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Travis Henry = another month of playing time (1 Viewer)
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All eyes on Henry case
By Bill Williamson
Denver Post Broncos, NFL Beat Reporter
Article Last Updated: 10/12/2007 03:06:49 AM MDT
There are many who believe the Broncos' star running back might be innocent since his case likely will revolve around low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in his urine sample. Henry's case is expected to revolve around the possibility of secondhand marijuana smoke and his willingness to submit to a lie detector test and give hair samples. Those moves could make his case viable.
Still, many in the league don't expect him to win, but his victory would change the way positive drug tests are approached by players and their representatives and could have an effect on how the substance abuse program is operated. The NFL is very difficult to beat legally, especially in the case of drug testing. Thus, the consensus is Henry eventually will be suspended, and it could be November before such a move is finalized after the appeal process.
If Henry is suspended, he will be lonely. The NFL allows players who are suspended for four games (Henry received this punishment two years ago while with Tennessee) to continue to work out at their team's facility. Players who are bounced from the league for a year cannot work out at that facility. Players are tested for drugs during their suspension, and if players who are suspended for a year test positive a fourth time, they receive a lifetime ban.
The Canadian Football League also recently decided to not allow players banned by the NFL to play in that league. Former NFL running backs Ricky Williams and Onterrio Smith played in the CFL while serving year-long NFL bans.
If Henry is suspended, watch for the Broncos and his agent to talk about redoing his contract. A $6 million option bonus kicks in next spring, and that would not be paid by the team. The Broncos are on the books for the $6 million signing bonus paid to Henry, and they can recoup $1.2 million in prorated money. Henry has been paid $1 million of the signing bonus.
By Bill Williamson
Denver Post Broncos, NFL Beat Reporter
Article Last Updated: 10/12/2007 03:06:49 AM MDT
There are many who believe the Broncos' star running back might be innocent since his case likely will revolve around low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in his urine sample. Henry's case is expected to revolve around the possibility of secondhand marijuana smoke and his willingness to submit to a lie detector test and give hair samples. Those moves could make his case viable.
Still, many in the league don't expect him to win, but his victory would change the way positive drug tests are approached by players and their representatives and could have an effect on how the substance abuse program is operated. The NFL is very difficult to beat legally, especially in the case of drug testing. Thus, the consensus is Henry eventually will be suspended, and it could be November before such a move is finalized after the appeal process.
If Henry is suspended, he will be lonely. The NFL allows players who are suspended for four games (Henry received this punishment two years ago while with Tennessee) to continue to work out at their team's facility. Players who are bounced from the league for a year cannot work out at that facility. Players are tested for drugs during their suspension, and if players who are suspended for a year test positive a fourth time, they receive a lifetime ban.
The Canadian Football League also recently decided to not allow players banned by the NFL to play in that league. Former NFL running backs Ricky Williams and Onterrio Smith played in the CFL while serving year-long NFL bans.
If Henry is suspended, watch for the Broncos and his agent to talk about redoing his contract. A $6 million option bonus kicks in next spring, and that would not be paid by the team. The Broncos are on the books for the $6 million signing bonus paid to Henry, and they can recoup $1.2 million in prorated money. Henry has been paid $1 million of the signing bonus.
