Michael Vick – Fantasy Football Future
January 25, 2009 by admin
Filed under Fantasy Football Advice, NFL Player Analysis
Although Michael Vick is still currently in prison, many fantasy football owners still wonder about Vick’s fantasy football future. He’s set to be released in July of 2009 — which brings the possibility of him being able to possibly play in the NFL in the 2009 season.
Firstly, the big obstacle in his way is NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Even if Vick is a free man, that doesn’t mean he’ll automatically be free to sign in the NFL. Goodell very well could suspend Vick; possibly for the entire 2009 season.
Even in a scenario that Vick is eligible to play in the NFL in 2009, he’s not a very good fantasy football option. At best, he’s a late round fantasy draft pick that you would hope could pan out.
The big question if Vick ever returns to the NFL is if any team is willing to give him a starting quarterback gig. There’s been some rumblings that Vick could return to the NFL but as a running back or wide receiver. However, for fantasy purposes, a return to quarterback would likely make him the most valuable.
The bottom line is that Vick doesn’t hold much value at this point at all. Even in a dynasty league, he’s only worth a roster spot in a deep league. Over the next six months, we should start to hear more news concerning when Vick will be able to step foot on an NFL field again.
