After serving 23 months on a dogfighting conviction, and the last 60 days in home confinement, Michael Vick is a free man, besides in the eyes of Rodger Godell that is.
Godell still has yet to make a decision on if the 3-time pro-bowler will be reinstated to the NFL this season, or ever.
While PETA may think differently, I believe Vick has served his time and Godell should make an exception to his very strict suspension policies. While most players Godell suspends go to "NFL Jail", Vick served the real thing.
Now don't get me wrong, what Vick did was wrong, no one can make an argument about that, dogfighting is a terrible thing. However, Vick has served his time and lost his money, Vick has paid his debt to society. Suspending Vick from the NFL would add to a punishment that while deserved, has been been paid for.
Vick may never be a star again, 23 months removed from the league means a huge uphill battle for the former superstar. He will most likely come back as a back-up and be used for the wildcat formation.
As for PETA, they can petition all they want. Good luck getting NFL fans to listen to your protests, they wont want to hear it. Can you imagine them trying to protest in a city like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or New York, not saying Vick will go to those places, but NFL fans in any city will be sure to let PETA know their feelings about them being there.
All in all, Vick got in with the wrong people and he served his time. Now in major debt, losing 23 months of his life, to me it seems like Vick has done his time.
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