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Blackmon suspended 1st 4 games of season (1 Viewer)

So how does one fail a NFL alcohol test. Can they show up at your house and ask for a piss sample? Say a player is barbecuing and drunk on his day off. Is that a failed test.

I could see Blackmon having already been under stricter rules (agreed to no alcohol for some period of time) due to the DWIs.

 
Blackmon needs to take his head out of his ###, along with all other nfl players that think they can get one past the league. This policy is no joke, abide by it or go bag groceries.

Off topic a bit, I wonder if the NFL will back off on weed as a violation now that Colorado and Washington have legalized, while 16 other states have medicinal legalization. This isnt why Blackmon got dinged but I would think these policies need to progress alongside state and national law.

 
I've never heard of a suspension for drinking when a law wasn't broken.

Can someone explain how they get suspended for drinking? Athletes are out at clubs drinking all the time and don't get suspended.

This had to be something other then drinking.

 
Idiot. Plain and simple. If you're already stuck with him on your team like me, this isn't a good time to trade him. You'll only get lowball offers.

Ride out the down wave and then think about selling after the season.

I don't care if a guy has one incident, but when it starts to look like a pattern, something is wrong. At this point you can't defend the guy. He already came out with the whole, "I learned my lesson and I'll be a good boy from now on" thing after his last incident.

 
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I've never heard of a suspension for drinking when a law wasn't broken.Can someone explain how they get suspended for drinking? Athletes are out at clubs drinking all the time and don't get suspended.This had to be something other then drinking.
Could be something else like weed or PEDs. Almost hope that's the case, as it would be less indicative of a specific addiction problem than another alcohol incident.

 
Blackmon needs to take his head out of his ###, along with all other nfl players that think they can get one past the league. This policy is no joke, abide by it or go bag groceries.

Off topic a bit, I wonder if the NFL will back off on weed as a violation now that Colorado and Washington have legalized, while 16 other states have medicinal legalization. This isnt why Blackmon got dinged but I would think these policies need to progress alongside state and national law.
The NFL is a private company. They can set the rules however they wish. (and the players agreed in the CBA) Alcohol is legal in every state, but very few companies allow their employees to work while drunk.

 
I've never heard of a suspension for drinking when a law wasn't broken.Can someone explain how they get suspended for drinking? Athletes are out at clubs drinking all the time and don't get suspended.This had to be something other then drinking.
Could be something else like weed or PEDs. Almost hope that's the case, as it would be less indicative of a specific addiction problem than another alcohol incident.
Based on his prior DUI, he may have been required to daily, weekly tests. This may have been part of his probation and court ordered. He may have failed one of those.

 
I've never heard of a suspension for drinking when a law wasn't broken.Can someone explain how they get suspended for drinking? Athletes are out at clubs drinking all the time and don't get suspended.This had to be something other then drinking.
Could be something else like weed or PEDs. Almost hope that's the case, as it would be less indicative of a specific addiction problem than another alcohol incident.
Based on his prior DUI, he may have been required to daily, weekly tests. This may have been part of his probation and court ordered. He may have failed one of those.
He had to fail twice. That means even after failing the first time he couldn't stop himself from drinking.

 
I've never heard of a suspension for drinking when a law wasn't broken.Can someone explain how they get suspended for drinking? Athletes are out at clubs drinking all the time and don't get suspended.This had to be something other then drinking.
Could be something else like weed or PEDs. Almost hope that's the case, as it would be less indicative of a specific addiction problem than another alcohol incident.
I'd love hear steroids or something similar. The worst case for him would be if it's alcohol since that would be a pretty clear indication that he has a problem he can't control.

 
ghostguy123, on 30 Apr 2013 - 16:15, said:Blackmon is a buy low for me. At least I will try.I sure as hell wont be selling low though.And I agree this isnt good for Hilton. If they had a top QB it would help, but not Gabbert. A bad QB throwing to a decent WR with a top corner on him every game, plus coverage shifted his was.......................isnt good. Shorts isnt a stud fellas.
This is the hard thing about doing a rankings evaluation. Some owners will decide to simply take his anticipated production when he's on the field and turn a blind eye to the risk of owning him, and if there are further repercussions oh well it happened. Other owners will decide to get him the hell off their rosters ASAP and will sell him for too cheap. Every league will be different. His value now has a high beta but will then settle down until/unless he gets caught again. My job is to try to figure out where, for me, it should settle to without being too ignorant of future risks or too knee jerk about what has just happened.
 
