BillsWatch Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/11688260 The Albany Firebirds, an arenafootball2 franchise, have offered the 28-year-old quarterback a one-year contract at the league standard: $200 a week plus a $50 bonus for a win. I wonder if he can count this as "community service". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 The offer is now off the table-they never ran it past the owner. Heard that on the 11:00 news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 I did not think he would take it anyways. He can get more making $10/hour on his release from prison job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GripnRip Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I'd pay him more than that to watch my dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I don't think the Albany Firebirds even exist anymore. I thought they became Arena 2 Albany Conquest??? I may be wrong but I lived in the area and I know the firebirds left and the conquest came in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I don't think the Albany Firebirds even exist anymore. I thought they became Arena 2 Albany Conquest??? I may be wrong but I lived in the area and I know the firebirds left and the conquest came in. The Albany Conquest of AFL 2 renamed themselves the albany firebirds going into this season. Hence the confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 lol too funny... i guess that about what Vick is vauled at right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flutie Flakes Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 The owner, Walt Robb, is not only a shrewd businessman, he also is a firm believer that character counts. When he heard about this deal, he put the cabash on it immediately. Another reason was that Vick is on house arrest and would continue to be through most of their season. When all was said and done, he would have only been eligible to play in their last game, which is an away game. Deal made no sense on several levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 The owner, Walt Robb, is not only a shrewd businessman, he also is a firm believer that character counts. When he heard about this deal, he put the cabash on it immediately. Another reason was that Vick is on house arrest and would continue to be through most of their season. When all was said and done, he would have only been eligible to play in their last game, which is an away game. Deal made no sense on several levels. So...he managed to get his and his team's name (previously anonymous to everyone) on the front of every sports page in the country and make himself out to be a moral pillar by 'rejecting' the idea?? Shrewd businessman indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 If he doesn't get reinstated in the NFL and/or a team doesn't want him, he'll go to the UFL. They need the star power in their league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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