And with the first pick in the 2009 NFL Draft the Detroit Lions select...

Who cares? The Lions are brutal and the player with the most to offer won't be drafted. No, its not me (though I think I would look good up there with the commish trying on a hat and jersey).

Michael Crabtree (WR, Texas Tech) will get picked early. So will Matthew Stafford (QB, Georgia). There is no doubt in my mind plenty of spectacular players will be drafted, but the most athletic player, the most game-breaking performer will not be one of them.

Folks, today I want to discuss He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named. The evil, despicable and downright awful #7. Yes, Michael Vick*.

Michael Vick was before his time just like Fran Tarkenton. Vick can run, run and run. He is not a great quarterback in the conventional sense, but what's conventional about modern day sports? We have steroids, collective bargaining agreements and billion dollar stadiums. What's conventional about the newest little wrinkle in every team's offense, the Wildcat?

You might as well call it the Vick. This offense was created for him. He can line up under center and hand the ball off (Minnesota Vikings, are you listening? Please God let Zygi, Brad and the mustaches see this) to a running back. But if you're the Vikings (are you reading this Mr. Wilf?) and the defense puts eight in the box, you can bootleg Vick and let him use his legs (any team can do this but the Vikings see more eight and nine man fronts than any team in the league).

Also, Vick is an exceptional passer compared to the average NFL running back. The Wildcat could be used 10 times a game with Vick under center, lined up in the backfield or as a wide receiver. He could catch the ball on a slant and be like Devin Hester. He could run the halfback toss, reverses or catch bubble screens when not in the Wildcat. He could even catch a backwards pass and re-throw the ball. Michael Vick, in the right offense, is the best weapon available. (I don't feel like explaining that he could also return punts and kicks, oh wait, I just did).

Yes this offense is gimmicky. Yes it is like a college team and college offenses don't work in the NFL usually. But this is an unusual time. You may dismiss this article but I am right. I stand firmly behind (Vick has heard those words plenty of times while showering lately...sorry, I had to get one prison joke in) my thoughts because with the right offensive coordinator, a capable quarterback, a consistent defense and a solid running game this offense could win a Superbowl because no one is athletic enough to handle Vick one on one and when he starts to get more attention the rest of the field is vulnerable.

So please fans, when Michael Vick gets signed, don't be upset. Unless its because he wasn't signed by your team.

-The Kicker

*Disclaimer: The Kicker does not condone the actions of Mr. Vick nor consider him a great role model.