he’ll drive opposing defensive coordinators crazy. As an every down QB he’s sub par and as the face of this organization he’ll be a continual disappointment. Funny, I never Vick doing any national commercial endorsements. Why hasn’t Home Depot, Coca-Cola or Campbell Soup called? With Depot and Coke here in town you’d think they be splashing his face all over the media. Coke used him a few years ago for their PowerAde commercial but nothing since we’ve gotten to see what he’s really like…

By Wings of Victory

January 18, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

Yea you would think that he would be smart enough to have one of the posse carry the weed?? What’s up with that Ron?? Heck, just have one of the brothers take the hummer out to north ave and hook a brother up.

Newsflash: Ron is a celebrity and this will be sadly thrown under the rug. Doper boy will come out and give a speech about how he picked the bottle up by mistake at “a friends house” * and never knew anything about weed or compartments. * Doper boy will claim he just thought it was a bottle of Dansai!

By MAF

January 18, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

Can anybody say LT or Drew Brees?

By alex

January 18, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

At first I thought it was the media. Then I read the report and now I am concerned about all of you who do not see that you have been fooled and somehow think this guy did something wrong. Did you guys read the report. To discredit every post on here that mentions a roach. The reports says the bottle was empty and smelled like weed. Last time I checked that means nothing if you are sitting on Marta and some is smoking weed you could smell like weed also. Who cares, I am disappointed in the level of education and the amount of attention you guys give to putting this guy down for any reason at all. After reading this blog and some of the answers it makes many of you “Vick haters” look like hypocrites. What did he do wrong again. It seems to me that it was wrong of the security officer to waste Miami money for an our and a half to two hours and three sheets of paper writing the incident report. What exactly do you have as evidence “aroma”. Be real there are people killing people, soldiers dying, cold weather, kidnapped boys being found, or for the sports the playoffs, Webber, Shaq and you guys have to make up a story. You should be ashamed.

By Travis

January 18, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this

Hey Tony B…. the better question is would Brett Favre do this to Green Bay?

By shane

January 18, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

If the police are going to say they need months then I will have no choice but to laugh in their face. Ahhh yeah, we need two months to plant, i mean, substanciat evidence. Case will be droped when Vick sues airport for slander in the sum of every nike dollar and power aid doller he might lose because of this.

By Boringwhiteman

January 18, 2007 11:16 AM | Link to this

Peyyton Manning is known for studying all the time and working extremely hard, Tom Brady took a pay cut so the organization could get quality players at other positions. They are both playing each other this weekend for a Super Bowl berth. What is Mike Vick doing? People always want talent, TO or Randy Moss or Mike Vick. This is why character matters. I know it’s a boring white mans’ word but it is important.

By Dee Jay

January 18, 2007 11:16 AM | Link to this

“Growing Up” is hard to do! A thug is a thug, and a rich dumb thug can buy everything except common sense. That would require unselfishness to think about the consequenses of who you are hurting beside yourself.

I feel bad for his mother!

By PaulMofATL

January 18, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this

Here is the link for a DEA article about the Aquafina drug carrying bottle:

http://www.dea.gov/concern/response.html

Do a find for “aquafina” or scroll down near the bottom.

I would say Ron Mexico has done this successfully before.

If this is the way the Falcons can get rid of this vacant piece of crap QB, I am all for it.

By See You Later

January 18, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this

He needs to hitch his belongings up to Mora’s trailer and follow him out of town.

The guy is becoming a PR nightmare.

By Rock

January 18, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this

I never thought I’d say this. 3 things we don’t know. Could SCHAUB be the one? Can MORA coach? Is VICK a QB?

By brooksdawg

January 18, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this

Honestly do you really care about the weed? I don’t smoke the stuff but it really isn’t as bad as tobacco. This just makes him look worse in the public eye because it is illegal and he was clearly trying to hide it. Does anybody want to take bets that the airport video disappears or becomes to grainy to make out who the person is throwing away the bottle? What I am focusing on more is why when Schaub is in the game do all of our receivers seem to be wide open and he has plenty of time to throw the ball. When Vick is in the game the wr’s are not open and he seems to have no time to throw the ball. Just look at the Eagles game in a quarter and a half Schaub had better numbers than Vick playing with and against the exact same team. So nobody can say I am racist I don’t care if you play Schaub or Shockley just somebody else and I think Shockley will be better than Vick or Schaub. He certainly has a stronger arm than Schaub. I think we all saw this year what a record breaking running QB can do in this league for his team. lead them to 7-9 and lose to two of the worst teams in the NFL DET. and Cle. and not even beat a bunch of Eagle 2nd and 3rd teamers.

By des

January 18, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this

What is wrong with this country? People who say we are “hating on Vick” and “What’s wrong with a little weed”. We have a right to expect nothing less than high caliber athletes when they are paid that much. You people who think otherwise, should get of “weed” long enough to regain your senses.

By Reader

January 18, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this

We all need to wait for the final investigation results before dropping just mean spirited comments. However, if this matter turns out to be true; Mr. Blank needs to address this with Mike and the media very swiftly. All in all, this is a very sad and totally unacceptable situation.

MIKE: You have got to be SMARTER than this! Surely…..GET IT TOGETHER MAN.

By magman

January 18, 2007 11:20 AM | Link to this

This is just what you Vick haters wanted. The man is human. I bet 85% of you on this board have smoked weed or did some other crazy drung at some point in your life, now you want to dog this man. Go to hell and get a life damn hypocrites!!!

By Sam

January 18, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

What a fine welcome for Bobby Petrino!

Is Vick Ricky Williams’ tokin’ buddy?

By I hate self-rigteous people like alex

January 18, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

Alex, what is like being so much better than everyone else?

Just get back down on your knees and wait for #7 to come see you.

By falcon fan

January 18, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

Very typical of a high paid athlete. Wow, he really is the ultimate role model for all the kids that wear his jersey and think he is God.

By Lity

January 18, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this

Vick is a disgrace to Atlanta. It seems that it’s one thing after the other bringing negative views on Atlanta. He should be shipped away to a desolate island.

By NCR

January 18, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this

Months to analyze a water bottle?????? WTF????

By CR

January 18, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

PLEASE PLEASE get rid of this stupid thug we dont want him in ATL. He cant play qb and he cant stay out of trouble.

By The real slim

January 18, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

Arthur,

Jimmy Mora was ousted partly due to his record, partly due to his public gaffes. I’m begging you to do the same to Michael Vick.

If he wants to smoke a doobie in private, then fine, but taking it to the airport with his h20 shows some serious lack of intelligence.

Look at what Dallas did with Hershel Walker. By trading Vick, Atlanta could be super bowl bound in 2-3 years easily. Please!!!!

By Ripdog

January 18, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

I was wondering when the flood gates were going to open. 9:00am, a Michael Vick story and no blog. He had a bottle that smelled like weed. I really don’t see a story in this.

By peacemlk

January 18, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this

do water bottles on the sideline have these same hidden compartments? someone should check that out.

By Fed Up

January 18, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this

There is a great line in the John Grisham movie “Rainmaker”, “Are you stupid, stupid, stupid?” Apparently the answer for Mr. Vice is yes.

By Mike Vick

January 18, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

Hey give a brother some love If you had my O-Line and Receivers youd need to get you a buzz to!

By Jack

January 18, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

MV7 , next time call me bro and I will drive your weed to the ATL.. DUMBAZZ

By Pepe

January 18, 2007 11:26 AM | Link to this

I’ve been a huge Vick supporter, and I will continue to be one as long as he is the starting QB for my team.

Go Falcons!!!

By Chandler

January 18, 2007 11:26 AM | Link to this

Once a thug, always a thug. This team and city are better off without him. What a waste to society.

By Low Mag

January 18, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this

Better our society and take your own life magman.

You are a pathetic, hate-filled loser.

By alex

January 18, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this

This article is being written in response to combat ignorance. I am right here in UNC and Micheal Jordan was a pot head just like Larry and Magic. You didn’t mention barry sanders in there or the countless other so called super stars. I don’t condone weed but I also don’t condone people telling how to spend my private time, especially if it is not hurting anyone. As for the finger, get real look at espn classic some of the guys you mention have been guilty of a lot worse during the game you have to look at the bench during basketball the fans sometimes are a little to close.

By Atlanta Fan

January 18, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this

A PROUD DAY FOR MR BLANK AND THE CITY OF LOSERSVILLE

By POD

January 18, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

EVERYBODY NEED TO GET A LIFE AND MIND THERE OWN BUSINESS! GO TALK TO YOUR OWN FAMILY MEMBERS THAT IS HIGH EVERYDAY. THE POLICE DID NOT CONVICT HIM OF ANYTHING. LIVE YOUR OWN LIFE PEOPLE!! GO AND CHECK YOUR KIDS’ ROOM AND THROW AWAY THEIR POT. THIS IS MIKE VICK’S LIFE NOBODY LIFE BUT MIKE VICK. MIKE VICK’S MONEY IS MIKE VICK’S MONEY NOT THE TICKET HOLDERS’ MONEY.

By TTCO

January 18, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

Alex, It was not empty it contained a substance that smelled like pot read the damn article. He rankes 37th in the league among qb’s he is a dope smoker that flips off and curses out the fans hangs out in strip joints until after 4 in the morning on the day of a 1pm game, he obviously cant read the signs all over the airport that state you can not board an aircraft with a container of more than 2 ounces of liquid and that it must be inside a closed bag, blames everyone else for his failures,how can you possibly defend this thug unless you live that lifestyle yourself in which case I realize I may as well be talking to a freakin stop sign.

By CR

January 18, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

Most of you people on this blog are in a sense racist, and many of you don’t even realize it. You wait in the woods for Vick to make a mistake so that you can pounce him. I’m in NO way taking justifying what he did (If the truth is what the report says!!!), I am merely saying that you give him a hard time anyway because of his race. Many of you call him a THUG because he is African American, and that isn’t right. Look up the definition of THUG, and you will find that it has no color. Many of you here, do things that can be viewed as stupid by others. Many of you cheat on your spouse, cheat on your taxes, lie to your bosses, cut corners in life, treat your family unkindly, etc. All signify a LACK of integrity to someone. You should really judge yourself and ensure that you have your life together, before judging others.

commonsense, EW, and others… Your comments are racist. They truly are. You should really search dee within.

By Slinky

January 18, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

Alex can you read?

The police report does not say empty. It says a “small amount of dark particulate”. I am sure it is not a felony, but it is stupid.

Thanks Mike for educating today’s youth on the finer points of a “spy bottle”.

By MrsDunn28

January 18, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

My question is…Mike can’t you buy more marijauna, when you get back to Atlanta? Hell he could have probably bought more before he even left the Atlanta Airport. Please use some common sense Mike! For goodness sake, haven’t your parents been through enough embarassment? I’m a grown azz woman and the last thing I want to do is embarass my family. At some point, you have to realize that everything you do is under a microscope. That’s the path you chose by becoming a celebrity. Some of would love to have a small portion of your earnings, tucked away in an escrow account. GROW UP MAN!!!

By Tricie

January 18, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

Georgia grown, Georgia Peach, just don’t call me a Falcon’s fan.

By Jukebox

January 18, 2007 11:30 AM | Link to this

I think the bigger question is why do we have federal authorities wasting our time and money to see if somebody is smoking weed. Did you see that report? They need to make sure no terrorists are getting on that plane and let the potheads be.

By Falcons Fan

January 18, 2007 11:31 AM | Link to this

Michael Vick is a terrible representative as “the” franchise player for the ATL Falcons. Hopefully they have a morals clause written into his million$ contract that can be used to dump his ghetto A$$. Great athlete and fun to watch, but NFL top caliber QB….NOT.

By the way, I am an African-American. Since there are a few bloggers that want to label everyone a racist that has negative comments to make about MV, I thought I would make that clear.

GO FALCONS…but without MV as QB!!!

And for those of you who make comments about the GA Dome being empty if MV doesn’t remain the QB, here’s a newsflash…“THE DOME IS CONTINUING TO BE FILLED WITH MORE AND MORE OF THE FANS FROM THE OPPOSING TEAMS”.

By Tricie

January 18, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

Georgia grown, Georgia Peach, just don’t call me a Falcon’s fan.

By Mark

January 18, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

I am amazed the AJC have the .pdf file of the police report for review on their website…you must be kidding me.

Leave the guy alone

By Joe

January 18, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

It’s a great 2007 Season here in Atlanta -

First the police and the jaywalker..Major

Now - Vick and Pot -

How lucky can we be…how much more must we take?

Get rid of Vick, the cancer. The police action was questionable. Vick’s action is a clear violation.

By DresdenBrach

January 18, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

Vick is a bonafied idiot.UNBELIEVABLE.

By Don KeBallz

January 18, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

Weed? Are you guys getting excited about a little weed? Come on and get a life. If we had this much press coverage on something that really mattered like the hookers in Sugarloaf….

By alex

January 18, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

By I hate self-rigteous people like alex

January 18, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

Alex, what is like being so much better than everyone else?

Self righteous. I merely pointed out the obvious could you please tell what he did wrong and what makes this so important. I want to read about sports not what if’s.

By Hardy

January 18, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

Wouldn’t you think a Man who is a spokesperson for a Major Airlines (Airtran) would know the airport rules. Just another case of a spoiled millionaire athlete thinking they are above all things. He ought to be dropped by Airtran and chastised by the NFL for nothing more than just being downright stupid. I guess we now know that money doesn’t buy brains.

By Falcons for Dummies

January 18, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this

Forget the weed. The bigger question is why was someone - anyone - allowed to fly after trying to get a liquid filled bottle with a secret compartment through airport security? My wife the average citizen made a sighing sound once and the TSA guy took 30 mins to look at every freaking thing in her pocket book. Vick the celebrity makes an issue out of a bottle full of liquid and is allowed to sail on through. So what if a TSA officer thought he recognized him? Lots of people probably look like Michael Vick. Lots of people probably look like you and me. Shouldn’t he have at least been subject to an additional search once the nature of the bottle was discovered? Shouldn’t he at least been found and questioned before being allowed to get on plane? Nothing personnel against Michael Vick or anyone else designated as a celebrity, but what makes you special while the regular guys are pulled aside and patted down?

By Barbara

January 18, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this

Burn in the Fires of Lake Erie, CR!

I’ve hated Michael Vick since before it was cool.

Vick is indeed a THUG, no matter what color his skin is. I have N-E-V-E-R associated the term “thug” with any race.

People of Mr. Vick’s ethnicity are equally qualified to become a “thug,” as any other group. You are the biggest racist on this blog, CR.

The only colors I care about are Falcon Red, Falcon Black and Falcon White.

This is just another example of “I told you so.” but I don’t even have to say it anymore. Vick’s cumulative behavior now speaks for itself.

Go pound sand and wallow in your self righteous, hatemongering anger, CR.

I hope Vick takes you with him when he leaves here.

Racist Jerk!

By Bryan

January 18, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

for what he’s being paid. He needs to show a little more class. need to find a way to move him out of atlanta.

By Rattler96

January 18, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

What is with Tircie!!!! What does that have to do with anything???

By Antuan

January 18, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

Hhmm, AirTran…you are now on the clock. First, Mike “Let it Fly” and now this. I said that I’d hate to see what would warrant a trip to the “penalty box” but Mike’s giving it the ole’ college try. AirTran, stick to hockey players. They won’t get blogged for stuff like this.

By Dwayne

January 18, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

If a regular person was caught with weed trying to board a plane, do you think that they would let us go?? I think not. All these people who take up for Vick just crack me up, they are probably the ones who want to give him a pay raise for doing NOTHING………..

By des

January 18, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

To the person who said we are racists. You are the racist, you are the only one who keeps bringing race into it. You hate anyone who is not of your race.

By Fred Flintstone

January 18, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

What is QB Vick’s favorite song?

Apparently “Smoke Across the Water”.

This shows the weakness he has - inability to make good decisions. Whether throwing a pass to the open receiver or not indulging in illegal activities, Vick fails to make good decisions.

By The Narc

January 18, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this

Hey, Davenpoop-for-brains:

When was the last time Manning was sued for giving a woman herpes?

When was the last time Manning flipped off the home fans?

When was the last time Vick won a playoff game?

We can debate whether pot should be legalized, but the fact of the matter is, at the moment, it is ILLEGAL.

The fact that you’re not the least bit bothered by the fact that Atlanta’s most visible sports figure may be using an illegal drug is just another example of how this country is being “dumbed down” morally.

Atlanta used to be the city too busy to hate. Now it’s the place where the lowest common denominator is not only embraced, but celebrated.

Congratulations.

By TH

January 18, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this

I agree with CR, most of these comments are racist. I’m not agreeing with drug use,but why label him as a THUG? What has he done to be called a THUG? Look into your own self before casting judgment on someone else. Everytime an African American celebrity has problems most of you start blogging and exposing your ignorance.

By Gman

January 18, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this

A multi-millionaire that won’t throw away his 50$ sack before he gets to the airport, then tries to bring “liquid” on a plane, ignoring 20 signs in front of his face telling him he can’t, is told he can’t and he dosn’t wanna give up the water bottle?!? Hope that was some good weed, ‘cause I can’t express fully how idiotic this move looks…..by the way doubters, they sell these Aquafina bottles w/the secret compartment to hide drugs, u buy em at Insurrection or other “tobacco” shops, no doubt he is guilty, why else would he be carrying the Aquafina bottle, he ain’t hiding money or jewelry in it. Can’t he just pick up another sack when he gets to the ATL, and when security says “pitch your water bottle”, just do that? Mind-boggling……

By jcbrave

January 18, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this

What a dumb a* thug! What else is it going to take for even the Mike Vick appologist to realize the experiment has failed. It has zero to do with race, and everything to do with with his inability to behave and conduct himself with class. This guy is just as ignorant as they come. Not to mention, he hasn’t really proved to be able to get everyone involved offsensively and show the slightest bit of production. PLEASE SHIP HIM OUT OF TOWN AND LET HIM BE SOMEONE ELSE’S PROBLEM. MIKE VICK MUST GO!!!!!

By TC

January 18, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this

Hey Blank, Don’t you recognize a THUG when you see one? Trade him so we could get Calvin Johnson. Vick is a joke!

By Mike Vick

January 18, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

Hey man, this is Mike, why drink & drive when you can smoke & fly dude? This is all the fault of da-system, da-man and da-media, not my fault. I whan do-en notin man

By Dwayne

January 18, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

Don KeBallz, what a stupid statement, those ladies have been in the AJC everyday. This Vick thing will be blown over by the Atl media since no one wants to touch the golden boy. Also, those ladies are not high paid athletes that our kids look up to. Get real.

By T.R.

January 18, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

Ryan why does he have to be a thug? Do you call white players who get in a trouble thugs? I did not think so… He is a human being and has made a mistake. Cast the first stone…

By LC

January 18, 2007 11:42 AM | Link to this

Hell, if Leonard Little (of the St. Louis Rams) can kill an innocent mother and wife while drunk driving and still be back on the field the same season, why should we give a damn about Mike Vick and some pot. He doesn’t owe the public an apology. We already know he is SORRY….. literally!

By Dex

January 18, 2007 11:42 AM | Link to this

I don’t blame Mike, I’ve seen his posse, I wouldn’t let one of them tote my weed either.

By alex

January 18, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

By Slinky

January 18, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

Alex can you read?

The police report does not say empty. It says a “small amount of dark particulate”. I am sure it is not a felony, but it is stupid.

Thanks Mike for educating today’s youth on the finer points of a “spy bottle”.

Please tell me why he chose to say dark particulate and not weed. And once again what did he do wrong. And as my last post why is this such big news in sports is playing the bears this weekend or something. My point is it started out as a cool water bottle (you have to admit it was kind of cool) with aroma and “dark particulate now he is smoking weed and the whole world is going to hell in a hand basket. We have more important things to focus on.I liked it better when oyu guys talked about why schuab, or shockley should be QB at least then you had evidence. I mean really how much time should the paper and the security gaurd have spent on this “case”

By Andy

January 18, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

Am I high or does MV remind you of one of the gremlins?