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Blackmon needs to take his head out of his ###, along with all other nfl players that think they can get one past the league. This policy is no joke, abide by it or go bag groceries.

Off topic a bit, I wonder if the NFL will back off on weed as a violation now that Colorado and Washington have legalized, while 16 other states have medicinal legalization. This isnt why Blackmon got dinged but I would think these policies need to progress alongside state and national law.
There isn't a national law against a lot of the banned substances, so no, I highly doubt they do.

They SHOULD, cause weed sure as heck isn't performance enhancing, and should be legal in all states anyway.........but they wont.

 
Pretty sure I called this one last year. Sell.

The problem is he is now in stage 3 of the program which includes being subject to being tested up to 10 times a month randomly. Failure to report= a failed test and all that. He stays in that for two years and if he is successful, he gets reset and treated as if he never had an offense. He won't make it.

 
According to John Clayton this was not PED related. I'm no NFL substance abuse policy expert, so I'm going with what I'm reading from reporters who are paid to know and report to us. As I understand it, he was placed in the program because of a DUI arrest, which is part of league policy (this answers Moderated's question of players going out and drinking without worry -- the difference is they don't have a DUI on record). I'm not certain about this part, but I believe he had to enter the program because of the 0.24 arrest in June 2012 after being drafted but before starting his career. And since then he had to have tested positive twice to be suspended -- I think. I've never had an alcohol problem but have been close to those who have. It's not just a matter of thinking they can put one over on the NFL's testing as someone above said, or of not caring enough about his $10 mil guarantee, or anything like that. If you've ever had a bad habit you just can't break, however benign, maybe you can imagine combining that with the physical addiction that goes with it in the alcoholic's case. It's not that he doesn't want to stop, not that he thinks he can fool anyone... it's that when it comes down to it he is unable to make the right choice and he succumbs to his addiction.

I really do feel sorry for addicts. From a fantasy and NFL perspective, however, it doesn't change the fact that he's on his way to becoming a washout if he cannot -- with help -- beat his addiction.

 
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This all but guarantees he will be on every team of mine this fall. Sometimes these suspensions are the best way to acquire depth, cheap.See: Mikel Leshoure from last-year.

 
I wouldn't be so fast to bump up Shorts. Now there is literally nobody to take attention away from him down the field and this group of WR is one of the worst in the league without Blackmon out there. Fortunately it's only 4 games. For now.
This is a fallacy. If Shorts is the goods, he'll have no problem converting his extra targets into catches.
Its not a "fallacy". Having two good WRs on the field often means just as good production for both as either has when he is the only serious receiving option. When a defense has 2 good WRs to cover, one gets to go against the lesser corner and when the defense doubles a guy, the other gets an easier road, Having the whole defensive passing plan focussed on one good receiver, better corner every play and doubled every third down, can offset the increased looks a guy gets when he's the sole threat The net result can be a little bit up or down for the one reciever now getting more opportunities but also tougher coverage, nut the difference is often minimal. I own Shorts and am not changing my per game expectations based on Blackmon's 4 game absence.

What I would like, though, is to change my expectations based on a different quality of QB play (although I am in the camp that supports the new staff taking a year to decide on whether Gabbert can possibly be a starter - probably not - and planning to draft a franchise QB next year when there will be some available and, if Gabbert goes as feared, we have another very early draft pick.

 
This all but guarantees he will be on every team of mine this fall. Sometimes these suspensions are the best way to acquire depth, cheap.See: Mikel Leshoure from last-year.
You don't have any idea yet which owners in your leagues will sell him cheap and which will roll with his issues as you are choosing to do. Your 'guarantee' is too simplistic.

 
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The problem is more of a dynasty issue since you know in redraft you're losing him for nearly 1/3 of the regular season and it's less likely he'd get caught again this regular season; it's usually a little while before they relapse. So, in redraft all owners are better able to assess the cost of not having him for 4 games. I imagined he was talking dynasty, but maybe not. He did say 'this fall' so you may be right. If so, even less of an assumption he'll land the player in all his leagues.

