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.
Michael Vick
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. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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!

7. 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

8. 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

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

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. They are trying to get back like 22 million dollars from him they can't cut him until the money issue is resolved.

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

13. This is what is wrong with people these days....the money that a player makes for a team is more important than morality, legality, or any other form of decency - the Falcons should be removed from the NFL - as should Michael Vick - he's pleaded guilty - what does that mean...if it comes out that he's not involved...we would want him back?? The Falcons suck anyway, and this just proves it more...Good Luck trying to get your money back Falcons - you're screwed.

Posted at 12:52PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Sick to my stomach

14. Who cares about what's best for the franchise?!!! Vick will be a CONVICTED FELON by the time he makes it back to the Falcons. What about doing what's right?! Oh, the almighty dollar.

Posted at 12:52PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Jolee

15. Money before morality!

Posted at 12:53PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Tam

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