By G-Man

January 18, 2007 11:44 AM | Link to this

I have to admit I’ve been a Vick-apologist for a long time now…sorry no more. When these athletes get stopped for stupid stuff like this then the deserve the scrunity and negative press that’s normally associated with it. Like it or not these guys are ambassadors for their respective sports.

If you don’t want to be under the microscope get a regular job and make it like everyone else that takes their hard earn money and supports your sport. Otherwise realize that you have been given an opportunity to entertain and make s**t-load of money…there are certain expectations of you on and off the field.

One last thing…what a dumb-azz!

By DBH 1

January 18, 2007 11:44 AM | Link to this

I’ve always thought he looks stoned every time I see him. And to everyone defending him by asking who hasn’t smoked a little weed in their time, sure we have. But we aren’t professional athletes. I don’t care. Go Thrashers!

By TrueSteeler

January 18, 2007 11:45 AM | Link to this

This overpaid idiot is a real embarassment. I don’t have a problem with pot, in fact I think it should be legal, but then again I’m not a multi-millinaire athlete that kids idolize. I’m willing to bet Vic will get another little fine by the NFL, make another public apology and back to business as usual, the starting star QB of the Hotlanta Falcons.
Let’s Go Steelers in 07!!!

By Sherlock Holmes

January 18, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this

FYI: TH and CR are the same racist idiot posting under different names.

By pyarakamil

January 18, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this

Vick is an idiot!! He needs to understand how to be a class act in the NFL, just look at all of the other great players ( P. Manning, LT, T. Brady, W. Dunn, etc.). Yeah sure W. Dunn’s best days are behind him, but he can still teach Michael Vick a thing or two about being a class act. Michael Vick needs to grow up, and until he does this team will suffer, it doesn’t matter who you bring in here as a coach or player. This is something a kid outta college or high school would do and get caught, not a professional athlete. But you know what he doesn’t care about this cause he’s still getting paid, the only people suffering are the fans. I want Michael Vick to succeed, cause that’s what’s best for the team, we’re paying him too much to trade him. And all you guys that want to convert him to a RB are forgetting his fumbling problem. HE JUST NEEDS TO GROW UP, PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!!!!

By T.R.

January 18, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this

I concur with Rich.

By Blankety Blank

January 18, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this

1) Blank should be using his considerable influence on the Miami-Dade police to speed up the testing of the liquid in order to quickly prove Vick’s guilt or innocence regarding pot. 2) The TSA should be publicly explaining why Vick was allowed to continue on his flight without additional interview and search after trying to get suspicious container through airport security.

By jpop379

January 18, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this

It is truly baffling that a $125 million+ athlete would potentially throw his career away over a $25 novelty bottle he got at Spencers or a Porn store…

One thing is for sure his judgement is terrible both on and off the field!

By MattSchaubbbb

January 18, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this

I’ve learned a lot from Mike Vick and I’m sure He’ll be found innocent in all these allegations…snicker snicker

By Corey

January 18, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this

“keep up the great role model for your people.. and I’ll keep employing them at $8 an hour..” Eric, finally you have an excuse to say what you feel, you bigot!

By Send Mexico packing

January 18, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this

Stupid is as stupid does. Mexico is as dumb as a box of rocks. Blank really has an eye for talent, doesn’t he? I can’t wait to see who they draft this year.

By War Eagle

January 18, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this

It seems like a disharmony family.. Herpes, finger master, under age sex, gun pulled in MacDonald1`s, dismissed from college, allege drug smuggling in airport, and lawsuits flying around in several courts. The first link that hit me reading this article was Arthur Blank rolling Vick out on the field at a home game during his injury>>>>$130 million????. I hope CP does not have in contract that Vick has GOT TO BE THE MAN>

By Brett

January 18, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this

Yet another reason to not be a Falcoons fan. An idiot owner, poor coaching and thug ‘playaz’…a pathetic excuse for a football program! You get what you pay for!

By CQ

January 18, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this

Why do you dumb pople keep bring up Brady or Manning when we discuss Vick. Sure Vick is no Manning or Vrady but then again both of those guys are only half the Athlete as Vick.

By KeepinStats

January 18, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this

Am I missing something here?? Vick throws another crucial interception, and they’re look at the replay to see what happened.

By Pat

January 18, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

DO you guys even know why people care about what athletes do off the field?

The younger generations look up to them as heros, mentors, role models, etc. They need to learn that there are people that are idolizing them. Since he is Michael Vick, there are thousands of children just in Atlanta, that are using him as a role model. Who wants their kids to be like that when they grow up?
They see that he, well not just him but others athletes too, do all these things and just get a slap on the wirst. They will grow up to think that it is cool. The NFL needs to think about harsher punsihments for all of the players.

By Rio

January 18, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

Although what Mike Vick is accused of doing was done without thought, it amazes me how you people (and you know who you are) constantly refer to him and any one other African-American as a thug. Do you know what a thug is or is thug the new N-word for ya’ll. If it was a white player, the blog wouldn’t be this full. Personally I think all of you people who refer to Rappers and Michael Vick just hate to see rich African Americans regardless of what they have or have not done.Hopefully Arthur Blank is not as racist as the rest of you are.

By TheBean

January 18, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

You cannot polish a turd, no matter how hard you try, it is still a turd

Welcome to Vickville.

By cw

January 18, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

I think that the Falcons should trade Vick and Norwood(this is what it would take probably)to the Raiders for the 1st Pick in the NFL Draft and get Calvin Johnson, a hometown boy… We could always get a good back in the later rounds (Kenny Irons or Darius Walker - hometown boys) Then Blank wouldn’t have to worry about ticket sales… Go Schaub…

By scribe

January 18, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this

Speechless…Next thing you’ll tell me is that Lindsay Lohan is in rehabPlease waive/trade/dump his overhyped,undertalented behind…

By MattSchaubbbb

January 18, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this

I’m studying the new playbook very hard, I’m spending the offeseason working diligently on it….but I know Mike Vick is the starting quarterback…snicker snicker

By John from Dunwoody

January 18, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this

HOPEFULLY, THIS WILL PROVIDE THE FALCONS AN ‘OUT’ FOR TERMINATING HIS CONTRACT.

By CentennialParkConcertGoer

January 18, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

Where do they sell these bottles? I mean…

By Costanza

January 18, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

Dude - please send Vick to Oak-Town Raiders with the rest of the NFL thugs. But, we all know that Blank is scared to bench or trade him because the Reverend Jesse Sharpton will be protesting all over Peachtree Street. Just pure sick.

By Steve

January 18, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

Berry, I want to watch Shaub play and so do all the Falcon fans without any RACIAL bias who truely love football and want a chance to win consitantly.

By Jay

January 18, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this

Ive been a Vick supporter. That said…this is crossing the line. He obviously thinks he can get away with whatever he wants, and he can get whatever he wants. Thats not the case. The biggest thing is his stupidity on this…its only a couple hours from Miami to Atlanta, then get all the pot you want!

Of course the prudent thing to do is wait for the investigation to finish. But thats a problem. You let the investigation finish after the draft and its true…Vick loses trade value. You trade Vick before the draft and its true…who cares, you got something for him. You trade Vick before the draft and he is innocent…get ready to watch the falcons on the web because the games arent selling out.

I say think long and hard about this, Blank and co. If youre sick of this crap, trade him now while you can to the Raiders for their #1 and then some. Then Falcons can draft Calvin Johnson, who would sell some tickets (but definately not as many as Vick) and would be a fun draw once he and Schuab get on the same page.

By one66

January 18, 2007 11:59 AM | Link to this

He hasn’t learned to throw the ball away to avoid a sack, and i guess he hasn’t learned to throw the bottle away….lmao

By Pyarakamil

January 18, 2007 12:05 PM | Link to this

We bring up Brady and Manning, ummmm lemme think because they play the SAME POSITION!! At least Brady and Manning get into the playoffs every year unlike your boy Michael Vick, so i guess being half the athlete Vick is isn’t that bad at all. And oh yeah bright guy, to be in the NFL you have to an Athlete, so Michael Vick isn’t the only athlete in the NFL

By Jack

January 18, 2007 12:05 PM | Link to this

Mr. Blank, tell the Miami cops to leave your ‘Franchise’ alone! Bet that was for ‘medicinal purposes’ because he was feeling down for not making the pro bowl. Just not fair! Other folks are not embarrassed for carrying a ‘little pot’!! Bet you are proud of your ‘Franchise’!! Many of your former fans are NOT!

By tex

January 18, 2007 12:05 PM | Link to this

Sure Vick is no Manning or Vrady but then again both of those guys are only half the Athlete as Vick.

The difference is, those guys win games.

By Thom Underwood

January 18, 2007 12:05 PM | Link to this

Get rid of him as soon as possible before he kills another coach… Send him to Oakland with the rest of the coach killers and thugs

By Jerry L

January 18, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this

It might be time to send Mr Blank a message that he will understand. Make Lowe’s your first stop instead of your second when you can’t find it at Home Depot.

By C.J.

January 18, 2007 12:07 PM | Link to this

Yes, Mike, that was stupid, but I’m still a fan and am not throwing stones because one may ricochet and pop me in my head. So to all of you PERFECT people duck down before you throw your rock.

By steve

January 18, 2007 12:09 PM | Link to this

Hey AirTran, way to pick your spokesman!!!!

By Quarterbacks Run Offenses, NOT Athletes

January 18, 2007 12:09 PM | Link to this

The Falcons intended to draft a QUARTERBACK in 2001, not an “athlete.”

No NFL team that truly wants to win SUPER BOWL trophies wants an “athlete” to run their offense.

Tom Brady is not the athlete Mike Vick is, but Mike Vick is not the QUARTERBACK or respectful human being Tom Brady is.

Doug Williams was not the athlete Mike Vick is, but Mike Vick is not the QUARTERBACK or respectful human being Doug Williams was.

Brett Farve is not the athlete Mike Vick is, but Mike Vick is not the QUARTERBACK or respectful human being Brett Farve is.

Donovan McNabb is not the athlete Mike Vick is, but Mike Vick is not the QUARTERBACK or respectful human being Donovan McNabb is.

Vick = Slacker

By Shane

January 18, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

WEED?? THIS IS A JOKE..90% OF THE PEOPLE POSTING ON HERE SMOKE WEED..GIVE THE GUY A BREAK…HE IS 26,DOING THE SAME STUFF YOU ARE DOING OR THE SAME STUFF YOU WERE DOING.DONT BE JEALOUS HE MAKES MORE MONEY THAN YOU DO.WEED??LETS WORRY ABOUT THE MYTH AND CRACK USERS THIS MUCH AND WE WOULD BE ALRIGHT..WEED IS NO DIFFERENT THAN BEER IN MY VIEW.

By Jeff

January 18, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

What a thug!!! The gangsta’s setting a real positive example for the young fans that look up to him…..

By richie

January 18, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

I’d be so freakin’ embarassed if I was a Falcon’s fan. I don’t have anything against pot, I think it should be legal, but then again I’m not a filthy rich football star that kids idolize. I’m sure Vic will get another chump change fine by the NFL and make another public apology to Atlanta and back to business as usual, Vic, the starting QB for the Hotlanta Falcons. I’m glad my kid isn’t a Falcons fan!!! Lets Go Steelers in 07!!!

By MelissaWolf

January 18, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

Arthur, I might be a thought a prostitute, but you are a real pimp putting up with the antics of Vick so you can make some $$$$.

By Chuck

January 18, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

Smoking weed will make you shoot Blank(s)…

By susan

January 18, 2007 12:12 PM | Link to this

yes, please commit suicide, magman.

our city is better off without your being UGLY to people and your blind rage.

By RWH

January 18, 2007 12:12 PM | Link to this

Like anyone who fail to follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the facilities that’s providing a service. With so many things going on, we all should slow-down observe the rights ways when we travel especially in an airport where so many things can happen. Mr. Vick’s case must be handled like everyone else. A complete investigation and testing and the real-truth about the contents must be a throughly investigated factual finding so that none of us will play the race cards or anyother cards that is readily available. Mr. Vick must know the rules as he travel within the airports. Hopefully, drugs, no matter what it is be his pit-fall.

By Jim

January 18, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

This is a non issue until sales of #7 jerseys start declining How many of these so called Vick Haters have a #7 jersey and how many of you will mail yours to Arthur Blank care of The Atlanta Falcons at Flowery Branch? Until you start hitting Blank in the wallet he won’t care. DO you REALLY think he reads the blogs???

By Gman

January 18, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

I’ll call a white person a thug and a black person a redneck if the personality warrants it……ain’t really a difference between a thug and a redneck, either could be on the corner or in the trailer, same culture, any color….

Vick’s a better Athlete than all these guys too: Brett Favre John Elway Joe Montana Doug Williams Byron Leftwich Donovan McNabb Peyton Manning Tom Brady Steve Young Terry Bradshaw Ken Stabler Dan Fouts Dan Marino Phil Simms Joe Namath

That said, I would take any of these guys listed over Vick at QB every day of the week……

By Snoop Dog

January 18, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

I guess its time for Mike to hang out with me, Snoop Dog, we can smoke some blunts and talk about the next big screw up plays for the Falcons. Oh, and thanks Arthur Blanks for paying him so much, he is probably stoned while he is playing, thats why he always runs the ball….he can’t see to throw it !!

By theedge56

January 18, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

Remember you are innocent until proven guilty in this country and we don’t even know what was in the secret compartment. It is amazing that he did not realize he couldn’t bring a water bottle through the security checkpoint.

By davidb

January 18, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this

Maybe I’m confused. I didn’t know Vick was a basketball player.. Herpes, Flipping the finger and now smuggling dope. Sounds likes he should be the poster boy for the NBA - Get him the hell out of Atlanta! - From a season ticket holder (for now anyway).

By steve

January 18, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this

What commonsense says is right on track. I remember the black crowd cheering when Chris Chandler lay hurt on the field, holding up there “we want vick” signs. Sad but true.

By Sesame Street

January 18, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this

Donovan McNabb

Tom Brady

Doug Williams

Brett Favre

Steve McNair

Michael Vick

One of these things is NOT like the others…

One of these things DOESN’T belong….

By Brett Farr???

January 18, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this

Brett Farr?!? Tony B., you’re a dumba$$.

By Who's Yer Daddy

January 18, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

Another PR hit for Arthur; Vick and his finger, Mora and Washington meltdown, Mora being fired, dying whales, Vick and his magic bottle. Maybe Vick was hangin with Ricky Williams in Miami. Trade him to Miami. Trade him to Baltimore and hang with Ray “I didn’t kill nobody” Lewis or to Philly to be with that idiot Trotter. And Arthur, I wouldn’t make anymore major purchases for awhile if I were you.

By Arthor Blank

January 18, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

Michael, Michael, Michael ….

I guess it goes to say, “You can take the street kid out of the ghetto, but you can’t take the ghetto out of the street kid.”

By Sports Fan

January 18, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

Can somebody tell me why nobody was calling for the beloved Chipper Jones head when he was out having children outside of his marriage. I guess that means nothing to your banwagon fans. How about supporting your team regardless.

By T.O.

January 18, 2007 12:20 PM | Link to this

He might be a thug, but Arthur still believes in him. Atlanta accepts losers, so he’ll continue to play there.

By MAF

January 18, 2007 12:21 PM | Link to this

I don’t care about his personal life or if he is a thug or not. What a do know is that he is not a very good NFL quarterback. Exciting yes, leader no. He has not developed, it does not matter who’s fault. IT’S JUST TIME TO MOVE ON.

By Marielle

January 18, 2007 12:21 PM | Link to this

I would give Vick a chance to explain the situation first if I was Authur Blanks. Since this is really Vick’s first offence, I would give him the benefit of the doubt until the police report came back.

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 18, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this

I’m surprised that this blog has been up for so long and nobody has thought of a weed-related nickname for him yet. Ron Mexico was an easy one — any new ideas?

By Keith Helms

January 18, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this

This is just further proof that Vick is another Terrell Owens. No, that is not exactly correct. You need to mix in a little Mchael Irvin. All three commit their dispicable actions because they are pampered athletes who think they can get away with any crime, like when the Super Bowl was in Atlanta.

By Jack

January 18, 2007 12:24 PM | Link to this

What a comparison!

Dunn — who is out serving as an example for all to follow, and investing some of his fortune in the future of the human race.

Then, there is Vick! First, Ron Mexico; herpes; the finger trick at those who pay to come see him lose; and now this!

Mr. Blank, do you just not see the difference?

Instead of firing coaches, why don’t you get rid of the real problem????

By ????

January 18, 2007 12:24 PM | Link to this

Let me start by saying I am not excusing Michael Vick for this stupid act, but honestly why are we calling him a thug? What has he done that is thuggish? So he gave the middle finger, so what, who has not done that before. He got accused of giving someone and STD, and that is thuggish? Lastly, he tried to get on a plane with a bottle that had a secret compartment, which NO weed in it, just residue. Stupid, but not thuggish. Just a question for us to seriously think about: If this were Matt Schaub, would we still be using the word thug? Just a question. I know people hate bringing up the race issue, but come on. And evrybody that has responded to this issue have never done anything stupid in their life. Gotta love America, especially the south.

By Eric

January 18, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

Apparently Atlanta like to overpay people who are failures at their job.

Could I get a job with Home Depot in the corporate office or the Falcons please?

Can’t guarentee I’d fail… but I’ll give it a shot.

By Equal Hater of Chipper and Vick

January 18, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

I try to teach my kids to DISLIKE both Chipper Jones AND Michael Vick equally. They are both p-o-o-r role models for kids to want to emulate.

* - Chipper Jones is a THUG .*

* - Michael Vick is a THUG . *

What is the difference? Only ONE of the statements above makes me a “Hater” and a “Racist.”

Any guesses on which statement that is.

By scott

January 18, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

I am beginning to wonder about Blank. Nardelli as CEO (overpaid) and Vick (overpaid). I have been in Vicks camp, my 10 year old has jerseys and autographed pictures and I am ready to cut and run.

By reg

January 18, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

Again Ron Mexico, What else have they hidden, Get it together Mexico

By ChampDawg

January 18, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

Sports Fan— You’re a moron. Having children out of marriage is not illegal. Possession of pot is. If you can’t see the difference, you’re an idiot.

By Onslaught

January 18, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

Sports Fan,

Your a complete moron. Infidelity is not illegal, plus Chipper does his job to help his team win! Unlike Vickboy who doesn’t care about anything but himself.

By Kent

January 18, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

If it walks like a thug , talks like a thug and carries weed into airports like a thug, Its a THUG!

By C-Money

January 18, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

For those of you who would think this is a situation which should have been avoided by the media as well as the TSA personnel —- you are obviously less educated than Michael Vick. What he did was the “STUPIDEST” thing anyone can do at a security checkpoint in today’s environment…oh I forgot “HE IS MICHAEL VICK!”

MICHAEL; common sense tells you that if you have something illegal do not raise attention to yourself – regardless to your stature in society. You also has to remember, not all of America puts your accomplishments (not that many from where I stand) on a football field on a pedestal and do not care about your fame.

Now - put yourself in the idle traveler’s shoes. If you saw that he was allowed to process through security with a 20 oz bottle…wouldn’t you think he was receiving preferential treatment? Now, the normal guy would use that instance/situation to argue that everyone should be treated equal.

Finally —- MICHAEL you make approximately $13M per year…that’s six (6) zeros after the 13. Can’t you afford to have a bottle at home and one at your brother’s? That’s assuming you were visiting him. I know it is difficult, but THINK before you do things and if you are not capable…call me and I will help (no charge and I will pay for the long distance phone call).

