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Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The specter of Michael Vick heading to the Buffalo Bills won't be going away any time soon.

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	There are mixed feelings on Michael Vick possibly joining the Buffalo Bills next season.

Vick's adviser, former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, revealed Sunday night on NBC that the Bills showed interest in acquiring Vick's services after the controversial quarterback served 18 months in federal prison for his role in a dogfighting ring.

Asked if Vick would be a good fit for the Bills, receiver Lee Evans replied, "Probably not. I love him as a player and everything that he's done for the league, but I don't think it'll be anything we'll aggressively go after."

Bills safety Donte Whitner didn't conceal his excitement over the possibility.

"I believe that Michael Vick would be a good fit, and I would encourage whoever to bring Michael Vick in," Whitner said.

The Bills already have two quarterbacks. Trent Edwards is in his second season as the starter. The Bills also signed former Cincinnati Bengals starter Ryan Fitzpatrick to be the backup, but he has started the past two games while Edwards recovered from a concussion.

"It's really out of my control," Edwards said Monday. "I feel like we've got guys upstairs working those personnel moves, and if they feel like that's going to be the best fit for this team, and they feel like that's going to help us win football games, I'm sure they're going to do that without my opinion on it."

The Bills' front office might release a statement regarding Vick later Monday, but don't expect much insight. It's difficult for one team to comment on the property of another. Bills coach Dick Jauron didn't speak to reporters.

But nobody's job is safe when you play as poorly as the Bills. They are lucky to be 3-5 and rank 29th in total offense, 30th in passing offense.

"When things aren't going well, then you could easily be replaced," Whitner said. "That goes for myself and for anybody in the National Football League. If you're not getting the job done, then they're going to bring in other players. That's how the National Football League goes.

"It's more a competition thing. I don't think you're down on anybody who's been at that position. But you bring in other guys that can get the job done and can help you win. I would welcome bringing Michael here."

The possibility Vick could land in Buffalo is speculation, even from Dungy.

The Eagles hold a club option on him for next year and still could exercise it, but that's unlikely. Vick would make $5.2 million, and that's an exorbitant price for a backup quarterback who hasn't made an impact.

Vick has completed 2 of 6 pass attempts for 6 yards and has rushed 12 times for 27 yards.

"I told Michael to just worry about this year," Dungy said. "It's technically up to Philadelphia. If they want him back, he has to stay there. If they don't, there are some teams looking for quarterbacks: Cleveland, St. Louis and Washington.

"But I think a dark horse is Buffalo. They talked originally. There was some communication there. I think that could be a good spot."

Before Sunday night's game between the Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, Vick told NBC Sports studio host Bob Costas that "It would be hard" to return to Philadelphia next season. "It would be an everyday struggle. But I would have to take that time to hone my skills and get better. I'm excited about the opportunity I have moving forward whether it's with Philadelphia or another team."