Does Michael Vick Deserve A Second Chance?

Vick will be released from Federal prison this July for his dog fighting conviction, does he deserve a second chance?

At rebuilding his life, yes we all deserve as many chances as it takes to get it right, to become productive members of society that make positive contributions to our communities.

Does Vick deserve a second chance in the NFL? That question will be hotly debated as his release time draws closer. Will there even be teams willing to risk the exposure of having Vick on the roster and can he even play at he level he did back in 2006?

Those are some of the questions facing NFL owners. and yes he will be looked at. In a yahoo story that prompted this article they say there are two teams that may have an interest in Vick.

Both the Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49'rs have unsettled quarterback issues, both are in need of a strong quarterback with leadership capabilities. Is Michael Vick the man for either team?

San Francisco Coach Mike Singletary says Vick should be given a second chance and believes he will be successful if given another opportunity. Singletary did not go so far as to say the Niners were looking at Vick, but he didn't say they wouldn't either, making the 49'rs position as clear as mud.

The article does not address or speculate what the Atlanta Falcons have for plans regarding Vick, they could welcome him back, trade him or just cut him making Vick a free agent.

I believe Vick will be given at minimum a loo, so much depends on his sharpness, his physical condition and whether the lock up time has eroded his skills beyond a come back.

As an owner is Vick worth the trouble? Who ever gives him a shot can be sure of lots of publicity and protests from PETA and other like minded groups.

Would the Vick presence serve as too much of a distraction for his team?

Would a lesser known and talented athlete than Vick be given a second chance, I think not.

I really do not have the answer if Michael Vick deserves a second chance in the NFL, what I do know as his release date draws closer, the more heated the debate surrounding the Michael Vick question will become.

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