Not absurd if you consider Gregory’s history.
When you’re a several-times repeat offender, like RG is, you’re subject to testing at the league’s discretion — and that includes the offseason.
I know the rules.
From a big picture perspective players are off the clock in late Feb. They should have the opportunity to get completely away from football.
If I'm on vacation from work and want to live in a remote cabin then that should be my prerogative; however it wouldn't be possible to get drug tested there.
There are limits on what an employer can require from employees.
Anything that does not impact their job is questionable in that regard.
A company can't require a male employee to wear women's clothes unless that's part of his job (show business, etc.). They can have a dress code because unprofessional attire can affect the company. They can test for drugs because drugs usage can affect the employees work performance and could endanger other people.
There is a very weak argument that smoking Weed in late Feb. could affect an NFL player's job. They could say that it impacts a players health which could affect them during the season but that's a stretch with regards to Weed. The fact that Weed is still not 100% legal keeps it from being challenged but it's a borderline civil liberties issue otherwise if there is zero possibility that smoking Weed in late Feb. could impact the players job.
I haven't smoked Weed in 20 years; therefore companies testing for it does not really impact me; however, anytime people's personal liberties are impacted by corporations everyone should be concerned.
