VanCity Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 If this goes down, lynch Goodell. We have pieces of crap like Hardy being allowed to play, while Henderson is trying to just survive.
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 If this goes down, lynch Goodell. We have pieces of crap like Hardy being allowed to play, while Henderson is trying to just survive. Well said.
DrDawkinstein Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 I hate the NFL more and more each day.
NoSaint Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 Well said. minus the part where we (myself included) still are just assuming that it is smoking weed for treatment.
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 I hate the NFL more and more each day. If it wasn't for my Bills habit, I doubt I'd follow it.
26CornerBlitz Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 minus the part where we (myself included) still are just assuming that it is smoking weed for treatment. Guessing this might be the basis of his appeal.
Deadstroke Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 Guessing this might be the basis of his appeal. Just wondering, did he play during the time that he was taking MJ for treatment? Seems like it would make a difference.
Mr. WEO Posted September 7, 2016 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... A doctor can prescribe HGH, still a banned substance. This in on Henderson alone. Stupidity is a 4 game suspension. If this goes down, lynch Goodell. We have pieces of crap like Hardy being allowed to play, while Henderson is trying to just survive. Survival with Crohn's (a chronic disease) is not related to smoking weed...
What a Tuel Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 Four games means a prior failure. Not a chance Goodell will believe that he's just started it up again to ease pain. Unless you are Le'veon Bell. Then they take whatever excuse sticks.
BuffaninATL Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 I hate the NFL more and more each day. it's the NFFL ...... No F**king Fun League
What a Tuel Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) A doctor can prescribe HGH, still a banned substance. This in on Henderson alone. Stupidity is a 4 game suspension. Survival with Crohn's (a chronic disease) is not related to smoking weed... It may be on Henderson because he knew the rules, but it also means that we don't have to blame him for being an idiot and have a little compassion for what he went through. Also Goodell should take that into consideration for his suspension if changing a phone number merits consideration. "Bell knew the rules" Edited September 7, 2016 by What a Tuel
Captain Caveman Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 Doesn't seem that way because I don't want to punch any of them in the face like I did Gary Carter. The season is young.
Mr. WEO Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) It may be on Henderson because he knew the rules, but it also means that we don't have to blame him for being an idiot and have a little compassion for what he went through. Also Goodell should take that into consideration for his suspension if changing a phone number merits consideration. "Bell knew the rules" He can't credibly claim that MJ was part of his Crohn's disease treatment, so really, the compassion excuse is weak. This guy like to smoke weed--before he knew he had Crohn's Edited September 7, 2016 by Mr. WEO
The Wiz Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 He should serve it right away and not appeal. We can probably get by without him until after week 4. Does anyone know if you can serve a suspension while still pursuing an appeal? Well, you can when you go to jail so why not try?
26CornerBlitz Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 He should serve it right away and not appeal. We can probably get by without him until after week 4. Does anyone know if you can serve a suspension while still pursuing an appeal? He's eligible to practice and play while until the appeal is heard and adjudicated.
Captain Caveman Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 ***I'm thinking that this isn't the first time he's been caught? For a first offense it's a 1 game suspension, the second time is 4 games and the third time is a season long suspension. Can someone clarify this for me if I'm wrong*** I have a weird feeling that he was busted earlier this offseason Was mentioned earlier in the thread that he tested positive at the combine, so he came into the league already in the program. http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/5/5/5682948/nfl-draft-seantrel-henderson-marijuana-combine
Fadingpain Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 New York State (assuming that is where the "infraction" went down) is a medical marijuana legal state for various conditions, one of which is inflammatory bowel disease. If this was all done on the up and up he should win the appeal. Sounds like the sentencing arm of the NFL didn't talk to the legal compliance arm prior to casting judgment. 19. New York Assembly Bill 6357 Approved: June 19, 2014 by Assembly, 117-13; June 20, 2014 by Senate, 49-10Signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on July 5, 2014Effective: Upon Governor's signature The Department of Health had 18 months to establish regulations and register dispensing organizations. Marijuana will be taxed at 7%, to be paid by the dispensary. The law automatically expires after seven years. Approved Conditions: "You are potentially eligible for medical marijuana if you have been diagnosed with a specific severe, debilitating or life threatening condition that is accompanied by an associated or complicating condition. By law, those conditions are: cancer, HIV infection or AIDS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury with spasticity, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease, neuropathy, and Huntington's disease. The associated or complicating conditions are cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, or severe or persistent muscle spasms."Physicians must complete a four-hour New York State Department of Health (Department)-approved course and register with the Department to certify patients. Possession/Cultivation: 30-day supplySmoking is not a method approved by the bill. Update:On Nov. 11, 2015 Gov. Cuomo signed a bill to allow emergency access to medical marijuana, requiring state health officials to establish an expedited certification process for seriously ill patients and to register marijuana producers "as expeditiously as practicable." On Jan. 7, 2016, the medical marijuana program officially launched with eight dispensaries statewide.
GG Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 These are all benign medications for the treatment of Crohn's http://www.ccfa.org/what-are-crohns-and-colitis/what-is-crohns-disease/crohns-medication.html
Captain Caveman Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 He can't credibly claim that MJ was part of his Crohn's disease treatment, so really, the compassion excuse is weak. This guy like to smoke weed--before he knew he had Crohn's Why isn't that credible? Just because he liked to smoke before he was in the NFL doesn't mean it's not helpful now. A quick Google search turns up many articles (most of them not from high times) indicating there is evidence that Marijuana can be helpful for those suffering from Crohn's and Colitis.
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