David Irving quitting the NFL over Marijuana policy 'makes no sense'-Stephen A-FTF

Jake · Mar 9, 2019

Irving didn't love playing football. He loved the pay check.

He didn't quit just to smoke weed. His heart wasn't in the game in the first place.

Diehardblues · Mar 9, 2019

When we consider about 99% of NFL pass these scheduled drug test it’s totally laughable to have any pity for this 1% or less which can’t.

Especially when you consider they are scheduled test. Basically if you can control yourself for about 30 days a year you can get high the rest of the year.

And we think we need to adjust for this 1%? Really??

What do we expect the 99% is willing to give up in negotiations to help this 1%?

Flamma · Mar 9, 2019

Diehardblues said:
We probably have millions of citizens who have not pursued better careers and or positions because they couldn’t pass a pre hire drug screening.

We have prob an entire generation now in this country( most companies began pre hire drug screening in the 90’s) that have chisen different fields because they knew they couldn’t pass a test and another portion who have failed random drug test.

That's like my job. Drug tested coming in, randomly tested going forward. But that's because I drive their vehicles. Before I transferred from the toll collecting department we didn't have random drug testing, there was no need. The NFL has to be one of the few occupations that randomly drug test in a job that they don't need to.

Diehardblues · Mar 9, 2019

Flamma said:
That's like my job. Drug tested coming in, randomly tested going forward. But that's because I drive their vehicles. Before I transferred from the toll collecting department we didn't have random drug testing, there was no need. The NFL has to be one of the few occupations that randomly drug test in a job that they don't need to.

But it’s scheduled testing. What idiot can’t stop for 30 days a year especially for millions ? You aren’t subject to random testing unless you fail one.

No, this tells me the 1% has a much worse dependency than recreational use.

Redball Express · Mar 9, 2019

DallasEast said:
I changed 'Irvin' to 'Irving' in the thread title to make certain David is not confused as a distinct cousin of Michael.

Sorry bro..

My spellchecker is crap..

:omg:

Oh..

I found David's new theme song..

You can tap your foot in time and we can all nod in approval.

Redball Express · Mar 9, 2019

Etchyboy said:
My employer prohibits the use of marijuana. As an employee I have to follow those rules or not have a job. The same rules apply to him. Its ok if he wants to get high he just needs to find a job that will be ok with him doing that.

Store clerk in 7-Elevens.

Them dudes are always high.

:thumbup:

ROUSH8692 · Mar 9, 2019

Etchyboy said:
My employer prohibits the use of marijuana. As an employee I have to follow those rules or not have a job. The same rules apply to him. Its ok if he wants to get high he just needs to find a job that will be ok with him doing that.

Your employer doesn't make you run into things head first causing concussions which Marijuana apparently helps treat.....

Redball Express · Mar 9, 2019

kskboys said:
Ouch.

Let's go get us some CB's and WR's, we'll feel sooooo much better!!!

If we are making a wishlist..

I want a bona fide KO and PR threat.

Fair catch Beasley is leaving.

:clap:

Redball Express · Mar 9, 2019

Diehardblues said:
When we consider about 99% of NFL pass these scheduled drug test it’s totally laughable to have any pity for this 1% or less which can’t.

Especially when you consider they are scheduled test. Basically if you can control yourself for about 30 days a year you can get high the rest of the year.

And we think we need to adjust for this 1%? Really??

What do we expect the 99% is willing to give up in negotiations to help this 1%?

Hmmmm..

welcome to the new political reality.

It's like people think saying the Pledge of Allegence in schools is in violation of their civil rights if you are Arab.

It's crazy anymore.

Mobinvans · Mar 9, 2019

Redball Express said:
I believe in principle what Irvin is saying.

Like Kapernick..if you believe it and say it publically..

you may deal with the fallout.

But to be unhappy your employer excludes it's use in your contract and you are going to cost yourself being a miiionaire in the process is mentally a big mistake.

This is an interesting debate along the lines of our discussions here.

David Irvin to me like Gregory..

was a high risk signing because our DL was so massively damaged after DeMarcus Ware was released..

the FO was churning the bottom of the barrel to field some sort of DL.

That is only the reason you would draft a guy like Gregory so high as we did knowing he had failed a Combine drug test before selecting him.

And then there is Tank and his suspension for 4 games his second year.

So while Marijuana can be debated..our FO transactions are pretty questionable, too.

It has come home to roost now and the team is clearly drowning in its decisions with our DL.

Comments?

You lost when you said you believe in Kapernick and Irvin in principle...

Redball Express · Mar 9, 2019

glimmerman said:
He is making a huge mistake. He has a kid to think about. He is retiring so he can collect a check from the NFL. He is 3 years vested so he will get a check. Not much maybe 40k a year. Not enough to buy weed.

40k buys a lot of weed..

just saying..

But what's he gonna due till age 65.?

Dre11 · Mar 9, 2019

DakPresgoat said:
This is one NFL player that I will actually be glad to see go broke. He deserves it to be honest.

Why? Because he used football for the money? He don't love it, big deal. It's all about money. To me if he wants to quit so be it. It's his choice.

glimmerman · Mar 9, 2019

Redball Express said:
40k buys a lot of weed..

just saying..

But what's he gonna due till age 65.?

I think he starts getting it after he retires. Not sure. But he will get great health care coverage for him and his kid for cheap.

If he stayed clean for 2 more years he would have easily made enough money to retire.

Redball Express · Mar 9, 2019

Mobinvans said:
You lost when you said you believe in Kapernick and Irvin in principle...

I believe they have the right to believe what they want.

Me..

I think football has left them brain damaged.

Over to you.

:flagwave:

acr731 · Mar 9, 2019

Redball Express said:
Store clerk in 7-Elevens.

Them dudes are always high.

That would explain why Cheeto's and Dorito's are always out of stock.

glimmerman · Mar 9, 2019

Redball Express said:
I believe they have the right to believe what they want.

Me..

I think football has left them brain damaged.

Over to you.

Drain bamaged.

Redball Express · Mar 9, 2019

Carl23 said:
Is there a reason why you don't post in paragraphs? You seem to break up sentences and paragraphs with extra carriage returns. It ruins your message(s) IMO.

Yes.

I have explained it before.

I suffer from glaucoma.

It is hard for me to read and the sentences run together.

I could post that way in one long continual sentence.

But you would scream you could not read that either.

The moderators are aware of this and said it's OK for me to do it.

:grin:

Redball Express · Mar 9, 2019

acr731 said:
That would explain why Cheeto's and Dorito's are always out of stock.

Crunch.

Where are those cookies?

Ahh..

hiding under the chip bag.

Now where did I leave my keys?

Oh crap..

Redball Express · Mar 9, 2019

Aven8 said:
Does this mean the end of the Gregg Abbott ambulance chaser commercials I hope?

Who is that..a Dallas ambulance chaser?

Redball Express · Mar 9, 2019

Diehardblues said:
And I don’t see any comparisons with this and Kappy. What he stood up for wasn’t a federally illegal and banned substance.

Wrong conclusion.

I agree with them standing up for what they believe in and taking a stand.

I think they are both nuts and should pick other causes.

Especially if they are going to be unemployed and stupid.

Let that be a lesson to you.

:laugh:

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