Mike in Horseheads Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 Pro Football Rumors @pfrumors now24 seconds ago Bills' Seantrel Henderson Suspended http://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/bills-seantrel-henderson-suspended …
Peter Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 Schefter reports that it is related to his treatment. If that is the case, how can he be suspended . . . .
LeviF Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 Schefter reports that it is related to his treatment. If that is the case, how can he be suspended . . . . Because the NFL doesn't have an exception for medicinal use, AFAIK.
Acantha Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 Schefter reports that it is related to his treatment. If that is the case, how can he be suspended . . . . I would assume it's all pretty automatic. He's appealing, so I would guess that if he can prove it was for his treatment, he'll be able to get out of it. Not sure how the NFL will react if he was smoking MJ to feel better without a doctor's prescription. Because the NFL doesn't have an exception for medicinal use, AFAIK. Seems like it would be a grey area/case by case unless it's specifically against the rules. I don't know if it is or not.
LeviF Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 Seems like it would be a grey area/case by case unless it's specifically against the rules. I don't know if it is or not. Well with the appeal pending it's basically up to Goodell.
The Wiz Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Well with the appeal pending it's basically up to Goodell. It would be a good PR move by Goodell to not suspend him to show the league cares more about the players health. Assuming it was related to his crohn's treatment and not something else. Edited September 7, 2016 by The Wiz
26CornerBlitz Posted September 7, 2016 Author Posted September 7, 2016 He'll be eligible to play until the appeal is heard and decided upon.
CountryCletus Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 Why wasn't the title of the article "waiting to exhale"
26CornerBlitz Posted September 7, 2016 Author Posted September 7, 2016 @Matt_Bove Like most of us, I googled treatment for Crohn's disease. Here's an article about the effect of marijuana #Bills https://t.co/FBixvIryxZ
Nanker Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 He'll stay the backup RT until his suspension (if any) is complete.
Mr. WEO Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 @Matt_Bove Like most of us, I googled treatment for Crohn's disease. Here's an article about the effect of marijuana #Bills https://t.co/FBixvIryxZ The critics of that study point out that people who get high report feeling better. It's not a treatment for Crohn's disease.
Deranged Rhino Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 The critics of that study point out that people who get high report feeling better. It's not a treatment for Crohn's disease. My doctor, a leading expert in treating Crohn's disease, disagrees with that statement.
BigBuff423 Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 He is supremely talented. If he can keep his disease in check and maintain his health, while getting better at the NFL game, he really could have a very solid / good career. Needs to build his strength and conditioning back to game day caliber first though. Best wishes! Also, on a side note it explains the marijuana frequency as to helping him eat and keep a strong appetite. No joke intended, there are certain medicinal benefits despite its preclusion from NFL life. ^^^^I'm referencing this as it now appears all the more relevant
Fadingpain Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 Because the NFL doesn't have an exception for medicinal use, AFAIK. The NFL's internal Mickey Mouse law would be superseded by the real law of the land if it came to that. The critics of that study point out that people who get high report feeling better. It's not a treatment for Crohn's disease. Then why is it specifically referenced in NY State legislation as a legitimate medical reason for using marijuana legally in the state? Talk out your ass much?
Mr. WEO Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 The NFL's internal Mickey Mouse law would be superseded by the real law of the land if it came to that. Then why is it specifically referenced in NY State legislation as a legitimate medical reason for using marijuana legally in the state? Talk out your ass much? Marijuana has been used for many different ailments because it alleviates the peripheral issues associated with the symptoms of the disease. MJ doesn't put your Crohn's in remission. I'm not talking out of my ass, but the irony of that claim is humorous, given the subject matter.
John from Riverside Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 The critics of that study point out that people who get high report feeling better. It's not a treatment for Crohn's disease. You can always count on WEO to take the negative point of view.....like clockwork
Fadingpain Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 Marijuana has been used for many different ailments because it alleviates the peripheral issues associated with the symptoms of the disease. MJ doesn't put your Crohn's in remission. I'm not talking out of my ass, but the irony of that claim is humorous, given the subject matter. You're interpreting a level of specificity that is not stated in the legislation. The use of marijuana need not put a disease in remission; that's not really what medical marijuana is used for anyway; it is to treat symptoms like pain associated with various conditions. If there is NY law or other state law saying it is OK for Henderson to be treated with ingested marijuana pursuant to regulations x, y, and z, and that is what he did, this suspension won't stick. Keep in mind we don't know hardly anything about this at this time. But it is plausible that Henderson's use was legal, which is the relevant point.
NoSaint Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 He'll be eligible to play until the appeal is heard and decided upon. if hes still recovering, that might be the worst approach for us. imagine if hes not even dressing the first couple of weeks as a 4th OT, and then we get the double whammy of an injury and his suspension coming down. itll be interesting if we hear more on the reasons for appeal and if he has good grounds
26CornerBlitz Posted September 7, 2016 Author Posted September 7, 2016 if hes still recovering, that might be the worst approach for us. imagine if hes not even dressing the first couple of weeks as a 4th OT, and then we get the double whammy of an injury and his suspension coming down. itll be interesting if we hear more on the reasons for appeal and if he has good grounds Good points to consider.
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