Freddie's Dead Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Honestly, I'm MORE pissed off its resulting from him simply being too lazy to have gone and taken the drug test...seriously?? Getting a few hours more of sleep is worth losing $2-3 million dollars?? Unless he didn't take it because he knew it would come back positive and at least this way gave him a little wiggle room... Nothing lazy about it. The only reason you miss a test is because you know you're dirty. Random testing means random testing. They will show up at your house, your place of work, wherever and whenever you inform them you'll be. You are required to notify them of your whereabouts at all times. Taking a trip? Make a call, send an Email. I know an Olympic athlete who was on a training run at 0700, and a USADA tester showed up at their house at 0730. Luckily they had their cell phone with them because they had a time limit to meet the USADA tester or it would have counted as a missed test. And there's no screen involved. You have to drop trou right in front of the tester (sorry Whizzinator fans). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 A poster on the BB forum had a great idea. Dareus can regain good will by restructuring his contract so Gilmore can be re-signed long term. Buffalo Dunn Senior Member http://boards.buffalobills.com/showthread.php?530234-Dareus-suggestion given the nature of MDs contract, does he have any incentive to do that? short of an intense desire to be liked, why would he even entertain it as a response to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) given the nature of MDs contract, does he have any incentive to do that? short of an intense desire to be liked, why would he even entertain it as a response to this? He wouldn't. But He can regain good will by growing up and play his 12 games this season. Keep his mouth shut with the silly hollow catch phrases. And earn his huge game check every week. IMO This guy has a lot too prove in particular too his teammates. Edited August 18, 2016 by Best Player Available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 He wouldn't. But He can regain good will by growing up and play his 12 games this season. Keep his mouth shut with the silly hollow catch phrases. And earn his huge game check every week. IMO This guy has a lot too prove in particular too his teammates. he has to give the catch phrases for a few days. its the nature of the beast with the media cycle. but like you said, the only thing that matters is showing up in the best shape of his life, and knowing the playbook better than he ever has. anything beyond that is just reality TV entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Nothing lazy about it. The only reason you miss a test is because you know you're dirty. Random testing means random testing. They will show up at your house, your place of work, wherever and whenever you inform them you'll be. You are required to notify them of your whereabouts at all times. Taking a trip? Make a call, send an Email. I know an Olympic athlete who was on a training run at 0700, and a USADA tester showed up at their house at 0730. Luckily they had their cell phone with them because they had a time limit to meet the USADA tester or it would have counted as a missed test. And there's no screen involved. You have to drop trou right in front of the tester (sorry Whizzinator fans). Doesn't your response say you could miss a test because you might not have had your cell phone (not saying thats what happened); not just because you know you're dirty. I am interested to hear the reason for why he missed. If there isn't one then its likely because he knows he wouldn't have passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Doesn't your response say you could miss a test because you might not have had your cell phone (not saying thats what happened); not just because you know you're dirty. I am interested to hear the reason for why he missed. If there isn't one then its likely because he knows he wouldn't have passed. i dont recall, i think there was some chatter on not letting players lie about the reason for the fail, but has it been confirmed that missing it was actually the cause beyond his own statement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Doesn't your response say you could miss a test because you might not have had your cell phone (not saying thats what happened); not just because you know you're dirty. I am interested to hear the reason for why he missed. If there isn't one then its likely because he knows he wouldn't have passed. Well of course he would come up with something. "Didn't have my cell phone" won't do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 or JSP blathering the same stuff year after year and expecting a different response. Except...you know...decade upon decade I'm right. It's hard being right, but we all have our crosses to bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 i dont recall, i think there was some chatter on not letting players lie about the reason for the fail, but has it been confirmed that missing it was actually the cause beyond his own statement? I thought I saw a couple things up thread that said he missed a test (besides just him). If so I think the reason could be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Except...you know...decade upon decade I'm right. It's hard being right, but we all have our crosses to bear. If you focus on the negative....more often you will be right then you will be wrong