I can't argue with most of what u said, by mentioning the hgh issue I was pointing out that the players fought hard against having that in the cba but at the same negotiation left all the power in the hands of the commissioner when it comes to discipline. If the players felt so strongly that their rights weren't being protected with the commissioner as judge and jury then that was the time to say something. The NFL could very well want hgh testing delayed for the reasons you state, wouldn't be the first professional league to turn a blind eye to performance enhancing drugs. As far as the players protection, if they did something that deserves a fine or suspension then they should pay or sit depending on the leagues ruling. These cases have no place in court, it's a game at the end of the day.