"I accept that you are sincere when you say that you want to, and will, turn your life around, and that you intend to be a positive role model for others. I am prepared to offer you that opportunity. Whether you succeed is entirely in your hands."
Those were the words handed down by Roger Goodell, the NFL commissioner, earlier today to suspended quarterback Michael Vick. Oh yes ladies and gentlemen, there is a catch. Vick won't be able to participate in an actual game until week 6 of the NFL season. What I'm not understanding is how, after a two year suspension and a prison term, can the commissioner still suspend Vick for 6 more games. That is adding insult to injury and should not be tolerated by the NFL Players Association. I've read interviews and seen the grief in Vick's face and i can say that yes, he does feel remorse for what he did. Now I don't know if that's because he got caught or because he did it in the first place, but remorse is there. This guy is serious about playing in the NFL again and right now what the commissioner needs to do is step up to the plate and tell one of the most intriguing players in the league, "Ok, you've done your time, welcome back, but I'm watching you." In my opinion the only reason Goodell reinstated him was because he didn't want a popular(be it bad popularity or good popularity) player to leave to the UFL. They already have J.P. Losman. Add Vick to the mix and UFL, you might as well welcome ticket sales and TV ratings, because as much as many people hate Vick(I'm not one of them), people still want to see him play, be it to fail or succeed.
I know there's still no team that has publicly admitted they want Vick(a wildcat specialist before wildcat became popular), but they are out there. If he does get signed before week 1; count me to be the leader of the campaign for Vick to play before week 6.
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