The rejection notices for Michael Vick came from Lovie Smith, Jeff Fisher and Tom Cable on Thursday.
But Patriots coach Bill Belichick isn’t saying whether his team is interested in the quarterback.
As the Chicago Bears begin training camp, Smith said Vick deserves another opportunity in the NFL. The coach just doesn’t see it happening with the Bears even though they lack an experienced backup.
The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served 18 months for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team. Vick was conditionally reinstated Monday by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
“I think Mike deserves a second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society,” Smith said. “He deserves a second chance. As far as we’re concerned, we like this team that we have right now.”
