Mora said he reached out to Vick and exchanged text messages before Vick pleaded not guilty.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
6:47 AM EDT, July 30, 2007
KIRKLAND, Wash.
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Jim Mora is so shocked about Michael Vick being indicted on federal dogfighting charges, the former Falcons coach doesn’t know how he should feel about his ex-quarterback.
Mora, now the Seattle Seahawks assistant head coach and defensive backs coach after the Falcons fired him New Year’s Day, has been in contact with Vick.
Mora said Sunday that he reached out to Vick a day before Vick pleaded not guilty last week to participating in a dogfighting ring that allegedly executed underperforming pit bulls by hanging, electrocution or other brutal means.
“We have a very good relationship. He and I exchanged text messages Wednesday. I just wanted to let him know that I was thinking about him,” Mora said of Vick.
“And that’s not to condone what he supposedly did, at all. Just, on a human level, to let him know that I was here (for him).
“I think it’s a real unfortunate situation, and I hope for the best for him. You obviously hope the charges aren’t true,” hesaid.
The seriousness of the accusations and the bond Mora and Vick formed in three seasons leave the former Falcons coach conflicted.
“You know, it’s really tough for me to comment on what’s going on with him, because I don’t know how I feel about it. I go back and forth. I think you can understand that,” Mora said.
“It’s a tough call, for me. I’m trying to keep my focus on my family and the Seattle Seahawks. And hopefully things play out down there how they are supposed to play out, for everybody.”
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