By Big E

January 18, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this

Does anyone notice the BIGOTED ATTITUDES here towards Mike Vick, I for one am no Vick fan, hell I am no Falcon fan, but the views here have nothing to do with sports, I hear a lot of “broke AZZ good ol’ boys spouting off about a Black man, and to the idiot who said Rev jesse Sharpton, its Al Sharpton, and maybe you would rather have your boy Rev. Haggard (with his boy toy massager) speak out? When Brett Farve was popping pills, what did you have to say? Art Schleister and his gambling addiction? Pete Rose and his gambling? There are many cases of sports figures doig dumb stuff, but you don’t hear the hate and bigoted views then? FIRE IT UP MIKE!

By STOP HATING

January 18, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this

its weed—come on people..GET A LIFE! He doesnt need to be traded and HE IS NOT GOING TO BE TRADED!! Deal with it and move on……should he have done it—NO but he shouldnt be traded because of it. I am sure half of u on this board has or still smoke the stuff…and calling him a THUG isnt necessary—-some of you are soooo JUDGEMENTAL….

By chi chi

January 18, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this

Who cares 90% of the nfl smokes and if he didnt actually have weed in the bottle and iam so glad that we waste our tax dollars and our right to freedom for some dumbass who spends his time digging in the garbage looking for a bottle

By Akagi

January 18, 2007 12:29 PM | Link to this

CR:

Racism is the belief that one race is inherently superior to all others or one race is inherently inferior. Has anyone said that blacks or any other race is inferior or superior here?

Calling Mike Vick a loser or a thug or a punk doesn’t make you a racist.

By JJ

January 18, 2007 12:29 PM | Link to this

Vicksuxs wrote: Herpes, the finger,pot. Yea he’s a real keeper. In fact I think Arthur should double his salary………..Hell if jobs fired people who smoke pot, give the finger under stress, and has herpes, America wouldn’t exist. The only people who probably doesn’t fit at least one of those categories would be Pre-k and kindergarten. I can’t even say elementary.

By Glk

January 18, 2007 12:29 PM | Link to this

Gee Michael, what would your mom think? I say, let Michael go-keep Matt Schwabb who respects & appreciates his gifts!!!

By bucko

January 18, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

Hey maYBE blank and vick or smoking together and that is the reason blank loves this DUM BOO. I say the atlanta police should get a warrant and search both of there houses. Cut vick the party is over.

By Coach Knapp

January 18, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

NO WONDER Michael got so confused when we started talking about opposing defenses bringing in NICKEL and DIME packages in the film room !!!

Now, I also know who kept stealing my Cheetos.

What a punk.

By ConyersDawg

January 18, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

The part I hate about this is he is the face of the franchise and this is not the best image for the Falcons.

If I’m Blank I would no matter if he is charged or not sit down with Vick and say “It’s your life outside of this team but you are the face of and extension of this team. I will not put up with off the field distractions and image issues with my team!”

Vick needs to think long and hard about his image in Atlanta and around the League!

By C.J.

January 18, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

Hear, Hear Sports Fan! Obviously what’s good for the goose is not good for the gander to these hillbillies. Duck before you throw your rock because it just might ricochet. NO ONE is without fault and from what I’m told no one sin is greater than the other. STILL A FALCON & A MIKE VICK FAN!

By Anotherdamnjack

January 18, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

Mr. Blank,

Here’s your opportunity to rid the Falcons of this embarrassment. Give Schaub a shot at the starting QB position. Vick knows he’s the starter. Make it clear to him that after his past actions that competition for the starting QB is open. This would allow him to straighten up and be the starter or be trade bait!! Make it his decision.

By bubba-ex falcons ticket holder

January 18, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

Vick is a coach and fan killer!!!!! I would hope that there is a standard of conduct clause in his contract. If I (member of the military) get busted for weed or almost anything else, I loose my job…and my salary. Granted my salary is less than 1% of Vick’s, I can’t afford to loose it. Maybe if he were in my shoes for one day, he would appreciate his position more. Peace to you all. bubba

By Owain Ozymandias Buck

January 18, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

Can we get Jamarcus Russell?? There’s a young, HUGE, strong unconventional QB with a laser arm and a strong, intelligent sense of presence…

By Erin

January 18, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

Isn’t he related to Marcus Vick??? Who is actually suprised.

By A soon to be former Falcons fan

January 18, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

Its like a jigsaw puzzle. As you get more pieces it starts to become a clear picture. First Ron Mexico incident. Then admission he did not try in 2005 final game (how did Rex Grossman get roasted for doing the same thing this year!!). Then middle finger incident. Now this. I’ve been a Vick supporter for the entire time. But now I have had enough. Until he is gone from the team, I have no interest in supporting this team, if this is what they stand for.

By george

January 18, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

We don’t need a completed investigation to know how dumb Michael Vick is. Anyone who attempts to take a 20 oz bottle thru security at an airport knowing the limit is 3 oz is DUMB. I don’t have to wait to use common sense. A bottle with a fake compartment is not something you would try to sneak thru security. Normal people don’t need fake bottles. Now is the time for the Falcons to rid themselves of this cancer and save millions of dollars in the process. As for selling tickets, there are probably many folks like me who are more likely to attend a Falcon game IF VICK IS NOT PLAYING. He is a loser, never will be an NFL quarterback.

By Reality

January 18, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

I is time to get rid of this doping-thug ….. Classless and a sorry excuse for a human being and some of our brain-dead fanbase still worship the ground this moron walks on ….. Show your stupidity this weekend and wear your Michael Prick jerseys. So Sad but so Typical. Blank, you were duped but a dumb moron. Thought you were better than that.

By Homeland Security

January 18, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

Between Marcus and Mike, we can come up with the total IQ of a turnip.

Petrino is the bigger moron for taking on this idiot.

By Apocalypse

January 18, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this

A certain race of people,whose name I will not call out,thinks that Vick is their savior. That is why they don’t have the descency to hold him accountable for anything. No matter what he does they defend him as if he was paying them. In the meantime they go home to their pathetic lives and sit and wait for the next media racialfest.

By TTCO

January 18, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this

Rio, They want to be known as thugs I have seen a lot of rappers with it tattoed on thier bodies. These idiots think it is cool to be a thug. If you dont understand this or if you accept this kind of behavior maybe you also are a thug.

By Tris

January 18, 2007 12:36 PM | Link to this

Ron Mexico had a broken home i believe. I think he’s dad left the family when he was young and the mom / aunts raised him. But you are right, his family you would think would be disgraced, but than again it seems to run in this family with his brother Marcus being a known sex offender and drug user.

Drop the bong Ron and read the bible.

By Mike

January 18, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

Vick - Ron Mexico, herpes, underage girls, pot, etc.

Forget about the fact that he cannot read defenses, cannot throw accurately, runs at the first sign of trouble, blames teammates for his inability to lead, gives his fans the finger…

It’s not about race, it’s about the ability to lead. There are many, many black football players who are leaders, both on and off the field, and are stand up guys. Unfortunately Vick isn’t one of them. It really does a disservice to the black leaders playing the game today. Vick shouldn’t be grouped with them at all.

By TPATL

January 18, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

Vicks the man, and after a couple of wins under his belt the situation will go unheard. Need I remind you all……M. Schaubb beat the he__ of some guy 2 years ago. You probably didn’t know b/c it was followed up by the weather report. (lol)

By UGAStudnet

January 18, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

Okay, to all of you “just” and so called “fair and intelligent” people who are screaming to wait until the facts are in before we pass judgement answer me this: Why is the hell would this Thug have a special water bottle containing a hidden substance that was perfectly legal? If he was trying to sneak something through airport security in a hidden compartment, that alone should tell you that the substance is illegeal. He knew he shouldnt have it. On a side note, it is a little scary that airport security is unable to identify a little pot. I dont smoke weed, but I am sure I could identify “dark particles”

By vicklover

January 18, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

OH I BET FOR YOU VICK HATERS THIS PUTS THE ICING ON THE CAKE RIGHT! SEEMS TO ME THAT ALL YOU PEOPLE BASHIN VICK OH LET MY REPHASE IT “THUG U ALL CALL HIM” YOU NEED TO GET A LIFE PLENTY OFYOU ARE MAD THAT HE IS A BLACK QB IN THE NFL 1 ST ALL! 2ND PAID MORE MONEY THEN YOU AND I! 3RD THAT HE AINT GOING NO WHERE SO HANG IT UP PEOPLE! WHEN ITS SOMETHING THAT HAPPEN IN THE NEWS BAD ABOUT A BLACK PERSON LET ALONG SOMEONE FAMOUS! YOU ALL CANT WAIT TO RUN THEM IN THE GROUND! WHAT ABOUT IN BASEBALL -STEROID USE, U ALL STILL LOVE THEM, SOME GET PUT IN THE HALL OF FAME EVEN!WHAT ABOUT THE GOOD STUFF VICK DOES IN THE COMMUNITY YOU NEVER HEAR ABOUT THAT WHY B/C THEY LOVE TO POST THE BAD CHIT!SO UNTIL YOU ALL SEE THAT YOU ALL POUTIN AND BASHIN! LOOK AT WHAT YOU HAVE DONE B/C YOU AINT SO DAMN PERFECT UR SELF!THEIR IS OTHER THINGS TO BE WORRY ABOUT, TO BE WORRY ABOUT SOME DAMN WEED HE HAD! LOOK AT THESE PEOPLE STOLLAWAYS ON PLANES, TERROIST(SUPPOSELY),ETC! SO SHUT UP AND GROW

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 18, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

Hey Narc,

Maybe you should try reading my previous post. Like I said earlier, it is pretty damn stupid for a guy worth more than some African countries to try to sneak weed onto a plane. I don’t have a problem with him smoking weed, but I do have a problem with him being dumb enough to get caught, especially if it’s going to affect his ability to perform on the field (in other words, if there’s a chance he gets a suspension). He’s gotta know better than to try to sneak weed on a plane, there’s no question. The reason I bring up Peyton Manning is because I read messages from clueless people labeling him a “class act”, when his past speaks to the contrary. You talk about being “dumbed down morally”? Personally, I find dropping your pants in front of a non-consenting girl to be a much worse moral violation than smoking weed. I am an occasional weed smoker — I don’t think I have any problems with my moral values.

By george

January 18, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

Big E…this is not a case of race. It’s about being stupid. I want a quarterback with GOOD JUDGEMENT…something Michael Vick is sorely lacking.

By Rev. Al Sharpton

January 18, 2007 12:38 PM | Link to this

Boy, I’m sure glad our New York Jets don’t have an idiot like Vick playing quarterback. If we did, we wouldn’t have even made the playoffs.

I sure feel sorry for you folks in the A T L.

Go JETS !!

By FalconsforLife

January 18, 2007 12:38 PM | Link to this

This conversation is useless. The popular opinion seems to be to trade Vick. I don’t think this alleged incident makes any difference. ATL vans appear to want Vick gone regardless of the outcome this situation. GET REAL, its not going to happen. If Ricky Williams can get the number of second chances he received, then how do you really think this will effect Vick and his ability of remain the starting QB for the Falcons?

So, can we move on to something of importance like improving the offensive line, receivers and the defense?

By FIREHIM

January 18, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

I think he and his brother have proven what type of people they are. I find it disgusting that he gets paid as much money as he does and he is injured or out more than he plays. I find it disgusting that kids play a video game that bears his name and he is quite possible the worst role model I can think of. I find it disgusting that at his income level and the education he could afford he is still illiterate and can not speak proper English

By MrLiberty

January 18, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this

Drugs are bad. You’ll never get anywhere if you smoke dope. Don’t ever try it or it will destroy your life. Is it any wonder that kids think adults are all lying to them? They are!

Just how many more lives, careers, families, etc. are going to have to be destroyed by the insane War On Drugs.

The government wastes Billions per year, we have more people in prison than any other country in the world including China, and respect for the law is at an all-time low.

Drug dealers and the government are making trillions of dollars off drugs being illegal. Before 1912 everything was legal, and abuse was handled as the medical problem it is, not as the criminal problem we pretend it to be.

Nearly 100 years of failure is enough. Legalization is the only answer.

By Dbl. D

January 18, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

Trade Vick to the Raiders..

By Sayitaintso

January 18, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

come on guys chill out that was just RON MEXICO now saying that he is Mike Vick……(payback thats all)

By Doug

January 18, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

It takes “months” to identify a little weed?Why don’t they just call it a “post season investigation”.

By The Truth

January 18, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

Michael Vick should win an Oscar for his acting performance here in Atlanta. Everyone knows what a terrible person his brother Marcus is. Do you honestly think Michael is that different??? I don’t have any doubt that the substance was some sort of drug and I hope the NFL and the Falcons suspend him for a significant amount of time.

Apparently Vick has the Falcons and a lot of Atlanta fans fooled about what a great guy he is. Vick is a jerk that couldn’t care less about any fans. The bird flipping incident after the Saints game is a prime example. He also was scheduled for an autograph signing a few months after he was drafted by the Falcons at a Sprint Store in the area. After waiting for 3 hours, we found out that the limo came to pick him up and he refused to leave his room because he simply didn’t want to go. Sprint sent people’s items to be signed by Vick and promised that they would be mailed to everyone. The Sprint store never saw them again…

Vick is a jerk who shouldn’t be in sports. Kids aspiring to be like this guy should be told the real truth about Michael Vick so that they can find another role model. Hopefully Petrino will soon see the value of a guy like Matt Schuab, both on and off the field. Course, we’ve seen how classy Petrino is. 10 year contract? Who cares right? The Falcons need help…

SCREW VICK.

By C-Money

January 18, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

Yes, Arthur needs to wait until the investigation is completed to take any discipline and/or any other action.

This is another instance where the sports figures think that they are above the law and our youth sees this type of behavior as normal, typical, and acceptable by society…they want to emulate these individuals.

I will digress here to address sports figures in general.

Drastic measure need to be taken immediately. First, high school kids need to be refrained from arguing with and using profanity while participating in organized activities…multiple violations should result in expulsion from the game (regardless to the skills the individual possess). Second, colleges should enact the same rules with basketball going back to the days when a file is called against a player they acknowledge by raising their hands. Fighting during pre game and during the game should be dealt with by immediate suspension from the game and video reviewed for possible additional game suspension. Thirdly, if a player touches an official during the game he/she should be immediately suspended for the entire season (w/o pay for professionals).

Owners – when you have a malcontent (i.e. Sprewell, Iverson, Owens (T.O. and the other one) regardless to his talents, you have to agree not to sign him. Sports can be cleaned up but it is going to collectively take the owners to force these players back down to earth! Another option, incentive based contracts which include “actions detrimental to the team and league” with HEAVTY fines…25% or 50% of the salary…guarantee this will keep these athletes in line.

By BravesfaninMD

January 18, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this

Give me a break! Vick is the BEST overall athlete in the league. Listen to Blank’s comments at the news conference… Vick was coddled by Mora and needs to be motivated and challenged. The new coaches will do that and get him on the right track.

By Charles

January 18, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this

Don’t it make you proud Atlanta. This is our QB of the ages? Trade him or cut him. And now.

By ZGOLDATOWN

January 18, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this

I think its ignorant to say that Mike Vick is a thug because he smokes weed. That is what he had in the airport. Marijuana is made by God, beer is made by man, which do you trust? If Mike Vick had a small amount of marijuana in the off season, so what? Who cares,it doesn’t hurt anybody. All the people who call him a thug are just old. Wake up and realize that almost everybody smokes weed, and the ones who don’t are too scared to try it. Mike Vick is the best thing that happened to this franchise. Jim Mora and more specifically Greg Knapp were the problem. Lets give Vick some time without the West coast trash and see what happens. We are a Southern team and we need to stick to running the ball. Have an identity. Thats what was missing. Anyways, think what you want about Vick,but don’t blame anything on a small amount of marijuana. Free the prisoners, end marijuana prohibition. support norml

By 420Falcon

January 18, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this

So, when does he deny it, and one of his crew says the pot was his?

That seems to be the gameplan for situations like this.

By Ray

January 18, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this

More thug behavior from another thug. This is why I gave up supporting ANY pro sports long ago. I am just wondering when the rest of the sheep will catch on. Save your money. Boycott Pro sports.

By Fly gear

January 18, 2007 12:47 PM | Link to this

Check out the dude’s hair, his gear and the way he talks. Why would anyone be suprised about a little herb. There was some controversy about a picture of him smoking a cigar. Any doubt it was a blunt?

By Mike

January 18, 2007 12:47 PM | Link to this

vicklover….Are your writing skills really that bad or did you spend all of your time cutting English class with Vick? I don’t care what color his skin is or how much he makes. I want a leader as a QB. It seems like it doesn’t matter what he does, he’s innocent or he’s the target of evil white racists. If he were a MAN, he’d own up to his mistakes rather than throw anyone nearby under the bus.

By CAT

January 18, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

BIG STUPID LOSER!!!!!!!!!!!

By Magneto

January 18, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

Falconsforlife,

Your pathetic team also needs to improve at the QB position. Everyone in the whole world knows that except the fans in Atlanta. You’ve had very little success since his first couple of years because defenses have caught up with him. You also need to read Apocalypse’s comment @12:35.

By ????

January 18, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

God bless the south!!!! If you want to be honest and call someone a thug, start with our beloved president. Now what he did was THUG his way into office. He is being a THUG in Iraq, and why are we still over there, oh yeah oil. Thugs kill people and get people killed, like Bush is doing over in the Middle East. I can’t wait to see the reponses to this post. Right now, Bush is the biggest terrorist ever. Bring our troops back home you idiot. Go Vick!!!!!!!!!!!

By Ignatius

January 18, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

Oh get off it you bunch of self rightous hypocrites! You cannot convince me that 95% of you out there haven’t tried it and I would bet 40% of you are regular afficinados! I was reading a column last week about whatever happened to the cocky QBs. I remember Joe Nameth and the furor raised over his partying ways, his multiple women, his panty hose ad. It didn’t affect his performance on the field. I remember the stink Jim McMahon caused with a damn headband! It didn’t affect his performance. After the sorry coaching of last year, I might have shot y’all a bird or two also while I was coming off the field. That’s less bad press than brawling with the coaching staff that richly deserved to have their a*******es kicked mid field. Give the man his privacy. I don’t care about his sex life. I don’t care what color he is. I don’t care if he blows smoke. I don’t care how much he makes. Get out there on that field and do what you do! That’s what we get paid to do where we work! Extend our QB the same courtesy. And for those of you hollering “Schaub!”, one word. Voleck.

By Ron M

January 18, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

I don’t think tests on the bottle would take months. That’s just a cover-up. If tests come back positive, no matter how small amount, Vick doesn’t deserve any different treatment than Joe Schmoe that gets caught with the same thing. You or me would’ve been arrested, charged, and then released for a court date. Why treat him any different?

By gigaman13

January 18, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

please tell me we have a release clause in case this happens. Blank, it’s up to you to fix the birds because they are broken.

By Voice of Reason

January 18, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

FalconsforLife: The difference is that Vick is the leader. He’s the field general, the face of the franchise. This was the latest in a string of incidents reflecting incredibly bad judgment by a guy who has to make split second decisions for a living. I respect Vick’s abilities, but I’m tired of the baggage. I’m tired of the embarrasment. I’m just tired…

By Big Papa

January 18, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

Latest report out of the Gwinnett DA’s office. Mike has been identified as a customer of the Mansion Madame… Whats next people. He’s a thug and a loser just like his brother. I knew I would read blogs from other thugs pulling the race card. Bottom line, when you are getting paid 130M to lead and win, you are expected to stop smoking dope. Artie-you gotta do something on this one.I can hear it now, “that wasn’t the same bottle I threw in the bin”. He is a complete idiot that was lucky to be born with speed. Think of all the kids that have a Vick jersey hanging in their closet. Cut him loose to the Raiders, Al will buy his contract.

By James

January 18, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

Stupid——last straw. It is time to move on from Mike Vick. A lot of talent—-no commom sense.

By Dr. Elsbree

January 18, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

This thing is nationwide in the news! It was just on “The Hurt” 680 The fan and its funny how people from outside of Atlanta (see all colors not just black and white) agree that Vick is joke and should be sent packing to Oakland.

