NFL Insider – Where is Vick Going?

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Where In The World Is Michael Vick?

Michael Vick continues to dominate the NFL headlines this week as reports have been coming out of every direction trying to figure out where the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback will sign after this weekend. He’s been spotted in Chicago, Tampa Bay and Buffalo already…and only one of those reports has been confirmed. Vick may still be one of the fastest players in the NFL, but even he can’t be in the three places at once.

Certainly, the hooplah surrounding Michael Vick has assaulted our senses. Teams that said “the door isn’t closed” have pretty much signed the felon according to various media reports. So where is he headed? And will he help at all?

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Let’s break down some of the teams that Vick has been rumored to go to:

New England Patriots (+500 to Win Super Bowl XLIV)

Bill Belichik only said that he wouldn’t say “no” to thinking about Vick. But the guy who has taken on aging veterans like Joey Galloway and Zach Thomas is known for his courage in signing malcontents. Look at what he did with Randy Moss, for heaven’s sakes. Could Vick sign in New England? Absolutely? Would it be a PR disaster with Vick and Tom Brady in the same backfield? You bet.

The thing is that Vick would be the insurgent should Brady go down with any problems with his knee. The Patriots already boast five running-backs, headlined by Laurence Maroney and Fred Taylor. They’re stacked at receiver with Welker and Moss. Do they need Vick? Probably not. Is he the best insurance policy behind Brady? Nope. Doesn’t add up, doesn’t make sense. Next!

Pittsburgh Steelers (+800 to Win Super Bowl XLIV)

They have Rashard Mendenhall and Willie Parker anchoring their running game. Ben Roethlisberger is a two-time Super Bowl Champion and has been resilient to injuries his entire career. Their receiver corps boasts Hines Ward and Super Bowl hero Santonio Holmes. So where does Vick fit in? He doesn’t. And I’m not sure the blue-collar fans of Pittsburgh would be akin to bringing on Vick considering his baggage.

Baltimore Ravens (+2200 to Win Super Bowl XLIV)

Why would they do it? The Ravens are offensively desperate for any edge to match the Steelers and Patriots. Joe Flacco is a low-ceiling game manager who is in store for a potential sophomore slump. They’re thin at receiver. Vick makes sense for a lot of reasons, including Baltimore’s offensive ineptitude.

Dallas Cowboys (+1600 to Win Super Bowl XLIV)

The Cowboys aren’t losing faith in Tony Romo, but the Cowboys’ fans are. Vick isn’t exactly a savant at the position, but he could offer relief. The Boys are known to take risks on train wrecks like T.O. and Pacman. Vick, in the eyes of Jerry Jones, is a known weapon that could instill some life in to the sometimes awkwardly morbid Dallas offense. Stranger things have happened in Dallas.

Minnesota Vikings (+1800 to Win Super Bowl XLIV)

I wonder if Brad Childress has Tavaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels tied up and gagged in his office so he can just kick them repeatedly in the nuts while he inquires about other quarterbacks. This signing makes the most sense. A low-key market like Minnesota which is used to the days of Daunte Culpepper’s Love Boat, and would ignore any of the PR crap if it meant being a steadier bet and winning a playoff game. Vick is a better option than Tavaris or Sage bar none.

Jacksonville Jaguars (+3500 to Win Super Bowl XLIV)

The Jags have David Garrard signed to a big contract, and don’t have anymore faith in him. The Jags offensive line is one of the best in the league, and adding Vick to the fold to a team that doesn’t have a backup runner, a backup quarterback or any tangible receiving threats outside of Torry Holt would get a huge optimism boost with Vick. I’m just not sure Jack Del Rio is the creative genius to get the most out of Vick.

Seattle Seahawks (+5000 to Win Super Bowl XLIV)

The only reason they’re here is because of Jim Mora’s head coaching job. He was Vick’s former coach in Atlanta. Matt Hasselbeck entering his twilight years, coming off injury, and complimenting his balding with an injury riddled body that has aged 20 years in the past two seasons has something to do with it too.

San Francisco 49ers (+5000 to Win Super Bowl XLIV)

The Niners have Shaun Hill as their incumbent starter right now, and might lose Michael Crabtree, making their tight-end / team idiot, Vernon Davis the top receiver. Frank Gore must be going insane. Can even the iron-fisted Mike Singletary handle all the drama if Vick were to land by the Bay?

Oakland Raiders (+8000 to Win Super Bowl XLIV)

A commitment to excellence has led to a commitment to dumb football players. Vick is a faster Jamarcus Russell – big arm, terrible vision, no accuracy and brutal decision making. He just has more experiencing at failing on the field as a quarterback. Hey, at least Oakland would be used to it, unlike the other teams on this list.

Oakland has long been my personal front-runner to land Vick, only because of the immortal Al Davis. He’s done crazier things in the past.