How Many Games Should Vick Be Suspended?

From what I've heard regarding the case, the Virginia court where the trial will be taking place is good at moving things along quickly. So if he's going to be convicted, we should know about it quickly

We may know when he is going to trial quickly, but I don't think we'll know if he's going to be convicted until all the facts are heard in court...could be several months.

If everything in the indictment is proven true and he is convicted, put me down for a lifetime ban. As for right now, I'm still not sure what my opinion is. I think a lot of people here have good arguments for and against suspending right now and/or going the leave of absence route. I will say this though, from everything I've heard about the conduct policy, Goodell certainly has the right to suspend right now. And given that I really have no use for Vick (and that I'm just a mean-spirited person), I can't say I'd shed a tear if he suspended him before the case is resolved.

well right now none. Who is the commish to play judge and jury? Now a few restrictions to what times he is to be out could be in order to keep him out of trouble but no suspension should be put down. If he breaks any rules set in place for him, then suspend him.

If he is guilty he has many more things to worry about. No need to ever suspend him, he'll be in jail. If he is guilty he is definitely spending some time iin jail, no way out of it. Hopefully there is no plea agreement with no jail time. That would upset a lot of people. If a plea deal does happen then suspend the bitch for a year.

I think it's less about judge and jury and more so about him being the "CEO" of the league, and Vick being an employee of that league. If I was suspected of running a dogfighting ring, my guess is I'm not hanging around at work while awaiting trial

I would say he should be suspended for the season. And if he plea bargains or is convicted then it should be for life with a chance at reinstatement after a few years. And that would only be if he gets counseling and stays out of trouble. These charges are pretty horrendous if you ask me.

To me whether he is guilty of the charges in the indictment is somewhat irrelevant. He is surely guilty of letting them run a dubious dog kennel from his property. There is no disputing that. Allowing this to happen on his property is dumb and irresponsible AT THE VERY BEST. It reflects very poorly on the league and in the end that is what amtters when the decisions about suspension matter. The legal system will hopefully take care of punishment. Fo the NFL this is about doing what is right for the league. Letting him stike around and cause continual bad press reflects poorly on the league. A suspension is in order.

wow...I am shocked to see how many people say 0 games. At the very least it should be 4 games. I chose the season, and I hope permanantly.

Doesn't the new NFL policy say that they don't have to be proven guilty yet to be suspended? Roger is going to drop the hammer because this has gotten so much publicity. Eight games at least.

I think it's less about judge and jury and more so about him being the "CEO" of the league, and Vick being an employee of that league. If I was suspected of running a dogfighting ring, my guess is I'm not hanging around at work while awaiting trial
probably true, but that is the difference between normal people and people in the spotlight. His job isn't contingent on being smart or having a good attitude. Its him being good at throwing a ball and running around. I say that because a company could argue that you made bad decisions to put you in this position, but for nfl athletes i don't feel that matters. No one cares that he is an idiot.

My second point is, i think it is wrong regardless. We don't know everything about this case so how can anyone punish someone that can be innocent. Do i think he is innocent? Hell no, but its the moral of the issue. Now, if this was to happen to us our bosses would know even less than we know about this case. We know as much as we do only because he is a star. Our bosses would know very little about the case than we know right now about vick and w/o all the info i think it is wrong to punish someone who may have done no wrong.


So i don't think he should be suspended. Now, do i want him to be suspended? I do, because i feel he had a strong part in this and i feel he will get off easier than I would if i had done it. I am playing judge and jury now but in the matter of what i want, it is for him to be suspended. It also makes my day more interesting but wanting someone to lose their job for my ammusement sounds really bad.

wow...I am shocked to see how many people say 0 games. At the very least it should be 4 games. I chose the season, and I hope permanantly.


Vick to court next week, not camp - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070719/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_falcons_vick_indictment_21;_ylt=Au99hcDwxk7pSx iSmuIxF3oE1vAI)
According to this article, Goodell and Blank seem poised to let him continue playing so long as he is able to with regard to court appointments until a verdict is issued once the judicial system has done it's thing. So looks like zero may not be far off, with what we know right now.