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Speculation: Suspended Players Could Be Reinstated before Sunday!

Dr. Phin said:
Why? Why do we want Jordan back at all. Him coming back might mean less snaps for McCain. I would much rather see McCain n the field than Jordan!
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Ellerbe is out for the season, Misi may not play this week and neither might Wheeler. We need all the help/depth we can get on defense.
 
A little more:

violation of the NFL's PED policy for offseason amphetamine use would move under the jurisdiction of its general substance abuse policy, converting his automatic four-game suspension under the PED policy into a warning for first-time offenders in the substance abuse policy. That means Welker could be reinstated as soon as Tuesday, if the NFL reps agree and the agreement is indeed retroactive for recent suspensions, as has been widely reported.

And it means, if approved, that the Kansas City Chiefs can expect a full-powered Denver Broncos offense in Week 2.

Update: Mortensen reports that the potential reinstatement of Welker and Browns receiver Josh Gordon is actually a sticking point in the negotiations.

One late sticking point is that the league has received complaints and concerns from owners regarding possible reinstatement for recently suspended players such as Josh Gordon of the Cleveland Browns and Wes Welker of the Denver Broncos, who would not have been suspended under the proposed policy. Those owners were displeased that a new agreement would not necessarily alter the standing of their own suspended players.

While we have no idea who's complaining (cough Robert Kraft cough)... yeah, it does feel a bit like preferential treatment. We'll see how it votes out.
 
Albert Romano said:
A little more:

violation of the NFL's PED policy for offseason amphetamine use would move under the jurisdiction of its general substance abuse policy, converting his automatic four-game suspension under the PED policy into a warning for first-time offenders in the substance abuse policy. That means Welker could be reinstated as soon as Tuesday, if the NFL reps agree and the agreement is indeed retroactive for recent suspensions, as has been widely reported.

And it means, if approved, that the Kansas City Chiefs can expect a full-powered Denver Broncos offense in Week 2.

Update: Mortensen reports that the potential reinstatement of Welker and Browns receiver Josh Gordon is actually a sticking point in the negotiations.

One late sticking point is that the league has received complaints and concerns from owners regarding possible reinstatement for recently suspended players such as Josh Gordon of the Cleveland Browns and Wes Welker of the Denver Broncos, who would not have been suspended under the proposed policy. Those owners were displeased that a new agreement would not necessarily alter the standing of their own suspended players.

While we have no idea who's complaining (cough Robert Kraft cough)... yeah, it does feel a bit like preferential treatment. We'll see how it votes out.
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Those have been reported as ideas that were discussed, but it was reported that they were voting on HGH, marijuana, DUI, and arbitration issues. I havent read any credible source that says the amphetamines issue is being voted on today, only that it was originally discussed.
 
Zounds said:
Those have been reported as ideas that were discussed, but it was reported that they were voting on HGH, marijuana, DUI, and arbitration issues. I havent read any credible source that says the amphetamines issue is being voted on today, only that it was originally discussed.
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I really don't know for sure, at this point guess will just have to wait and see what happens. From the Sun-Sentinel.

But if the vote is passes today, or this week, it is possible that players suspended for amphetamine use could immediately get their suspensions lifted. But numerous factors are involved. That decision could depend on the exact PED used, and whether or not they were already in the NFL's drug program for a previous failed test.

At this point that information regarding Jones and Jordan are unknown.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...uld-benefit-dolphins-20140909,0,6114181.story
 
After this Ray Rice incident and Goodell screwing that suspension up, and reports coming out about Goodell not even asking for all the tapes etc, doubt the NFL will allow suspended players back early because of some new deal.

Media and PR is already calling for Goodell on the chop block, doubtful he will also expose himself to more bashing for allowing pill popers and repeated drug offenders back early.
 
Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly
John Denney, the Dolphins' players rep, said the NFLPA will likely be voting on the new proposed drug policy tonight.
 
Mary Kay Cabot ‏@MaryKayCabot
NFL player reps will not vote on the new drug policy tonight, a league source told @Rand_Getlin


The NFLPA is close to putting the new drug policy to a vote before the players, but there are a few issues outstanding, per league source.Source indicates that the NFL didn't get their latest drug policy proposal to the NFLPA until very late in the day.
 
Adam Beasley ‏@AdamHBeasley 1m
Dolphins are monitoring this drug policy proposal closely. Still in limbo about Jordan and R. Jones, who could have penalties reduced.
 
Thanks Nubs. Would love to have them both on the field in Buffalo.
 
I think the NFL would be beyond dumb to pass this crap, with the entire Ray Rice drama going on.

Last thing Goodell needs on his plate is another news story about the NFL lifting suspensions on players busted for drugs because of some new deal that raises the testing positive levels etc.
 
MRojas4 said:
I think the NFL would be beyond dumb to pass this crap, with the entire Ray Rice drama going on.

Last thing Goodell needs on his plate is another news story about the NFL lifting suspensions on players busted for drugs because of some new deal that raises the testing positive levels etc.
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You beat me to it I was about to post the same opinion. On the other side though, maybe he might think it was a distraction and get his feet off the fire. Either way make no mistake, his #1 concern is whether Ray Rice is going to cost him his career.
 
CpuFan said:
Wow way to Enforce Discipline. I guess anything goes in the NFL. Beat women, do Molly, smoke weed, deal drugs.
Shoot people, etc etc etc.

What a messed up world we are living in.
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So you're saying we shouldn't just limit these actions to the NFL or any other sport correct?
We should apply these same fines/suspensions/penalties to every job the common citizen holds.

Picture that my 18-year old neighbor (a female) who flips burgers, smokes a joint at home, then came to work the next day
sober, but got tested and failed. Now she's suspended from her job, forced into rehab after a public apology to the community, then
has to pay a fine of lets say 30% of her part-time yearly salary.

Then I feel it would be more appropriate to say what a messed up world we live in.
 
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