Marcus Vick in Miami ....

drummer · Post by **drummer** » Tue May 16, 2006 3:37 am

Yeah , he being in that city is gonna turn out well ...

By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Sports Writer
May 15, 2006

MIAMI (AP) -- The Miami Dolphins saw enough potential in Marcus Vick -- both on- and off-the-field -- to believe he deserves a chance as a free agent.

Vick, the brother of Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick, signed with the Dolphins on Monday, agreeing to a free-agent deal after his many problems at Virginia Tech cost him a chance to be selected in the NFL draft.

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"As an organization, we did an enormous amount of research, including consulting with professionals in detailed, in-depth analysis to feel comfortable that giving Marcus an opportunity as a free agent is a risk worth taking," Dolphins coach Nick Saban said in a statement released by the team.

"I want to make it very clear that we will not condone any behavior issues in the future relative to Marcus Vick. Marcus acknowledges that he has made some mistakes, all of which has resulted in severe consequences for him. They have helped him learn that he will need to make much better choices and decisions in the future or risk similar consequences that could jeopardize his career as a professional player."

Vick, who participated in a three-day minicamp with the Dolphins earlier this month, completed 177 of 289 passes for 2,393 yards with 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, leading Virginia Tech to an 11-2 record and berth in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game in 2005.

But his career with the Hokies included many transgressions. He made an obscene gesture to fans during a game at West Virginia, and stomped on Louisville player Elvis Dumervil's leg during the Gator Bowl.

Vick was suspended by Virginia Tech for the 2004 season because of legal problems, then was eventually dismissed from the team after being stopped for speeding and driving with a revoked or suspended license.

The Dolphins are listing Vick as a "wide receiver-quarterback-specialist," clearly indicating that he could be tried in a number of roles.

During the recent minicamp, Vick spent at least one practice session at wide receiver, and probably isn't being looked at as a serious quarterback candidate -- not with newcomers Daunte Culpepper and Joey Harrington now at that position.

Miami signed three other free agents Monday: tight end Keith Heinrich, linebacker Keith Newman and cornerback Michael Lehan.

Heinrich was on Cleveland's injured reserve list for the entire 2005 season with a knee injury and has played in 18 games since being drafted by Carolina in 2002.

Newman has played with Buffalo, Atlanta and Minnesota in seven seasons, starting 76 of 92 games and recording 407 tackles, 23 sacks, two interceptions, three fumble recoveries and seven forced fumbles.

Lehan, like Vick, attended the rookie minicamp this month on a tryout basis. He spent the last three seasons with the Browns and made 32 appearances, including four starts.

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The Assassin · Post by **The Assassin** » Tue May 16, 2006 3:38 am

Too bad. He and Ricky would have been ideal roomates

Qbert · Post by **Qbert** » Tue May 16, 2006 4:49 am

hmmm...the signing of 2 FORMER Browns....wOw?

only 2 more to go....to get to the playoffs and be Biiiitchslapped!!!!!!

Marcus Vick needs to show EFFORT!

Marcus Vick will kick ASS if he preforms!

Marcus will be valuable to the 'Fish if he puts out the EFFORT a whatever position he is put at.

Hapday · Post by **Hapday** » Tue May 16, 2006 8:09 am

When you are a QB and you are looking up at Joey Harrington on a team's depth chart, it's time to find a new career.

M2 · Post by M2 » Tue May 16, 2006 8:48 am

Hapday wrote:When you are a QB and you are looking up at Joey Harrington on a team's depth chart, it's time to find a new career.

The Detroit Lions would have made Joe Montana look bad.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Tue May 16, 2006 12:50 pm

Hapday wrote:When you are a QB and you are looking up at Joey Harrington on a team's depth chart, it's time to find a new career.

If Vick turns his act around, that will be but a temporary situation. Vick has a chance to be an impact player right away if he will allow himself to be used as a slash player.

Of course if he decides to be a gangsta all over again...

WhatsMyName · Post by **WhatsMyName** » Tue May 16, 2006 2:41 pm

The problem with these Vicks is these idiot coaches (like Mora Jr.) try to make them something they aren't. These guys aren't in their element if they play in the pocket all the time. Both Vicks need to run around, improvise and make shit happen that only they can do (more Mike than Marcus). If Vick runs out of the pocket and gets injured, well tough shit. That's how he plays, and that's the risk you take making a scat back your quarterback. If Moron Jr. just let Vick be Vick, the Falcons would start fucking teams up like they did Green Bay a few years ago.

Bizzarofelice · Post by **Bizzarofelice** » Tue May 16, 2006 3:13 pm

BSmack wrote:Of course if he decides to be a gangsta all over again...

How often do these guys stop keeping it real? Randy Moss wants to know.