Pat Yaskinas of the Charlotte Observer seems to think it would be a good idea…
Here’s something to picture as you look ahead to the offseason: Michael Vick in a Raiders jersey. A lot, namely a trade and a lot of salary cap details, will have to happen in the meantime. But this one makes perfect sense, and it may be just what the Raiders need to revive a franchise that’s faltering.
The Falcons, who have given Vick every possible chance, will be willing to part with their quarterback. Despite his outrageous talent, he hasn’t produced on any sort of consistent level and tensions are at an all-time high in the Falcons organization.
The crescendo may have come Sunday when Vick made an obscene gesture at Atlanta fans who ridiculed him as he walked off the field. The Falcons gladly would take draft picks for Vick, who clearly needs a fresh start.
And what better place for Vick than Oakland, where many a renegade has prospered?
Picture Vick throwing to Randy Moss. Picture Al Davis smiling again.
Actually, I picture Matt Schaub handing off to Jerious Norwood and throwing to Ashley Lelie and Alge Crumpler. And I picture Carolina Panthers fans wishing Yaskinas had kept his mouth shut.
2 responses so far ↓
1 firstdownfemale // Dec 1, 2006 at 1:32 pm
Sure, send Michael Vick to Oakland. I grew up in the Bay Area and would love a chance to go see him play. Send him anywhere, as long as we get to keep watching those magic moves of his. Although I do not condone his “gesture” to the fans, I also don’t think it’s that big of a deal. You have to take a lot of shots as a QB in the NFL, whether you’re Joey Harrington playing against your former team or you’re Michel Vick playing at home, but I think you should let the players do the damage on the field. I’d like to see some loyalty portrayed in a positive way from the fans of all the teams. You can’t win every week. Either you root for your whole team or find something else to do on Sunday… or Monday… or Thursday.
2 steelerhater // Dec 3, 2006 at 7:02 am
Dave,
The Steelers really stink this year! Phew!
So much for their repeat perfomance! They
are awful!!!
John