The Facts: While they spoke on the condition that their names not be used due to their relationship with Vick, two sources said they were convinced the QB has been involved with the illegal dog-fighting ring that authorities believe they discovered last month while conducting a drug raid on a house Vick owns in Smithfield, Va. "He knows what's going on in that house in Virginia," one source said. "There's not a doubt in my mind he's involved with it."

Diehards Line:The other source cited Vick's longtime "affinity" for the dog-fighting subculture, and expressed certainty that Vick was aware of what was happening at the house. Indeed, SI.com's Don Banks reports conversations with multiple sources who have known Vick well for years, and they say his troubling pattern of recent behavior reflects a long-standing belief that the rules don't apply to him. ... Again, those interested need to keep an eye on this one. It's far from over.