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Falcons Won't Sack Vick

Posted Aug 27th 2007 12:38PM by TMZ Staff

The Atlanta Falcons won't cut Michael Vick -- he's just too damn valuable. Well, at least his contract is.
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In a press conference, Falcons owner Arthur Blank said that while he's "profoundly disappointed and saddened" by Vick's action, the team is not willing to throw Vick to the dogs.

"We cannot tell you today that Michael is cut from the team," said Blank. "It may feel better emotionally, but it's not in the long term best interest of our franchise."


Blank added, "If we had any idea this was going on ... we would have dealt with it immediately."

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1. Atlanta Falcon fans need and Atlantians need to protest this and have an Rev. Al Shaptond ma' ch. This is ridiculous. Bad for Atlanta and theNFL.

Posted at 1:48PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Clear Water

2. I DO NOT THINK MICHAEL VICK IS GOING TO HAVE A LOT OF FANS IF THEY LET HIM PLAY AGAIN....I THINK HE WILL BE ROUNDLY BOOED ON EVERY FIELD IN THE USA....AND PROBABLY THE FIELDS WILL BE COVERED WITH STUFFED ANIMALS...HE IS A USELESS THUG!!!

Posted at 12:48PM on Aug 27th 2007 by FROM MYRTLE BEACH

3. They will when no one shows up for their games. I hope the dude get the max sentence.

Posted at 5:25PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Kelley

4. Glad to see that the Falcons Owners are choosing Money over Ethics. Glad that I will no longer be supporting the Falcons!!

Posted at 12:50PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Ex-Falcon Fan!

5. I for one will not be attending any more Falcons games. Or watching them on TV!

Posted at 1:17PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Amanda

6. WOW...what a way to inspire the young fans of the NFL and Vick. Do a crime, lie about it but keep your multi-millon dollar job. What a crock of bull!!

Posted at 12:49PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Kate

7. Of course they can't cut him if they hope to reclaim any of his signing bonus. They must keep him on the "books" and ANNUALLY make a claim against a portion of the aforementioned bonus. This must go on for at least 2 yrs if not more.

Posted at 5:41PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Beth

8. OJ ; Ray Carruth ; Vick ... National Felons League .. PFFFT !

Posted at 12:50PM on Aug 27th 2007 by ~k

9. It sounds like they will give Michae Vick a chance to redeem himself and they should.

Posted at 12:49PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Maureen

10. WTF?!? "If we had any idea....?" Who the hell is he kidding? Has he been haning out with Bin Ladin for the last 6 months? I'm more than half tempted to drive to Atlanta & slap the dog s#it out of this 'man'. Money is the root of all evil you jerk! Cut the Felon or change the name of your team. It IS only two letters, you know.

Posted at 12:50PM on Aug 27th 2007 by gator72

11. I HOPE THE FALCONS GET ALL OF THEIR MONEY BACK AND THAT THE FEDS TAKE VICK'S PROPERTY WHERE THE CRIMES OCCURRED. VICK IS AN IDIOT!!!

Posted at 12:50PM on Aug 27th 2007 by FROM TENNESSEE

12. How sorry. He needs to be cut. These celebs/sports people need to be punished. What kind of example is he??

Posted at 12:49PM on Aug 27th 2007 by gizmo

13. BY NOT CUTTING HIM LOOSE, THE FALCONS ARE SAYING LOUD AND CLEAR "THAT THEY SUPPORT DOG FIGHTING AND ANY OTHER CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR" SHAME ON THE FALCONS FOR NOT GETTING RID OF HIM.

Posted at 12:51PM on Aug 27th 2007 by SoCalRaceGirl

14. he's isn't getting fired because his contract is mostly guaranteed, if he stays on the team they don't have to pay him as he is suspended, if he gets cut, then they owe him.

It worse for Vick that he stays on the team

Posted at 12:51PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Michael

15. Sure its not the best interest of the franchise, money comes before moral ethics, what a role model he is for our youth, if you're a celebutard or a valuable sports player who breaks the law, it's ok, you'lll do little or no time, get a slap on the wrist and you'll be back to work making millions in no time, how pathetic!

Posted at 12:50PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Cindy

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