QB Michael Vick admits that he would not have signed with the Eagles over the Bills or Bengals without the influence of Roger Goodell and other NFL reps.
Michael Vick, NFL Deny Allegations Of Tampering Stemming From GQ Interview
Vick attempted to clear the air on Thursday, releasing a statement to clarify his remarks in GQ.
The NFL also released a statement, denying any tampering or attempts to steer Vick towards the Eagles.
Read Article >Michael Vick’s Quote On Eagles Vs. Bills And Bengals Isn’t A Good Look For NFL
Vick dropped this nugget while talking about his decision to sign with the Eagles (emphasis mine):
Vick probably didn’t realize what he was saying when he said that but, if it’s accurate, it could be a problem -- for Roger Goodell. Why? The Commissioner of a sports league, Goodell in this case, simply can not be influencing players to sign with one team over another. This isn’t necessarily about Michael Vick, but it’ll get more attention because it is. The point is that a league commissioner can not be involved in personnel decisions like this.
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