Fansided

Every NFL team’s biggest villain ever

By Sravan Gannavarapu

Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe answers questions at Media Day on January 26, 1999, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Allen Kee/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe answers questions at Media Day on January 26, 1999, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Allen Kee/Getty Images) /
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Dec. 3, 2006; Landover, MD, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback (7) Michael Vick scrambles from Washington Redskins defensive lineman (96) Cornelius Griffin at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2006 Geoff Burke
Dec. 3, 2006; Landover, MD, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback (7) Michael Vick scrambles from Washington Redskins defensive lineman (96) Cornelius Griffin at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2006 Geoff Burke /

Atlanta Falcons: QB Michael Vick

The dogfighting scandal was horrible, but that’s not why Michael Vick was a villain. When this man played and was at the peak of his career, it was almost super-human-like. Not to mention, when the Falcons traveled to play Green Bay in the playoffs back in 2003, Vick led the Falcons to an upset victory over the heavily favored Packers 27–7. Green Bay had not lost a home playoff game up until that point in their franchise history.

The flick of the wrist was incredible, as was Vicks’ tenure in the ATL, including a run to the 2004 NFC Title Game. Unfortunately, as mentioned before, the dogfighting scandal destroyed a promising career, though Vick got a second chance and has been the poster child for making good on that opportunity. He deserves more love than hate, although his opposition on the field would beg to differ, considering how many times No. 7 took them out with his dazzling abilities.

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