GenoT
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I use cannabis myself and am 100% for decriminalization. I also believe the NFL should relax its position on cannabis.I think if the NFL-NFLPA get a new CBA hammered out by the start of the season they could immediately institute a new marijuana policy that could clear the way for Gregory to play.
Having said that, the only way the latter might happen is if the current NFL regulations are changed — which can only happen by negotiation of and within the next, or a future, CBA.
There’s roughly 1,696 (32x53) players under full contract each NFL season. For argument’s sake, let’s say that 96 (a generous number) are in violation of the league’s pot rules during any specific season. That leaves 1,600 players who are not, at any given time, affected by pot rules.
Negotiating a new CBA is mostly about money; this affects all players. Then there comes other issues (working conditions, player safety, FA, etc), which also affect all players. Unfortunately, way down the list is cannabis; an issue that affects relatively few players.
The bottom-line is, you get NOTHING in negotiations without giving up something in return.
IMO, the majority of NFL players are NOT likely to be willing to negotiate to take less on issues which affect the majority, in order to gain rights for a small minority.
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