Blank Betrayal

Arthur Blank: “What's suggested in those statements of fact don't match up with what the league was told, even our organization and certainly not what was said to the commissioner. It's sad that those allegations exist and now they are confirmed by others. It's sad that Michael has put himself into that kind of situation. It's his responsibility for putting himself into that situation. From a personal perspective, it's just very sad. It's distressing after six years spending time with somebody, you think you know them and then there's another side that is shocking to all of us.”

Appropriately, Blank feels betrayed. His anger, indignation, and outrage are proper. Vick’s actions were reprehensible. They embarrassed the NFL. They embarrassed his franchise. Actually, his former franchise. Given Blank’s disgust, Vick’s career is concluded.