so.....its not any great feat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 If you focus on the negative....more often you will be right then you will be wrong so.....its not any great feat Do you enjoy being wrong? Is this some sort of Taoist thing? Wrongness for wrongness sake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Do you enjoy being wrong? Is this some sort of Taoist thing? Wrongness for wrongness sake? I don't really consider fans (of sports teams at least) to ever be "wrong" when it comes to hoping/cheering for their team to win. That's the whole point of rooting for a team in the first place and what makes them fans to begin with. You don't lose points when you're rooting for your team and they don't deliver. It sucks, certainly, but I'd rather be wrong while rooting for a team I like to win than right about my favorite team being terrible -- even if the later is the truth. When it comes to having objective discussions about the state of the team (or the sport in general) then yes, blind faith in your chosen team is usually more of a hindrance to good conversation than it is a benefit. But that's different I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 When it comes to having objective discussions about the state of the team (or the sport in general) then yes, blind faith in your chosen team is usually more of a hindrance to good conversation than it is a benefit. But that's different I think. Well, considering this is a messageboard, blind optimism here would seem to be...a bit much. I watch the team every week, and carry on like a loony HOPING they win. More often than not, it ends in disappointment. But the rest of the week, I'm not going to be a sunshine and roses polyanna when the team is clearly not making any strides going anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Well, considering this is a messageboard, blind optimism here would seem to be...a bit much. I watch the team every week, and carry on like a loony HOPING they win. More often than not, it ends in disappointment. But the rest of the week, I'm not going to be a sunshine and roses polyanna when the team is clearly not making any strides going anywhere. It's a personal preference certainly, I wasn't trying to say everyone should share that view. And I agree that when it comes to substantive discussion about the state of the team or the sport itself the blind optimism is every bit as cumbersome as BBFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Do you enjoy being wrong? Is this some sort of Taoist thing? Wrongness for wrongness sake? Its called fandom This team once went to 4 straight super bowls.....and i was actually alive at the time that happened. Fans will stick with this team till they get it worked out. Well, considering this is a messageboard, blind optimism here would seem to be...a bit much. I watch the team every week, and carry on like a loony HOPING they win. More often than not, it ends in disappointment. But the rest of the week, I'm not going to be a sunshine and roses polyanna when the team is clearly not making any strides going anywhere. You also dont have to go to the other extreme and be the pisser in the punchbowl joe. It does not have to be a north pole/south pole thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Its called fandom This team once went to 4 straight super bowls.....and i was actually alive at the time that happened. Fans will stick with this team till they get it worked out. You also dont have to go to the other extreme and be the pisser in the punchbowl joe. It does not have to be a north pole/south pole thing Says the north pole. Also, anyone who is still watching this team after the past decade and a half can't be categorized as anything OTHER than a fan. Not a fairweather, not a bandwagoner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 A poster on the BB forum had a great idea. Dareus can regain good will by restructuring his contract so Gilmore can be re-signed long term. Buffalo Dunn Senior Member http://boards.buffalobills.com/showthread.php?530234-Dareus-suggestion That would be superb, regardless of how unlikely. I would hake his "hi" picture and use it as my avatar for one full season. I thought I saw a couple things up thread that said he missed a test (besides just him). If so I think the reason could be interesting. 4 violations to get this level of suspension i thought i read here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 That would be superb, regardless of how unlikely. I would hake his "hi" picture and use it as my avatar for one full season. 4 violations to get this level of suspension i thought i read here 4 violations yes but I think a missed test counts as a violation. I do think his other violations were positive tests, but I thought this one was a missed test. Could be wrong. Would love some verification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 4 violations yes but I think a missed test counts as a violation. I do think his other violations were positive tests, but I thought this one was a missed test. Could be wrong. Would love some verification. I believe you are correct. Missed test is the same as failing these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I read yesterday that Tim Graham reported that Darius did not check into rehab facility. Rather he stayed local and received counseling. Is this being reported anywhere else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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