Hey whats this about Ron Mexico having a “My Space” webpage ??

This gangster is a piece of c#$$%!!

Great post… keep them coming!

By Motivate & Challenge Vick

January 18, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

• Vick needs to be motivated and challenged ? ? ? *

Okay….

Have Coach Petrino tell Mike Vick he can spread his Herpes to Carmen Electra or Paris Hilton IF he can get through an entire 5-minute interview without saying “You know…” more that 10 times or blaming someone else in the organization for his own QB failures.

See, that will both motivate AND challenge our beloved #7.

Then, Vick will be the perfect NFL Quarterback, right?

By Jesse Jackson

January 18, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

Just another example of racial profiling and how the black man is always getting put down.

By Nina

January 18, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

In the immortal words of Fred Sanford: You big dummy!

By Onslaught

January 18, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

BravesfaninMD: The question is not is he the best athlete, it is what kind of Quaterback is he? He’s horrible at throwing, communicating(the finger),staying away from disease infested ghetto girls, and now carrying weed on a plane. That hidden compartment in the bottle,apparently, is the only thing he has the intelligence to create.

By Tee Jay

January 18, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this

I think Mike Vick is 1 of the greatest QB’s and he deserves to be kept b/c he’s that dang good! I don’t care what any 1 says he’s still the man. Besides weed never hurt any 1!

By Dawg Man

January 18, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this

Mike Vick smokes weed? No surprise there. Trying to sneak it on a plane—-very dumb. Trade this guy now—Atl will never win big with him.

By Mike Vick Role Model

January 18, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this

Do as I say (I did not try the last game of 2005) not as I do (get/give herpes, flick off the crowd at the Ga Dome, and get caught in Miami with pot residue in a secret compartment.)

Is this how you would want your kid to act?

By Roy the sheriff

January 18, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this

vicklover, always a race issue good buddy when one of the brothers blunder? Have you ever heard the word “accountable”?…get a life and attend study hall.

By Dr. Elsbree

January 18, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this

NEWSFLASH:

Jesse Jackson just announced he is coming to Atlanta with Johnny Cochran and will “Pull Out the Race Card” to get Vick out of this Mess….. Seems he is bringing that fat a@## sharpton with him to protest in front of the airport and has asked the tax payers of GA to support the march.

By renni

January 18, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

Smoking pot slows you down, people, messes up your memory & interferes with concentration! OMG! A water bottle with a secret compartment going through a checkpoint! LMFAO! Thug!

By Thomas

January 18, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, whose passing improved dramatically over the past two weeks as he completed 66 percent of his passes and threw for seven touchdowns, claims his newfound accuracy came from his decision to throw the ball right-handed. “I just sort of got in the habit of carrying the ball in my left hand, and I just used my right hand for stiff-arming people,” said Vick, who completed a remarkable 20 of 28 passes to his pleasantly stunned receivers in the October 29 game against the Bengal’s. “Do you know, a lot of people mistakenly thought I was left-handed? I guess that’s my fault.” Vick added that his fumble against Cincinnati was due to his not knowing that it was, in fact, legal to carry the ball in both hands. “I have to attribute my new found success to my new aquafina concealer bottle that smuggles my weed”. “It’s just enables me to relax in a hostel environment “expressed Vick.

By Lakeesha

January 18, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

Just another example of the man trying to come down on brothers like Michael—-there are too many racists in Atlanta who try to put down our black brothers. Michael needs another city where he can do what he wants without all this hassle.

By Jack

January 18, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this

What should Mr. Blank do? Provide Al Davis with a ‘deal he can’t refuse’!

Al Davis will not be rolling him around in a wheel chair if he gets hurt!!!! He might treat him as a grown up!!

Really question if Mr. Blank has the stomach for what he is facing???!!!

By Daddyball

January 18, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this

Marcus and Mike Vick….Dumb & Dumber

By Dave

January 18, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this

Big deal - I’d rather he smoke weed than get drunk every night or mess with real drugs.

By G

January 18, 2007 01:00 PM | Link to this

pure hilarity… so freakin funny

By pathetic

January 18, 2007 01:00 PM | Link to this

He throws a football for a living, well…runs one, so he probably thinks of himself as exempt to the rules the rest of us common-folk must abide by. Oh, but wait…. the Miami airport and the TSA are racist. Their just jealous that he makes more money, blah, blah, blah. Yeah, that’s it. Give that lady a raise.

He probably thought the 3-3-1 rule was a defense and therefore could not understand it.

Let’s face it the Falcons aren’t going to do a thing to this guy. Their deathly afraid too. Maybe give him a 10k fine. He probably spends more on weed each year. I’m sure he’s laughing about it over a fat blunt right now. I do agree that they should test his hair. That’ll answer any questions from the last six months.

It saddens me when the ignorant among us still defend this thug idiot, but I guess it’s easy to have your head up your A** with your pants hanging so low. You might want to take that belt back because it’s not working properly.

All that’s missing now is a rap album, yo!

By Common Sense

January 18, 2007 01:01 PM | Link to this

Jesse Jackson, you are not very bright.

Why don’t you ever come to the “aid” of anyone who isn’t on camera or isn’t a millionaire?

Let’s all pause for a moment of silence in respect for your long-dead credibility.

……………………………..

Thank you. .

By JR

January 18, 2007 01:01 PM | Link to this

Another candidate for celebrity rehab? Does integrity mean anything to Blank? How long would the hammer salesman have lasted at Home Depot, if he was as stupid and irresponsible as Vick? Then there’s the real bottom line- the man cannot play quarterback. This is your chance, Arthur, to rid yourself of this moron and save some face.

By Al Sharpton

January 18, 2007 01:01 PM | Link to this

Hey come on, Mike hasn’t done anything that me, MLK, Jr. and Jesse Jackson haven’t done. We’ve all had our concubines on the side, and we made out okay!

Let’s stick to the issue at hand, shall we. Mike Vick having herpes doesn’t make you dumb, it just makes you stupid.

By Ron Mexico

January 18, 2007 01:02 PM | Link to this

You can take Vick out of the ghetto but you can’t take the ghetto out of Vick.

By Don A

January 18, 2007 01:03 PM | Link to this

All other arguements aside this is not the roll model I think we need for kids. Mr. Blank should also consider this.

By Dawgstache

January 18, 2007 01:04 PM | Link to this

Is anyone surprised by this turn of events? News flash - professional athletes smoke a lot of dope and have no respect for the laws that govern the rest of us. Until a professional athlete is legitimately punished for a crime, this pattern will not stop.

By TAMEESHA

January 18, 2007 01:04 PM | Link to this

YALL BE HATIN TOOO MUCH. mIKE VIC IS A SAIN,T.

mIKE VIC IS MI BABYZ DADDY

By JR

January 18, 2007 01:04 PM | Link to this

Lakeesha,

By Apocalypse

January 18, 2007 01:05 PM | Link to this

Holy smokes! Has anyone read the list of Vick incidents on the AJC sports page? This guy is completely thugged out!

By Jim

January 18, 2007 01:05 PM | Link to this

All these idiots below are just showing why Atlanta is known as the “WORST SPORTS TOWN IN THE COUNTRY”. And if you don’t believe me, check around. They like you when you’re good, but can’t stand you when you’re not. Grow Up People!!!

By e Bye Vick

January 18, 2007 01:05 PM | Link to this

He is entertaining both on and off the field.

By max

January 18, 2007 01:05 PM | Link to this

Lets See,Where Do We Start….Illigitimate Kids With A 400Lb Ghetto Babe!!

Herpes With Another Ghetto Babe!

Finger To The Crowd!!

Caught With Drugs!

Hey Arthur..Time For The Hair Folicle Test!!

Hey NFL..How Has THis MoFO Escaped The Random Drug Test??

Arthur Blank..THIS Is Your Escape CLAUSE!!

Rich McKay..YOU Must Be In LOVE With This MoFo!!

By Rich McKay

January 18, 2007 01:05 PM | Link to this

We would like the fans of Atlanta know that we have just signed Marcus Vick to a 6 yr $130 million dollar contract. Marcus will not only serve as our 4th string QB, but he will be responsible for helping Mike roll joints, changing the bong water, buying the weed, organizing Prostitutes, feeding the posse, setting up barber shop appointments for his cornrows, and cleaning up his thug image,

By Playa hata

January 18, 2007 01:06 PM | Link to this

The Bad News: Mike has lost his job as smokesman, err, spokesman for AirTran

The Good News: Acquafina has signed him to a long-term endorsement deal

By Noted Expert

January 18, 2007 01:06 PM | Link to this

Michael Vick is a T-H-U-G disguised in press releases as a community role model. If Arthur Blank is serious about the role character is to play in the makeup of the team then there is no room for this T-H-U-G as team leader and face of the franchise.

By Mike

January 18, 2007 01:06 PM | Link to this

Lakeesha….If you look up to Vick as a role model, I feel sorry that you can’t find any other intelligent, honest, and stand-up black men to defend. It’s always the MAN, isn’t it? The MAN gave Vick herpes. The told him to use Ron Mexico as an alias to infect other women. The MAN told him to use the water bottle. The MAN told him to give the home fans the finger. Raise your standards and start defending the good black men rather than this thug.

By Titothebear

January 18, 2007 01:06 PM | Link to this

Michael Vick, famous quarterback and ,now, spokesman for a new hydration product says a new bottled water takes thirst slaking to a new plateau. Vick, who was recently secured as the on-air representative of this new entry into the bottled water wars, says this product will revolutionize what people expect of the water they buy in stores and vending machines. Vick, the quarterback of the hapless Falcons of Atlanta, is spokesman for the Crack H2O water that is becoming increasingly more popular. Crack H2O was, in the beginning, marketed solely to the urban areas, rich in ethnicity. From the inner cities it has spread into suburban grocery stores and convenience stores nationwide. Vick touts it as “intoxicatingly refreshing.” And he says it gives him energy ordinary water just can’t approach. Vick goes so far as to say that this beverage clips the wings given by Red Bull and drowns the partaker in a sea of well being. What he doesn’t disclose is that this libation, for some, has become an obsession. There are reports that some consumers are spending a disproportionate amount of their time consuming this product or shopping for it. Vick maintains that it’s up to the consumer to control their appetite for this product. When further questioning was attempted, Vick gave the finger and walked off.

By The Reverend Al Sharpton

January 18, 2007 01:06 PM | Link to this

The real criminal is Matt Shaub.

*Matt Schaub, former University star quarterback and Atlanta Falcons’ draft, was arrested early Saturday morning for reportedly taking part in an assault that took place in the Corner district.

Near 1 a.m., a 19-year-old male stopped a Charlottesville Police officer, claiming he had been assaulted by three people near the Wing Factory restaurant on Elliewood Avenue, according to a police statement.

Though none of the suspects were on the scene when the police officer arrived, Schaub, 23, was identified as one of the assailants and was later arrested. The other suspects fled the scene, The Associated Press reported.*

http://www.cavalierdaily.com/CVArticle.asp?ID=21320&pid=1214

Marijuana = Vick Assualt = Schaub

Matt Schaub is the devil.

By CQ

January 18, 2007 01:07 PM | Link to this

looks like you bloggers got what you wanted. I do think Vick will be leaving the Falcons.

All you Schaub supports get ready to head to the Dome every Sunday to support him.

By King JEC IV

January 18, 2007 01:07 PM | Link to this

I’m done defending this a** clown! His on-field performance is one thing, but to make such a stupid decision right after the Falcons hired Bobby Petrino to coach. Great way to impress the new coach, Vick! Let me just add that in no way is Schaub the answer at quarterback. He’s 0-2, people! Doug Johnson, anyone? If you make that kind of deal, you had better trade up into the top ten of the draft to get Quinn, Russell, or any QB. If you stick with Schaub, you’ll regret it, fellas! Trust me.

By dirty turds

January 18, 2007 01:08 PM | Link to this

The honeymoon is over. I’m cleansing myself of this vick nonsense once and for all-and it feels great! Can’t wait to see Calvin Johnson in red and black and vick in black and silver. Time to give Schaub a chance and sign a veteran backup while Shockey gets used to the nfl and the new coach. Hey Ignatius-i smoke weed-but i’m a bartender!!!NOT a 130 million dollar paid Nfl starting quarterback!!!! Vick will never learn. He is eiter arrogant or stupid. Bad judgement, period.

By steve

January 18, 2007 01:08 PM | Link to this

hey vicklover, it has nothing to do with race. I felt the same way about that white boy Bill Romanowski when he had his steroid trouble…boot his a**. Let me ask YOU a question: If Vick was white would you feel the same way about him?

By INcredibility

January 18, 2007 01:10 PM | Link to this

Did he not get the memo that you can’t bring water bottles on airplanes??? Moron.

By Will

January 18, 2007 01:10 PM | Link to this

I HAVE ALWAYS SUPPORTED VICK BIGTIME UNTIL NOW AND TO ALL YOU BLACK GUYS TRYING TO BASH ALL THE WHITE PEOPLE FOR NOT SUPPORTING VICK,NOW DO YOU SEE WHY? STOP CRYING RACISM FOR EVERYTHING!IT GOT OLD A LONG TIME AGO!!! YOU CAN’T BE THAT STUPID. WHY WOULD YOU EVEN TAKE THAT TO THE AIRPORT!THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST STUPID INCIDENTS I HAVE EVER HEARD OF. NOW HE NEEDS TO GO AND GET A FRESH START SOMEWHERE ELSE.

By JR

January 18, 2007 01:11 PM | Link to this

Lakeesha, Since you choose to play the race card, where is there an NFL city blacker than Atlanta? Where better can a player be cheered and idolized by all the fans, regardless of color? Race has nothing to do with it. The man could be a god here, if he could keep his pants zipped, his nose clean, his finger in his pocket, and if he could hit a wide receiver.

By Momma

January 18, 2007 01:13 PM | Link to this

You know what…there are soo many people out here who want to see this man fall, someone probably set him up if you ask me. Don’t always believe what you hear. Media will bring a story out overboard every chance they get. I mean c’mon this move was soo stupid its unbelievable.. truly. Everyone who has smoke knows that you handle your business and throw it out, so c’mon…this really doesnt even sound half right, especially from someone that has soo many fans. This is real petty, too petty. But of course, soo many people are bored with their own life so watching Vick go down for this little stuff will brighten their day, then here it goes…

That’s what his profession has became all about anyways, is pleasing everyone else, not himself. If the man wants to have some time to himself and have personal relaxation from all these irritating people who always have some sh^& to say about him, then let the man have a little puff puff then. DANG! (lol)

Momma has spoken..

By Dr. Elsbree

January 18, 2007 01:14 PM | Link to this

The sad thing about all this crap is the thugs in the black community will defend Ron saying the only reason he was stopped at the airport and asked to kindly get rid of the water bottle (a RULE for the rest of us), is because he was black. Never mind the truth, only your agenda.

See the reason this piece of c#$$ is not in jail now or not allowed to ever get on that plane was because he was black. Different standards will always keep you behind.

By I get it

January 18, 2007 01:14 PM | Link to this

Let me see if I got it. THUG- one who wears his/her hair in cornrows, walks with a swagger, smokes weed, sleeps with nasty ghetto girls with STD’s, gives the middle finger, embraces the hip hop culture, LOVES fried chicken and collard greens, says “you know what I’m saying” more than the average, drives a car with big wheels, drinks cognac, calls on Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson to pull the race card, brings Johnny Cochran back from the dead to defend him, can’t think on his/her feet, has no common since, is a racist, barely has any formal education, very threatening to the civil rights of all people, and has a brother that does the same. Did I miss anything?

By chandlerbing

January 18, 2007 01:14 PM | Link to this

Well, it looks like Mike has done it again. It’s disappointing to me that he is using the type of bottle that drug dealers use to hide drugs they are transporting when they are selling the stuff. He may be a pothead, but thank goodness the airport security was aware of that type of container. Anything could have been in that and terrorists know it! Get rid of him. He’s not a real falcon anyway. Good times or bad, I’ve never seen such atrocious behavior by an Atlanta quarterback. He needs to go back to WV with his idiot brother.

By The Reverend Al Sharpton

January 18, 2007 01:15 PM | Link to this

The real criminal is Matt Schaub.

*Matt Schaub, former University star quarterback and Atlanta Falcons’ draft, was arrested early Saturday morning for reportedly taking part in an assault that took place in the Corner district.

Near 1 a.m., a 19-year-old male stopped a Charlottesville Police officer, claiming he had been assaulted by three people near the Wing Factory restaurant on Elliewood Avenue, according to a police statement.

Though none of the suspects were on the scene when the police officer arrived, Schaub, 23, was identified as one of the assailants and was later arrested. The other suspects fled the scene, The Associated Press reported.*

http://www.cavalierdaily.com/CVArticle.asp?ID=21320&pid=1214

Marijuana = Vick Assualt = Schaub

Matt Schaub is the devil.

By Shorty

January 18, 2007 01:15 PM | Link to this

This shows what you all really think and have always thought of a black QB coming to Atlanta.

By Sheryl

January 18, 2007 01:16 PM | Link to this

I knew he was performing more like Qunicy Carter everyday!!! This totally explains everything to me.

By Miss demeaner

January 18, 2007 01:17 PM | Link to this

So let’s put in in perspective. There probably not enough in that hidden compartment for jail time or a felony, so at worse it’s only a small fine and the inconvienence of going back down to appear before a judge. Besides Pot only slows down your reaction time and interferes with your judgement and decesion making. It would only be a problem if that started happening on the field.

By joe

January 18, 2007 01:18 PM | Link to this

Get rid of him! Trade him for 1st pick and pick up the best receiver…Calvin Johnson!!!

By El Caganer

January 18, 2007 01:20 PM | Link to this

From one perspective, it is only marijuana and not cocaine or heroine. A lot of successful people use marijuana recreationally and still are productive members of society.

From another perspective is he is the Falcons “franchise player” and getting paid quite well for it. He has a whole football franchise and city counting on him. Smoking marijuana is against the rules of the NFL. If this is true, he has let all of them down.

The Cowboys let Quincy Carter go because he failed a test for marijuana. This id because the QB is the key position on a team and you have to have somebody you could count on fo the role. Dallas felt they could no longer trust him.

Vick has violated this trust. I hear a lot of people call Vick a “thug” but I never saw his behavior as thuggish. Sure he got herpes but that could happen to any single guy who comes along the wrong piece of tail. While immateur, the flipping off of fans was not really “thuggish”.

This is the first resemblance of “thug” behavior I have seen from him but like I said, it is only marijuana. It isn’t like he is getting in gunfights at strip clubs like certain NBA players have done.

I say give Vick a second chance but with a very short leash. Have the team test him in between mandatory NFL tests.

If he proves this is a one time thing, forgive him. If he doesn’t, he needs to go because he can’t be counted on. You don’t want him failing an NFL mandatory test right before the playoffs or an important game and getting suspended.

To me it is not about the pot but rather it is against the NFL rules. It is about whether his team and his fans can trust him to be there when they need him the most. Or will he turn into another Ricky Williams who is a great talent but can’t be counted on.

By Dr.Doom

January 18, 2007 01:20 PM | Link to this

I get it,

Nope. You got it.

By jaytee

January 18, 2007 01:21 PM | Link to this

this is crazy. a small “a dark particulate” and an odor?

LOL

if there was weed in it at the time, he would have been arrested. if i had a cool bottle with a hidden compartment, i would be reluctant to throw it away too.

and people who are suggesting that schaub should replace vick because of this should deliver your next bacth of weed to vick. the stuff he is smoking cant be as good as yours..

By mo

January 18, 2007 01:21 PM | Link to this

OK, here’s my question:

To keep it real, there are MANY NFL players that smoke weed. It’s true! But they have people that actually HOLDS the weed for them. Or, they have people who will SUPPLY them with weed in various cities. Or they just go without until they get back home.

