[Full Cougar]

Thomas Dimitroff, the Atlanta Falcons GM, has stated that the Falcons have decided to trade the rights to their suspended quarterback, Michael Vick.

"With regards to Michael Vick, we've decided to seek a trade of his contractual rights to another NFL club," Dimitroff said in a Q & A with AtlantaFalcons.com. "We took a number of steps in the 2008 season, including using our first pick to draft a quarterback. We feel a trade is the best move for the Falcons, and it's also in the best interest of Michael. This has been a really unique situation from a variety of standpoints and because we will actively be involved in a trade situation, I don't envision our organization speaking any more about this subject publicly until it's reached a resolution."



As you probably know, Michael Vick is serving a 23 month sentence for his role in a dog fighting conspiracy. His schedule release is July 20th. However that is not necessarily set in stone.

[simple simon]

seems to me a team would be nuts to take the Falcons up on this .... and i cant really see offering anything up in exchange

sounds right up the Lions alley

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by simple simon

sounds right up the Lions alley

Millen isn't there anymore.... they wouldn't be that stupid

[LSC9901]

Lord knows I don't wanna defend this guy but a team in need would be crazy not to at least look at him. If they want to put up with PITA and all the other groups that'll go after them then that is their business. If Vick is capable as a QB then he may be what someone needs (can you say Detroit ??)

[Full Cougar]

I really doubt he will be headed to Detroit. I think they will have a QB after the NFL draft and will be ready to start him, rather then trade any valuable players or picks they have left for Vick.

[brandon93s]

Hmm, could be an opportunity for the falcons to pick up a decent player, even if they are second string, in trade for vick. A team in need of a quarter back will surely look at him, and be willing to trade a pretty player.

Go Falcons