Drug testing hasnt begun this season from my understanding.
It takes 1 slip up on Pouncey's part. As he hasnt struck me as the greatest of intellectuals, if i had to place a bet i know where im putting my money.
Drug testing? You mean the test that happens once a year and the players know in advance when it will be?
Players can be tested for PED's at any time during the season but only once for recreational drugs.
But to add to your point, Pouncey could have already failed a drug test and have been placed in the substance abuse program. We just don't know.
I do however have no problem with them taking the 5th year option on him. This team needs to be in the business of keeping it's better players not letting them leave no matter how they were acquired. Plus Pouncey fills a definite need on this team. For those of you who think that an offensive line isn't important just look how them being piss poor last year greatly affected the season. Having a ****ty offensive line directly affects a play makers ability to make plays. A QB can't make throws while being under constant duress or lying on his back, a WR then can't catch the pass from the QB, and if there are no holes the RB's have no where to run.