 
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This all but guarantees he will be on every team of mine this fall. Sometimes these suspensions are the best way to acquire depth, cheap.See: Mikel Leshoure from last-year.
You don't have any idea yet which owners in your leagues will sell him cheap and which will roll with his issues as you are choosing to do. Your 'guarantee' is too simplistic.
Drafting Leshoure is not a great dynasty success story
I'm talking redraft.

 
Correct me if I'm wrong but the NFL generally doesn't release how someone violated the substance abuse or PED policy, correct? This is why many have claimed they took adderal, because the NFL doesn't release how they tested positive. How are we certain this is alcohol related?

As for others who have been suspended, I believe Onterrio Smith was one.

 
The problem is more of a dynasty issue since you know in redraft you're losing him for nearly 1/3 of the regular season and it's less likely he'd get caught again this regular season; it's usually a little while before they relapse. So, in redraft all owners are better able to assess the cost of not having him for 4 games. I imagined he was talking dynasty, but maybe not. He did say 'this fall' so you may be right. If so, even less of an assumption he'll land the player in all his leagues.
Blackmon is currently going in about the 8th Round of Redrafts according to http://fantasyfootballcalculator.com/adp.php.

Even in the 8th Round, I think you're getting great value for a WR3 / bye week filler. He has WR2 upside so if everything 'really' comes together he presents plenty of value in Weeks 4+. I wasn't drafting Blackmon to start in weeks 1 - 4 anyway, but if someone gets injured / underproduces having Blackmon as depth for as cheap as a 8th / 9th Rounder is value you cannot pass up.

 
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I'd like to join in on all the speculation too...



It was ketamine...

He was at an underground rave in Jacksonville last month called Down the Rabbit Hole. He was having a blast while rolling his balls off on MDMA wearing a furry white unicorn costume. He decided he wanted to keep the party going so invited a few candy wearing, PLUR devoted raver girls back to his place for some dissociatives and some banging booty house. The vibe was fantastic and after dancing with his girl Lolliepop Rainbow-Bright, they decided to take it to the next level and shoot some Ketamine. As he pushed the plunger down, Blackmon drifted down into the K-Hole. While traversing this strange dimension he came across a Pink Palace. He decided to enter... He walked in and who did he find? His unskilled quarterback and non-leader Blaine Gabbert!! Gabbert was wearing the new Jaguar's uniform but he had on flippers and a deep diving mask... He was trying dancing around manically and looked like he was trying to avoid something... he would duck down and cover his head every once and awhile. Blackmon moved closer and asked Gabbert what he was doing? "I'mmMm gooiing doowwwnnnn!!!" Blackmon didn't like the vibes Gabbert was giving so he decided to go deeper into the Castle... He reached a door that had a giant handle on it that looked like a mustashe. When got to the door and tried the handle, it was all furry and he couldn't seem to turn it. He thought he should try and tickle the mustashe. He tickled for a bit and the area around the door started to move and then a big loud booming laughter erupted all around him. The door wasn't a door at all! It was the upper lip of Shahid Khan!!! The floor below Blackmon started to dissolved and a Khan's mouth opened showing pearly white teeth... Blackmon screamed "Don't EAT MEEEEE!!!"....



Then he woke up. He was in his bed still next to Lolliepop Rainbow-Bright... It was ok... until 4:45 that day when the NFL suits showed up for a piss test. He failed.



The end.

 
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The problem is more of a dynasty issue since you know in redraft you're losing him for nearly 1/3 of the regular season and it's less likely he'd get caught again this regular season; it's usually a little while before they relapse. So, in redraft all owners are better able to assess the cost of not having him for 4 games. I imagined he was talking dynasty, but maybe not. He did say 'this fall' so you may be right. If so, even less of an assumption he'll land the player in all his leagues.
Blackmon is currently going in about the 8th Round of Redrafts according to http://fantasyfootballcalculator.com/adp.php.

Even in the 8th Round, I think you're getting great value for a WR3 / bye week filler. He has WR2 upside so if everything 'really' comes together he presents plenty of value in Weeks 4+. I wasn't drafting Blackmon to start in weeks 1 - 4 anyway, but if someone gets injured / underproduces having Blackmon as depth for as cheap as a 8th / 9th Rounder is value you cannot pass up.
If I think I can make the playoffs in redraft without him (or whoever I would have gotten with that round's pick), absolutely it's worth considering him if he falls too far. As I said above, the risk of another suspension this year is small IMO compared to sometime in the future. The danger is missing the playoffs due to the 'wasted' pick for 1/3 of the season, but if you're confident you're a strong enough drafted to overcome it, go for it.

