26CornerBlitz Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Report: NFL to change drug policy regarding marijuana use The NFL will revamp its drug policy to “significantly increase the threshold for a positive marijuana test and reduce the punishments for violations involving that drug,” according to ESPN.com’s Dan Graziano on Tuesday night, who cited a league source. Many players have lobbied for relaxing punishments on marijuana use, citing the drug as a way to relieve pain and stress.
PromoTheRobot Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Report: NFL to change drug policy regarding marijuana use About time. There is no performance enhancement from weed and states where two NFL teams play have legalized it.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) Finally Seantrel Henderson is a very happy man. j/k CBF Edited May 14, 2014 by Canadian Bills Fan
CodeMonkey Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 It's about time, not just for the NFL but for the US as well.
Deranged Rhino Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 The NFL is also unveiling their new logo in light of this news:
Pete Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Josh Gordon is arguably the most exciting player in the NFL. Suspending Gordon is biting their nose off to spite their face
Canadian Bills Fan Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Would this be in effect for this season? CBF
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Josh Gordon is arguably the most exciting player in the NFL. Suspending Gordon is biting their nose off to spite their face I agree that weed should be legal and I've been known to be a fan. But you're an idiot if you know the policy, already been suspended once, and do it again. He should get suspended for being an idiot.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 I agree that weed should be legal and I've been known to be a fan. But you're an idiot if you know the policy, already been suspended once, and do it again. He should get suspended for being an idiot. This is funny. That should be the formal cause. Not violation of policy, suspended for idiocy! Lov it!
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 About time. There is no performance enhancement from weed and states where two NFL teams play have legalized it. I think spiller would benefit from hibitual use. Slow the game down for him a bit.
pi2000 Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 How long before cocaine violations are relaxed? It was once used for it's medicinal value as well. This is a slippery slope.
BigBuff423 Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 I don't have as much of an issue with it's occasional use, but given marijuana's effect on personal motivation, it does concern me just a bit regarding someone like our new guy Richardson, not to mention Henderson, as far as grit and motivation to be in good physical condition as its effects may also be difficult to manage their eating habits....I'm not saying that in light of all the new legislation that has been passed and pending and certainly being moved into current discussion marijuana penalties in the NFL shouldn't be reduced and dealt with differently than other drugs / performance enhancers, but the "slippery slope" argument is usually one I adhere to in nearly every situation and am concerned about its long-term effects on the players to manage it appropriately, instead of abusing it....just a thought
ko12010 Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 How long before cocaine violations are relaxed? It was once used for it's medicinal value as well. This is a slippery slope. Come on, man, seriously?
Canadian Bills Fan Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Maybe they can do a test where they cant use within a certain number of days before a game CBF
Fingon Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 How long before cocaine violations are relaxed? It was once used for it's medicinal value as well. This is a slippery slope. Cocaine is still used medicinally as is Methamphetamine. As far as I know the NFL can't restrict their use if prescribed by a Doctor. The difference with marijuana is that it's illegal federally and cannot be legally prescribed. Think about that for a second, you can get cocaine and meth from your doctor.
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 How long before cocaine violations are relaxed? It was once used for it's medicinal value as well. This is a slippery slope. Dear Lord, what an awful comparison. Also, it shows how stupid drug policies are. Coke is out of your system in a few days. Weed last for a month. It's why coke is the white collar drug of choice.
Heitz Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) Bills offense 2013: Run, Run, Pass Bills offense 2014: Puff, Puff, Pass Finally the NFL passes a rule that makes some freaking sense, cut back on the weed violations! Edited May 14, 2014 by Heitz
Deranged Rhino Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Bills offense 2013: Run, Run, Pass Bills offense 2014: Puff, Puff, Pass Finally the NFL passes a rule that makes some freaking sense, cut back on the weed violations! :lol:
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