Now, couldn’t Mike Vick, if weed smoking is so important that you had to go all “MacGyver” with the water bottle, couldn’t you just charter a flight to wherever you were going???

Also, couldn’t you just wait until you get to whatever nightclub you were going to and just let some wayward fan roll up one for you for free? I mean, you are a celebrity… there are people in every nighclub in every city that will gladly want to smoke a joint with your stupid $&%*!

Mike Vick, by virtue of the lack of wins and the way you threw the ONE guy who had your back the ENTIRE season right under the bus (Jim Mora)… plus, by virtue of having a horrible attitude and flipping the bird in the crowd… He is losing A LOT of his loyal fanbase!

If I was Mike Vick, I will buy me a cot and live in the film room at Flowery Branch. I would start throwing balls back and forth to Roddy White, Michael Jenkins, and Ashlie Lelie, and tell my Offensive Line that they could just stay at his house this off-season.

And if I see Mike Vick out on the streets, I will ask him why he isn’t somewhere watching game film, or working on his passing mechanics.

By Rush was right

January 18, 2007 01:21 PM | Link to this

The NFL is desperate to showcase a winning black QB. They didn’t seem to have any problems drug-testing Ricky Williams. It’ll be interesting what the league will do, if anything.

By The Old Ball Coach

January 18, 2007 01:21 PM | Link to this

You dumb bird, you think Vick’s an athlete just because he runs the f ball every time he should throw it, then by gawd you otta get yourself a f track star. The big dummy threw it this time when he should have ran. But the real athletes are playing in this week end’s conference championship games, where the QBs will stay in the f* pocket where they belong. Trade that birdbrain Vick to a rugby club like the Highlander Fartin’ Hens.

By tyler

January 18, 2007 01:22 PM | Link to this

To Philly, your statement shows you are cluess. Put down your blunt dude.

By NASDAQ

January 18, 2007 01:22 PM | Link to this

Brett Favre- Known alcoholic while in Atlanta, Addiction to pain medication in Green Bay. Mark McGuire- Alleged use of Steriods. Michael Vick- Alleged possession of marijuana. These three athletes are/were some of the most exciting to watch and my personal favorites. YOU PEOPLE DISGUST ME! I love sports especially football. I’m a fan on FAVRE and a fan of VICK. My point is that I don’t care what they do in their personal lives, because I don’t live with them. You say they’re not being rolemodels. YOU SHOULD BE YOUR KIDS ROLEMODLE IF YOU WERE WORTH ANYTHING AND IF YOU ARE NOT, LOOK AT YOUR FAILURE AS A PARENT! I don’t pay money to sit in the stands and watch them pop pills or smoke weed on their couch. I pay to watch football and you do too! LET SCHUAB RIDE THE BENCH, FOCUS ON DEFENSE, PLAN FOR A POWERFUL OFFENSE FEATURING JERIOUS NORWOOD, MICHAEL VICK, B FINN, AND CRUMP! Go Birds, just Go!

By Hungry Fishermen

January 18, 2007 01:22 PM | Link to this

WOW- You can’t say you’re really surprised can you. First of all…look at his sorry excuse for a brother, (yeah he’s an amazing athlete… but who isn’t in today’s NFL) the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in this case. 2nd, yeah he was quick and fast when he came in to the league, but what about when he’s 35 years old trying to allude players 15 years younger than him. Injury Prone…Bad Chemistry…Inaccurate…fragile…Hot Head…Learn how to speak to the media for once like an intelligent Human Being and not sounding like a crack head straight off the streets…Oh yeah one more thing, our most important player on our franchise (the Quarterback) smokes weed. UNBEALIVABLE!!

By I got it

January 18, 2007 01:22 PM | Link to this

Sorry, I spelled sense wrong earlier. OH NO, I’M A THUG NOW.

By UR Trash

January 18, 2007 01:24 PM | Link to this

Momma—You are ignorant trash…

By ICEMAN

January 18, 2007 01:25 PM | Link to this

The Reverend Al Sharpton,

Good Job!! EVERYONE PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK PROVIDED AT 1:15PM.

p.s. You should use another ID to reflect who you are.

By CRYSTAL

January 18, 2007 01:25 PM | Link to this

i think he should just pay his fine ,its not like he was using cocaine

By Mr. Bottom Line

January 18, 2007 01:26 PM | Link to this

The bottom line is that if this was the ‘average’ person, it would not take ‘months’ to complete the testing of the substance and we would have went straight to jail. Until society and the court system punishes them according to ‘common man law’ this type of behavior will never stop.

Matt Schaub = Brett Favre

Also, if he was white…he would have been benched a looooooong time ago.

By max

January 18, 2007 01:28 PM | Link to this

Lets See,Where Do We Start….Illigitimate Kids With A 400Lb Ghetto Babe!!

Herpes With Another Ghetto Babe!

Finger To The Crowd!!

Caught With Drugs!

Hey Arthur..Time For The Hair Folicle Test!!

Hey NFL..How Has THis MoFO Escaped The Random Drug Test??

Arthur Blank..THIS Is Your Escape CLAUSE!!

Rich McKay..YOU Must Be In LOVE With This MoFo!!

By Noted Authority

January 18, 2007 01:28 PM | Link to this

How about that? AirTran Airways spokesman not cooperating with airport screeners and about to board a plane with contraband! Certainly AirTran must be proud of Vick this morning. Do they have standards? Or is it just the Falcons organization that lacks standards?

By easyto figure

January 18, 2007 01:28 PM | Link to this

No matter how much the Falcons organization tries to camouflage him, the whole world already knows…Michael is and always will be a hip-hop thug. Not only is he a coach killer; he is a franchise killer. Lets get something for him. He’s a great fit for the Jerry Jones’ and Al Davis’ of the world.

By Dr. Elsbree

January 18, 2007 01:29 PM | Link to this

Good Ol’Johnny C will get him off. Johnny you were such a great role model for all people, We do miss you.

See your honor, Mike was just walking along innocent when he decided to stop and sign autographs for a group of elementary school kids going on a Make a Wish field trip. Now when poor Mike was busy signing away, one of the rotten miscreavious boys slipped that there bottle of water in Mike’s jacket pocket and it was not until the TSA guard asked for it did he even know it was there….

If the bottle don’t fit, than acquit!

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By El Caganer

January 18, 2007 01:29 PM | Link to this

“….an’t think on his/her feet, has no common since, is a racist, barely has any formal education,……”

Um…..if you are going to insult someone’s education you ought to make sure you spell “sense” correctly and/or know the difference between the words “since” and “sense”. It adds credibility to your argument.

By CQ

January 18, 2007 01:29 PM | Link to this

This is crazy to me because Vick has not failed any drug test. He basically got caught with a bottle that may at one point have marijuana in it. What are they going to charge him with?

If he failes a drug test then there is a problem, but he being criticized for having a bottle.

By falcon fan813

January 18, 2007 01:30 PM | Link to this

For all you Vick bashers….get over it. It wasn’t the smartest thing for him to do if he did it at all but…..calling the man a thug? Come on many of you have your own NASTEE little vices and habits that would be sure to make your mothers run and hide under a rock! Do you really think that because he’s a celebrity he should be any different? Check your own house before you start sling rocks!! Idiots!

By Peter

January 18, 2007 01:30 PM | Link to this

In the past I have stated he probably smoked weed as he can’t make a quick decision with the pass offense……

Well I quess it is the truth……

What an idiot……

Gee now what ?????

By Bear

January 18, 2007 01:31 PM | Link to this

Mike was set up by brother Marcus. Mora had something to do with it too.

By J-train

January 18, 2007 01:31 PM | Link to this

As I look at this situation, I am GLAD that Mike Vick had this happen to him - and I am a VICK SUPPORTER. Whatever the case (as it proves itself out with All facts and evidence fully disclosed), this is likely the DUMBEST (damn) thing he could have done. So much so, that I beleived that he has truly established a “Me against the world scenario”.
I am truly interested in HOW HE RESPONDS ON THE FIELD (this season). Will he fold? Will he be successful? All of this is yet to be seen. I am also interested to see how those who are posting a lot of these BLOGS respond IF he is successful and flourishes under Petrino this season. Will all be forgotten (after all, with wins, usually comes forgiveness)? Will these BLOG commentors develop convenient amnesia? Or will the team’s success be attributed to some (perhaps ANY) other aspect of the team ala Rex Grossman or Trent Dilfer (of the 2000 Ravens)? I think there are a couple of things to REMIND some people of here: A) Schaub had his OWN issues while visiting his (AND MY) ala mater after a few drinks B) Either people are forgetting or are not old enough to really recall that Brett Favre had some issues with BOTH ALCOHOL and WOMEN while he was here (he has admited as much in interviews)and his being traded revolved around those off field issues - why on EARTH do you think he was such a staunch supporter of Koren Robinson?!! C) Kyle Turley,David Wells, alcholic golfer, John Daly…. Here’s my point: There have been MANY athletes that have had of field issues - why should this have anything to do with Mike Vick’s race or, as some BLOGGERS insist on pointing out or (for those that do not do so) how we view his ON-FIELD performace??? Frankly, there are CEOs whose behavior is just as bad and whose job performance is MUCH worse, but very few people look at them as “overpaid, lazy or dumb” - why is that???? Mike Vick has had 3 full years as a starter (given the injury season, right? Eli Manning has had 3 years as a starter and, by most NFL analyst’s accounts, has regressed - is he also dumb & lazy in his study of film and work ethic? The great Brett Favre, who is now - not so great -refuses to mentor Aaron Rodgers (and has said as much) and although just as crippled (as #7) by lack of support from his cast mates has made VERY bad decisions that have cost his team over the past two years - so, is he considered selfishh? Is he “holding the Packers organization hostage by NOT retiring - and stepping aside to let the team rebuild and (more importantly) RELIEVE THEMSELVES OF HIS CAP NUMBER, which is VERY HIGH??? There are other examples, but one must judge them ALL equally and consistently - IF you are going to judge, that is. Either way - I do NOT condone Mike’s actions at all, however as long as these athletes can stay out of jail for most of practice and the game(s), then…well …. I suppose that in a lot of instances, they are going to live like a lot of MILLIONAIRE 20-somethings - with lots of dollars and very little “SENSE”! Frankly, for my money I do NOT want my children (I have 2) looking up to Mike Vick as a role model or ANY other athlete for that matter. There are a pletora of teachers, sceintists and great people in their professions that do well for all mankind that are the people that I encourage my children to want to be like; in addition to being BETTER (not like) me - as I mostly try to conduct myself in a manner conducive to them being proud that I am their father. If more people thought like this (white and black), then there would always be less emphasis on race and more on performance (regarding the Falcons within this BLOG). I mean, if Adam “Pac-Man” Jones can make bail on Saturday and have 2 interceptions on Sunday, then that makes him a worth while football player (as long as he is not an antogonist in the locker room). Would I want him in my house? LORD NO! But would I want him on my team to shut down T.O. or Terry Glen from eating D. Hall & Allen Rossum ALIVE - YES!!!! What top notch athelete do you know that does not have a “swagger” or some sort of “God-Like” complex (football especially) - this attitude makes these men great for football, but horrible within society. That is why we should be careful in applying real world policy to the world of atheltics; I mean, most of us would be FIRED if our boss even HEARD that we had an illegal substance at the airport, a set of DUI incidents or wrongfully assaulted someone from a competing company at a convention. Let’s see this for what it is: A (DUMB) A*S move by a young guy that has a TON of money; whose world is his oyster - NOT unlike Larry Bird or Hulk Hogan or Dr. J or ANY of these guys!! They are lucky and we are (in most cases) at the very least slightly jealous of what they have.

PS - I like Schaub as a QB and player, but I think he has more value on the trade block now that DJ Shockley is here. I am certain that the best job in ANY football town is the 2nd string QB spot. In going to a new team, it would likely be someone that NEEDS a QB, my thought is Cleveland, and in most instances, those teams have ISSUES in the offensive line. Matt will struggle, as anyone would, behind most of the lines of teams that would take him; thus reducing him from the “next best thing since sliced bread” to an average QB. The Falcon’s O-Line is (right now) pretty bad at pass blocking and although Matt has shown flashes, let’s be clear… he has struggled or been very average at best. Remember, he had ample playing time to defeat the Eagles 2nd stringers with the 1st team and was unable to do so. Vick has made mistakes, but I am anxious to see what he can do behind a truly fortified and decent O-Line and with a DECENT (no more, just at LEAST decent) defense. Tht combination tends to make most QBs look pretty good as professionals; at the very least, it allows them to simply “manage the game and not make mistakes”. You cannot ask a QB to “be a consistent play maker behind a line like the Falcons have had for the past few years; not with THESE receivers. Granted #7 needs to work on his leadership/huddle skills, and a few other things. Hopefully the coaching changes and no-nonsense style of these guys will take care of that with him AND for snapping the other players (offense & defense) into shape, as well. I think it is defintiely worth watching. I am, as I mentioned earlier, in this waaaaaay to long comment, much more interested in how the players (and Mike Vick) as well as the fans respond. Cheers.

By Myconju

January 18, 2007 01:31 PM | Link to this

As usual, you all have taken the opportunity to make this some type of explosive issue. If the substance found in Miami is indeed pot, the authories and the NFL will handle Mr. Vick. Unfortunately, whose going to handle the people of low character that choose such a time as this to call a person thug or stupid.

I would prefer that Mr. Vick not use pot or any other illegal narcotic, but the rehabilitation centers are full of more people than the “pot” smokers or any other illegal drug. Should we all refer to them as “thugs”.

My suggestion “He who is without sin cast the first stone”.

By Dan

January 18, 2007 01:32 PM | Link to this

There are more than one issue at stake here. Michael Vick’s possible use of illegal substances is certainly the most important. If not for the Falcon Organization, for Vick himself. Vick and the Falcons can turn themselves around and be a winning franchise again. What is so bad that would turn Vick to illegal substances? Another issue is the lack of judgement at the airport certainly. Perhaps just as important is WHERE did Vick get this bottle? Marijuana concealed in this bottle is one thing. A colored plastic based emplosive is another. This bottle poses a real problem for TSA and other security personnel at Airports all over the USA and the world. Who is manufacturing these bottles? That problem needs to be addressed quickly. Hats off to the TSA and the security personnel at Miami International. They did a super job. Wake up Mike! It may be later than you think.

By Silver Fox

January 18, 2007 01:32 PM | Link to this

Mr Blank should demand an explanation from his millon dollar baby. Mr Vick not only owes a full explanation to his employer but the public as well. Whether Mr Vick agrees or not, he is a high profile role model in a very public forum.

Should Mr Vicks actions prove to be negative he should be severly penalized by Mr Blank and entered into a treatment program. Next time he should suffer the same fate as the previous coach.

By Eric

January 18, 2007 01:33 PM | Link to this

Everyone settle down!

The real issue here is not the Pot smoking. I smoke the occassional joint. The problem here is judgement. How can any adult walk all through security before getting stopped with that container? How can one not even THINK that this might not be the right choice to make?

It is apparent that Mike is just really dumb, really inarticulate, and really just a huge moron. He is not allowed to AUDIBLE AT THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE!!!! How f-cking stupid can you be?

Doug Williams, Warren Moon, and Donaovan Mcnabb he is not.

When will black people in this city stop being bigots and realize that Vick is an IDIOT!!!

By curtis fitzgerald

January 18, 2007 01:33 PM | Link to this

only GOD can judge! you hillbillies are just mad mike got that bomb and you are just bombs. get over it~! vick is here to stay for the next 6 years and you have to go to work on the farm. hit it up mike! go to work hillbillies!!!! lol!!!

By ShantheMan

January 18, 2007 01:34 PM | Link to this

I’ve suspected for some time that Vick’s failure to develop as a quarterback may have been due to some “personal issues”. It certainly isn’t due to a lack of talent or smarts, though some may question his intelligence if he did, in fact, try to slip some weed on the plane.

He reminds me so much of Quincy Carter at UGA—-the first year, phenomenal; year two, not as sharp; year three, another step backwards. Of course, we learned later that Carter had some substance abuse issues that stunted his development. More of the same here? Time will tell….

By R2D2

January 18, 2007 01:35 PM | Link to this

Okay! Alright! Enough already! I’m not ashamed to say what everybody else wants to. Can Vick’s behind and let’s get a real QB under center that will satisfy us all. You know, a blonde-haired, blue-eyed one that can pass but can’t run. One that’s a great looker and can look beyond the game to the party afterward. Oh and never mind that gambling thing. It’s in the past now - I think! Besides, that’s what this team needs! Shucks, that’s what this city needs! The State and Country even! Why not, the whole world even! Everybody knows black people can’t get away with what right people do! But then again, we don’t ever do anything wrong! We’re always White!

By QC

January 18, 2007 01:35 PM | Link to this

Mick Vick is a grown man as well as a great football player

GO FALCONS GO FALCONS GOOO FALCONS

By bubbaball

January 18, 2007 01:35 PM | Link to this

Ah, no wonder his passes were erratic and misguided. He needed the weed, to throw TD’s. Vick, U need ta look in da mirror and question yo self, do I really want tis. Is I a leader am I not. Vick, you need some really soul searching, the fans have been behind you for several years no if this is true, then Blank needs to swing the ax of justice.

By Shocking?

January 18, 2007 01:35 PM | Link to this

CQ,are you kidding me? Get rid of his sorry a@$…he’s a thug just like his brother…we might actually make it to the playoffs if we get a quaterback who can play the position.

By Rob

January 18, 2007 01:35 PM | Link to this

Can we wait untill the facts come out before we crucify the man. This goes out to all of you Matt Schaub nut hugging redneck hicks: whether you love him or hate him learn to live it Michael Vick will be the Atlanta Falcons QB for a long time to come. So if you don’t like it kill yourselves.

By Momma

January 18, 2007 01:37 PM | Link to this

I agree with you El Caganer.

But so what if he does not speak right to you or he looks too thuggish, he is only here to win for the Falcons. Stop critizing. Ok so you can speak and dress better than Vick, but you cannot play football at all like he can, should we critize you?….uhh, no. So get off him…everyone has their own special talents. He didn’t get to where he is at for nothing. Vick’s talent is ball and possible smoking,.. and…just worry about yours

By I got it

January 18, 2007 01:38 PM | Link to this

El Caganer,

Thank you and I respect your well put together and thought threw statements.

Dr. Doom,

Thanks for your conformation and I will watch out for these people.

By TINA

January 18, 2007 01:40 PM | Link to this

Mr. Blank, Jim Mora should not have been fired it should have been Michael Vick. Hope the first of many embarrassments that Mr. Vick will give you. But oh this may be the second or third. How many more will you take. I thought you were a good business man, but paying him $130 million. You are just a dumb *.

GO COACH MORA WISH YOU THE BEST. Because the falcon did you over.

By Jwag

January 18, 2007 01:41 PM | Link to this

OK…There was no weed in the compartment. The TSA agent said the compartment smelled like weed. Their is a difference…

The thing I find stupid is, how can you make $130M and fly AirTran with no first class??? Endorsement?

By Dr. Elsbree

January 18, 2007 01:42 PM | Link to this

The same folks who look up to ron mexico as a hero or leader, are those that are proud of the way TO, Iverson and Snopp Dogg act as role models. In fact, they are proud of them in some insane way.

Bill Cosby may have been right all along.

Remember to teach you kids right from wrong and stay away from drugs.

http://www.renewlasercare.com

By Tee

January 18, 2007 01:42 PM | Link to this

You peckerwoods are going to have a field day with this one aren’t you? Go pressure wash your trailers or something…lolol

By gizmox329

January 18, 2007 01:43 PM | Link to this

I am sure Arthur Blank appreciates the manner in which Vick represents the team. This is another example of a rich athlete thinking he is above the law. Maybe this is one reason why Vick has a hard time running an NFL offense. The drugs have made him STUPID! Good Luck Bobby P, because you are going to need it. I will try not to condemn until all the facts are in but this looks terrible for the Falcons. Of course after his stay in rehab he will be a changed man. Bulls#$t. Find a way to get rid of him and start rebuilding this team with players that are respectabile in thier play and thier personal lives. I believe everyone deserves a second chance but this is far from his second incident. Vick is not mature enough to be an Atlanta Falcon or an NFL quarterback. How many kids out there want to be like Mike?

