Report: Michael Vick most disliked

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[Bender2]

Report: Michael Vick most disliked

Updated: November 7, 2011, 3:36 PM ET

Michael Vick has come all the way back from prison to star in the NFL again. But he apparently still won't win a popularity contest among the league's fans.

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Forbes.com reported Monday that Vick is the NFL's most disliked player, according to a poll by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research. Forbes.com reports that 60 percent of those polled picked said they "dislike," "dislike somewhat," or "dislike a lot" the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback.

Second on the list was New York Jets receiver Plaxico Burress at 56 percent, who also has returned from a prison stay, followed by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who was accused of sexual assault last year but wasn't charged.

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Others are: "New England Patriots defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, who disappointed with the Washington Redskins after signing a $100 million contract before his trade to New England, came in at No. 4 at 46 percent and Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, who had his toughness questioned after leaving the last season's NFC Championship Game early with an injury, finished fifth at 38 percent.

"The rest of the top 10: Patriots receiver Chad Ochocinco (35 percent), Eagles backup QB Vince Young (32 percent), Oakland Raiders QB Carson Palmer (31 percent), Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey, who both were at 29 percent.

"Only active NFL players who had a 10 percent "awareness level" with the public were considered for the poll, Forbes.com reported."

[Bender2]

And here I thought all along... it was just me!

[sean327]

I hope the Dog Killer loses every game he competes in, including tiddly winks!!

[sean327]

I hope the Dog Killer loses every game he competes in, including tiddly winks!!

[Grizzled Bear]

Pinging a Michael Vick supporter!

[goseminoles]

You may hate his actions but he’s one of the best by far...

[Pining_4_TX]

Me, too. I won’t watch any Eagles games. Yes, he served his time, but it didn’t change his character. He is a sadistic thug.

[Revolting cat!]

He paid his debt to the society. There is no better 3rd baseman in baseball today!

[Darren McCarty]

I always bark every time Vick's on TV. Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof.

I don't get why Burress is on the list. He did something stupid, not evil. He's not in the same league as some of the other stuff.

[EEGator]

I’m wearing my Ron Mexico jersey right now.

[NewinTexsas]

Pinging a Michael Vick supporter!

ESPN: You called?

[truthguy]

Not gonna disagree about Vick. But a number of other players have done even worse things. Let's consider OJ but yes he was way past his playing days when he killed those people. And what about Ray Lewis? He was also involved in something worse. There are many other players in the NFL who have done horrible things, but not many are as well known as Vick.

If Vick keeps his behavior clean, he will probably be forgiven by some in about 10-15 years, long after he's out of the NFL.

[Chode]

disliked? that's putting it mildly... try despised or hated

[Migraine]

I don’t like that Gay guy on the Steelers. He tugs on the receivers’ jerseys on every pass play. He’s clever about it; but despite his name, he needs to play it straight.

[altura]

Tony Romo is on the disliked list. Wow, I disliked him a couple of times Sunday when he couldn’t get into the end zone, but he seems like a good guy.

[altura]

I’m always suggesting that Philly have a ‘take your dog to the game’ day.

[altura]

LOL

[MplsSteve]

LOL!

[Bender2]

Da Bears leading the Iggles 7 - zip in 2nd quarter and... just intercepted one of Vick's passes!!!!!!!!!!!

First down... Bears!

[Montanabound]

I disliked Romo a lot this season because he is my fantasy quarterback. I think the dislike for him is carryover from the Jessica Simpson (Yoko Romo) thing when he went to Mexico with her right before a playoff game and then choked. This was after Jessica wore a pink Romo jersey to sit in the stands. Football jerseys should never be pink. Neither should cleats, but that is another subject.