 
I'd like to join in on all the speculation too...



It was ketamine...

He was at an underground rave in Jacksonville last month called Down the Rabbit Hole. He was having a blast while rolling his balls off on MDMA wearing a furry white unicorn costume. He decided he wanted to keep the party going so invited a few candy wearing, PLUR devoted raver girls back to his place for some dissociatives and some banging booty house. The vibe was fantastic and after dancing with his girl Lolliepop Rainbow-Bright, they decided to take it to the next level and shoot some Ketamine. As he pushed the plunger down, Blackmon drifted down into the K-Hole. While traversing this strange dimension he came across a Pink Palace. He decided to enter... He walked in and who did he find? His unskilled quarterback and non-leader Blaine Gabbert!! Gabbert was wearing the new Jaguar's uniform but he had on flippers and a deep diving mask... He was trying dancing around manically and looked like he was trying to avoid something... he would duck down and cover his head every once and awhile. Blackmon moved closer and asked Gabbert what he was doing? "I'mmMm gooiing doowwwnnnn!!!" Blackmon didn't like the vibes Gabbert was giving so he decided to go deeper into the Castle... He reached a door that had a giant handle on it that looked like a mustashe. When got to the door and tried the handle, it was all furry and he couldn't seem to turn it. He thought he should try and tickle the mustashe. He tickled for a bit and the area around the door started to move and then a big loud booming laughter erupted all around him. The door wasn't a door at all! It was the upper lip of Shahid Khan!!! The floor below Blackmon started to dissolved and a Khan's mouth opened showing pearly white teeth... Blackmon screamed "Don't EAT MEEEEE!!!"....



Then he woke up. He was in his bed still next to Lolliepop Rainbow-Bright... It was ok... until 4:45 that day when the NFL suits showed up for a piss test. He failed.



The end.
:lmao: Awesome. But who hasn't been there ourselves?

 
Correct me if I'm wrong but the NFL generally doesn't release how someone violated the substance abuse or PED policy, correct? This is why many have claimed they took adderal, because the NFL doesn't release how they tested positive. How are we certain this is alcohol related?

As for others who have been suspended, I believe Onterrio Smith was one.
Are you implying that Blackmon got caught with the Wizzzinator too?

 
The problem is more of a dynasty issue since you know in redraft you're losing him for nearly 1/3 of the regular season and it's less likely he'd get caught again this regular season; it's usually a little while before they relapse. So, in redraft all owners are better able to assess the cost of not having him for 4 games. I imagined he was talking dynasty, but maybe not. He did say 'this fall' so you may be right. If so, even less of an assumption he'll land the player in all his leagues.
Blackmon is currently going in about the 8th Round of Redrafts according to http://fantasyfootballcalculator.com/adp.php.

Even in the 8th Round, I think you're getting great value for a WR3 / bye week filler. He has WR2 upside so if everything 'really' comes together he presents plenty of value in Weeks 4+. I wasn't drafting Blackmon to start in weeks 1 - 4 anyway, but if someone gets injured / underproduces having Blackmon as depth for as cheap as a 8th / 9th Rounder is value you cannot pass up.
Who knows what will happen to Blackmon by week 5? He may not be a big part of the game plan after being out for the first 4 weeks.

He can't be too popular with the new GM. Maybe they will try to trade him like Tampa did with Talib.

 
The problem is more of a dynasty issue since you know in redraft you're losing him for nearly 1/3 of the regular season and it's less likely he'd get caught again this regular season; it's usually a little while before they relapse. So, in redraft all owners are better able to assess the cost of not having him for 4 games. I imagined he was talking dynasty, but maybe not. He did say 'this fall' so you may be right. If so, even less of an assumption he'll land the player in all his leagues.
Blackmon is currently going in about the 8th Round of Redrafts according to http://fantasyfootballcalculator.com/adp.php.

