Blank: Vick should return to NFL, but not with Falcons

[Azazel]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Falcons owner Arthur Blank wants to see imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick back in the National Football League. But the door isn't open in Atlanta.

At an NFL owners meeting Tuesday, Blank told ESPN.com he would support an effort by Vick to return to the league after the quarterback finishes a federal prison sentence for his involvement in a dogfighting ring. Blank said he has had some contact with Vick, who has not played for the Falcons since the 2006 season.

"He's written me and I've answered him," Blank said. "I certainly wish Michael well in the future. I believe in second chances. I believe in third chances. That doesn't mean I believe in forever chances. But I do believe he's capable of redemption and learning from his mistakes."

When asked if Vick would return to the Falcons, Blank began with a generic answer and then switched to a very strong tone.

"I'll say this to you when I answer the question as fully as I can," Blank said. "From my perspective, people use the expre

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[Tronix]

about what I figured.

I wouldn't be the least bit suprised, if Gruden doesn't go for him.
He'd be a horrible fit..but Gruden likes toys.

[Azazel]

Originally Posted by Tronix

about what I figured.

I wouldn't be the least bit suprised, if Gruden doesn't go for him.
He'd be a horrible fit..but Gruden likes toys.

are you kidding?

this has Bengals written all over it

[Texecutioner]

Originally Posted by Azazel

are you kidding?

this has Bengals written all over it

Totally does. Brown is licking his chops already. You can't count Jerry out though either. He doesn't seem to mind strip club shootings or team employees being assaulted, so I doubt he would have strong concerns about taking on a dog fighting guru and make a WR out of him to play along side of Roy and TO.

[Azazel]

Originally Posted by Texecutioner

Totally does. Brown is licking his chops already. You can't count Jerry out though either. He doesn't seem to mind strip club shootings or team employees being assaulted, so I doubt he would have strong concerns about taking on a dog fighting guru and make a WR out of him to play along side of Roy and TO.

well, Romo does have the ability to still be around when Vick gets out....Palmer on the other hand.....

[SquirrelDroppings4]

I agree with blank 100%, classy thing to say i've always been a fan of arthur blank, what vick did was terrible but i know alot of good people who fell on the wrong side of the law, and i agree he deserves a second chance like anyone else. I think profootballtalk's comment that blank would only said this to get a chance for vick to make enuf money to pay him back is kina tasteless.

[GlasstheGrey]

"Oh I totally support his return to the NFL... Oh you mean actually doing it, **** that"