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Once considered one of the “NFL’s” most dominant players, Michael Vick’s future now hangs in the balance due to his role in a illegal dog fighting ring. Michael Vick has been reinstated, but he is not completely in the clear. His reinstatement has come with an additional 4 game suspension even though he was suspended indefinitely from 23 months ago.

The million-dollar question is, if Vick is still as big of a threat now compared to what he was 23 months ago? Before the charges, Vick was the focus for opposing teams. His ability to turn broken plays into touchdowns was a skill few quarterbacks have. The Falcons have already released Vick and have chosen to put they’re future on Matt Ryan who led them to the playoffs last season.

One of the major problems that teams have with signing Vick, is what he brings with him. All the media would hound the team and that can potentially cause chemistry problems. Also the animal rights activists have said that they would boycott any team that picks up the ex-convict. Commissioner Roger Goodell says he would allow Vick to enter the league once he feels he has seen remorse for what Vick had done.

Some players feel Vick has suffered enough and has stepped up to speak for the ex-Falcon. As you may recall, when Vick was first indicted several players wore “MV7” on their eye chalk and used “MV7” towels. But most recently, newly acquired Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens made headlines by stating, “I’m surprised that more players haven’t spoken out.” Owens added that he feels the players association should become more involved.

So far no one has shown any obvious interest in Michael, because it’s too much of a risk. But if Vick is anything like he was 2 years ago, a team in desperate need of a quarterback may take the risk and gain a huge reward. But we will all hold our breath and see what happens by week 6[Oct 18-19].