papazoid Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...coming-rookies/ i would downgrade everyone of them as not being too smart. EDIT:It's important to note that NFL club officials in this case are only referencing failed drug tests administered by the prospect's college that wind up on his background report, not the drug tests the league conducts as part of the scouting process at last month's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writ...html?xid=cnnbin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I don't care, other than the fact that it's illegal (and shouldn't be.) 40% of the USA lights up a gorilla finger once in a while. To me it's no different that having a few beers. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Not surprising, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Quick, check the trunks of their cars for loaded guns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Personally, I think it is completely harmless and couldn't care less. However, if you're preparing for the job interview of a lifetime, you have to question a person's commitment if they can't avoid something that will be looked down on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Good. Maybe this will help one of the top tackles fall to Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Anyone know their telephone numbers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I have no moral objection to marijuana and I don't begrudge these guys a few puffs when they're in college and all the rest. BUT: the issue here is that these guys know they've got millions of dollars at stake and could lose it if they screw this up. That alone makes me question anyone who ignores NCAA/NFL drug policy. This would go just the same if the NFL instituted 4-game suspensions for drinking Pepsi products instead of Coke. I wouldn't want anyone who broke the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapple Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I have no moral objection to marijuana and I don't begrudge these guys a few puffs when they're in college and all the rest. BUT: the issue here is that these guys know they've got millions of dollars at stake and could lose it if they screw this up. That alone makes me question anyone who ignores NCAA/NFL drug policy. This would go just the same if the NFL instituted 4-game suspensions for drinking Pepsi products instead of Coke. I wouldn't want anyone who broke the rule. I think the dilemma here is, wouldn't you question the NCAA for such a ridiculous soda policy? That is what we are saying about weed; why is it necessary? I guess what you can take from the last couple of comments is how perception is changing on pot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills in va Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Personally, I think it is completely harmless and couldn't care less. However, if you're preparing for the job interview of a lifetime, you have to question a person's commitment if they can't avoid something that will be looked down on. Sorry your wrong. Comin from a former toker, it still shows how stupid the guy is. I don't want another Marshowmetwentybucks on this team. Do you think Brett Farve, Peyton Manning or Drew Brees is lighting up? Especially prior to their first professional job interview with 3 months notice! I would hire the clean guy over the dirty guy every time before I put a million dollars in their pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 This could also be a smokescreen (pun intended) to scare some teams from drafting a player they fear has character issues. Remember the Warren Sapp situation where he fell into Tampa's lap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Sorry your wrong. Comin from a former toker, it still shows how stupid the guy is. I don't want another Marshowmetwentybucks on this team. Do you think Brett Farve, Peyton Manning or Drew Brees is lighting up? Especially prior to their first professional job interview with 3 months notice! I would hire the clean guy over the dirty guy every time before I put a million dollars in their pocket. My only problem with those players would, indeed, be the fact that they were smoking probably less than a month before their "interview of a lifetime." That's just plain stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I would imagine it will come up in negotiating that first contract. "Look, your client is asking for more than any other nine pick is receiving and pretty close to what the eight pick got..I have to question the guys commitment if he tested positive for marijuana, and you'd have to be showing me a guy with talent and smarts enough not to get into a mess before the draft to ask me to go for those kinds of dollars." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Quick, check the trunks of their cars for loaded guns! Still hurts, doesn't it doc? Hey, looks like the Commish is going to have that sit down with Big Ben. Feel better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj____ Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I have no moral objection to marijuana and I don't begrudge these guys a few puffs when they're in college and all the rest. BUT: the issue here is that these guys know they've got millions of dollars at stake and could lose it if they screw this up. That alone makes me question anyone who ignores NCAA/NFL drug policy. This would go just the same if the NFL instituted 4-game suspensions for drinking Pepsi products instead of Coke. I wouldn't want anyone who broke the rule. THIS!!! im the biggest "pot-head" i know(its not something im proud of but its true). i feel like it sucks that weed is so less dangerous than alcohol or tobacco but it seen in such a negative light. but if im going to potentially make millions of dollars doing something that i love to do with a passion and all i have to do is not smoke weed, sign me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawchukBills Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...coming-rookies/ i would downgrade everyone of them as not being too smart. Question is who? People in college do some experimenting...now if they continued to do it in the pros...well that's a problem..see Ricky Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj____ Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Sorry your wrong. Comin from a former toker, it still shows how stupid the guy is. I don't want another Marshowmetwentybucks on this team. Do you think Brett Farve, Peyton Manning or Drew Brees is lighting up? Especially prior to their first professional job interview with 3 months notice! I would hire the clean guy over the dirty guy every time before I put a million dollars in their pocket. Favre was an alcoholic and a pill-popper, and look how he turned out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTS Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 WOW. I AM SHOCKED. How did the hell did other 21-22 guys get away without being flagged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills in va Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Favre was an alcoholic and a pill-popper, and look how he turned out Try again. Farve got hooked on vicodin after an injury. The fact that he was eating them by the handful is bad but understandable for any one who took opiates for any length of time. He did finally rehab and now won't even touch a tylenol. This is a hard thing to kick, I know first hand. Last ime I checked alcohol was LEGAL. So before you correct me, check your facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peevo Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I agree with the plurality of posters on this board. I smoke a lot. I'm also an A student, work full time, volunteer my time at our school's radio station, and am involved in other projects. While I admit the perception and attitudes about a marijuana user are unfortunate, they exist. We shouldn't judge people based on appearances, but we do. You have to play the game to get in the game. So, while I think its stupid that they judge people on using a product that I think no one would argue provides any tactical advantage, I would think its reasonable to suggest that a NFL prospect would know that scouts will frown on knowledge of its usage and said prospects should act accordingly. What's interesting is vice usage of other prospects DOESN'T go public. Do they include tobacco and alcohol in these tests? Legal vices, sure, but its just as, if not more than, damaging as weed. I don't think I'd want a chain smoker to be on my team, wouldn't that seriously affect his capabilities as an NFL athlete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts