agreed! I would only support him playing in the NFL if he was to give 75% of his salary to the humane society or an animal cruelty protection agency. He is a monster. This is unlike any cruelty ever seen. National Geographic has a show called Dogtown(?) which works to rehabilitate these grossly abused dogs. anyone supporting him should take a look at what he has left behind!~

I wonder if Nicole would be singing this tune about Jeffrey Dahmer or Andrea Yates? Or is it only animals whose pain and suffering doesn't matter?

Sweetie, people are judged every day. As I said before, you and I would be judged for far smaller infractions when trying to get a far less in-the-spotlight and well-paying job. But I don't see you railing against those injustices.

People really amaze me. Who are we to judge this man and determine his life. I agree fighting dogs are wrong, so are a lot of other things. No one in this world is innocent of sin, no matter how big or small, you think it is. We are no different than him. God is a forgiving God, who are we to judge, when we have our own skeletons and if some our secrets were to come out.....wouldn't we want to be forgiven? I am sure we would. This man has served his time, so leave him ALONE!

Keith, thanks again for paying attention, it really means a lot to have committed listeners that actually pay attention. Interesting idea bout fantasy football, i will shoot that into the takeaway's idea mill - thanks again!

Hi Ibrahim - great analysis this morning and I always like to hear your take on sports. Your idea of Vick as a running back is interesting, but I think someone will pick him up to run AND throw.

BTW, if "TheTakeAway" wants to start fantasy football this year, I'm in =)

- Keith

Ibrahim, you're on the ball. This is definitely an opportunity for Vick to right his wrongs. Plus, this could be a great redemption story the NFL can tote around. We all love redemption stories. I can already see the ESPN doc on this one.

Vick on Vick: Dog Fights on the Field and in Taco Shacks

He can also do some specials on Animal Planet. Go visit the White house and pet the dog. Or just put the whole ordeal behind him, and move on with his life. Whatever the case, I think it'll be interesting to see what happens next.

I think in this instance it's about talent and cash... if Vick can play and still has the ability to compete at the highest level, which isn't clear yet, then he will be given the chance regardless of his image, or what moral boundaries that might cross. It's about money, and winning makes money. Moral considerations don't even come into play...

The issue here isn't so much that Vick was involved in illegal activity. People can get over that. What so many commentators avoid or gloss over is the fact that Vick exhibited extreme, vicious, sadistic cruelty. The man violently tortured and executed dogs after exploiting them for financial gain. What else is he capable of? He’s a monster and should have stayed in jail much longer. It says something about our society that we accept atrocities towards creatures who have no choice or voice—in this case in the name of pro sports. I hope his popularity with kids is over exaggerated.

I hope he does go to the dogs. Why treat sports stars better than anything else? If I were convicted of torturing and killing heaven-knows-how-many living, breathing, feeling creatures, how quick do you think anyone would be to give ME a job after that? And the same goes for you and every other "average person" out there. Employers want to hire good people with good morals. Vick doesn't fit that mold. Why should he be treated any different than the rest of us, just because he's famous? it's just like Kwame Kilpatrick being given a job. Good, honest people who have more ethics in the tip of their little fingernail than these two pieces of scum can't find work to save their lives, but the big fat cats are riding pretty in spite of their misdeeds. Disgusting.

you know that is a good point Biko! the Wall Street types have a revolving door back in and their feloniousness hurt more people than not for sure! excellent point!

preach ibrahim.

trust, these dudes that ruined wall street will get a shot to get back in the game. mike vick should too.

keep doing ya thing. glad I get to read sports from a good writer, who actually played in between the lines.