[vincesanity82]

It was certainly a coincidence that Michael Vick would be sentenced on the same day his former team appeared in a nationally televised game. For both parties, it couldn't have gone much worse. Vick got 23 months and the Atlanta Falcons were throttled 34-14 by the Saints on Monday Night Football.

In terms of Xs and Os, there wasn't much to look at for Falcons fans (save the masochists and Chris Redman's family members). In terms of remembering Ron Mexico, though, there was plenty to keep fans busy. During player introductions, Vick's former Virginia Tech teammate, DeAngelo Hall, busted out a Michael Vick poster, signed by the puppy murderer himself.

And wide receiver Roddy White pulled up his jersey to reveal a "Free Mike Vick" t-shirt after scoring a touchdown.

"That was homemade. I did that myself," White said. "It ain't too much to say, you know. The team misses him and we really need him this season. There ain't too much more to say about it."

Hall told the Associated Press that "We did that for the simple fact we wanted to let him know we're still thinking about him ... That was my personal thing for doing it."

DeAngelo Hall, Roddy White Pay Tribute to Michael Vick During MNF - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[Bette]

Loyalty to a friend and team member is wonderful, but these guys went over the line here. Tribute?? Yech!

[azrael492]

It is nice to see he has friends still. Maybe it will make it easier to get his life straightened out.

[legend]

Folks, anyone who thinks many of Mike Vick's teammates and fellow players weren't in on the dog fighting is fooling themselves.

[vincesanity82]

well it looks like their tribute cost them 10k..

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White has been fined $10,000 for flashing a T-shirt reading "Free Mike Vick" after a touchdown Monday night.

The $10,000 fine is fairly standard in the NFL for things like end zone celebrations that use props and unauthorized personal messages on uniforms, so White didn't get any extra punishment for the content of his message.

Atlanta Falcons' Roddy White Fined $10,000 for 'Free Mike Vick' T-Shirt - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[JRL]

White on the verge of a breakout season and he does this - STUPID

Hall on the verge of being exposed as a bad corner and he does this - STUPID.

I think Petrino did the right thing in the wrong way - STUPID

Blank patrols the sideline like a coach or player every game - STUPID

McKay - STUPID - Look at the roster A multi million dollar FB that has played 20 snaps - DLmen that are hurt 90% of the time - 2 first round WR's that are suspect - DB's that can't tackle or cover - DL rookie with their #2 pick that is suspect - traded away the best QB and kept the thug - what a mess.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by JRL

White on the verge of a breakout season and he does this - STUPID

Hall on the verge of being exposed as a bad corner and he does this - STUPID.

I think Petrino did the right thing in the wrong way - STUPID

Blank patrols the sideline like a coach or player every game - STUPID

McKay - STUPID - Look at the roster A multi million dollar FB that has played 20 snaps - DLmen that are hurt 90% of the time - 2 first round WR's that are suspect - DB's that can't tackle or cover - DL rookie with their #2 pick that is suspect - traded away the best QB and kept the thug - what a mess.

Disband the Falcons!!!..Disband the Falcons!!!...

[garron]

These guys win the dumb arse award of the month. Morons!