Even in the 8th Round, I think you're getting great value for a WR3 / bye week filler. He has WR2 upside so if everything 'really' comes together he presents plenty of value in Weeks 4+. I wasn't drafting Blackmon to start in weeks 1 - 4 anyway, but if someone gets injured / underproduces having Blackmon as depth for as cheap as a 8th / 9th Rounder is value you cannot pass up.
Who knows what will happen to Blackmon by week 5? He may not be a big part of the game plan after being out for the first 4 weeks.

He can't be too popular with the new GM. Maybe they will try to trade him like Tampa did with Talib.
If they trade him, his value goes up higher than it was before the suspension

 
I've never heard of a suspension for drinking when a law wasn't broken.Can someone explain how they get suspended for drinking? Athletes are out at clubs drinking all the time and don't get suspended.This had to be something other then drinking.
Could be something else like weed or PEDs. Almost hope that's the case, as it would be less indicative of a specific addiction problem than another alcohol incident.
Based on his prior DUI, he may have been required to daily, weekly tests. This may have been part of his probation and court ordered. He may have failed one of those.
He had to fail twice. That means even after failing the first time he couldn't stop himself from drinking.
I don't know if this applies to Blackmon (warning: speculation and unsubstantiated assumptions ahead!), but it's possible to enter the league already enrolled in the substance abuse program. I know Castillo did when it came out he used steroids before the combine. If that's the case, then it's possible this was just Blackmon's first strike in the league. Not that that's a whole lot better, but it's at least a tiny bit better.
 
The problem is more of a dynasty issue since you know in redraft you're losing him for nearly 1/3 of the regular season and it's less likely he'd get caught again this regular season; it's usually a little while before they relapse. So, in redraft all owners are better able to assess the cost of not having him for 4 games. I imagined he was talking dynasty, but maybe not. He did say 'this fall' so you may be right. If so, even less of an assumption he'll land the player in all his leagues.
Blackmon is currently going in about the 8th Round of Redrafts according to http://fantasyfootballcalculator.com/adp.php.

Even in the 8th Round, I think you're getting great value for a WR3 / bye week filler. He has WR2 upside so if everything 'really' comes together he presents plenty of value in Weeks 4+. I wasn't drafting Blackmon to start in weeks 1 - 4 anyway, but if someone gets injured / underproduces having Blackmon as depth for as cheap as a 8th / 9th Rounder is value you cannot pass up.
Who knows what will happen to Blackmon by week 5? He may not be a big part of the game plan after being out for the first 4 weeks.

He can't be too popular with the new GM. Maybe they will try to trade him like Tampa did with Talib.
I'll drive him to the airport right now if they can get a 4th for him.

 
Justin Blackmon financially vulnerable after banBy Dan HanzusJustin Blackmon's suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy cost him the first four games of the 2013 season. It could end up costing him much more.Citing a source who has seen the contract, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports that the Jacksonville Jaguars can cut the wide receiver without owing him any more money.According to Rapoport, Blackmon has already earned his signing bonus of more than $7 million, but more than $4 million of it was deferred and converted to roster bonuses. Everything guaranteed is now declared "null and void" because of the suspension.The Jaguars built protection into their deal with Blackmon after the wideout was arrested on DUI charges last June.Blackmon already received $700,000 this season for being on the roster on the fifth day of the league year. He's due another $1 million in camp, a payment the Jaguars could avoid if they're so inclined.As things stand, Blackmon still can earn the entirety of the four-year, $18.5 million contract he signed last summer. The difference is that he now operates without a safety net.
 
Blackmon is a buy low for me. At least I will try. I sure as hell wont be selling low though. And I agree this isnt good for SHORTS. If they had a top QB it would help, but not Gabbert. A bad QB throwing to a decent WR with a top corner on him every game, plus coverage shifted his was.......................isnt good. Shorts isnt a stud fellas.
I think Shorts value goes up in PPR. He'll obviously get more targets. In reality, teams will probably just load up the box even moreso to stop MJD with Blackmon out. He's nothing special, but a nice bench WR to start the season if you wait on WR in your draft.
 
Who knows what will happen to Blackmon by week 5? He may not be a big part of the game plan after being out for the first 4 weeks. He can't be too popular with the new GM. Maybe they will try to trade him like Tampa did with Talib.
I'll drive him to the airport right now if they can get a 4th for him.
You really think the Jaguars could only get a 5th rounder for him?? I'm confused...
 
