Michael Vick of the Atlanta Falcons

It appears Michael Vick, the supposed superstar quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, is in the doghouse once again. As police try to execute a search warrant on Vick's 15 acre property in Virginia, fans of the Next Felon League are having to decide whether or not Vick should be cheered or jeered next season.

Dear Mr. Vick, After a police raid on your property, you said you were not aware of any dog fighting and believe that the 66 animals housed there were just part of a kennel operation by your cousin. Who are you trying to kid? Who houses 66 dogs, with 55 of them being pit bulls, for their pure enjoyment of having dogs around? The breeding excuse may hold up for awhile but if they are ever allowed a full search will you be able to explain the possible blood stains and dog fighting equipment laying around? And although you make billions, Mr. Vick, do you not keep tabs on your investments or assume that your kind family will take care of matters on the farm?

The informant on ESPN's program "Outside the Lines" has tightened the leash around your neck, Mr. Vick. The gurgled voice claims you are a ring leader in the dog fighting circles and bet thousands on dogs that tear each other apart. Thank you for being a great role model for children of all ages. We can't wait until the animal organizations chase after you. You will be the next poster boy on "How to Not Treat Animals." And I'm sure that they do not pay million dollar contract endorsements quite like your shoe company does.

Chalk up another check mark on your tainted record. Earlier this year, we the fans were supposed to believe that the residue in your water bottle had nothing to do with drugs. Thank God you clarified that because we never wanted to think that you were stupid enough to actually try to carry substances on a flight during the years of the colored terrorist levels when even my bottle of shampoo will get me deplaned from an airline.

Will you have any fans left after this debacle plays out? Perhaps if the Falcons reach the playoffs and actually advance this year, you might stand a chance. But as a fan of the NFL, I wonder how long we allow our icons to screw up and then be praised once they run for 300 yards, pass for 200 and score five touchdowns.

It will be interesting to see how the NFL handles this melee and if they allow you back on the field if you are formerly charged. As the investigation is ongoing, it may take months to decipher a verdict. By then, you could be leading your team into the playoffs and having a record setting season and then maybe all will be forgiven and your cousin will be the guilty party.

But what's that? It's the faint sound of barking dogs getting louder.

I, for one, would be thrilled to see you sit in court, instead of on the field, while Joey Harrington vindicates himself and leads your Falcons into a playoff run and throws a bone, not the bird, to you Mr. Vick, the fallen star.