Gregory can apply reinstatement Nov 6

It has been frustrating. It's not that big of a deal to me, It just isn't. But smoking weed is to the NFL and so hopefully he can get pass that but I would love to see him on the field at the same time as Lawrence. That's just me.
 
I don't have Randy's mental issues but I do not understand why a guy can't stay off the green and find another avenue in order to collect a check that will set him and his family up for life.
 
NextGenBoys said:
I think the NFL rules are archaic.

Let the man smoke weed if he wants. It's not a performance enhancing drug. Let the man play ball. This is 2017 NFL, get with the times.
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The court of public opinion would agree that the NFL rules are a bit archaic. The issue for the NFL (and, any other organization) is that marijuana is still illegal in most states. Now, that shouldn't stop the NFL from adjusting its punishment to something must less severe than game suspension. Randy's case, however, is beyond the occasional usage; he seems to have a clear substance abuse problem which, regardless of what the NFL does with punishment, can and should be address.
 
ColoCowboy said:
The court of public opinion would agree that the NFL rules are a bit archaic. The issue for the NFL (and, any other organization) is that marijuana is still illegal in most states. Now, that shouldn't stop the NFL from adjusting its punishment to something must less severe than game suspension. Randy's case, however, is beyond the occasional usage; he seems to have a clear substance abuse problem which, regardless of what the NFL does with punishment, can and should be address.
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I can't really disagree with any of that. However, I think his mental diagnosis is a contributing factor to the substance "abuse"
 
NextGenBoys said:
I think the NFL rules are archaic.

Let the man smoke weed if he wants. It's not a performance enhancing drug. Let the man play ball. This is 2017 NFL, get with the times.
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Until that happens he and others must be able to play within the guild lines in place. There is the way people wish things were and the way things are. I'm not going to get into the battle of legal or illegal only this is the way things are in the NFL every player knows it coming into the league so it is not some surprise.
 
NextGenBoys said:
I can't really disagree with any of that. However, I think his mental diagnosis is a contributing factor to the substance "abuse"
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its pretty clear he has mental issues; and until THEY are under control he does not belong on the field for his own sake.
 
ColoCowboy said:
The court of public opinion would agree that the NFL rules are a bit archaic. The issue for the NFL (and, any other organization) is that marijuana is still illegal in most states. Now, that shouldn't stop the NFL from adjusting its punishment to something must less severe than game suspension. Randy's case, however, is beyond the occasional usage; he seems to have a clear substance abuse problem which, regardless of what the NFL does with punishment, can and should be address.
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Plus, it can be used as a bargaining tool for the next CBA.
 
ColoCowboy said:
The court of public opinion would agree that the NFL rules are a bit archaic. The issue for the NFL (and, any other organization) is that marijuana is still illegal in most states. Now, that shouldn't stop the NFL from adjusting its punishment to something must less severe than game suspension. Randy's case, however, is beyond the occasional usage; he seems to have a clear substance abuse problem which, regardless of what the NFL does with punishment, can and should be address.
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No, he doesnt have a substance abuse problem; he has issues with anxiety and depression. Now would you rather his remedy be an all-natural non-habit forming herb or chemically processed, highly addictive opiates? I know what I chose and it has helped wonders.
 
ksg811 said:
No, he doesnt have a substance abuse problem; he has issues with anxiety and depression. Now would you rather his remedy be an all-natural non-habit forming herb or chemically processed, highly addictive opiates? I know what I chose and it has helped wonders.
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I am not disputing the likelihood of depression or anxiety, but I do dispute that he doesn't have a substance abuse problem.

Most reputable substance abuse treatment facilities employ a dual diagnosis approach which addresses both the substance abuse and the underlying psychological issuues. I have no doubt that the program RG is participating addresses both.
 
This is such a problem in the NFL but not the NBA. or MLB. or NHL.

Kinda funny how stupid Goodell actually is, all he has to use is google....even rhymes with his name.
 
ColoCowboy said:
The court of public opinion would agree that the NFL rules are a bit archaic. The issue for the NFL (and, any other organization) is that marijuana is still illegal in most states. Now, that shouldn't stop the NFL from adjusting its punishment to something must less severe than game suspension. Randy's case, however, is beyond the occasional usage; he seems to have a clear substance abuse problem which, regardless of what the NFL does with punishment, can and should be address.
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The NFL can never let the players even attempt or appear to play with weed in their system

Since testing can't narrow down the time frame someone that smokes on Weds for pain would still test positive on Sunday.......... with the concussion problem they would be wide open if they looked the other way and a player under the influence got a brain injury

They say that pain relief can come from non-THC weed so that may have to be the way to go
 
NextGenBoys said:
I think the NFL rules are archaic.

Let the man smoke weed if he wants. It's not a performance enhancing drug. Let the man play ball. This is 2017 NFL, get with the times.
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I agree that the NFL should get rid of its anti-weed rule, but on the other hand if a player knows that rule exists, he's pretty stupid to smoke weed and put his career in jeopardy.
 
ksg811 said:
No, he doesnt have a substance abuse problem; he has issues with anxiety and depression. Now would you rather his remedy be an all-natural non-habit forming herb or chemically processed, highly addictive opiates? I know what I chose and it has helped wonders.
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Obviously I'd rather support the 1%'ers by using the chemically processed highly addictive drugs.

fishspill said:
Anxiety and depression are not handled with opiates.
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Not true, from personal experience.
 
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