NoSaint Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Even if he doesn't get a pass from the NFL because they are ancient and obtuse, he gets a pass from me. He needs the extra 4 weeks anyway IMO.with his health question marks, this isnt the worst suspension ever -- a few weeks to keep working out might end up a blessing, like i mentioned. problem is the next positive test escalates even more. and until we have indication that hes making a change in his choices here, thats certainly a worry. Edited September 7, 2016 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 It may be ridiculous, but it's probably going to stand in spite of an appeal. Regardless of how you feel about marijuana, it's a banned substance by the NFL, and simply having a prescription for it is a moot point, if for no other reason than because pretty much anyone over the age of 18 can get a medical marijuana card for whatever reason they can make up on a webcam. That's not to say it's not helping Henderson with his condition. It's just to say it's a banned substance and if the NFL allows 'medical' marijuana as an exception, it may as well get rid of the ban altogether, and it's not going to do that with an illegal substance. It's a different animal. You can't get something like hydrocodone by talking to an anonymous doctor via Skype and complaining about a slight pain in your back. But what if you call it cannabis instead of weed, pot or marijuana? That makes it sound medical. Nobody even knows what substance got Henderson suspended but the pot defenders are out in full force. That was predicate lee. And it is impossible to not feel for Henderson. Crohn's is a tough deal and whether it was prescribed legal steroids, self medicating by giving in to his addiction, or anything in between, it's pretty clear that his condition drove this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 This is so effed. The NFL needs to get its **** together at some point. No it doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 "You want a toe? I'll get you a toe. Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock..." Did you mean to put this in the Rex thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 It's a banned substance. If he took it and didn't inform the NFL, it's his own fault. Especially, if it was weed. He and his doctor would both be well aware that the NFL would need to be informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 This team is an embarrassment.......c'mon man you can't use Marijuana regardless of your illness while still planning to play in the NFL. Just down right dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I wonder if he could successfully apply for a medical exemption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 This could lead to an interesting dilemma for the league. If a Dr. prescribes a player marijuana for pain management, can they legally penalize the player for following doctors orders. On the flip side, every player in the league would soon have prescriptions for medical marijuana. This could get interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Perhaps this year's team will be like the 1986 Mets. Out of control and wild, and somehow it all works out in the end..... One can dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I wonder if he could successfully apply for a medical exemption. How? It is a schedule 1 drug in the eyes of the feds. So, no different than trying to get a exemption for heroin as a pain reliever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 It's a banned substance. If he took it and didn't inform the NFL, it's his own fault. Especially, if it was weed. He and his doctor would both be well aware that the NFL would need to be informed. Nobody knows what it is yet but if he did everything prescribed and within the law then he might deserve a small suspension for failure to fill out paperwork but to call it substance abuse seems incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS 56 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Testing for weed is stupid. You can buy it legally for medical use in 22 states! Its time for the NFL to get its act together and stop this insane policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 They're really going to suspend for smoking weed while suffering from a very painful and debilitating disease? Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 How? It is a schedule 1 drug in the eyes of the feds. So, no different than trying to get a exemption for heroin as a pain reliever. Why not? The feds are ignoring all of the medicinal and recreational activity that's going on in the various states that allow usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Perhaps this year's team will be like the 1986 Mets. Out of control and wild, and somehow it all works out in the end..... One can dream. Doesn't seem that way because I don't want to punch any of them in the face like I did Gary Carter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Perhaps this year's team will be like the 1986 Mets. Out of control and wild, and somehow it all works out in the end..... One can dream. two roads diverged... and we brought in rob ryan. so that is kind of what we have been hoping to have happen for awhile now, as far as i can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 The team is now open to being fined for having multiple players getting suspended. It was on espn's twitter feed. So even the league things the FO should be accountable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 The team is now open to being fined for having multiple players getting suspended. It was on espn's twitter feed. So even the league things the FO should be accountable perhaps that's why they cut Lawson - to avoid this? He hadn't been suspended yet when they cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 @john_wawrow Have confirmed ESPN report that #Bills RT Seantrel Henderson facing 4-game suspension. AP source says he is appealing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 The team is now open to being fined for having multiple players getting suspended. It was on espn's twitter feed. So even the league things the FO should be accountable yup - i dont recall the new procedure, but i believe we are talking a 6 figure fine at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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