The fact that “Week Six” appears in the announcement conditionally reinstating quarterback Mike Vick is a bit misleading.
The first reaction right here was that he has been suspended six games.
The terms “by Week Six” means that it’s five games.
And, as we pointed out previously, if he signs with a team that has a bye week before Week Six, he might miss only four games.
But looking carefully at the language of the release, the Commissioner has committed to making a decision “by Week Six.” And that means he could make a decision before Week Six. Or before Week Five.
Or before Week One.
Our guess is that public reaction will be a huge factor in all of this. If it’s positive, Vick could be back as soon as Week One.
Theoretically.
Meanwhile, it appears that Vick will be paid throughout the term of his suspension, given that he will be permitted to participate in all activities, with the exception of games.