It appears NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will take his time deciding whether or not to suspend Falcons quarterback Michael Vick for breaking the player conduct policy after allegedly participating in illegal gambling and dog fighting.
No timetable has been set for Goodell’s decision, NFL vice president of public relations Greg Aiello said.
“No decision’s been made,” Aiello said. “The commissioner has already said he’ll get to it as soon as possible.”
Good for Goodell, he should take his time dealing with something as serious as this. Most of us want to see a quick and serious punishment handed down to Vick, but maybe the latter can’t happen if the former does. With the way Goodell handled Pacman and Chris Henry’s legal situations, I think he’s earned the public’s respect that he’ll eventually make the right decision regarding Vick.
The Falcons on the other hand, should want an immediate suspension. Everything out of their camp is about how players and coaches have moved on. They’ve got a season to think about and the sooner Vick is handed a yearlong suspension (or worse) by the league, the better for them. They don’t need any more distractions.