By NCR

January 18, 2007 01:44 PM | Link to this

Let’s get real folks. Arthur Blank is a businessman, first and foremost, and an NFL fan second. UNDERSTAND THIS. Nothing is going to happen to Mike Vick (assuming they don’t find a kilo stashed somewhere up his azz!).

Nothing, nothing, nothing. He’ll be your Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback for the 2007 season. As long as the Dome still sells out, and they still have people wanting to pay for tickets, and they still have a waiting list for season tickets, then NOTHING is going to happen to Vick. No trades, no benching, no nothing.

Black Atlanta (and to some degree white Atlanta) still loves their favorite son, and they can tolerate his misbehavings, AS LONG AS THE FALCONS KEEP WINNING OR GO .500. Yeah, you’ve got a vocal minority on these blogs, but this stuff will blow over in the next few weeks/months and will be long forgotten if the Falcons start off 3-0 next year.

Now, if they go under .500 again next season, then I think you can start to see the paint peeling off the wall. Even then, it would take 2-3 seasons of .500 ball to get rid of Mick Vick realistically. Be realistic!

By DUKE

January 18, 2007 01:44 PM | Link to this

WHAT I DON’T UNDERSTAND IS….VICK HAS ENOUGH MONEY AND CLOUT THAT HE CAN GET POT ANYWHERE WHY WAS HE DUMB ENOUGH TO TAKE HIS OWN ON BOARD AN AIRPLANE…NOW WHO IS THE DUMBA$$…SIGN HIM UP FOR THE HALL OF FAME……

By LooneyTune

January 18, 2007 01:46 PM | Link to this

Not really sure what to make of all of this devotion to Schaub. did I miss something? what has this guy done to engender all of this devotion? I’m not hating on the guy, I”m sure he’s great, but I really don’t think anyone has seen enough of him to think he’s the second coming. Really odd to me.

As for Vick, dumb mistake, and I support the dude! However, I think we need to find out exactly what happened before everyone just jumps up and say get rid of him. People amaze me.

By Wings of Victory

January 18, 2007 01:47 PM | Link to this

This is “Any given Sunday” meets “OZ”

I can’t help but laugh, but I can only imagine what Patrino is sitting there thinking today of what he just got himself into…

By Rip

January 18, 2007 01:47 PM | Link to this

If I were Arthur Blank, I would be waiting at the airport with a jar in hand and tell Vick to fill it up. Surely the Falcons have a drug policy in place!

By Brett Farve

January 18, 2007 01:47 PM | Link to this

If I “the great Brett Farve” can become a better person after being a drunk and a pill popper(which is much worse than weed). Then please give this 26 yr old man time to mature.

By jrule

January 18, 2007 01:48 PM | Link to this

Who cares Atlanta is so use to White Quarterbscks, yeah I said it. None of you were there stop juding people. Redneck, Racist, I dont care what he had or who he is. Find somethnig else to do with your time. Like the 2 kids been missing for years what about that Mansion Queen taking your husbands money up in Sugarloaf, let talk about that only you people are the only ones living in the area

By browneyegurl35

January 18, 2007 01:50 PM | Link to this

What a TURD!!!! He needs to go, just like his brother

By pete

January 18, 2007 01:52 PM | Link to this

Brady: talent and class Manning: talent and class McNabb: talent and class McNair: talent and class Vick: no talent and no class. Why does he still have a job? He is not a winner or a leader and is an embarrassment to the franchise. No other QB in the NFL has this constant garbage attached to him.

By Darrin "The Vent King"

January 18, 2007 01:52 PM | Link to this

Dumb, dumb, dumb. I have supported and defended MV7 time and time again, but this is inexcusable. As the leader of this team, dude needs to grow up, cut the hair, and be professional. He has an opputunity most never have and he’s pizzing it away for what? How are his teammates supposed to respect him after this. I know Blank’s head has got to be hurting, I know mine is. This is not becoming of a guy that’s supposed to be the face of the franchise. A water bottle with a secret compartment? Now there is no telling what has been going on with him and you’d be hard-pressed to believe him when he says anything now. Hopefully, he’ll be embarrassed enough to get help and leave the dope alone because that’s all it’s going to make him- a dope. I’ve suspected this for sometime now and it’s dissapointing to know it’s true. Mike, I’m still a fan, but you have used up seven of your nine lives.

Go Falcons!

By DUKE

January 18, 2007 01:53 PM | Link to this

TO JOANN BAILEY BLOG AT 1:44 P.M. DID YOU OR ANYBODY YOU KNOW GO AND HELP THE POOR PEOPLE WHO WAS POUNDED BY BLIZZARDS IN COLORADO….ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS NEW ORLEANS WAS LIQUID SNOW…….I DON’T HEAR ANY OF THE PEOPLE FROM COLORADO WHINNING…..WANT SOME CHEESE……

By Titothebear

January 18, 2007 01:53 PM | Link to this

Two interesting things happened at Flowery Branch yesterday. Mike Vick flew in to meet with Petrino but that meeting did not take place. Why? I can’t say for certain but I suspect it was due to Vick’s being late. He, apparently, is on mofo time. Also, Vick did not mention anything to the Falcons’ hierarchy about the incident in the Miami airport. The Falcons were advised of Vick’s suspicious behavior late Wednesday evening. If he has nothing to hide why is he keeping knowledge of the incident from the employer who pays him so well? It’s time to be rid of this non- productive distraction!

By Tonya

January 18, 2007 01:53 PM | Link to this

Let’s face it folks, Mike Vick hasn’t been told what to do since he was in middle school. This 26 yr old needs guidance and hopefully Arthur will make sure he gets it.(on a daily basis)

How would you act if you were a young male from the ghetto with NO great male role models and now you have $50 million in the bank?

This will be his final wakeup call, I promise you.

By scott

January 18, 2007 01:53 PM | Link to this

Will this latest example of moronic behavior be the trigger for Blank and McKay to actively look for a Vick trade? Reading these blogs you see a great deal of emotion both pro and con. That’s not what’s needed now.

What’s needed is a businesslike, professional, calculating analysis of what will make this team better. They’ve already taken the positive step to replace Mora and his coordinators. If I’m Petrino, I certainly make my opinion known to Blank/McKay that the QB spot is not Vick’s automatically because quite frankly his off-field antics are a cancer on him, the team, owner, GM and fans.

So….what do they do? After 6 years, we’ve seen the best MV is gonna give us, and while at times he’s spectacular, MOST of the time he’s pedestrian (and I don’t mean just because his running far excedes his passing). There are many teams, who would kill to get MV, although this latest pot episode narrowed the field a bit.

Al Davis of the Raiders would take Vick just to see him throw bombs to Randy Moss - it would make them better and put butts in the seats. They happen to hold the 1st pick in the draft, and while the pundits would say the Falcons should get more than that in return, I’m sure the Raiders would part with a starter(s) filling a Falcon need just to create cap space to bring Vick in.

The experiment with a 5’11”, side-arm throwing QB who can’t read defenses, make audibles (no way he’ll be able to run petrino’s scheme effectively), stay out of trouble, make mature decisions, and be ANY kind of a team leader is OVER!! We all know that he’s just one more scramble away from getting seriously injured - then we’ll have a huge portion of our salary cap not wearing shoulder pads on Sundays.

Arthur & Rich….make the right decision for everybody, including by the way, Michael Vick - he needs a new start.

By Georgia Girl

January 18, 2007 01:53 PM | Link to this

Since Mr. Blank has already hired a new coach to see if Michael Vick is a real NFL QB, it would be worth the opportunity to let it be known to Atlanta and the NFL organization. However, if he is guility of possession of marijuana, I would do random test on him to make certain he is clean while playing this season. After all, the high is only good for a couple of hours.

By Mike

January 18, 2007 01:54 PM | Link to this

jrule….Sign up for remedial reading and writing! LMFAO

By Quincy Carter

January 18, 2007 01:54 PM | Link to this

Damn, Mike, what did I tell, bro? Have someone holdin’ for you for when you get OFF the plane. Ain’t that right, Odell?

Just remember, man, it was for your glaucoma.

Smoke weed every day!

By baddog

January 18, 2007 01:54 PM | Link to this

OKAY I AM NOT A VICK FAN BUT EVEN I KNOW THAT AFTER GETTING SACKED BY 300LB LINEMEN THAT HE DOES NOT WANT TO GET HOOKED ON PAINKILLERS AND THAT WEED WILL HELP WITH THE PAIN AND ITS A NATURAL PLANT SO LET HIM DO WHAT HE DO IN THE OFF SEASON AS LONG AS HE COMES TO PLAY HE IS NOT ON THE JOB THIS MONTH FOLKS SO LIGHTEN UP AND ITS ONLY THE WHITE FOLKS TALKIN ALL THIS SHYT ABOUT IT ANYWAY

By Reality

January 18, 2007 01:55 PM | Link to this

Who cares. Our country has given Pakistan 4.5 billion to help fight terrorism though they have no intention of doing so. No one talks about this. Who cares what that man does to himself. He is a football player not a politician, he is supposed to do drugs. Look at the 70s Steeler team. And all this calling people “Thug” for doing something stupid.

Is Pat O’Brien a thug? Is Bill Goldberg a thug(forgot about that didn’t you)? Josh Mallard? I am a white male, do not listen to v103 and am a realist. Wake up America.

By Noted

January 18, 2007 01:56 PM | Link to this

The new Michael Vick Edition Nike will have a secret compartment. How does Nike like their spokesman today? AirTran? Arthur? We soon will know what kind of man Arthur is. Is he an enabler or a man of principle? Mora must be laughing right about now. Maybe Vick is more than a coach killer. Could he be a franchise killer?

By Pop

January 18, 2007 01:57 PM | Link to this

Matt Schaub was arrested for Assault and I didn’t hear this much venom 2 yrs ago. Mike Vick has NEVER been arrested and you knuckle draggers are losing your minds…GET A LIFE!!

Mike Vick will receive his punishment and STILL be the starting QB of the Atlanta Falcons…now put that in your Meth pipes and smoke it!!

By Zupmane

January 18, 2007 01:59 PM | Link to this

Stupid has nothing to do with wealth or color. (See George Bush, Mike Vick).

By John

January 18, 2007 01:59 PM | Link to this

Michael Vick is nickel-and-diming himself and the Falcons organization to death with this latest-in-a-series of middling offenses.

In chronological order we have the public airing of his sexual pecadillos, then answering for the behaviour of his wayward sibling; his endearing one-fingered salute for the disgruntled home folks and now this: allegedly caught with a stash bottle by airport security.

Life should be great for Vick. He’s gifted, wealthy beyond measure and one of the NFL’s marquee players. He was a genuine hero in his adopted hometown of Atlanta. A guy who never had to wait for the best table in the restaurant or pay for his beer. A guy, no doubt, who an enthralled traffic cop just might let slide with a warning for a minor violation.

As it turns out, life is a little more complicated than that for Michael. He’s also black and he’s hip-hop through and through. Apparently these traits matter a great deal to some people. Apparently these traits make Mike the poster boy for all many in Atlanta fear and despise. “Affirmative Action” is brought up on a sports blog about the home team’s QB? I kid you not. Check a previous post to this blog.

What we have here is a polarizing issue in the form of a guy who needs to prove himself to his employer, his teammates and the paying customers. What we have here is a guy, who based on his pattern of behaviour, may not yet realize that. It’s time he did.

Forget the yokels, Micheal Vick. They’ll cheer you if you win but they’ll still see you only one way. And your first miscue will always elicit from them the expected “typical” response.

Straighten up for the right reasons. You’re generously compensated. Like it or not, in consideration for the big bucks, you are expected to generate positive PR. Like it or not, that means your continued development into what you’re expected to be, an NFL quarterback.

Represent yourself, your family, your employer and your team with dignity and discipline.

Mike, your thirty yard scampers through a petrified defense ain’t as charming as they were three years ago. Grow up a little.

Best of luck to you.

By BUSHWACKER

January 18, 2007 02:00 PM | Link to this

WHATS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?

MIKE VICK

DUMB AS A ROCK

MAKES $130 MILLION DOLLARS

PRICELESS!!

By Timothy Leary

January 18, 2007 02:08 PM | Link to this

So what? Marijuana should be legalized anyway. Who cares that he smokes pot? The only thing that should matter is whether he is smoking on the field with his passing and running. Let him light up on the sidelines. Maybe that’ll make him play better. He’s probably just gotten used to being high while playing Madden and the real thing on Sunday just isn’t as fun as what happens at his crib.

By sunn

January 18, 2007 02:09 PM | Link to this

OK - help me to understand this. why wasn’t vick at least detained for questioning? how was he allowed to get on that airplane after acting suspiciously, and getting caught in the act of throwing away a water bottle that contained drugs? most of us would have gotten arrested on the spot. I won’t even go into how stupid vick was or how now I have a strong belief that he may have been high in at least some of those games we watched this season. So my question remains……why wasn’t he at least detained for questioning?

By Turd Sandwich

January 18, 2007 02:15 PM | Link to this

To any and all people playing the race card(black or white):

Did you ever stop to think that the reason why people are frustrated with Michael Vick could have more to do with the fact that a) he’s clearly and idiot, b) he’s the highest paid player in the league and he does not produce results anywhere near commensurate with that, and that it may have absolutely nothing to do with the color of his skin?

Just thought you might like to know.

By the way, if someone offered me a job that paid in the neighborhood 13 mil a year with the condition that I had to quit smoking weed, somehow I think I could make that work…

By GT Bill

January 18, 2007 02:15 PM | Link to this

“How should Vick’s situation be handled?” Just like the others ones that they handle. I think that the problem here is that many believe there is a different standard of law for those who make plenty cheese or are of a certain ethnicity or are very easy to look at … and unfortunately, these beliefs prove themselves to be true often times. Evenmore so, those who don’t like him will use anything against him. Keep in mind that Schaub had some legal issues himself not to long ago. To answer the question though, I say he should be treated like everyone else who gets tangled in the same situation. Anything that has to be sent to the lab is trace and is personal use and will be pleaded down to almost nothing if not dismissed with some high paid legal rangling. Maybe he uses a little incense to get his mind right. If you or I got caught with personal use residue, we would not go to jail or loose our jobs or make the evening news. He plays ball and I am my sons’ father and Santi Clause don’t put up with this b****** everyday to put all those toys under the tree every year that they don’t even play with anymore and we ain’t even out of January yet ….. but I digress.

By Gwen

January 18, 2007 02:16 PM | Link to this

Everyone who is name calling and saying bad things about Vick…Let anyone who have not done something stupid cast the first stone. Innocent until proven guilty. What are you people robot, you act as if Vick is not human and makes mistake, again I say innocent until proven guilty and if by chance he is guilty, he or she without sin cast the first stone.

By Gonzo

January 18, 2007 02:17 PM | Link to this

How many strikes is this guy going to get……..GET HIM OUTTA HERE!

By Target Zero

January 18, 2007 02:18 PM | Link to this

Mike you see AJC is out to get you. They Doug up all the papers on you. you are a black man never forget that. This is America. This how they do us. I would not talk to nobody because they are out to get you. But this was dumb. Has he broken the law they did not lock him up . If he had drugs he would have been lock up! You mike Vick you are a Target no bone about it! They are out to black ball you and you are helping them out! What a Friend we have in the ajc!

By Don KeBallz

January 18, 2007 02:21 PM | Link to this

Hmmmmmm….interesting…. MV minding his own business, makes a huge splash in news…..Marcus Giles get hancuffed in a fight in front of hundreds of people in SD and nobody wants to say anything…wonder why?

By DUKE

January 18, 2007 02:21 PM | Link to this

LISTEN KEN BLOG OF 1:54 P.M. …IF YOU WILL NOTICE IN ALL THESE BLOGS, IT IS USUALLY THE BLACK BLOGGERS WHO ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING RACIAL TO SAY FIRST, LIKE THEM WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH……

By Cory B

January 18, 2007 02:21 PM | Link to this

Sounds like he just didnt want to throw out that purp to me? Dark particulate? Pungent Smell? Sounds like purp to me. With his pay check, what else would he be smoking?

By dano

January 18, 2007 02:21 PM | Link to this

Vick should quote former DC Mayor Marion Barry, “B**CH set me up” when asked about it.

By Georgian in CA

January 18, 2007 02:23 PM | Link to this

Hey, he’s “Mike Vick, Baby.” The rules don’t apply to him. I’ll bet he didn’t throw out his water-bottle because he thought the attendant would let him bring it on-board. Why?… Because hey, he’s “Mike Vick, Baby.” And now, even though he’s been CAUGHT ON CAMERA throwing his bottle in the trash, Vick knows it’ll all get swept under the rug. We’ll never hear the results of the test, if indeed, they ever test it. Why?… Because hey, he’s “Mike Vick, Baby.” And Arthur Blank isn’t going to do anything about it. Why?… Because hey, he’s “Mike Vick, Baby.”

By Jim P.

January 18, 2007 02:26 PM | Link to this

My hat is off to the TSA agent that was alert enough to see there was a reason to be alarmed. Granted it was only Mr. Vick with a water bottle. A WATER BOTTLE WITH A SECRET COMPARTMENT. How many of us would look for a secret compartment on a water bottle. What if it was a person that wanted to do harm to the aircraft? Good Job TSA Screener! As for Mr. Vick, At the end of this season, I said we should Trade Mike Vick and keep Jim Mora. Looks like I was right. Coach Bobby, Good Luck, and may God be with you..because your QB is a coach killer.

By Crazy like a Fox

January 18, 2007 02:27 PM | Link to this

I think he was making a political statement for NORML and against the abuses of Homeland Security. Peaceful protest!

By Mike

January 18, 2007 02:27 PM | Link to this

Gwen: We’ve all done something stupid. However, Vick does a lot of stupid things. Plus we’re not Pro quarterbacks making 130 million. And we’re not underachieving either.

I’m all for chances, but how many more chances do you think Vick deserves? When is enough really enough?

By Falcons Fan

January 18, 2007 02:29 PM | Link to this

If this had been any one of us regular folks, we would have been handcuffed, arrested , and charged with possession of under a ounce.

But because its Vick, it will take months to analize the contents of what smelled and looked like weed.

Geez Louise..

Prima donna ,

holla

Bye Bye Vick

By Greg Stroud

January 18, 2007 02:29 PM | Link to this

To Atlanta Falcons/ Arthur Blank, Question: Do you beleive this incident would of happened to P Manning, T Brady, D Brees, C Palmer, B Rothlisberger, J Garcia, D Mcnabb, T Green, M Bulger, or say M Schaub? The answer is NO, because they are all true leaders of their respective football teams, Shaub isn’t a starter yet, but I guarantee you he would not try to sneak his dope through the airport. I would also guarantee he chooses not to use dope, unlike your starting QB now. You will find out soon enough that it was in fact marijuana, or maybe worse. Why would anyone carry a mock water bottle? To store his money? Yeah that is where you should put your money. M Vick is a THUG like his brother. He is only a shade better than Marcus. There is a place in Canada for M Vick, The CCFL-Canabis Canada Football League. He would do really well there, and noone cares what your drug preference is. Arthur, please do something about getting your Atlanta Falcons/ and fans a Quarterback that is both a leader on and off the field. M Vick is not this guy. What he is, is a Coach Killer, thank goodness our new coach has the right to pull out the carpet on this THUG or you(Arthur)would be firing Mr. Petrino soon, and I think you hired a good coach and he seems to be putting together a good coaching staff. Please do the right thing. Thanks, Greg S.

