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While I think it is true that pot is not physically addictive I do think that some people can become dependent on it (or at least think they are), much like alcohol.
Could be depression. The suspension wasn't even for positive results, it was for missing tests. That's very indicative of depression. Lack of awareness or caring of deadlines or consequences of missing them is a classic symptom. I've got a lot of personal experience with depression, and it's bizarre to see what a person can deteriorate into. If this is truly what he needs, I hope he gets it and is successful.
Im pretty sure he failed four tests and didnt show for two.
Sure could be. I won't minimize mental health. Get well, Martavius.
I remember a lot of football players, both current and ex-nfl players, that urged Josh Gordon to seek professional help. Cris Carter was very vocal about it, because he understands what it is like to have a substance abuse problem.
Soulfly talked him out of it though by telling him he's fine and don't listen to all the haters.
The real tragedy is that we can't know because it's been abused in the past. Too many people use it as a PR tool to placate the public perception. As I said, if it's real I hope he gets what he needs. I've been through it with a loved one, still am.
Can't imagine the NFL will accept it before the Federal Gov't approves it. Even in states that have legalized it for medical and recreational use, companies that have federal contracts test employees for use.JohnnyU said:
Anything and everything CAN be addictive. Pot is addictive to some like gambling, sex, or one of the many other things that are not physically addictive.
No, he blew (swIdt?) right past that. He had two missed tests in a short period so he went directly to indefinite. Another one would again be an indefinite suspension
Is that the same video where he says he doesn't have to apologize to anyone on the team after lying to them all, because they're all men? It doesn't seem like he's matured all that much. I really want him back on the team since he's such a talented player (and on my dynasty team), but he's beginning to seem like Gordon 2.0. He says he messed up, and is turning things around, but at his core he's still putting himself in poor situations to get reinstated. Living just outside of Vegas isn't the best idea for a person in recovery?
I always laugh when a player gets busted and then they say, "Oh I'm mature now."
No, this was more recent. The NFL Network interviewed him right before the Super Bowl. He hired someone to train him. He talked about how he never trained before but now he's workingout. He seemed sincere but you never know.
I would bet on Gordon making it before Bryant. That is not saying much though. Really did not like the sound of the video steelers1080 was referring to.
You might be right. He actually had me convinced though. Only time will tell. I don't own him but his owner has been trying to trade him to me. He's talented but the odds are against him for sure.
Or you can look at it this way, with temptation on his doorstep for a year now, he has gotten into no trouble at all. Quite the test Vegas would be and so far he has passed that test.
Maybe but I recall an old interview from the back in the 90's with the late Ken Caminiti who was battling alcohol issues at the time I believe. Someone asked him what was the city he struggled with the most to stay sober and they tried to lead him by throwing out suggestions like LA or NY. Ken said nope, Pittsburgh was the most difficult because there was nothing else to do.
I just explained how it works. The league has never adhered to the 60 day "rule" with the NFLPA, for all the reasons I just listed. In fact, the league has frequently gone WAY OVER 60 days. It's a rule on the books but one that has not been followed. As I said, the leagues view on this is that they have 60 days until there is a fully completed reinstatement application per their standards. That's what makes the time line hard to predict.
From everything I've read he's done what he's supposed to do and more. I expect a decision to come very soon and it should be positive for Bryant.
As I said, he Bryant could very well be reinstated soon and has done what he has supposed to. It's the "they need to announce it by today" part that Rotoworld was suggesting that is what I had an issue with. Even they have backed off that viewpoint . . .
I don't really care whether he gets reinstated today, tomorrow, or even next week. I do think it's coming and will be positive.
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