Michael Vick Getting Some Love, T.O. To His Rescue

Fresh off his 23-month prison sentence for backing a dogfighting ring, Michael Vick is now set to make his return to the NFL.

Vick has already met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to ask for his reinstatement into the NFL. It was reported that the meeting went well. It went well in the regard that Vick showed remorse for his actions and seemed truthful in his promise to lead a different life from the one prior to being in jail.

Despite seeing a Michael Vick that he was hoping he would see, the commissioner has still not reinstated Vick, and is favorably considering giving him a four-game suspension when he does.

Is that fair?

Well, there is at least one person out there who thinks that it is not. Terrell Owens.

Owens, who has just begun training camp with his new team the Buffalo Bills, is upset by Goodell even suggesting that Vick still receive more punishment.

Owens’ response to his commissioner’s statement was a simple explanation, “It’s almost like kicking a dead horse in the ground.”

Owens did not stop his testimonial there. He continued to give his two cents, and suggested that the players’ union and other players should speak up and help Vick get back into the league.

His comments did not cause any immediate protests for Vick, but it did convince one other teammate to show their support for Vick in front of reporters.

Bills safety George Wilson, who happens to Buffalos’ NFLPA representative, feels that Goodell is not allowing Vick to move on and giving him an unnecessary suspension.

Wilson added that he will discuss it more with T.O. and the rest of his teammates.

Will this issue continue to surface as the rest of the summer continues to march on towards the fall?

Odds are, yes. Reporters will keep asking players the question. T.O. is not the only guy in the league who enjoys talking in front of the camera.

Players will most likely continue to get asked by reporters about Vick. It could be an everyday thing for the players at the Atlanta Falcons training camp.

If they all agree, Goodell will have some explaining to do.