Tiger in Spain 0 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 MIAMI -- The Miami Dolphins saw enough potential in Marcus Vick -- both on- and off-the-field -- to believe he deserves a chance as a free agent.Vick, the brother of Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick, signed with the Dolphins on Monday, agreeing to a free-agent deal after his many problems at Virginia Tech cost him a chance to be selected in the NFL draft. "As an organization, we did an enormous amount of research, including consulting with professionals in detailed, in-depth analysis to feel comfortable that giving Marcus an opportunity as a free agent is a risk worth taking," Dolphins coach Nick Saban said in a statement released by the team. "I want to make it very clear that we will not condone any behavior issues in the future relative to Marcus Vick. Marcus acknowledges that he has made some mistakes, all of which has resulted in severe consequences for him. They have helped him learn that he will need to make much better choices and decisions in the future or risk similar consequences that could jeopardize his career as a professional player." Vick, who participated in a three-day mini-camp with the Dolphins earlier this month, completed 177 of 289 passes for 2,393 yards with 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, leading Virginia Tech to an 11-2 record and berth in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game in 2005. But his career with the Hokies included many transgressions. He made an obscene gesture to fans during a game at West Virginia, and stomped on Louisville player Elvis Dumervil's leg during the Gator Bowl. Vick was suspended by Virginia Tech for the 2004 season because of legal problems, then was eventually dismissed from the team after being stopped for speeding and driving with a revoked or suspended license. The Dolphins are listing Vick as a "wide receiver-quarterback-specialist," clearly indicating that he could be tried in a number of roles. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKCAUB 0 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Too bad...he's a punk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeduke 8 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 This stinks. I was actually excited about the Dolphins this year. I guess if they get rid of one problem child for a year, might as well pick up another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgr4lfe 220 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Come on guys, Saban just saw that Ricky Williams needed a kid with faster legs than him to hold his stuff for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTiger 3,910 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 He'll either make the scout team or be a third stringer, then get arrested in the offseason(or during the season) and likely end up the route of Ricky Williams...He'll be out of football in three years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietfan 233 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Come on guys, Saban just saw that Ricky Williams needed a kid with faster legs than him to hold his stuff for him 235393[/snapback] I thought Williams was headed to Canada...and the Dolphins needed someone to fill his spot as "1st-string off-the-field violator". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCTAU 3,333 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 White Ryan Leaf. Without the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthLink02 8 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I give him 10 months before he is arrested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrnfanatc 6 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I'll take the under on that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebody 0 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 What was the deal? They'll let him try out, so long as he promises not to step on Jason Taylor's leg after plays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger in Spain 0 Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 This thug should have gotten no closer to the NFL than Canada. It's crap moves like this and the TO drama that turn so many people off of professional football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR EAGLE!!! 0 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I don't see the big deal...yeah he has some problems but the upside IF he controls his problems could be big. The Dolphins are probably just thinking they are getting a very good athlete for cheap, and if he screws up...he's gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger in Spain 0 Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 Seems they would have learned their lesson with Cecil Collins. A thug is a thug is a thug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebody 0 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 A thug is a thug is a thug. 235615[/snapback] The Dolphins slogan for the upcoming season has been adapted from Kipling... "A thug is a thug, but Ricky is a Smoke" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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