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Hokies QB Vick is not selected
By Ryan O'Halloran
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
May 1, 2006
Nine Virginia Tech players were selected in the NFL Draft this weekend. Quarterback Marcus Vick was not one of them.
Obviously judged to be too much of a risk because of lengthy off-the-field history, Vick was left off some teams' draft boards months ago and was completely passed over in favor of 12 quarterbacks, including two Division I-AA players.
Vick, who started only one season at Virginia Tech, was dismissed from the team Jan. 7, when the school learned he had been arrested and was charged with driving on a suspended or revoked license.
Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs said yesterday the team had no interest in signing Vick as an undrafted free agent.
Asked if he was surprised Vick went undrafted, Gibbs said: "We didn't study him that much because of our situation. ... Maybe it will be best for him. He'll be able to pick his place and go there and have a chance."
Vick, 22, went 11-2 as the Hokies' starter last year and was 177-for-289 passing for 2,393 yards and 17 touchdowns. He added six rushing touchdowns.
By Ryan O'Halloran
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
May 1, 2006
Nine Virginia Tech players were selected in the NFL Draft this weekend. Quarterback Marcus Vick was not one of them.
Obviously judged to be too much of a risk because of lengthy off-the-field history, Vick was left off some teams' draft boards months ago and was completely passed over in favor of 12 quarterbacks, including two Division I-AA players.
Vick, who started only one season at Virginia Tech, was dismissed from the team Jan. 7, when the school learned he had been arrested and was charged with driving on a suspended or revoked license.
Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs said yesterday the team had no interest in signing Vick as an undrafted free agent.
Asked if he was surprised Vick went undrafted, Gibbs said: "We didn't study him that much because of our situation. ... Maybe it will be best for him. He'll be able to pick his place and go there and have a chance."
Vick, 22, went 11-2 as the Hokies' starter last year and was 177-for-289 passing for 2,393 yards and 17 touchdowns. He added six rushing touchdowns.
Little Vick may still get on as a free agent but no one was willing to take that chance. Not that Marquis is too worried about it. I seen him on a draft interview wearing two earrings that must have been in the 50 grand range. Thanks mikey. Mikey will give him anything.
Gerald Riggs Jr was also not drafted. I was really worried the Falconsw might take him because of his Dad played for them.
Norwood is going to have trouble making the team.
Gerald Riggs Jr was also not drafted. I was really worried the Falconsw might take him because of his Dad played for them.
Norwood is going to have trouble making the team.
