Vick Isn't Just Hurting Doggies

Dogs aren't the only thing Michael "Ookie" Vick has been hurting. Speculators who invested in Falcons Super Bowl futures on Trade Sports have been getting absolutely hammered over the course of the past few month. Prices have fallen from a high of 2.5 in March 2007 (and 2.4 in May) to a current price of 0.8 as of July 25, 2007.




Additionally, prices for Falcons tickets on Stubhub have been leveling off as well. Michael Vick might not win football games, complete passes or wear protection, but he does draw a large crowd and have fun nick names. Unfortunately for Michael Vick, even at this stage in his career he remains exactly what he was when he entered the league - a below average quarterback and an above average running back who also happens to only have one legitimately good season under his belt (2004). Ironically, had the Falcons, kept Matt Schaub, the Falcons might have been a great value play for this upcoming season.

I was actually extremely close to purchasing Falcons season tickets (to scalp of course) due to the Falcons great draft, solid 2006 attendance and over-hyped, attendance-drawing quarterback, Michael Vick. Fortunately, I was wait-listed.