What timetable does NFL commissioner Roger Goodell have in trying to set up a formal meeting with Vick?
Goodell has said publicly that he feels no rush to have a meeting with Vick, and no meeting is scheduled. Vick’s advisers are optimistic that Goodell will meet with him soon, and they are hopeful that the commissioner will be compassionate enough to let him back into the game. It’s pretty clear Goodell wants to see how Vick handles himself during his first few weeks of freedom. Goodell has received some good reports about Vick from people he trusts. Former Colts coach Tony Dungy met with Vick while he was in Leavenworth and gave a favorable review. That will help. Goodell knows that the head of the Humane Society, Wayne Pacelle, has said publicly that he supports Vick’s return to the NFL and wants Vick to work with the organization giving speeches to youth about the evils of dogfighting. Goodell may wait to see how Vick does with the Humane Society. Goodell could take one of two positions: look at Vick’s time served and determine that two years away from the game is enough and reinstat
