I am very surprised NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is considering allowing Michael Vick back this year. The proposed 4 game suspension appears to be ultra lenient considering Goodell is known for his fast actions such as the year long suspension of PacMan Jones.
Don't get me wrong, I want to see Michael Vick make it back and be a very positive advocate for animal rights and animal care. Vick isn't the only one out there that has caused severe pain to domesticated animals, he is just the highest profile individual.
Michael Vick showed great character for the surviving dogs. He contributed almost a million dollars to clean the dogs up and provide good care for them. That was the first step towards his debt to animals for his condoning of abusive acts on his property with his money and at times his actions. The jail sentence, who cares, didn't do anything for the dogs but it was a hard lesson. The NFL does need to take some action because it is in the best interest of the league. Michael Vick is not a Pro Bowl caliber quarterback and has not been missed on the field but his presence may upset some ticket holders and cause public relations problems. Bad PR is not necessary for the NFL for a guy that probably won't start anyways.
Vick would serve himself best and his future NFL career better by playing a year in the other league, UFL? One year with plenty of snaps and live game speed, not NFL speed but game speed. It's the minor leagues and something most athletes, even Alex Rodruquez had to endure before coming back to MLB. Plus it would be a low pressure season under dimmer . The last thing Michael Vick needs right now is a lot of press in his face.
Fact is before the dog fighting scandal Michael Vick was in jeopardy of losing his starting job in Atlanta to Matt Schaub. The Falcons don't want him back not so much because he has been a PR nightmare but Matt Ryan is better. Quarterback is a premium position and Michael Vick needs to brush up on his abilities first before he is ready to take a snap from an NFL center.
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