Michael Vick To Be Traded From Falcons
Posted by Media Outrage on February 14, 2009
It seems that Mike Vick will have a future in the NFL after all. Atlanta Falcons General Manager is seeking to trade the star quarterback.
Via Yahoo:
Atlanta general manager Thomas Dimitroff said Friday the Falcons will try to trade the contract rights on Michael Vick to another team.
In an interview that appeared on the team’s Web site, Dimitroff said, “With regards to Michael Vick, we’ve decided to seek a trade of his contractual rights to another NFL club.”
Vick is currently in federal prison on felony charges related to dogfighting and is scheduled to be released in July.
Vick has a contract that runs to 2013 and calls for him to receive a base salary of $9 million and a bonus of $6.43 million in 2009. The remainder of the contract is worth $45.11 million, with another possible $3 million in Pro Bowl bonuses.
“We feel a trade is the best move for the Falcons, and it’s also in the best interest for Michael,” Dimitroff said. “This has been a really unique situation from a variety of standpoints and because we will actively be involved in a trade situation, I don’t envision our organization speaking any more about this subject publicly until it’s reached a resolution.”
He said the Falcons have had no discussions with other teams because Vick is under suspension by the NFL, “but we think some teams might be interested in exploring a trade.”
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello Friday reiterated commissioner Roger Goodell’s statement when he suspended Vick on Aug. 24 2007 that he will review Vick’s status when legal proceedings are done.
Vick’s attorneys did not immediately return e-mail or telephone messages left at their offices.
Dimitroff said if the Falcons are unable to complete a trade, they will re-evaluate. He said a decision would be made that is in the best interest of the team.
The Falcons made a move last year for a quarterback, taking Boston College’s Matt Ryan as their first round draft choice. He was last year’s rookie of the year after leading the Falcons to the playoffs.
Mediaoutrage- Despite news of an intended trade that should still be news to Vick’s ears because it signifies a future in the NFL for him.
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claudette4heisman said
I don’t think anyone is going to take him…But they should…Al Davis should really consider him. As much as I love the chocolate the Raiders have a QB now, Jrock was terrible last year!!!! And he was paid too much damn money to suck as bad as he did.
Mr. Davis….PLEASE consider Vick!!!! PLEASE!!! At least as back up. Oh and if the Giants decide to let Plax go….get him too….WE NEED HELP OVA HEA!!!!!
Love,
A member of the Raider Nation Virginia Chapter….
2020VIZN said
I dont think anyone will pick up a 9 million dollar a year question mark. The Falcons are just trying to get something for him. But all teams will wait for him to be cut so they can offer him much less money than what he will be guranteed if he is traded. But this was one of the biggests waste of talent that I heve ever seen. most players are out of the league by 27 and Mike will be pushing 30. He is broke and the clock is running out on him, This guy was on his way to being one of the richest athletes in the world with the amount of endorsements that he had coming in and now, he is trying to find a job in a sport that he could and should have changed forever.
ucanb2 said
Damn Mike..bad deal! What a waste.
RubHer said
True true-no one trading for him-he’ll get released. Comeback player of year award is waiting for him.