By lynnister

January 18, 2007 02:31 PM | Link to this

I’m certainly not surprised, but disappointed, nonetheless. Vick, you HAVE to know that thousands of young boys look up to you, and this is the example you set? I’m certainly glad I haven’t forked over any $$ for Vick jersey’s for my sons. You have no respect from sports fans in Atlanta, except from the thugs trying to emulate you.

By Just US

January 18, 2007 02:32 PM | Link to this

First of all TSA is a joke. They don’t carry as muchas a can of pepper spray. If somone really wanted to board a plane with a weapon TSA would be among the first people killed. Secondly, define “us”. Some people can walk through a busy airport drinking liquor from the bottle while they walkand nothing is said (aka old white business men and pilots) and some people get their luggage “randomly screened” three times and followed through the gift shop simply by the clothes they wear or the color of their skin. Third and most importantly, I would love to hear all the “fan” support when Vick is not playing and that bum on the bench is put in the line of fire from opposing defenses blitzing one of the saddest collection of offense linemen in the history of football.

By ALBEN

January 18, 2007 02:33 PM | Link to this

I DIDN’T REALIZE THERE WERE SO MUCH IGNORANCE IN ATLANTA. IT P** ME OFF TO HEAR SOME OF THESE RACIST COMMENTS FROM THE ALMIGHTY HOLIER THAN THOU FANS. NO WONDER WE CAN’T WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP IN THIS CITY THAT IS TOO BUSY TO HATE. IF SOME OF YOU DON’T KNOW “THUG” IS THE NEW KEYWORD FOR BLACKS. WHERE DID THIS COME FROM. WHEN MV CAME TO TOWN HE WAS LOOKED AT AS THE SAVIOR OF THIS TEAM, AND NOW YOU PEOPLE WANT A NOOSE AROUND HIS NECK LIKE HE HAS REALLY HARMED SOMEONE. IF YOU WANT TO GET MAD, GET MAD AT HIS PLAY ON THE FIELD, AND NOT HOW MUCH MONEY HE IS MAKING. SURE HE MADE A MISTAKE, BUT WHO HAVEN’T. DON’T TAKE IT PERSONAL, BECAUSE IT ONLY A GAME, A GAME THAT HE PLAYS VERY WELL.

By ChampDawg

January 18, 2007 02:35 PM | Link to this

To Bushwacker— You think money is a measure of intelligence? Maybe in business or some professions but not in sports. Vick is just another in a long line of professional athletes that have far more money than sense.

By Rich McKay

January 18, 2007 02:35 PM | Link to this

Wow… you guys are helping Arthur and I out a lot on which direction we should go with Mike. The Falcon Homepage Fan Message board is lighting it up with “trade this immature, gangster rap wannabe, piece of c$$%%.

Below is one of my favorites:

Mike Vick is an immature pot smoker of inadequate intelligence, a poor work ethic, and, worse of all, little desire, effort or willingness to get better. This is what pot can do to you. One of the worst consequences of using marijuana is lethargy and apathy. You can see this is Vick’s demeanor, his actions and his appearance. This explains the aloofness on the sidelines when he’s not on the field. This explains the well known lack of effort in the off season and in the film room. This explains the gradually degenerative “Hip Hop” looking appearance by a soon to be 27 year old man (immaturity).

Arthur Blank holds some responsibility by awarding this guy 130 million. Now is his chance to get it back by hopefully having something in his contract about “conduct detrimental to the team.”

It’s time to get Mike Vick some help.

It’s also time to be thinking about our future at QB.

I can tell you this Mr. Blank, if this is not handled properly, I am a 17 year season ticket holder who will not renew and expose his family to drug users on the field. It’s already bad enough walking around the Georgia Dome watching the nonsense going on throughout this place.

Take a real close look at the final four teams left this season: Classy head coaches, classy quarterbacks and classy teams. There is no “TO,” Michael Irvine, Ray Lewis, Jamal Lewis, Vick, or any other Murderers, drug dealers, drug users, and thugs on these teams.

Then we have the Atlanta Falcon’s starting quarterback!

By Bubba

January 18, 2007 02:49 PM | Link to this

Come on Duke…you are late for our Klan meeting…grab your coate an tern off that compooter!!

By Crazy Like a Fox

January 18, 2007 02:49 PM | Link to this

I think he was researchong a Tom Clancy novel… Go Falbongs!!!

By Pete G

January 18, 2007 02:53 PM | Link to this

To be an NFL quaterback you have to be bright….well Michael Vick is NOT.

The whole city is so hanged on him about being a great runner….he is no better than Aaron Brooks… COACH KILLER!!!

By Ignorant

January 18, 2007 02:58 PM | Link to this

@Alben you can attempt as much subterfuge as you like, fact remains Michael Vick is of low moral and ethical character. Quite frankly trash is trash no matter what form OR color it takes and Michael Vick my friend, IS TRASH. As far as his football goes I have not seen him do anything impressive in quite some time and he habitually lays out or gets injured and can’t play. No excuse for him or his behavior—he is a foul disgusting excuse for a human being and he is over rated as a football player!

By REALITY

January 18, 2007 03:01 PM | Link to this

4 quarterbacks remain.. Of the 4 none are “running backs” all of them are “leaders” and can “read a defense”. I also beleive none of them would be doing things as stupid as this. Year in and Year out we have to deal with this idiot doing one stupid thing after another on and off the field. You can’t win on a regular basis with a QB as bad as this clown. The time for change is now. This is the final straw with me, either vick goes or all 4 of my season tickets go.. This season ticket holder has had all I can take.

By JustAnother

January 18, 2007 03:05 PM | Link to this

dumba** sports star getting busted for something illegal. too bad millions upon millions of dollars doesn’t buy smarts or common sense. he’ll be in a box under an overpass in 10/15 years but at least i will still have my common sense, street smarts, and college degrees.

By gdawginkalamazoo

January 18, 2007 03:05 PM | Link to this

The face of a franchise. The spokesperson for NIKE and other companies. Great role model for children who wear the #7 around. Mike what you do in the privacy of your own crib is yours dude, we don’t need to know about it. How dumb can you be?

By pat

January 18, 2007 03:05 PM | Link to this

Who cares…

By Jim P.

January 18, 2007 03:06 PM | Link to this

Color has nothing to do with Mike Vick’s performance. Vick can run, but he cannot pass. QB’s should be able to pass the darn ball. We keep blaming the WR’s who have kept quiet. Look as Mr. Vick’s QB rating. It sucks. I care less how much a player makes, as long as it is earned. Mr. Vick has yet to earn what he is being paid. Yes, he ran for over a 1,000 yards. But passed for less than 2,500 yards. All four QB’s in the AFC and NFC Championship games have over 3,000 yards passing. Running the ball is great, but when all a team has to do is defend against the run, your going to get beat and beat bad. You have got to pass and run, not just run.

By Bill

January 18, 2007 03:06 PM | Link to this

I am from Atlanta and have been a follower of the Falcons since the first season. I don’t think I have ever been more disappointed in a player - Michael’s time is over. Even in the bad years we had players with professionalism. Something Michael knows little to nothing about. Trade him before he shows out again and trust me he will.

By Falcon Down On The Field

January 18, 2007 03:07 PM | Link to this

Say what you want about MV being a role model, but to me, football is about winning and losing, and under Mike Vick, the FALCONS ARE MEDIOCRE AT BEST. Jim Mora lost his job because of the mediocrity…and because he opened his idiot mouth and said idiot things at the wrong time. MV may be an extraordinary athlete, but he isn’t an NFL quarterback, and he is NOT a winner. And now, AGAIN, he is an embarrassment and a distraction to the team. Mr. Blank, you let your CEO walk away with $210 million after f*ing up. Why not let MV go the same route, and call it a very bad year?

By RPB

January 18, 2007 03:12 PM | Link to this

The more I hear about this guy Vick), the less he impresses me. He appears to be not so smart to do something like that. Maybe he is not the answer for the Falcons? And by the way, it has nothing to do with race. I would say the same thing if he were white- It was just a dumb thing to do.

By Charles

January 18, 2007 03:13 PM | Link to this

Crash sports teams crash. Oh, and take your thugs with you.

I bet my thugs can be your thugs.

Pass the bong, please.

By Tom Miller

January 18, 2007 03:14 PM | Link to this

Classic post today. Keep it up, I can’t stop laughing on this end. Sad day for Atlanta sports, but this humor is taking the pain away.

Jackie, great post and so true.

And “Superfly” may be my favorite Vick name so far…. : :)

By jg

January 18, 2007 03:14 PM | Link to this

Trade him before it is too late…

By hillbilly

January 18, 2007 03:23 PM | Link to this

hmmmmmm….. a new word for the n-word- “THUG”, what cha think white people, someone suggested it in an earlier blog. they both definately mean the same thing !!

By j c

January 18, 2007 03:23 PM | Link to this

silly negro

By ls

January 18, 2007 03:24 PM | Link to this

enough already, get rid of him. He’s a disgrace and embarrasement to Atlanta

By chris

January 18, 2007 03:26 PM | Link to this

I’ll start out by saying that I am a black man and I am accustomed to racism in the world. That being said, if you are caught with narcotics, racism is not the card to play. You might be able to play the “I’m an addict” card or the “I have a disease” card or even the often used “I have glaucoma” card, but not the race card. Mr. Mexico is supposed to be the leader of your franchise( I am a Steeler fan!!)but he acts like a follower most of the time. Mistakes like this really show how dumb he is. You would think that if he wanted to smoke week that bad that he would just charter a private jet or that he could just wait until he landed here to make his purchase. Matt Shaub is the backup for a reason, he just isnt better than Mexico. Did you guys forget Doug Johnson? I think you should bring in another QB or get one in the draft. In any event, Go Steelers, the reigning Super Bowl Champs!!!

By Jeff

January 18, 2007 03:28 PM | Link to this

THE VICK FAMILY IS FORKED UP. MIKE IS NO DIFFERENT (OR EVEN WORSE) THAN MARCUS. REMEMBER HOMIES, FOR EVERY TIME Y’ALL ARE CAUGHT, THERE ARE AT LEAST TEN OTHER TIMES YOU GOT AWAY WITH YOUR DIRTY DEED!

By REALITY

January 18, 2007 03:29 PM | Link to this

4 quarterbacks remain.. Of the 4 none are “running backs” all of them are “leaders” and can “read a defense”. I also beleive none of them would be doing things as stupid as this. Year in and Year out we have to deal with this idiot doing one stupid thing after another on and off the field. You can’t win on a regular basis with a QB as bad as this clown. The time for change is now. This is the final straw with me, either vick goes or all 4 of my season tickets go.. This season ticket holder has had all I can take.

By WAR DAMN EAGLE

January 18, 2007 03:30 PM | Link to this

**Uncle Bob

January 18, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this

He’s in violation of his contract. The Falcons can cut him now and not pay him a nickle* WELL PUT TOUCHE!!!*

That means ditto, I agree to all the Ebony-Phonics (EBONICS) posters…

By Bre

January 18, 2007 03:31 PM | Link to this

It’s amazing that so many people hate Mike Vick and THINK he’s dumb. Well, he obviously can’t be as dumb or stupid as you all make him out to be. If so, he definitely wouldn’t be a MULTI-MILLIONAIRE. Read the words again, MULTI-MILLIONAIRE. (where are your millions). Is this why you guys are such HATERS? Remember ticket sales are up (a bounus for Atlanta)because of him and HIS ABILITY. Let’s see any of you HATERS going on the field (oops my bad, you couldn’t even make the high school team, much less a pro team) This is still AMERICA and according to our LAWS —- innocent until PROVEN guilty.

By Rich Mckay

January 18, 2007 03:33 PM | Link to this

Arthur and I hear you loud and clear. So he was late arriving yesterday to talk to our HC, so he forgot to tell us about this incident in Miami. Its so hard to not love this kid and watch him run this organization into the ground all by himself….. Arthur and I must ask ourselfs if….

Its okay for vick to flip off 70,000 falcons fans that got him paid.

Its okay for vick to spread herpes.

Its okay for vick to be in an ordeal where people were caught w/ drugs in a truck under his name.

Its okay for vick to quit on his team during a game…

Its okay for vick to post nude pics on his My Space webpage

Its okay for vick not to have his coaches back who did nothing but back him for 3 years…

Oh, did we mention he is only an avg at best QB, very moody (may be due to medicaiton/dope), has a chip on his shoulder, a really bad attitude, pouts on the sidelines, is very selfish and likes to dress like a gangster boy.

By Ripdog

January 18, 2007 03:34 PM | Link to this

I would like to use my race card. Why doesn’t the AJC have a blog about Marcus Giles and his scuffle? The people of Atlanta deserve the chance to call him a thug too.

By Jim P.

January 18, 2007 03:35 PM | Link to this

It’s only marijuana? It’s only marijuana? Are you kidding me? Marijuana is not only illegal in the NFL; it’s Illegal in the United States. How would you like to hear “It’s only marijuana!” from one of your children when you run across his/her fake water bottle while cleaning his/her room?

By Jackie

January 18, 2007 03:36 PM | Link to this

Just heard on the news:

Johnny Cochran is being dug up and airlifted so he can represent Ron in his upcoming drug trial. Assisting Johnny will be Jesse Jackson, Rev Al Sharpton, F. Lee Bailey, Spike Lee and OJ.

Character witnesses are now being rounded up, but it appears so far the following will help show Ron is a law abiding citizen with high morals, character and represents his family with pride: Terrell Owens, Cynthia McKinney, James Brown (one of ex’s), Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Al Iverson, Michael Irvin, Ricky Williams, Tim Robbins, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, members of the Ziggy Marley band, P-Funk, Terrance Moore, Howard Stern, Odeliz Perez, and last but not least Cheech and Chong.

By Sturge

January 18, 2007 03:38 PM | Link to this

Has Reggie Ball be hangin’ w/his dog Vick?

By July Jones

January 18, 2007 03:39 PM | Link to this

Yo Bre…

I have money. I am a genius.

Last I checked, the size of your wallet doesn’t necessarily match the size your brain.

Check Wikipedia under Ivan Boesky or Kenneth Lay.

By Roy

January 18, 2007 03:40 PM | Link to this

Who’s the guy that wants to get rid of his season tix? I’ll take them. Remember there’s 60K folks on the waiting list….who cares if you don’t get yours and all you other knuckle draggers too. If you guys stay out maybe they will stop playing that hilbilly music…so long suckas..lol

By Falcon Down On The Field

January 18, 2007 03:42 PM | Link to this

Maybe there’s a Marcus Giles blog going on in the SAN DIEGO FRIGGIN NEWSPAPER. He ain’t on our payroll anymore, he’s not our starting quarterback, and he never was a problem with the Braves for all the years he played here.

Vick, on the other hand, is an idiot thug who converted incredible athleticism into $138 million. His genius ends THERE.

Atlanta will NEVER win a Super Bowl under Michael Vick. THAT is money in the bank.

By July Jones

January 18, 2007 03:42 PM | Link to this

RipDog…

Check the Braves blog. The Giles story has 583 entries.

Get a life race dude.

By bbcsickdawg

January 18, 2007 03:43 PM | Link to this

a little weed will help him to think he can pass!

By DirtDobber

January 18, 2007 03:43 PM | Link to this

If the test comes back positive simply d!tch the b!tch.

Guess we are about to find out what Patrino is made of.

I do not care what race our QB is but we need a talented PROFESSIONAL and a solid backup behind him.

By Buck

January 18, 2007 03:43 PM | Link to this

I hope all of you HILBILLIES stay home during the Falcons season…this is a chocolate city anyway!! The dome will be sold out regardless!!

By Who Cares...

January 18, 2007 03:44 PM | Link to this

Please REALITY sell me your season tickets because please believe that Arthur Blank’s investment is not going anywhere.

And for all of you on the blog that says that Vick is a role model for their children that should be YOUR job.

Schaub lovers - exactly how many wins has Matt Schaub gotten for the Falcons??

Matt Schaub arrested for assault - no blog talking about getting rid of him. Are you calling him a “THUG”? Are you talking about how he was an embarrassment to this team? HIS PLAY ON THE FIELD WAS EMBARASSMENT ENOUGH.

I wish that all of you racist bloggers would reserve your comments about Vick for the Klan rally.

And for you IDIOTS that don’t realize that getting rid of Vick would be a detriment for the team…HE HAS GUARANTEED MONEY!!! He has filled the dome every season he has been here and makes tons of money for the franchise, as well as, the NFL.

All of this is about him being a successful black male with more money that you could ever dream of……

Get over it!

By David

January 18, 2007 03:44 PM | Link to this

There’s a funny article at bustedplay.com on this. It’s the first article right now. Big pictures of Vick. Pretty funny.

www.bustedplay.com

By Party Boy

January 18, 2007 03:45 PM | Link to this

Good point July Jones.

John Rocker was/is a millionaire too. Guess he must be pretty smart.

By Dr. Elsbree

January 18, 2007 03:45 PM | Link to this

No problem… Marcus Giles is a thug… and a punk at that.

He was and still is a pretty good 2B however I will add that in. Up to this point I do not believe he has ever been associated with crime, breaking laws, spearding STD’s, fathering children to mulitply women, posted nude pics of girls on his webpage, has a criminal brother, runs with a posse, dresses and acts like a gangster in public, has trouble talking in public clearly, did not gradute college, gave the fans of the Braves a big finger, is seen in hip hop clubs at 4:00am partying during the season, had a vehical registered in his name with drugs found in it…. should i go on.. or are you brain cells firing yet.

Drop the agenda, its 2007.

www.renewlasercare.com

By Gman

January 18, 2007 03:46 PM | Link to this

It gets old being called a racist just b/c I think Mike Vick is a terrible QB and leader.

Mike Vick is a redneck. So is Brett Favre; word is in Kiln, MS wherer he grew up his daddy has to pay all his bar tabs when he goes home b/c Brett has no class. Chipper Jones is a redneck that’s grown up and learned a bit about other cultures besides the redneck culture. Steve McNair - not a redneck, just a good ol’ country boy.

Ever seen a chinese redneck? They exist, along with black rednecks, white trash rednecks, the N word, Whiggers, Ghetto, call it whatever u like, they all mean the same thing. My point? These words above describe a culture, not a color……I criticize Mike Vick b/c he is a redneck, stuck in his redneck culture and unwilling to grow up and learn from his mistakes. He is a poor quarterback b/c of these cultural traits and not b/c he is a black man……do some reading on your own and check this stuff out. One final note to all you “South Haters”, calling all of us racists down here……the only city where the civil rights movement didnt succeed under MLK is NOT in the south; MLK said, “I have been to Selma, Montgomery and Birmingham, but I have never been more scared for my life and subjected to more racism than I was in the city of……” look it up for yourself if u wanna know the city, u haters will hopefully learn a thing or two abt the North and the South…….

By tiffany

January 18, 2007 03:48 PM | Link to this

You American’s make big deals out of the smallest things. So what IF IT WAS WEED? It is time to get rid of the double standard that says it is okay for one sector of society to behave a certain way and not another. Many white collar men and women use even harder drugs. If you don’t like how he plays that’s one thing but don’t attack him as a person. We can’t begin to understand the pressure that he is under.

By Momma

January 18, 2007 03:49 PM | Link to this

UR Trash- you must be the bored ones I was talking about…YEP..knew it! Get a life bi%^&.

Ignorant ones are the ones that do not know all of the facts. All I am saying is that know all the facts first before you go out critizing Vick on this situation. There are more issues at hand than this, believe that.

By Tyler

January 18, 2007 03:50 PM | Link to this

What a dumb a*! Va Tech trash coming down from the hills of Virginia! Hey Hokies, keep your trash at home!

By lynnister

January 18, 2007 03:50 PM | Link to this

Hillbilly-sorry a thug is a thug is a thug, no matter the color of the skin. But, thanks for trying to play the race card!

