Ronald Jones says heart-condition medication triggered PED violation

[cowboys5xsbs]

 

[Teague31]

Takes a supplement while playing with the Bucs and Chiefs. Zero problems. Takes the same supplement and is suspended as soon as he comes to Dallas. Sounds like business as usual for Goodell.

 

[Corso]

That sucks. I don't understand how, or why a heart med can cause a suspension.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I’ve been prescribed over the course of my career. It wasn’t any steroids. It wasn’t anything to enhance my game.

Jones should appeal. I fail to understand why he was suspended. Heart medication???

Dang Goodell. But he doesn't have it out for the Cowboys, right?

 

[HungryLion]

I actually believe him, he sucks too much to be cheating.

 

[Jarntt]

Amazing that none of the hundreds of players that have been suspended for PEDs were actually guilty...

 

[gtb1943]

Amazing that none of the hundreds of players that have been suspended for PEDs were actually guilty...

Anyone that trusts the NFL is a fool.

 

[jazzcat22]

Who was the player that signed on to advertise a protein powder. And then was suspended for a long time. Because the powder had a trace of a HGH in it. This was prior to the new CBA.

And the NFL said too bad, he should have asked the NFL about it before he signed on and tried it.

They would not reverse the decision. They won’t with Jones either. It what the NFL does.
Goodell is the Judge, Jury, Executioner.

 

[Runwildboys]

I wonder if anyone who was ragging on Jones in the other thread feels like maybe they need to hear both sides before condemning a man.

Nah

 

[Carson]

If true, what a joke

 

[quickccc]

Jones should appeal. I fail to understand why he was suspended. Heart medication???

Dang Goodell. But he doesn't have it out for the Cowboys, right?

I would think that player and the NFLPA have to place an appeal,, right ?

I'm not sure I understand the PED rules,.. does a player get a firm warning first from NFL for a violation, before he is eventually suspended upon the
next time violation ?

 

[glimmerman]

If its doctor prescribed them it should be fine. And the NFL has a list of your medications your on.

 

[Corso]

I would think that player and the NFLPA have to place an appeal,, right ?

I'm not sure I understand the PED rules,.. does a player get a firm warning first from NFL for a violation, before he is eventually suspended upon the
next time violation ?

Google search for NFL CBA PEDs:

The new CBA also changes the policy on performance-enhancing drugs:

• First failed test for stimulants or diuretics is a two-game suspension
• First failed test for anabolic steroids is a six-game suspension
• Manipulation or substitution and use of a prohibited substance is an eight-game suspension
• Second failed test for stimulants or diuretics is a five-game suspension
• Second failed test for anabolic steroids is a 17-game suspension

 

[Praxit]

..well, only way out is evidence. Run the tests.

 

[Corso]

I wonder if anyone who was ragging on Jones in the other thread feels like maybe they need to hear both sides before condemning a man.

Nah

They should have known when it was announced a 2 game suspension and not more.

 

[The Quest for Six]

I understand that this seems ridiculous that a guy is suspended for using a prescribed heart medication, but the players know and they've been told numerous times by the league that before you take ANY medication prescribed that you should inform the team doctors of the medication so they can tell you whether it meets the league banned substance list..

 

[maryquality]

Heart condition medication? Not aware of any such meds that would qualify as "performance enhancing".

 

[The Quest for Six]

Anyone that trusts the NFL is a fool.

And player taking a substance/medication without running it by the teams doctor to see if it meets the League's substance banned list is a fool!!

 

[Corso]

I understand that this seems ridiculous that a guy is suspended for using a prescribed heart medication, but the players know and they've been told numerous times by the league that before you take ANY medication prescribed that you should inform the team doctors of the medication so they can tell you whether it meets the league banned substance list..

If the guy is saying it's for his heart, it's probably a diuretic.
When I had hypertension that was prescribed to me and it seems the league has a blanket call on diuretics so whatcha gonna do?

Retire from being a pro football player because you need to pee more?

 

[maryquality]

Google search for NFL CBA PEDs:

The new CBA also changes the policy on performance-enhancing drugs:

• First failed test for stimulants or diuretics is a two-game suspension
• First failed test for anabolic steroids is a six-game suspension
• Manipulation or substitution and use of a prohibited substance is an eight-game suspension
• Second failed test for stimulants or diuretics is a five-game suspension
• Second failed test for anabolic steroids is a 17-game suspension

A lot of diuretics are prescribed to lower blood pressure. Perhaps that is what was discovered?