The problem is more of a dynasty issue since you know in redraft you're losing him for nearly 1/3 of the regular season and it's less likely he'd get caught again this regular season; it's usually a little while before they relapse. So, in redraft all owners are better able to assess the cost of not having him for 4 games. I imagined he was talking dynasty, but maybe not. He did say 'this fall' so you may be right. If so, even less of an assumption he'll land the player in all his leagues.
Blackmon is currently going in about the 8th Round of Redrafts according to http://fantasyfootballcalculator.com/adp.php.

Even in the 8th Round, I think you're getting great value for a WR3 / bye week filler. He has WR2 upside so if everything 'really' comes together he presents plenty of value in Weeks 4+. I wasn't drafting Blackmon to start in weeks 1 - 4 anyway, but if someone gets injured / underproduces having Blackmon as depth for as cheap as a 8th / 9th Rounder is value you cannot pass up.
Who knows what will happen to Blackmon by week 5? He may not be a big part of the game plan after being out for the first 4 weeks.

He can't be too popular with the new GM. Maybe they will try to trade him like Tampa did with Talib.
If they trade him, his value goes up higher than it was before the suspension
Genius - drinking his way out of Jacksonville!

 
I'd like to join in on all the speculation too...



It was ketamine...

He was at an underground rave in Jacksonville last month called Down the Rabbit Hole. He was having a blast while rolling his balls off on MDMA wearing a furry white unicorn costume. He decided he wanted to keep the party going so invited a few candy wearing, PLUR devoted raver girls back to his place for some dissociatives and some banging booty house. The vibe was fantastic and after dancing with his girl Lolliepop Rainbow-Bright, they decided to take it to the next level and shoot some Ketamine. As he pushed the plunger down, Blackmon drifted down into the K-Hole. While traversing this strange dimension he came across a Pink Palace. He decided to enter... He walked in and who did he find? His unskilled quarterback and non-leader Blaine Gabbert!! Gabbert was wearing the new Jaguar's uniform but he had on flippers and a deep diving mask... He was trying dancing around manically and looked like he was trying to avoid something... he would duck down and cover his head every once and awhile. Blackmon moved closer and asked Gabbert what he was doing? "I'mmMm gooiing doowwwnnnn!!!" Blackmon didn't like the vibes Gabbert was giving so he decided to go deeper into the Castle... He reached a door that had a giant handle on it that looked like a mustashe. When got to the door and tried the handle, it was all furry and he couldn't seem to turn it. He thought he should try and tickle the mustashe. He tickled for a bit and the area around the door started to move and then a big loud booming laughter erupted all around him. The door wasn't a door at all! It was the upper lip of Shahid Khan!!! The floor below Blackmon started to dissolved and a Khan's mouth opened showing pearly white teeth... Blackmon screamed "Don't EAT MEEEEE!!!"....



Then he woke up. He was in his bed still next to Lolliepop Rainbow-Bright... It was ok... until 4:45 that day when the NFL suits showed up for a piss test. He failed.



The end.
something to be said for being an nfl wr. id be his wingman.

 
I'd like to join in on all the speculation too...



It was ketamine...

He was at an underground rave in Jacksonville last month called Down the Rabbit Hole. He was having a blast while rolling his balls off on MDMA wearing a furry white unicorn costume. He decided he wanted to keep the party going so invited a few candy wearing, PLUR devoted raver girls back to his place for some dissociatives and some banging booty house. The vibe was fantastic and after dancing with his girl Lolliepop Rainbow-Bright, they decided to take it to the next level and shoot some Ketamine. As he pushed the plunger down, Blackmon drifted down into the K-Hole. While traversing this strange dimension he came across a Pink Palace. He decided to enter... He walked in and who did he find? His unskilled quarterback and non-leader Blaine Gabbert!! Gabbert was wearing the new Jaguar's uniform but he had on flippers and a deep diving mask... He was trying dancing around manically and looked like he was trying to avoid something... he would duck down and cover his head every once and awhile. Blackmon moved closer and asked Gabbert what he was doing? "I'mmMm gooiing doowwwnnnn!!!" Blackmon didn't like the vibes Gabbert was giving so he decided to go deeper into the Castle... He reached a door that had a giant handle on it that looked like a mustashe. When got to the door and tried the handle, it was all furry and he couldn't seem to turn it. He thought he should try and tickle the mustashe. He tickled for a bit and the area around the door started to move and then a big loud booming laughter erupted all around him. The door wasn't a door at all! It was the upper lip of Shahid Khan!!! The floor below Blackmon started to dissolved and a Khan's mouth opened showing pearly white teeth... Blackmon screamed "Don't EAT MEEEEE!!!"....



