The Vick Factor

I'd like to see a poll on this one....

Anyway...lets think of this from Snyder's perspective...or should I say a Marketing perspective....

Will the Skins get more publicity, yes..
Will the Skins get more money because of it...probably not.
Although it is arguable that we could secure an extra nationally televised game because of this, I think the image problem could affect periphrial skins fans to stop buying Skins gear....as you can tell, many Skins fans can't stomach what Vick did...many may even boycott...more than likely, fans that merely favor the Skins could be lost forever due to a move to get him.

Danny cares about revenue....and I believe this one is more on the con side than the pro side in terms of revenue production....therefore, I predict the Skins will not touch this with a 10 foot pole.

therefore, I predict the Skins will not touch this with a 10 foot pole.


Agreed.

I don't know. I like Vick. I never really had any hardcore issues with what he did. I mean, don't get wrong, I like animals so I'm not fond of his poor decision making in that area, however I do see that our society has it's priorities backward when we send Vick to prison for dogfighting & Bill Romanowski not only remains in the League (at the time he beat his wife up in what can only best be described as a roid rage fit), but also ends up getting into a couple of movies. So we reward people who hurt other people & show the world that we care about our dogs more? I don't get it.


That being said, I don't know that we should consider this option. We already get enough bad press (no, I am not among those who feel that any press is good press) & this would only add to that. Plus, I don't know that Vick would fit well with what we are trying to do here. JMO

First let me say, I'm not trying to defend the actions of the people below, but rather trying to point out the reasoning behind such outrage. There are lots of people that commit crimes in the NFL. Few I see as disgusting as what Michael Vick did to those poor animals.

The most common of the NFL arrests seem to come from alcohol, and the most serious offenses are DUIs. Don't get me wrong, driving under the influence is beyond stupid and no one, especially people such as star athletes should ever drive drunk. But, this is where we start looking at intent. These people are stupid, not malicious. Their intent is NOT to harm and maim other people, it's to get home. A bad decision for sure, and worthy of jail time, but in my mind the crime isn't as gross, but can definitely be more tragic.

Domestic disputes are also very high. Violence in the home is a scary thing. I would never advocate the abuse of a spouse. However, I also start to lose patience the longer a person stays in a situation like that. If the words "He hit me" and "again" are in the same sentence -- you've lost my sympathy. Wife beaters DO NOT CHANGE. If he hits you once, get the **** out. You're a human with control and the ability to leave a situation. Perhaps a shelter isn't the ideal situation, but it gives you ability to get back on your feet and away from the asshole.

The problem with dog fighting is this, the dogs have no say in the matter and Vick made a conscious decision to torture them. So not only do the animals not have the power to leave the situation, Vick also is killing them, brutally, on purpose. Are there worse things than dog fighting and the torture of animals? Absolutely, but that type of reasoning is dangerous. That's asking people to monopolize all their time, effort, and money on one issue. I am a huge animal lover, I currently have two cats, and my parents have 4 dogs. I just don't understand how someone could do that to something that gives you nothing but love, all the time.

Im not even counting what he did against him, as a player,better yet as a QB i was never impressed with him. He can run,thats it. He scares noone with his arm IMO.

And as a team learning a new Offense i dont see any reason to bring in another offensive set to get 1 player on the field.

He's a good QB, but where did he take the Falcons before he got locked up? If we had Vick, JC, and Colt, I think we would be extremely QB heavy. If they make a move for Vick, JC will be gone.

Vick would be a great signing for the Skins, good player (not great) and solid VT fan base still and would help keep the Skins solide in the Tidewater VA area. I know fan bases are nation/world wide but nothing like have the locals. There is a reason the Skins go to VA Beach every year. Vick still has 5 years in him, barring major injury.

He's a good QB, but where did he take the Falcons before he got locked up? If we had Vick, JC, and Colt, I think we would be extremely QB heavy. If they make a move for Vick, JC will be gone.

Are you kidding? He took them into Lambeau and led them to the NFC championship. He's a playmaker, and we need more of them on the Skins.

Again, we need a passer,not a runner. WR Roddy White was considered to be approaching 'Bust' status with Vick at QB. He got a better passer at the position in Ryan and had a great yr and now is considered to be a top WR in the league.

he was released this morning

Are you sure you're not confusing being released by the Falcons with being released from prison into home custody?