Vick ruling to come soon?
by JasonB on Sep 2, 2009 12:46 PM EDT
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PrintInteresting tidbit in today's Inquirer piece about a possible trade of AJ Feeley.
A league source said the Eagles have had numerous inquiries about A.J. Feeley, but the team's decision about dealing the quarterback could be based on when commissioner Roger Goodell reinstates Michael Vick. The source said the Eagles expect to know what week Vick will be reinstated before the Sept. 13 opener against Carolina.
I've always felt that the Eagles have had a pretty good idea of when Vick would be allowed back when they signed him. Eagles owner Jeff Lurie specifically said he had discussions with commissioner Roger Goodell about Vick before making the deal and there's no way the topic of when his suspension would be over didn't come up.
The only official stance on Vick's suspension is that the commissioner would rule on the case no later then week 6, meaning he could do it right now if he wanted or he could wait until week 6... but the fact is that he wouldn't leave the Eagles in limbo for that long. If the Eagles don't already know when Vick will be available, they should in the next week or so.
As for Feeley, it's a numbers game. The Eagles aren't going to keep four quarterbacks. There's just no need and Feeley seems to be the odd man out. If he can indeed bring something of value in return, then so be it.
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My guess is that he comes back for week 5 against the Bucs. No reason, just a hunch.
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That’s what I was thinking too. Vick hasn’t done anything to warrant Goodell suspending him for 6 weeks. In this case he would only miss three games with a bye week to get prepared for his return to a home game.
P.S. I’m hoping that’s what happens (if not earlier) because I have standing room tickets to the Bucs game. Has anybody ever had standing room tix before? Can you see the field at all? Should I plan to get there early? What’s it like? Any suggestions or insight is appreciated.
How does the suspension effect his pay check.
He’s signed this year for $1.6million which is more or less stretched over the 16 game season I assume ($100k per game).
If he’s suspended for 3 games is he getting ‘docked’ three pay checks? The player isn’t paid while suspended is he?
by andyreidswaistline on Sep 2, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions
yeah I can definitely see them reinstating him after Week 3. That means we finish off the Panthers, Saints, Chiefs, and he’ll be back for the Buccs game. That really gives him some extra time to learn the plays and get comfortable with the team – so I’m all for it. I really hope they don’t hold out till Week six. I’d like to see him in a real game situation before we start playing teams in our division.
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