Then he woke up. He was in his bed still next to Lolliepop Rainbow-Bright... It was ok... until 4:45 that day when the NFL suits showed up for a piss test. He failed.



The end.
something to be said for being an nfl wr. id be his wingman.
Can you stay standing with a with a BA of .26?

 
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Just idle speculation (after looking at the teams depth charts) - the Jets did not get a WR in the draft. Would they be desperate enough to make a trade offer for Blackmon?

 
Who knows what will happen to Blackmon by week 5? He may not be a big part of the game plan after being out for the first 4 weeks. He can't be too popular with the new GM. Maybe they will try to trade him like Tampa did with Talib.
I'll drive him to the airport right now if they can get a 4th for him.
You really think the Jaguars could only get a 5th rounder for him?? I'm confused...
In the last year he has had a DUI that was way way over the legal limit. He has failed at least one blood test for substance abuse(possibly two) and is facing a four game suspension, one more mistake away for a year suspension. He also has a DUI while in college. What would you think he is worth in trade?

EDIT: I should add that there is a possibly that Blackmon might have violated some terms of his treatment/counseling and not actually failed a drug test, or at least not two test.

 
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Just idle speculation (after looking at the teams depth charts) - the Jets did not get a WR in the draft. Would they be desperate enough to make a trade offer for Blackmon?
Their receivers are not that bad, but who would know with Sanchez throwing the ball? Santonio Holmes still has something left in the tank, Stephen Hill is developing and has lots of potential, and Jeremy Kerley is a pretty solid possession receiver when he can stay healthy. No, this isn't an all star receiving corps but not as bad as some people think.

 
Just idle speculation (after looking at the teams depth charts) - the Jets did not get a WR in the draft. Would they be desperate enough to make a trade offer for Blackmon?
Their receivers are not that bad, but who would know with Sanchez throwing the ball? Santonio Holmes still has something left in the tank, Stephen Hill is developing and has lots of potential, and Jeremy Kerley is a pretty solid possession receiver when he can stay healthy. No, this isn't an all star receiving corps but not as bad as some people think.
Speculation is that this is Holmes final year with the team. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3635/santonio-holmes

 
According to John Clayton this was not PED related. I'm no NFL substance abuse policy expert, so I'm going with what I'm reading from reporters who are paid to know and report to us. As I understand it, he was placed in the program because of a DUI arrest, which is part of league policy (this answers Moderated's question of players going out and drinking without worry -- the difference is they don't have a DUI on record). I'm not certain about this part, but I believe he had to enter the program because of the 0.24 arrest in June 2012 after being drafted but before starting his career. And since then he had to have tested positive twice to be suspended -- I think. I've never had an alcohol problem but have been close to those who have. It's not just a matter of thinking they can put one over on the NFL's testing as someone above said, or of not caring enough about his $10 mil guarantee, or anything like that. If you've ever had a bad habit you just can't break, however benign, maybe you can imagine combining that with the physical addiction that goes with it in the alcoholic's case. It's not that he doesn't want to stop, not that he thinks he can fool anyone... it's that when it comes down to it he is unable to make the right choice and he succumbs to his addiction. I really do feel sorry for addicts. From a fantasy and NFL perspective, however, it doesn't change the fact that he's on his way to becoming a washout if he cannot -- with help -- beat his addiction.
Spot on. People are pointing out his high BAC level, at the time what struck me was that he was busted in the morning.
 
Just idle speculation (after looking at the teams depth charts) - the Jets did not get a WR in the draft. Would they be desperate enough to make a trade offer for Blackmon?
Their receivers are not that bad, but who would know with Sanchez throwing the ball? Santonio Holmes still has something left in the tank, Stephen Hill is developing and has lots of potential, and Jeremy Kerley is a pretty solid possession receiver when he can stay healthy. No, this isn't an all star receiving corps but not as bad as some people think.
Speculation is that this is Holmes final year with the team. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3635/santonio-holmes
Yeah, he's a quality receiver, but he's a locker-room cancer.
 
