Michael Vick will plead guilty to the federal dogfighting charges during his plea hearing on August 27. By pleading guilty, Vick's immediate future will likely be behind bars and his future in the National Football League is dubious. Vick could be facing a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Commissioner Goodell has taken action by forbidding Vick to attend Falcon's training camp while the NFL conducts its own investigation. "We totally condemn the conduct outlined in the charges, which is inconsistent with what Michael Vick previously told both our office and the Falcons," the league said in a statement. The NFL added that it has asked the Falcons "to continue to refrain from taking action pending a decision by the commissioner."With Michael Vick in the headlines, the future of the Atlanta Falcons quarterback gets bleaker and bleaker. With PETA and other activists protesting as well as racial fault line being stressed, more national attention is being paid to the events surrounding Vick. Will the elusive on the field Vick be able to avoid the public opinion linebacker rushing at him, wanting to sack his reputation? Only time will tell.
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