Goodell: Vick eligible to play in Week 3

[Auggie]

ESPN.com news services, 9-3-09

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Thursday afternoon that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will be eligible to play in the third week of the regular season.

Goodell and Vick had met Thursday morning for 45 to 50 minutes in New Jersey to discuss when Vick might be reinstated. After that, Goodell said, he consulted with Vick's mentor, former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, for another 45 minutes.

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Vick was released from federal custody July 20 after serving 18 months of a 23-month prison sentence for his role in running a dogfighting ring in Virginia. Previously, Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by no later than Week 6

During their meeting Thursday, the topic of Vick's past experiences and why he got involved in dogfighting came up. One of Vick's representatives was explaining it, when Vick stepped in and took responsibility. "He was genuinely remorseful," Goodell said.

LINK: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4442627

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Remorseful or not, it's too soon!

[flvegan]

1. Goodell fell for it.

Hey, Vick, if the NFL doesn't work out, Hollywood needs your acting talents.

Or something.

[Auggie]

2. Hook, line and sinker

[joeybee12]

3. So Tony Dungheap, if Vick were gay, and not a murderer, would you still

be his "mentor." Self-rightous POS.

[chollybocker]

4. "...Vick's mentor, former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy."

No wonder Vick is so f*cked up!

Whether or not he plays in Week 3 depends mostly on how McNabb plays in Weeks 1-2. No pressure, Donovan!