Nick Saban and the Miami Dolphins took a chance last season by signing pothead Ricky Williams off the streets and their taking a similar risk this season. They recently signed Virginia Tech QB Marcus Vick to a free agent contract. The Dolphins are welcoming Michael’s brother into camp as a “quarterback-wide receiver-specialist”. The younger Vick’s off the field issues have been well documented and was a large factor in him not getting drafted in April. However, Miami feels Marcus is worth the risk.
“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.
Personally, after allowing Ricky Williams back on the team last year and now signing the troublemaker in Vick, the Dolphins are sending the wrong message to their team. Williams just up and left the team because he was more interested in smoking dope than playing football and Marcus seems to think he’s invincible because he’s Michael’s brother and he can do whatever he wants. It will be interesting to see if Marcus makes the team.
