Former ESPN analyst Bomani Jones has been a vocal critic of the Atlanta Falcons, and he pointed out one moment when he found the Falcons “losers.”
During his recent podcast appearance, Jones reflected on the change in starting quarterback from Michael Vick to Joey Harrington after the former was suspended for his involvement in an illegal dogfighting operation. Vick pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges and served approximately 21 months in prison.
That moment served as the point where Jones no longer wanted to be associated with the Falcons.
“The quarterback went to jail for fighting dogs,” Jones said. “They replaced him with Joey Harrington. Fighting dogs. Was there an event? Fighting dogs. And you’re like, ‘Would you start up a helpline for the Atlanta Falcons fans?’ Son, I don’t hang out with losers. At this point, that’s a choice. Yeah, you keep doing that right there, that’s a choice. I can’t help you. You ain’t looking for help. You just want to lose. You’re going to do that without me.”
Bo explains the moment he QUIT the falcons 👀
“I don’t hang out with LOSERS.” pic.twitter.com/CFQRfr6frb
— The Right Time with Bomani Jones (@righttimebomani) November 17, 2025
When Vick pleaded guilty, the Falcons faced a quarterback crisis with no one to trust other than journeymen Joey Harrington and Byron Leftwich. The former took over, started 10 games for Atlanta that season, throwing seven touchdowns against eight interceptions before being released by the franchise before the 2008 season.
Former Falcons QB Michael Vick Shares Honest Feelings About His Dogfighting Scandal
Michael Vick released his autobiography, Finally Free, in September 2012, where he sheds light on his controversial dogfighting case and how it took him away from his real profession.
“Back when I was involved in those activities, I may have become more dedicated to the deep study of dogs than I was to my Falcons playbook,” Vick wrote. “I became better at reading dogs than reading defenses.
“That’s just so sad to say right now, because I put more time and effort into trying to master that pursuit than my own profession … which was my livelihood … which put food on the table for my family.”
Vick also talked about how he first tried to lie his way through to getting his name cleared. However, years later, he shared his regret for not being straight to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell from the onset.
“I knew how to lie with a straight face,” Vick wrote. “Sad to say, Commissioner Goodell bought into what I was saying, and I think he truly believed me that I was telling the truth. I deeply regret not telling him the truth from the outset.
“It was a very nervous time for me. I knew I was going to try to lie my way through the whole dogfighting case and see if money, good lawyers, and manipulating the system could get me out of the position I was in — which was a terrible position.”
After his prison term, Vick returned to the NFL and engaged in animal rights advocacy.
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