By fatz

January 18, 2007 03:50 PM | Link to this

there was a line from the ‘70’s novel North Dallas Forty by ex- cowboy Pete Gent (whose writing implied bigtime drug use by players of that generation) that applies here: “if you owned a prize bull and he broke out of his pen and S**t in the front yard, would you shoot him? No, you’d fix the pen, put him back in it and clean up the mess”… trade him because of this? sure, i don’t think MV will ever be the president’s spokesperson on youth sports, but this doesn’t make him public enemy #1.

By Arthur Blank

January 18, 2007 03:51 PM | Link to this

As long as the dome continues to be SOLD-OUT, Mike will be behind center.

Rich McKay doesn’t sign checks…I DO!!

By toocoldscorpio

January 18, 2007 03:51 PM | Link to this

what an idiot

By CommonSense

January 18, 2007 03:52 PM | Link to this

Listen, I’m not worried about the pot. I personally think it should be legal. It’s the fact that Vick should have known better than to try to take a bottle of liquid on a plane with today’s security. Then when asked to dispose of the bottle he doesn’t want to toss it. That will automatically raise suspicion with the guards. Thats the basic problem, Vick seems to either lack common sense or he is arrogant beyond belief. Common man you have a 130 million dollar contract. Happily toss the $15 dollar novelty bottle and your small amount of ganja and no one would have been the wiser. Hopefully this will be a wake up call and Petrino can steer the sinking Falcon ship to the playoff next year.

By ET

January 18, 2007 03:53 PM | Link to this

Michael Vick is the epitome of the loser image that is Atlanta Falcons football to fans coast to coast.

By Titothebear

January 18, 2007 03:53 PM | Link to this

Ripdawg,

Why would any of us comment on the behavior of marcus Giles? He’s a player who formerly played here and is now with the padres. He’s gone and forgotten. Save that race card for later.

By Ignatius

January 18, 2007 03:54 PM | Link to this

RE: whoever picked Steve McNair as classy and a good representative..check the Nashville police blotter. That man has spilled more than I drink.

By Roswell Ed

January 18, 2007 03:55 PM | Link to this

Fact: Containers of more than 3oz of liquid are not permitted to be taken through security.

Fact: MV tried to take a 16 container through security.

Fact: If he would have just thrown it away without any hassle there would be no problem.

Fact: DUMBASS MOFO

By that right

January 18, 2007 03:55 PM | Link to this

@who cares… thats right turn Vicks ignorant behavior into a racial issue…is your last name Sharpton?

By Titothebear

January 18, 2007 03:57 PM | Link to this

By tiffany January 18, 2007 03:48 PM | Link to this You American’s make big deals out of the smallest things. So what IF IT WAS WEED? It is time to get rid of the double standard that says it is okay for one sector of society to behave a certain way and not another. Many white collar men and women use even harder drugs. If you don’t like how he plays that’s one thing but don’t attack him as a person. We can’t begin to understand the pressure that he is under.

The only pressure Vick has been under is to comply with the laws of the united States and to be a person of high character as set forth in his contract with the Falcons. He’s failed miserably at both! His performance on the football field has been even worse.

By DirtDobber

January 18, 2007 03:59 PM | Link to this

Last time I checked a THUG was Italian and a part of the mafia. Has time changed the meaning of another word ? I just cannot keep up anymore.

By Falcon Down On The Field

January 18, 2007 03:59 PM | Link to this

It seems that racism is alive and well and practiced EQUALLY between whites and blacks around here. Kind of cancel each other out, actually.

Once that nuisance is removed from the conversation, all you’re left with is a misbehaving, mega-rich athlete, a mediocre team, and a fan base that is sick of the Circus du Falcon.

By Roswell Ed

January 18, 2007 04:01 PM | Link to this

Not knowing how much 3 ounces is certainly no excuse for MV.

I guarantee that MV knows exactly how much 3 ounces is!!!!

Its one ounce short of a QP!!!

RIGHT MV?

By LOWES

January 18, 2007 04:01 PM | Link to this

Dear Arthur & Mike: Thanks

By July Jones

January 18, 2007 04:01 PM | Link to this

Do any of the brothers on this blog actually think that if Vick was white he would still be on this team?

By DirtDobber

January 18, 2007 04:03 PM | Link to this

That dark particulate matter was the remnants of coffee. MV likes to take his favorite brand with him wherever he goes. I am sure this will come out in the investigation …. NOT !

By REALITY

January 18, 2007 04:03 PM | Link to this

BRE,

Let me take a second to educate you, you probably have a Georgia education because your not very bright. Vick is a complete idiot and this incident only continues the long list of stupid/dumb things he did. The fact he is a multi millionare does not mean he is smart. It does hoever mean he managed to find someone dumber then he is in Mr Blank.

Ability doesn’t win football games. Neither does running the ball when your a QB. If the foulcoon fans were more educated they would realize that Brady doesnt more then 1000 rushing yards in his entire CAREER. He will however probably have his 4th ring in a month or so. Facts don’t lie. Bad QB, Bad Person, Bad leader. PERIOD.

By bbcsickdawg

January 18, 2007 04:03 PM | Link to this

he also needs to find mr. T, AS HIS CHARACTER WITNESS SPOKESMAN

By FalconsforLife

January 18, 2007 04:04 PM | Link to this

MAGNETO,

What makes you think I’m Afician American, assuming that’s why you pointed me towards Apocalype’s 12:35 comments. My 12:40 comments were merely that of a disgusted fan, sick of hearing about unimportant issues.

Do you really think this matter will find its way into training camp. Once this small incident is resolved (via fines) it will become a infrequent mention.

Isn’t it funny how certain people attempt to shine the light on everyone else’s ethnicity. Don’t do that, it’s just plain ignorant.

By Ms. Writer

January 18, 2007 04:05 PM | Link to this

I think that most of the anger on here comes from college graduates who are

By FalconSeasonTicketHolder

January 18, 2007 04:06 PM | Link to this

I’m a Falcon season ticket holder and long before this latest episode I thought Vick needed to go. He’s a thug and not worth $130 million - just look at his past few seasons. To top that off he has to be the dumbest millionaire around to not know that you can’t take water bottles through security at US airports….does he ever read the papers or listen to the news? Arthur Blank will be the 2nd biggest idiot if he keeps him after all his bad press these last few years. Role model my rear!

By GT Baby

January 18, 2007 04:06 PM | Link to this

Plain and simple when you are the Qb of a team you must lead by example and Vick is not doing that.With this latest mishap I believe that it is time more The Atlanta Falcons Organization to asset some form of punishment(Take alot of his money) or cut/trade him. He is an embarrassment to the Falcons Organization. The last straw should have been when he flicked all of the Falcons Fans off. Now this is the last straw.

By Reggie Ball

January 18, 2007 04:07 PM | Link to this

Yo, quit hatin’ on my dog Vick. Who say you have to play good to be a starter? I like to run too. You should see how fast I run when it’s time for class. Mr. Blank, give Coach Gailey a call so he can tell you how great I am so you can take me w/the a 1st round pick.

By the way, where can I get me one of them bottles so I can be like Mike?

By Jeff

January 18, 2007 04:08 PM | Link to this

Joe Namath was a drunk and coke head.The front line of The Pittsburgh Steelers was buying cocaine from the cocaine cowboys in Miami in the 70’s. Get the movie cocaine cowboys.I don’t wanna play the race card but “duh”.

By mike vick what a role model

January 18, 2007 04:10 PM | Link to this

Here’s my $0.02

Mike Vick. If you played baseball you would be OUT my friend.

strike one : Ron Mexico, herpes shenanigans

strike two : shooting birds to old women and 5 year olds everywhere

strike three : trying to sneak squeef onto an airplane

You’re amazing! You’re the best disease riddened, obsence gesture creating, stoner, dumba$$ I have ever seen.

“Let’s leave him alone. People make mistakes.” Blah blah blah. He’s in the spotlight whether he likes it or not SO START ACTING RESPONSIBLY. Jesus, we don’t need to feel pitty for this man. HE’S GUARANTEED $130 MILLION DOLLARS and he’s definitely not earning his “keep.” We should treat him like Bob Nardelli, pay the rest of salary and say, “c-ya playa.”

Is Schaub the answer? I don’t know? I’ll tell you this much, I’d rather have my children watch him and ask questions about him than Vick. “Daddy, why did Mike Vick change his name to Ron Mexico?” Have fun with that one Dad.

mike vick sucks plain as simple. not so much as a player, but as a human being. Grow up pal or keep on “Gang banging shotty.”

long live chris chandler, Jesse Tuggle

By Southern Boy

January 18, 2007 04:11 PM | Link to this

HEY TRUTHFULLY,IM A WHITE BOY,AND I AGREE TOTALLY WITH YOU.

THESE NUTHEADS WERE JUST LOOKING FOR A REASON TO RUN THIS MAN OUT OF TOWN. WELL,I HOPE HE STAYS AND DO SOMETHING THAT OUR BELOVED,BART,CHRIS,DOUG JOHNSON,NEVER HAVE.. NOT ONLY GO TO THE SUPER BOWL,BUT WIN IT!!

HE IS NOT GUILTY OF ANYTHING.. WE DON’T KNOW THE WHOLE STORY.. MATT SCHAUB WAS AQUITTED AFTER HIS THUG A@! WAS FIGHTING OUTSIDE OF A CLUB.AND,NO ONE QUESTIONED NOTHING ELSE ABOUT HIM AND THIS PAPER DROPPED THE STORY!!

BOBBY COX BEAT HIS OLD LADY UP,AND THE FANS HERE DROPPED THE TOPIC AS SOON AS THAT DRUNK GAL GOT ON TV DOING DAMAGE CONTROL..

LETS FACE IT!! WE ARE HICKS,HILLBILLYS,AND HEE HAWS.. AND,WE ONLY LIKE IT WHEN OUR KIND IS AT THE TOP DOING WHAT WE TRY TO KEEP OTHERS DOWN FROM TRYING TO DO.. AND WHATS THAT??????????

BEING THE MAN!!!!

SO,IN RETROSPECT— 1)VICK IS INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.. 2)SCHAUB IS NOT EVEN MEDIOCRE,HE IS ALL HYPE.. 3)BOBBY COX,CHIPPER JONES(KIDS OUTTA WEDLOCK)ARE STILL HERE AND ARE TREATED LIKE HERO’S… AND THATS ALL I GOT TO SAY..

HEY MIKE,U GOT REAL FANS IN CHEROKEE COUNTY THAT LOVE YOU FOR REAL!!!!

FLIP’EM

By stephen

January 18, 2007 04:11 PM | Link to this

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire! Cut the thug, he’s a cancer!!

By Hillbilly

January 18, 2007 04:11 PM | Link to this

lynnister,

just trying to give ya’ll something else to whine about. i wonder how long it will be before one of your bro’s or sista’s (as you call em) to start saying that calling MV a THUG is racist, the new white peoples n-word !!

By mollie

January 18, 2007 04:13 PM | Link to this

I think this is just another rush to judgement on any person! Whose to say that this is the same bottle? Aquafina??? Sold everywhere in airports. Was this the same bottle did they lift his fingerprints and that of the person who retrieved it. Why didn’t the person who was more than likely offended by him b/c he refused her request just own up to the fact that it could have been anybody’s bottle in Miami? Let’s use our heads and wait or test him and that clears it up! He is not the first nor will he be the last person that has done pot!

By Jeff

January 18, 2007 04:14 PM | Link to this

Joe Namath was a drunk and coke head.The front line for the Pittsburgh Steelers use to buy coke from the cocaine cowboys in Miami during the 70’s when they we’re dominant.Buy the dvd cocaine cowboys if you don’t believe me.

By Roswell Ed

January 18, 2007 04:18 PM | Link to this

It’s 4:20 Mike, but you all ready knew that didn’t you?!!

By Old Teacher

January 18, 2007 04:18 PM | Link to this

First DirtDobber: Thug comes from the Hindu word “thuggee.” The members of the organization were reputed to imbibe hashish (raw heroin) before they strangled their victims. Technically, you can’t call Vick a thuggee. Over time, the word thug has come to mean a member of a violent underground who robs people. Some people feel the derogatory term fits certain individuals.

Second: What if the person who threw away the bottle with “some dark particulates” was a swarthy, olive-skinned individual who spoke English with an Aribic accent. Would he have been allowed to get on his plane? Would this conversation even be occurring?

By Someone

January 18, 2007 04:19 PM | Link to this

Who cares?????

By Eagles fan

January 18, 2007 04:21 PM | Link to this

He is a piece of s*! But you cant say anything or do anything about him because then the race card will get thrown out there. I feel sorry for you guys because you have a good team, the probelem is Vick. Demote him or cut him and start over at that position. shaub looks like he can help tatis team win. Not the thug,he is bad for football and sports in general. By the way, can we have Ike Reese back? We need some special teams and Linebacker help for next year.

By AuggieDog

January 18, 2007 04:24 PM | Link to this

MV isn’t guilty of anything until proven otherwise..remember that…I think we should start testing NFl players for steroids…see how many NFL players are left then..including MV

By Marcus Vick

January 18, 2007 04:24 PM | Link to this

Hey older brother, do you want to borrow the family “race card.” My lawyer has it but I can get it from him ASAP.

Your loving borther,

Marcus

By Wookieedog

January 18, 2007 04:24 PM | Link to this

Dump this embarrass thug who has proven he does not care about Atlanta or their fans when he let his Finger do the Talking. As a Falcons fan, I think Vick is the perfect Raider, and Al Davis will likely trade Porter and a #1 for Vick. Maybe even get this years Raider’s #1 and take Calvin Johnson. I can see Schaub to Johnson for years!

By Jeff

January 18, 2007 04:25 PM | Link to this

CUT THE THUGBUM. THEY ARE ALL THE SAME!

By Bre

January 18, 2007 04:25 PM | Link to this

REALITY,
Learn to use grammer correctly the proper word is (you’re) not your. And I’m not from GA or anywhere near the South. But I find it very comical that there is a big issue over another man’s life. What do you do for your wages. Obviously you are a nobody who HATES the fact that the FALCON Franchise is paying this MAN (not THUG) millions. Are you upset that Mr. Blank isn’t dumb enough to write YOU a check for millions? Who gives you the RIGHT to JUDGE anyone? Oh yeah, if you’re white, you’re right…RIGHT?

By Cowboy Al

January 18, 2007 04:27 PM | Link to this

Attention: This is the final straw. Guilty or not, this guy keeps making dumb decisions. And you call this guy the team leader. Trade him and Roddy White to the Raiders for the # 1 overall pick and Jerry Porter.

Stand for something Mr. Blank or accept anything !

If you continue with this guy, the return on your investment will trend in a negative manner

By Barney Strickland

January 18, 2007 04:36 PM | Link to this

Geez, for 130 million , you think he could have bales of mean green flown in to him. Like I’ve said before, I went to school with him @ VA Tech and had a couple of classes with him. He’s borderline retarded….no, really !! Time to dump this chump !! If for no other reason, then because he’s created a PR disaster for our team and is an embarassment for fans trying to keep their kids away from this stuff. MV = Garbage in Garbage out. You can take a Vick outta the ‘hood, but you can’t take the ‘hood outta the Vick.

By Cruzin

January 18, 2007 04:39 PM | Link to this

The fact is, he was smuggling something on board an airplane that he didn’t want found. If it is an illegal drug, he could miss the first 4 games under the NFL drug policy. That would be a big slap in the face to all the Falcon fans, and that would almost make next season a bust. Sorry couldn’t help the pun!

By cgb

January 18, 2007 04:39 PM | Link to this

It’s Schuab time! Mike Vick is a distraction and since Arthur’s cleaning house, let’s start with Vick.

By Brandon

January 18, 2007 04:41 PM | Link to this

Well everyone’s questions about why Vick is so great at being inconsistent should be answered now: it depends on how much hooch he smokes. Don’t these athletes get drug tested like with hair samples which can store pot usage for 6 weeks? Fire the loser… he sucks anyway.

By Ron Mexico

January 18, 2007 04:43 PM | Link to this

Three words STUPID, STUPID, STUPID!!!

By REALITY

January 18, 2007 04:47 PM | Link to this

BRE,

I figured it would take 3-4 comments from you before you ran out of stupidity and went to the grammar and spelling comments. I was wrong. You see I have a job. I can’t spend the extra time checking my grammar and spelling. I have to keep working so you can get your monthly government hand outs and take your mini thugs to the game to watch their role model MV throw interception after interception. I anticipate the race card in your next response. Let me warn you I am not racist in fact I own a black Labrador Retreiver who is smarter then Vick too.

By John

January 18, 2007 04:49 PM | Link to this

A wonderful opportunity to trade Mr. Vick for this years first round draft choice and next years first round choice. Make the trade to the team with the 07 1st round choice, get the young man from Ga. Tech this year, make do with our bench warmer and hopefully he will blossom. New coach, new system, new QB who is football smart and an asset to the community.

By GT Champ 90-n-4ever

January 18, 2007 04:51 PM | Link to this

Some of you are a disgrace to mankind. So forgetful about your enormous and eternal wrongs but quick to hold everyone else’s feet to the fire for the trivial when you haven’t even tried to right your evil deeds or ways. Get that RedWood Tree out of your eye.

By Fed Up

January 18, 2007 04:51 PM | Link to this

In reading about the scolding Mr. Vick received, I note that Mr. McKay doesn’t think there is a problematic pattern of behavior. I wonder what would constitute a pattern, once a week, once a month, three or four should be enough. I suppose Mr. Blank explained to Mr. Vick that since he was a naughty boy, should he injure himself in the future, he will have to roll his own wheelchair and Coach Petrino is probably wondering if it is too late to pull a Sabin. One player can’t make a team, but one can sure as hell ruin a team, and that seems to be one thing Mr. Vick can succeed at.

By rsm5150

January 18, 2007 04:52 PM | Link to this

Trade Vick while He still has some value left. It’s better to start over with a new coach and a new system. Vick has already ran 2 coaches out of Atlanta, let’s not have this continue to be a trend. Look at New Orleans, they went through more than any other city, have a new coach, and a 50% turnover in players, and they are 1 game for where ALL FALCON fans want to be. Sometimes you have to startover, and I think The Falcons should dump Vick NOW!

By sugarlee

January 18, 2007 04:52 PM | Link to this

Vick haters have fun. He brought it on himself. I hate that. There’s hardly any defense for him. Those of you who have been waiting for something good like this to happen to Vick. (this is good to the haters) You win. Just remember when he’s gone it will come back to hunt us big time. He’s a much better QB than most of you think. Just like his former coach, he has more growing up to do. No matter what you say, right now Vick is a top ten QB. Out of 32 starters that’s not bad. In fact that’s pretty good. So if you trade him, please trade him to a division we don’t have to meet every year. I know he’ll tear us apart just on instinct. I know at some point you must not shoot yourself in foot all the time. Vick, I love you, I think you’re a wonderful QB, but you keep giving the haters the edge. I’m not abandoning you; I’m just keeping it real. However, I will be in Canton on the day you’re inducted. Peace.

By alan from Atlanta GA.

January 18, 2007 04:53 PM | Link to this

I think MV is an idiot. He can do as he pleases in privacy, but to take a bottle of “water” a plane. I’d like to hear his next Air Tran ad. My 13 y.o. Grandson looks up to him, and idolizes him. What do i tell him “Don’t get caught bringing weed onto a plane. First herpes, second the finger, third a bottle with a secret compartment. Doesn’t he know you can’t bring it past security. Does he really fly Air Tran? Hmm, I wonder.

By MikeT

January 18, 2007 04:53 PM | Link to this

Mr. Blank, PLEASE, PLEASE get rid of Vick. He is a horrible role model for our children. This so-called “superman” is paid so much, there is NO excuse that he is not in the playoffs. He is NOT intelligent. He should not be a quarterback. You should trade him while others think there is any value to him. Atlanta DOES NOT WANT HIM!

By I am the decider

January 18, 2007 04:54 PM | Link to this

Big deal, he smokes weed. I smoked weed when I was his age and it hasn’t held me back. Like Peter Tosh said, “legalize it!”