Michael Vick is out of prison and free to sign with any NFL team that wants him. He still hasn't cleared all the hurdles that NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell has put in front of him in order to play but he should be eligible sometime around Week 4. I keep hearing the experts and pundits arguing over which team would be best for Vick. He is now 28 and hasn't thrown a pass in 2 years. He had issues with his accuracy (54% career completion percentage) and it is not certain that any NFL team would want him as a QB anymore. Most teams are probably discussing him as a Wildcat type that would run more than throw.The question Vick must answer is, "What is more important, being in the NFL now or as a QB in the future?" So what Vick needs more than anything else is an opportunity to play. He needs to get reps in order to get back to where he was prior to his prison sentence. No NFL team will offer him the keys to the offense and install him as the centerpiece on offense right now. In my opinion, Vick shouldn't even consider the NFL. He needs to sign with the USFL and play QB if he is serious about his future. The USFL would love this at it would bring unprecedented exposure to their new league. The league will be over by Thanksgiving which still gives Vick an opportunity to join an NFL team for the last month. This is the best opportunity for him, lets hope he makes the right decision.
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It would appear the Seahawks just might do it with Vick's old coach, Jim Mora, in Seattle. Would be interesting.
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