The Rev. Jesse Jackson is accusing NFL teams conspiring against Michael Vick to keep him out of the league, even after he has been freed from prison and conditionally reinstated by Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Speaking to New York Times columnist William C. Rhoden, Jackson said he is ready to take a public stand against what he views as collusion by NFL owners:

"I want to make it an issue," Jackson said Thursday in a telephone interview. "I want teams to explain why they have a quarterback who has less skills but is playing or at least is on the taxi squad, and a guy with more skills can't get into training camp. ...

"If he can't make the team, don't let him play. If he can, let him work. ...

"If the guy has paid his dues to the criminal justice system, paid his debt to the N.F.L. and shows remorse, what else does he need to do?"

Jackson's points all sound valid, but what I don't understand is why Jackson thinks Vick doesn't already have the opportunity he's seeking. Vick is already free to sign with any of the 32 NFL teams. It's just that so far he hasn't. That doesn't mean Vick is being punished by those 32 NFL teams, it just means that those 32 NFL teams think Vick is more likely to hurt the team than help it. Vick has only himself to blame for that.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/08/sports/football/08rhoden.html?_r=3

I'm surprised Jesse Jackson doesn't have more important things to think about than Michael Vick's career. Or lack of one. I'm surprised he hasn't played the race card yet!!!!

Will someone PLEASE feed these two bozos to the dogs??? :rolleyes: :crazy:

Will someone PLEASE feed these two bozos to the dogs??? :rolleyes: :crazy:
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They can toss Al Sharpton in while they're at it.

They can toss Al Sharpton in while they're at it.
I agree!!

I'm surprised Jesse Jackson doesn't have more important things to think about than Michael Vick's career. Or lack of one. I'm surprised he hasn't played the race card yet!!!!
Oh, he'll play the race card before you know it!! :rolleyes:

Oh, he'll play the race card before you know it!! :rolleyes:
Yeah, that seems to be his M.O.!

I'm surprised he hasn't played the race card yet!!!!

Wait for it. Why do you think Jesse is getting involved?

Anyway, where is it written that the NFL has to take Vick back?

Just because someone can do the job doesn't automatically guarantee that they should have a job.

Look at Pacman Jones. The guy is a skilled player, but he's got so much baggage that IMO he's just not worth the trouble of having him on my team. So I'm a bad guy if I don't want to hire him?

Vic brought this on himself. Sure he's paid his debt to society as far as the law is concerned, but there are lots of people out there who feel that what he did was unforgivable.

A Friend told us that Michael Vick may come with The New Orleans Saint's.

I thought Vick said he was about to sign with a team. It looks like his career might have went to the dogs. lolr

I thought Vick said he was about to sign with a team. It looks like his career might have went to the dogs. lolr
*rim shot* That's Sonny, he's here all week, don't forget to tip your waitress!! :rolleyes: :rofl:

*rim shot* That's Sonny, he's here all week, don't forget to tip your waitress!! :rolleyes: :rofl:
There's always room for a good dog joke where Vick is concerned. :lol: