Vick to New England?

The Atlanta Falcons made it official and released suspended quarterback Michael Vick over the weekend, sparking nationwide speculation of where the former star player will wind up before the regular season of the NFL starts in September. Vick’s incredible versatility could make him an asset almost anywhere across the country, but his bad reputation still stinging from his conviction of running a dogfighting ring two years ago has made Vick’s situation a sticky one. Several teams around the league have already issued statements saying they’d pass on the opportunity to sign Vick due to his criminal ties, but there are still plenty of other teams who would perhaps consider picking up the recently-freed QB, namely the New England Patriots.

The Patriots were one of the first teams to be thrown in the mix of where Vick could end up should he leave the Falcons, and now Pats fans and critics alike are taking a closer look at where Vick could fit in the scheme of things. The Patriots already have a solid QB in Tom Brady, but using Vick as a potential backup and in receiving and running could help enhance the team’s offense as well as give Vick’s reputation a boost. Should the Pats sign Vick for a one-year deal, it could benefit both sides, as he could also be considered a higher piece of property for another team in 2010.

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