Michael Vick's 10 Possible Destinations

Although this article, as many are, is based on hypotheticals, let's not indulge ourselves in any more than are necessary. For example, start now by ridding yourself of what "remorse" means, or what Commissioner Roger Goodell thinks it means.

When predicting the future of the league or its players, one cannot get caught up in legal drama, possible suspensions, or trivial things like contracts, money, and position status.

No, especially not when that player is a convicted dog killer, as well as one of the most hated athletes in the nation.

While Vick likely still has the talent to dazzle us all and see himself littered across ESPN every Sunday, the question is, do we care to see it?

If you're a true football fan, the answer is a resounding yes.

Vick will be 29 when the season begins and still has a lot to show us. But if Goodell lets him play, will there actually be any takers?

Uh, yeah.

It's time for us to think outside the box, America (and all other countries). Did Buffalo pop into our heads as Terrell Owens' landing spot upon his release? No.

Did we start getting Jets fever when we heard Brett Favre wanted to come back last year? Not likely.

So, as Vick will likely keep his options and mind open, so too shall you.

Here's a look at 10 teams that would give Vick a serious look, for one reason or another, in no particular order.

1. New England Patriots

Bill Belichick drafted Kent State's Justin Edelman to use in a new wildcat package, but what if he had Vick at his disposal?

If Vick would be willing to play primarily receiver and running back, the Patriots could grab that extra bit of talent to get them back to the Super Bowl.

Verdict: The Patriots could think about it, but with Tom Brady back, they don't need Vick to scare the opposition.

2. Miami Dolphins

Miami took Pat White to further advance their offense, but what if Vick could step in and be their primary backup quarterback, as well as their wildcat signal caller?

Once again, if Vick is open to playing other spots on the field, he shouldn't have too much of a problem getting a shot somewhere.

Verdict: Bill Parcells probably wouldn't spend more than five minutes on this conversation. They drafted White for a reason, and they'll stick with what they've got.

3. Cleveland Browns

New coach Eric Mangini isn't sold on either one of his quarterbacks, so depending on his opinion of Vick, this wouldn't be too outlandish of a landing spot.

Besides, Mangini has been toying with his own ideas for a wildcat package.

Verdict: With two solid quarterbacks battling for the top spot, Vick would bring unwanted media exposure. Mangini isn't going to risk a blow-up in his first year.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars

If you don't jump to conclusions, you'd probably stick to the thinking that David Garrard is a pretty good quarterback. However, Garrard’s and the Jaguars' awful 2008 would suggest otherwise.

If Jack Del Rio is scared and afraid of losing his job, a desperate signing of Vick wouldn't be surprising.

Verdict: Can't rule it out.

5. Oakland Raiders

You can't predict anything in Raider Nation, and you sure can't predict what Al Davis will do or what he is thinking.

He's marching into 2009 with a shaky quarterback and a 39-year-old veteran behind him.

Seriously, what could it hurt to add Vick?

Verdict: Unless Davis says no, it will forever remain a possibility.

6. Washington Redskins

Like Al Davis, with Daniel Snyder, almost anything is possible. Just look at Albert Haynesworth's $100 million contract if you need further evidence.

The Redskins haven't exactly been voicing their confidence in starter Jason Campbell this offseason, so Vick could be tempting.

Verdict: If Campbell doesn't look like the right guy in the preseason, Vick could be targeted.

7. Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings have three options.

They can ride it out with either of the average guys they have at quarterback, take their chance on Brett Favre's 39-year-old arm, or grab up the dog-killing Vick.

Verdict: If Favre can play, he's their guy. If not, Vick is a bigger possibility than people think.

8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Let's see. It's Luke McCown, or...?

Yeah, Vick is on the radar.

However, with a new regime in Tampa, it's actually fairly unlikely they'd take a chance on a guy like Vick. They're establishing youth and character under Raheem Morris, so landing Vick wouldn't make much sense.

Verdict: Jon Gruden is gone, and the Bucs are done collecting quarterbacks. At least, we hope.

9. San Francisco 49ers

If you're satisfied with Shaun Hill, Alex Smith, and Nate Davis, then stop me here.

But I doubt that.

Davis has potential, but he's likely going to take at least two to three years to fully develop both the physical and mental parts of the game.

If Vick could come in and bring a strong arm, leadership, and game-changing ability, why stop him?

Singletary would look like an absolute genius if it worked out.

Verdict: It'd be strange, considering Singletary's big "character" outburst on Vernon Davis, but maybe he's not a dog lover.

10. St. Louis Rams

If the Rams are completely comfortable going into 2009 with Marc Bulger as their starter, they clearly have no intentions of competing at a high level.

It's arguable that Vick wouldn't change their playoff fortunes much, but he'd at least bring some excitement and pure talent back to this franchise.

Verdict: The Rams are starting over at almost every other position. What's the hold-up at quarterback? Plain and simple, Bulger has to go; why not start by adding Vick?

There are a few other teams that could be slight possibilities, while I am completely ruling out Jim Mora Jr. and his Seattle Seahawks.

Vick already ruined his career one time. Mora won't let him do it again.