26CornerBlitz Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 @ArthurArkush Bit late on this but some thoughts on impending Martavis Bryant suspension: http://shawurl.com/2gs6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 As more states legalize MJ, it will eventually make its way off the banned substance list and the points you make are perfectly sensible. Just what I was thinking; but that's still many years away. De-criminalize it and follow Spain's model. Spain encourages everyone to grow two plants. Eliminates the dealers and lowers crime. Cost of a good buzz is a little water, fertilizer and some tender loving care. The US government promote something that puts more control in the citizens' hands and less in the federal government's hands? Don't hold your breath for that to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I hope he gets help, and rehab solves the symptom. But probably needs ongoing counseling and probably some, prescription mess for his depression. The problem is far too many people rely simply on rehab then anti-depressants, vs. staying in counseling weekly and work on why he is compelled to abuse, or depressed. I feel for the guy. As far as this pot discussion, there are so many different cultural views such as in the south, the best that could happen someday is allowing on a federal level medical marijuana. It doesn't solve the issue, but is most likely where this will go. Then many years from now it may get legalized. I personally do not abuse drugs or alcohol, although enjoy some wine on the weekends. Nothing excessive. Just because these are my personal morals and values, I really don't care if they legalize it. How I raise my children and providing a good foundation is what I trust for my kids, not the govt. Legalizing any drug though could always increase injuries from substance involved vehicular accidents. Lastly, the NFL is not going to change until the Federal Govt changes and that won't happen for a long time. Just my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I hope he gets help, and rehab solves the symptom. But probably needs ongoing counseling and probably some, prescription mess for his depression. The problem is far too many people rely simply on rehab then anti-depressants, vs. staying in counseling weekly and work on why he is compelled to abuse, or depressed. I feel for the guy. As far as this pot discussion, there are so many different cultural views such as in the south, the best that could happen someday is allowing on a federal level medical marijuana. It doesn't solve the issue, but is most likely where this will go. Then many years from now it may get legalized. I personally do not abuse drugs or alcohol, although enjoy some wine on the weekends. Nothing excessive. Just because these are my personal morals and values, I really don't care if they legalize it. How I raise my children and providing a good foundation is what I trust for my kids, not the govt. Legalizing any drug though could always increase injuries from substance involved vehicular accidents. Lastly, the NFL is not going to change until the Federal Govt changes and that won't happen for a long time. Just my two cents. more so alcohol than marijuana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I was going to do more insane behind the back catches But I Got High. Sucks, he is fun to watch when he is on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I hope he gets help, and rehab solves the symptom. But probably needs ongoing counseling and probably some, prescription mess for his depression. The problem is far too many people rely simply on rehab then anti-depressants, vs. staying in counseling weekly and work on why he is compelled to abuse, or depressed. I feel for the guy. As far as this pot discussion, there are so many different cultural views such as in the south, the best that could happen someday is allowing on a federal level medical marijuana. It doesn't solve the issue, but is most likely where this will go. Then many years from now it may get legalized. I personally do not abuse drugs or alcohol, although enjoy some wine on the weekends. Nothing excessive. Just because these are my personal morals and values, I really don't care if they legalize it. How I raise my children and providing a good foundation is what I trust for my kids, not the govt. Legalizing any drug though could always increase injuries from substance involved vehicular accidents. Lastly, the NFL is not going to change until the Federal Govt changes and that won't happen for a long time. Just my two cents. Counseling/ education and therapy/ maintenance and a support system/ folks to lean on are key to any return to emotional and or physical health. Depression is insidious because the last thing you may want to do is reach out and trust someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) @aroundtheNFL Steelers announce Martavis Bryants suspension. It is for minimum of one year for violating substance abuse policy @rapsheet #Steelers WR Martavis Bryant is dropping his appeal of his suspension. He's going to be suspended a year. Like Josh Gordon, Martavis Bryant is eligible to apply for reinstatement no sooner than 60 days before 1-year anniversary of the suspension Who was it that posted during last season that we took the wrong Clemson WR in the '14 draft? 