Is Michael Vick Playing Football Again?
Michael Vick, the former Atlanta Falcon QB, is retired and has no plans to join the Fan-Controlled Football League, despite speculation. ESPN reported that while he initially showed interest, he later tweeted that he’s staying on the sidelines.
“I retired in 2015 and won’t be coming back,” tweeted Vick. “Had a great time and achieved so much. I’m staying retired.”
I hung ‘em up in 2015 never to return again. Had an amazing time and accomplished so much. I say that to say, they’re going to stay hung up and I will not be coming out of retirement. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/gKShE54z3a
— Michael Vick (@MichaelVick) May 22, 2022
What is the Fan Controlled Football League?
The league has eight teams playing seven regular-season games at an indoor stadium in Atlanta with a 50-yard field. The game style is similar to seven versus seven, but the unique twist is that the fans call all the plays.
Former NFL stars like Terrell Owens, Johnny Manziel, Terrence Williams, and Martavias Bryant have recently joined this league.
Michael Vick’s Legacy in the NFL
Vick was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2001 NFL draft from Virginia Tech. His career soared, but it faced a setback when he plead guilty to charges related to dog-fighting. After a few years, he made a comeback with the Philadelphia Eagles and earned the Comeback Player of the Year award. He later played for the New York Jets in 2014 and the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2015 before retiring in 2017.
Vick had a successful career, and some see him as a potential Hall of Famer. According to ESPN, he threw for 22,464 yards, completing 1,807 passes out of 3,217 attempts, with 133 touchdowns and 88 interceptions. Additionally, he ran for 6,109 yards in 873 attempts with 36 rushing touchdowns. However, Vick doesn’t believe he belongs in the HOF with the other great QBs.
“I don’t think I did enough realistically,” Vick said on The Boardroom: Out of Office podcast (55:43). “I contributed to the history and revolutionized the position, but it feels insufficient.”