Justin Blackmon financially vulnerable after banBy Dan HanzusJustin Blackmon's suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy cost him the first four games of the 2013 season. It could end up costing him much more.Citing a source who has seen the contract, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports that the Jacksonville Jaguars can cut the wide receiver without owing him any more money.According to Rapoport, Blackmon has already earned his signing bonus of more than $7 million, but more than $4 million of it was deferred and converted to roster bonuses. Everything guaranteed is now declared "null and void" because of the suspension.The Jaguars built protection into their deal with Blackmon after the wideout was arrested on DUI charges last June.Blackmon already received $700,000 this season for being on the roster on the fifth day of the league year. He's due another $1 million in camp, a payment the Jaguars could avoid if they're so inclined.As things stand, Blackmon still can earn the entirety of the four-year, $18.5 million contract he signed last summer. The difference is that he now operates without a safety net.
If he gets cut, does he become a UFA? And can sign with anyone for any amount of money or does he still have to stay within the bounds of his rookie salary?

 
I assume it'd be like any other player? If he's cut he goes to the WW where teams could pick him up on his current contract (which I guess would still include no guaranteed money). If he clears waivers he'd be free to sign with any team and would have to redo his contract. At least that's how I think it works.

 
I assume it'd be like any other player? If he's cut he goes to the WW where teams could pick him up on his current contract (which I guess would still include no guaranteed money). If he clears waivers he'd be free to sign with any team and would have to redo his contract. At least that's how I think it works.
If a player has accrued fewer than 4 years of service and the cut takes place between the beginning of the league year and the trade deadline (roughly: between February and October), then the player is placed on waivers. Otherwise he immediately becomes an unrestricted free agent. So yes, Blackmon would go through the waiver process
 
Justin Blackmon financially vulnerable after banBy Dan HanzusJustin Blackmon's suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy cost him the first four games of the 2013 season. It could end up costing him much more.Citing a source who has seen the contract, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports that the Jacksonville Jaguars can cut the wide receiver without owing him any more money.According to Rapoport, Blackmon has already earned his signing bonus of more than $7 million, but more than $4 million of it was deferred and converted to roster bonuses. Everything guaranteed is now declared "null and void" because of the suspension.The Jaguars built protection into their deal with Blackmon after the wideout was arrested on DUI charges last June.Blackmon already received $700,000 this season for being on the roster on the fifth day of the league year. He's due another $1 million in camp, a payment the Jaguars could avoid if they're so inclined.As things stand, Blackmon still can earn the entirety of the four-year, $18.5 million contract he signed last summer. The difference is that he now operates without a safety net.
If he gets cut, does he become a UFA? And can sign with anyone for any amount of money or does he still have to stay within the bounds of his rookie salary?
Would take a lot to get cut outright. More than the usual fracking up that he's done so far.

 
According to John Clayton this was not PED related. I'm no NFL substance abuse policy expert, so I'm going with what I'm reading from reporters who are paid to know and report to us. As I understand it, he was placed in the program because of a DUI arrest, which is part of league policy (this answers Moderated's question of players going out and drinking without worry -- the difference is they don't have a DUI on record). I'm not certain about this part, but I believe he had to enter the program because of the 0.24 arrest in June 2012 after being drafted but before starting his career. And since then he had to have tested positive twice to be suspended -- I think. I've never had an alcohol problem but have been close to those who have. It's not just a matter of thinking they can put one over on the NFL's testing as someone above said, or of not caring enough about his $10 mil guarantee, or anything like that. If you've ever had a bad habit you just can't break, however benign, maybe you can imagine combining that with the physical addiction that goes with it in the alcoholic's case. It's not that he doesn't want to stop, not that he thinks he can fool anyone... it's that when it comes down to it he is unable to make the right choice and he succumbs to his addiction. I really do feel sorry for addicts. From a fantasy and NFL perspective, however, it doesn't change the fact that he's on his way to becoming a washout if he cannot -- with help -- beat his addiction.
Spot on. People are pointing out his high BAC level, at the time what struck me was that he was busted in the morning.
Who wakes up in the morning and starts drinking?

 

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