LMAO at the automatic 'This punishment is not the same as that punishment' comments. The NFL Personal Conduct policy gives the commissioner wide discretion imposing discipline. Some observers do not like that. Whatever.
http://images.nflplayers.com/mediaResources/files/PDFs/PlayerDevelopment/2010 Drug Policy.pdf
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NFL Substance Abuse policy sets mandated punishments. It is codified. It is one thing for a player to unknowingly ingest a substance listed as punishable. It is another thing entirely when a player takes something knowingly. The players already know what their punishments shall be if they are caught.
Relevant information (concise)
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Intervention Stages: There are three stages.
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Continued Participation: A player who enters the Intervention Stages will
remain in the Intervention Stages
until the player is dismissed or released.
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Testing: In Stage One, the Medical Director may require the player to submit to as many Tests for substances of abuse as, in his discretion...
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Duration/Time Limitation: Players will remain in Stage One 90 days to six months, possibly longer.
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Advancement to Stage Two: Up to the Medical Director or if the player has a Positive Test.
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Discipline: Failure results in an immediate fine equal to 3/17 of the amount in Paragraph 5 of the NFL Player Contract[/b], and placed into Stage Two.
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Testing: All players will be subject to
unannounced Testing,may not be tested more than 10 times during any calendar month, and shall include Testing for the NFL Drug Panel and alcohol, but in addition Tests for other substances of abuse.
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Discipline for First Failure to Comply in Stage Two: Failure results in
(a) A fine of 4/17 of the amount in Paragraph 5 of the NFL Player Contract if the player has successfully completed Stage One; (b) A suspension for the period of time to cover four consecutive regular season and post-season (including Pro Bowl, if selected) games without pay if he did not successfully complete Stage One.
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Discipline for Second Failure to Comply in Stage Two: Failure results in
(a) A suspension for the period of time to cover four consecutive regular and post season games (including the Pro Bowl, if selected) without pay... and (b) A suspension for the period of time to cover six consecutive regular and post season games (including the Pro Bowl, if selected) without pay... (c) The computation of the amount a player must forfeit and return to his Club...
If Scandrick stated was remotely true, he's stuck in Stage Two for 24 months or two seasons (whichever is shorter). Anyone can review all the stipulations from that point by clicking on the above link. Back to, "It's unfair! This guy got that suspension and that guy got that suspension! Why oh why?" LOL!
