Fakhir Brown (1 Viewer)

[Bob Magaw]

for violating NFL substance abuse policy... not huge IDP ramifications (though i might have taken him in IDP draft currently in process), but a disappointment for rams fans... he was the steadiest & most physical STL CB in '06... tye hill will have to pick up the slack, & maybe ron bartell will begin the season as the other starting CB... without knowing the details, haslett is probably ticked off, as it was probably based on his recommendation that the rams signed him... there is already pressure on the defense to do better than last season, and i'm sure this is not how they wanted to start out training camp & the pre-season... STL also drafted CB wade in the third round, but more likely recent free agent acquisitions lenny walls &/or mike rumph would move up to CB2/CB3 depending on bartells readiness to start...

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nf...suspended_N.htm

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rams cornerback Fakhir Brown was suspended without pay for the first four games next season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, the league said Friday.

The statement announcing Brown's suspension did not specify the nature of the violation. Brown's agent, Ted Marchibroda, did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.

Brown's suspension begins Aug. 31. He can return to the Rams' active roster on Oct. 1, following the team's Sept. 30 game against the Dallas Cowboys.

He also can participate in preseason games and practice.

Brown, 29, started in 14 games for the Rams last season. He tied for the team high with three interceptions and also had one sack. He missed two games with an ankle injury.

Brown signed a five-year deal as a free agent with the Rams in 2006, after spending his first four NFL seasons in New Orleans.

 

[Tenacious D]

I've commented before on him as a sleeper b/c he produced in the rare opportunities he's gotten to start. Perhaps sporadic use of the juice is why.

 

[Zoomanji]

I've commented before on him as a sleeper b/c he produced in the rare opportunities he's gotten to start. Perhaps sporadic use of the juice is why.

I thought I heard on NFL radio that it was stimulant usage.

 

[DeCleater]

There go my corners, first Pacman and now Brown.

 

[Bob Magaw]

I've commented before on him as a sleeper b/c he produced in the rare opportunities he's gotten to start. Perhaps sporadic use of the juice is why.

something like this crossed my mind... he supposedly isn't a physical specimen or great athlete, yet he competes at a high level...the funny thing, the details are supposed to be confidential (i thought), but i think i read on rams homer board that it WASN'T the juice... zoomanji alluded to this... can you get red flagged for a bunch of red bull? i somewhat doubt it...* i liked him as a sleeper, because he missed some games in '06, & when i projected what he would have done over 16 games, he (would have) ended up deceptively higher, so he quietly put up some decent numbers... more valuable in leagues (like the kind we play in) with 11 defensive starters, and must start 2 CBs & 2 safeties...

 

[redman]

Brown's agent, Ted Marchibroda,

"I did not know that."[/Carson]