Steelers signed Vick

[Troll]

Holy Cows... anybody reading all the comments on the local news sites? NOBODY likes this guy. WOW! I don't agree with what he did, but OMGZ... he went to jail for almost two years, paid his debt to society and from what I've read has really rehabilitated himself personally in the last 5-6 years. What's the big, fooking deal? He's a great athlete. People talking about the Rooneys having no morals, blah blah blah... the whole NFL is a bunch of thugs. It's freaking football. It's a violent game. That's why we watch it. If you're upset about some player's violent past, go watch golf or tennis.

[Cam99]

It's been 7 years, people need to move on. He did an awful thing, he got arrested, he did his time, and seems to have changed his life some now. he's a football player, they are shitty role models for the most part, and plenty of them do stupid shit that would land a "normal" person in a world of hurt. He's a piece of a machine, that will fit better than other parts of the machine that the steelers currently employ. Thats all

[cLockWise]

I couldn't agree more. So what he did was wrong, but these yinzer fans are really annoying. However, what's interesting is that on facebook people are starting to take this to the racial stage. The Steelers are at a point where they don't have anyone to turn to in regards to a quarterback. If Ben goes down, Landry Jones is worthless, and well one of us might as well go out there and play because I'm pretty sure we can perform just as well if not better than that guy. I hate to say that, because I was really hoping he was going to show more progress than what he has but, again like you said... The NFL is a business and if people are offended by this they should go watch Golf.

[Ares]

He did his time, paid the fines. People need to move on. I for one like the signing. We all know Ben gets hurt and for once it would be nice to have a someone as backup that can get it done.

[PaxtonShelby]

I hate this signing but I guess there isn't much available out there and we need a warm arm - Vick absolutely sucks. Period. He is possibly the most overrated QB in the history of the game. Can't take a hit and can't hit the broad side of a barn. Throws into traffic way too often. Ball security is non-existent. Puts the ball on the ground a lot. I'm all for second chances but God help us if we ever need him to come into a game.

[Troll]

I think Vick was the first QB to ever come into the NFL and make the college run/option work. He can run. I don't have the stats, but I'm pretty sure he got quite a few TDs on his feet first few years in the league. Let him do what he do and not a pocket QB and he could shock some defenses in a pinch.

[George C]

bring back batch.......

[thedak]

Convicted Felon.

Wouldn't even get hired at Chick Fil-A

[PaxtonShelby]

Amen Dak... That moron is going to bring the media circus to town. This ain't Dallas - we don't need that shit.

[Troll]

Good Article in Trib this morning... http://triblive.com/sports/joestarke...#axzz3jvN2mkip

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Professional football is a power play, not a morality play. Teams sacrifice ethics in the pursuit of victory. If you don't accept those terms, I will assume you stopped watching a long time ago.

[GOT SVT]

wonder how the steelers will celebrate national dog day today

[gpfarrell]

10 years ago if a Steeler was in the headlines it was for what he did in the field. We've had an alarming change in that and it's indicative that the culture of the team has changed from a group of guys we'd all be proud to hang out with to a group of thugs we'd be scared to hang out with.

vick isn't the total problem, but he's the poster child and now he's part of the Steeler nation. Despicable. If you need players like him on your team to win, turns out your team ain't so hot after all.

[SK360]

10 years ago if a Steeler was in the headlines it was for what he did in the field. We've had an alarming change in that and it's indicative that the culture of the team has changed from a group of guys we'd all be proud to hang out with to a group of thugs we'd be scared to hang out with.

vick isn't the total problem, but he's the poster child and now he's part of the Steeler nation. Despicable. If you need players like him on your team to win, turns out your team ain't so hot after all.

I don't see how needing a good player as a backup means your team wasn't hot after all. Some people get too personal about this and think everyone needs to be a moral role model, these guys are professional athletes not altar boys. Great signing.

[PaxtonShelby]

The problem I have is that Vick just plain sucks. Fingers crossed he never needs to see the field.

[GOT SVT]

don't forget that last year vick was the qb when the jets beat the steelers

[PaxtonShelby]

Yeah but our D wasn't too hot.

[thedak]

I don't even think Wendy's hires convicted Felons.

[Troll]

Convicted Felon.

Wouldn't even get hired at Chick Fil-A

I don't even think Wendy's hires convicted Felons.

So, what'r you saying here? He would NOT get hired at Chick Fil-A and you don't THINK he would get hired at Wendy's? Does Chick Fil-A have a higher standard of fast-food morals than Wendy's? :tomato:

[George C]

would much rather see Tebow as back up, not a fan of Vick... he isnt a great QB more along the lines of a hyped up player by media

[SlowSix]

I think Vick was the first QB to ever come into the NFL and make the college run/option work. He can run. I don't have the stats, but I'm pretty sure he got quite a few TDs on his feet first few years in the league. Let him do what he do and not a pocket QB and he could shock some defenses in a pinch.

I remember Vick putting in some work vs the steelers in his Atlanta days.....

http://www.pro-football-reference.co...og/?opp_id=pit

2-1-1 vs the steelers, 72/124, 833 yards, 9 TD, 2 Int, and 28 rushing attempts for 133 yards and 1 TD.....

Guys forget this dude is a vet that was a 4 time pro bowler.....great back up QB IMO. Hell, check out his career stats on that site as well not bad.

Good Article in Trib this morning... http://triblive.com/sports/joestarke...#axzz3jvN2mkip

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Professional football is a power play, not a morality play. Teams sacrifice ethics in the pursuit of victory. If you don't accept those terms, I will assume you stopped watching a long time ago.

x1,000,000. This is football. No one gives two ****s about morals. These guys are there to win. Stop watching football, and then maybe these "thugs" won't be making 5 million a year. Until then, carry on.

I don't see how needing a good player as a backup means your team wasn't hot after all. Some people get too personal about this and think everyone needs to be a moral role model, these guys are professional athletes not altar boys. Great signing.

x2. Most professional athletes are terrible role models.

would much rather see Tebow as back up, not a fan of Vick... he isnt a great QB more along the lines of a hyped up player by media

And Tebow isn't? lol. Tebow wasn't cut out for the NFL. I was actually going to jokingly suggest that should we have picked up Tebow instead....then you actually did. lol.