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DEL.ICIO.USWide receiver claims not having QB 'will hurt'
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 07/19/07
Falcons wide receiver Joe Horn said he has spoken to Vick since in the indictment came down Tuesday and that Vick is remorseful and concerned.
"Mike is saddened about the tension this is going to cause the team," Horn told the Journal-Constitution on Thursday night. "I assured him I support him, the rest of the guys support him and the team supports him. Whether he's guilty or innocent or whether you believe he is, time will tell.
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| Joe Horn signed a free-agent contract with the Falcons this off-season. The veteran wide receiver says suspending Michael is not 'going to help him.' | ||
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"No one, I don't care if you're wealthy or poor, no one is immune to the trials and tribulations of life. Everyone who's breathing is going to have to deal with issues in their life. Unfortunately, Mike is up at bat right now."
Horn said he understands NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's right to suspend Vick and the team's option to keep Vick away from team activities, but he doesn't think that would be right or in the best interest of anyone involved.
"Not having him around, that will hurt," said Horn, who signed a free-agent contract with the Falcons this off-season after 11 seasons with the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs. "I think he should be around. The more he's around his teammates playing football might help Michael Vick. I don't think suspending him is going to help him.
"Michael wants to play football. He told me over and over again, 'I know what's going on and I need to be there playing and go through training camp to try and get through this.' "
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