'Fess up... Edited March 14, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Captain Hindsight Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I can count on one hand the number of times I've used marijuana. I don't drink either. But I have been around many people who do both; I have been around people who do both, some might say, too much. The alcohol was far more hazardous to those people AND the people they were around. I found MJ smokers mellow out, might lose some motivation and will eat up all the snacks, but are harmless. The alcohol usually led people to change, in various ways, many of them negative; fussing, fighting, being promiscuous, driving, etc. Obviously, people can drink and be just fine. Just from observation, in comparing users of the two, I have seen alcohol be infinitely more troublesome. Me too Nearly killed me several times. I rarely get drunk anymore and stopped drinking completely for 6 months at one point. Alcohol is terrifying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Planning to check into rehab for depression issues; missed multiple drug tests (I think he went last time he got suspended too) http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/03/12/martavis-bryant-pittsburgh-steelers/81693628/ @steelersnation Martavis Bryant's agent: "we're all stunned. We miscalculated the issue. It's not a partying issue, it's a coping issue" They are stunned this kid can't cope with not being stoned 7 days a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuoteTheRaven83 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) He's a waste of life. All that god given talent/ability and throwing it away. I hope he goes broke and becomes homeless in a couple years. Same goes for Josh Gordon and Manziel Edited March 14, 2016 by QuoteTheRaven83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 He's a waste of life. All that god given talent/ability and throwing it away. I hope he goes broke and becomes homeless in a couple years. Same goes for Josh Gordon and Manziel Holy cow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 steelers have a drug problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuoteTheRaven83 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Holy cow... Dam right. It's a tough world out there and if they can't get their sht together, then tough luck. No sympathy for celebrities/athletes who get free passes at life while normal/average joes like u and me slave away making a fraction of what they make. No sympathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 He's a waste of life. All that god given talent/ability and throwing it away. I hope he goes broke and becomes homeless in a couple years. Same goes for Josh Gordon and Manziel Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 He's a waste of life. All that god given talent/ability and throwing it away. I hope he goes broke and becomes homeless in a couple years. Same goes for Josh Gordon and Manziel This sounds personal to you. I don't wish that kind of vitriol on anyone, but i haven't had my family destroyed by it either. I'm not saying you are, but the response begs of someone who had their life really damaged by addiction. If true, I'm sorry bud as that would be awful. That is sincere, not sarcasm. As far these guys, yes they are throwing it away, but it is their life to throw away until they realize they are screwing themselves and their loved ones up for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuoteTheRaven83 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 U guys really surprised by my response? How many 2nd, 3rd, 4th chances can someone have? If they weren't high profile athletes they'd be failing at life regardless. Natural selection. Strongest survive. Weakest links get bumped down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Dam right. It's a tough world out there and if they can't get their sht together, then tough luck. No sympathy for celebrities/athletes who get free passes at life while normal/average joes like u and me slave away making a fraction of what they make. No sympathy. You wished him to be broke and homeless. What does that wish satisfy in your world, personally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 He's a waste of life. All that god given talent/ability and throwing it away. I hope he goes broke and becomes homeless in a couple years. Same goes for Josh Gordon and Manziel someone's mad. Maybe Bryant can loan you some money ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuoteTheRaven83 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) You wished him to be broke and homeless. What does that wish satisfy in your world, personally? That all would be right in this world. Do you think you'd be able to get away with that at YOUR job and still keep your job? No way. You wouldn't be able to get a job anywhere. These guys have been getting a free pass since college. Like they're invincible. Kick them to the curb and show em what it's like to be a normal person. They wouldn't last a day. someone's mad. Maybe Bryant can loan you some money ? Yea i would love that. Wipe my a** with it. Edited March 14, 2016 by QuoteTheRaven83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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