(CNN) -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is expected to plead guilty to federal conspiracy charges involving an illegal dogfighting operation, according to one of his attorneys.



Leah Perry, who sent this photo of son Bobby and dog Rosie, thinks Vick should not be allowed back on the field.



The plea deal may include prison time, but the NFL has not yet decided what football sanctions, if any, it should impose on Vick, a spokesman said.



We asked CNN.com readers whether they thought Vick would -- or should -- play professional football again as well as their opinions on the case.  Below is a selection of those responses, some of which have been edited for length and clarity.



Stephanie King of Arlington, Washington Michael Vick is a disgrace. For anyone thinking he should be let off easy for admitting his guilt -- think again. The only reason he did that was because he knew the evidence against him was so great. Remember only shortly ago he was stating vehemently that he "only owned" the property and had no idea what was going on there. It wasn't until the eyewitness accounts were brought to light that he "apologized."



One cannot be "sorry" for torturing and killing animals. As you know it's been proven that those with the ability to do so also have a stronger chance of being abusive to humans. How can we allow someone like that to be a role model for children? If we do we're degrading our society and shame on us.



Patricia Reese of Paola, Kansas Yes, I think Mr. Vick should be allowed to play football again. He is a talented individual and it would be a shame to waste that talent. I also believe he should be able to rebuild his life. However, as part of his restitution to society, I believe he should contribute at least 40% of his salary for what could have potentially been his maximum jail sentence to the Humane Society to help abused and abandoned animals.



Debbie Clayton of Greensboro, North Carolina He should never be allowed to play [in the] NFL or earn a dime associated with the NFL. He should be made to work so many hours per week, every week, at minimum wage at an Animal Shelter.



Jeff Wise of Atlanta, Georgia Why not give him a chance to play again? Seriously how many chances has the NFL given to Ricky Williams? Smoking pot is against the law, but he's been given a number of chances, and STILL isn't banned from the NFL!



Jeremy Montgomery of Mount Laurel, New Jersey I think that Vick should not be allowed to step on the field again and any endorsement deals revoked. What he did was reprehensible. He is in a spotlight where he should be held at a higher standard for a role model.



Josh Hebert of Loganville, Georgia He should take whatever punishment our government gives him, but when he has done his time (if he does do time) he should be able to continue playing football. The charges against him are not football related in any way.



Angela Ziegler of Cleveland, Ohio The NFL needs to "step up to the plate" and be the man that Michael Vick is not. Allowing him in their league gives a signal that animal abuse is OK with them. Remember Jeffrey Dahmer started as an animal abuser! Want him as your role model or a spokesman?



Kelly Koch of Holland, Michigan The NFL and all sponsors should refrain from any future contact with Michael Vick. I, for one, will boycott those with future dealings with him.



John Robinson of Redmond, Washington Pro athletes are constantly getting in trouble with the law. Unless we make a policy that all players who are convicted of a felony are banned from the league, then Vick should be allowed to play after a suspension.



Randy Jonson of Stamford, Connecticut Until I know the depth of the gambling angle it's hard to be certain. Dog fighting is brutal but if it's only dog fighting/killing, he should get whatever the feds give him and be able to return to
( CNN ) -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is expected to plead guilty to federal conspiracy charges involving an illegal dogfighting operation , according to one of his attorneys . Leah Perry , who sent this photo of son Bobby and dog Rosie , thinks Vick should not be allowed back on the field . The plea deal may include prison time , but the NFL has not yet decided what football sanctions , if any , it should impose on Vick , a spokesman said . We asked CNN.com readers whether they thought Vick would -- or should -- play professional football again as well as their opinions on the case . Below is a selection of those responses , some of which have been edited for length and clarity . Stephanie King of Arlington , Washington Michael Vick is a disgrace . For anyone thinking he should be let off easy for admitting his guilt -- think again . The only reason he did that was because he knew the evidence against him was so great . Remember only shortly ago he was stating vehemently that he " only owned " the property and had no idea what was going on there . It was n't until the eyewitness accounts were brought to light that he " apologized . " One can not be " sorry " for torturing and killing animals . As you know it 's been proven that those with the ability to do so also have a stronger chance of being abusive to humans . How can we allow someone like that to be a role model for children ? If we do we 're degrading our society and shame on us . Patricia Reese of Paola , Kansas Yes , I think Mr. Vick should be allowed to play football again . He is a talented individual and it would be a shame to waste that talent . I also believe he should be able to rebuild his life . However , as part of his restitution to society , I believe he should contribute at least 40 % of his salary for what could have potentially been his maximum jail sentence to the Humane Society to help abused and abandoned animals . Debbie Clayton of Greensboro , North Carolina He should never be allowed to play [ in the ] NFL or earn a dime associated with the NFL . He should be made to work so many hours per week , every week , at minimum wage at an Animal Shelter . Jeff Wise of Atlanta , Georgia Why not give him a chance to play again ? Seriously how many chances has the NFL given to Ricky Williams ? Smoking pot is against the law , but he 's been given a number of chances , and STILL is n't banned from the NFL ! Jeremy Montgomery of Mount Laurel , New Jersey I think that Vick should not be allowed to step on the field again and any endorsement deals revoked . What he did was reprehensible . He is in a spotlight where he should be held at a higher standard for a role model . Josh Hebert of Loganville , Georgia He should take whatever punishment our government gives him , but when he has done his time ( if he does do time ) he should be able to continue playing football . The charges against him are not football related in any way . Angela Ziegler of Cleveland , Ohio The NFL needs to " step up to the plate " and be the man that Michael Vick is not . Allowing him in their league gives a signal that animal abuse is OK with them . Remember Jeffrey Dahmer started as an animal abuser ! Want him as your role model or a spokesman ? Kelly Koch of Holland , Michigan The NFL and all sponsors should refrain from any future contact with Michael Vick . I , for one , will boycott those with future dealings with him . John Robinson of Redmond , Washington Pro athletes are constantly getting in trouble with the law . Unless we make a policy that all players who are convicted of a felony are banned from the league , then Vick should be allowed to play after a suspension . Randy Jonson of Stamford , Connecticut Until I know the depth of the gambling angle it 's hard to be certain . Dog fighting is brutal but if it 's only dog fighting / killing , he should get whatever the feds give him and be able to return to
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