NFL To Reduce Pot Discipline
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The NFL’s new drug policy could be in for some major changes.
The new policy, which has been in the renegotiation process since 2011, will substantially raise the threshold for a positive marijuana test and reduce punishments for failing the test, sources told ESPN.com on Tuesday.
The source noted that the NFL’s policy on marijuana is outdated, citing that the World Anti-Doping Agency — which has been adopted by nearly 600 sports organizations — has a higher threshold than the NFL’s current testing system.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon could face a one-year suspension, reportedly after being accused of testing positive for marijuana. While a new drug policy wouldn’t affect Gordon’s pending suspension, it could significantly alter the discipline process and potentially reduce future punishments for players.
ARE YOU READY FOR THE 2014 SEASON?Under the current system, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has the final say over all discipline matters. This has been a point of contention among members of the NFL Players Association, who want discipline appeals to go through an independent arbitrator under the new policy.
“(Goodell) wants to hold all the cards and he wants to be the judge, jury and executioner, and we’re not going to go for an un-American system like that,” NFLPA president Eric Winston told reporters last week.
According the report, the NFLPA has also expressed interest in studying the merits of the use of medical marijuana but hopes the two sides can reach a deal in the meantime to make changes to the league’s outdated policy.
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How much would Gordon want to be traded to Denver about now? And nothing to do with the QB there either.
How much would Gordon want to be traded to Denver about now? And nothing to do with the QB there either.
Why would the Browns do this? Makes no sense.
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Why would the Browns do this? Makes no sense.
yeah i don't get it either except weed in CO is legal under their state laws.........still doesn't make it legal within the NFL guidelines.
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A source said.... This is not a done deal as the OP headline seems to indicate. I doubt he even read the article.
A source said.... This is not a done deal as the OP headline seems to indicate. I doubt he even read the article.
1) eat shit
2) it is just a matter of time
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Unlikely to help out Gordon, since he committed his infractions with the old punishment still in place he should be penalised according to that. But then, the NFL is its own beast, and Goodell tends to make it up as he goes along, so who knows.
Unlikely to help out Gordon, since he committed his infractions with the old punishment still in place he should be penalised according to that. But then, the NFL is its own beast, and Goodell tends to make it up as he goes along, so who knows.
I saw that some of the states where weed is now legal are reducing some of the sentences of those that got busted under the old weed laws. So maybe that could happen here.
Ja.brill Peppers - Cleveland Brown OldBrownsFan, on 02 Jun 2017 - 5:09PM said: "No you are not the work of the devil but you are deceived by the devil." Who's got it better than us? Nooooobody! -
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Unlikely to help out Gordon, since he committed his infractions with the old punishment still in place he should be penalised according to that. But then, the NFL is its own beast, and Goodell tends to make it up as he goes along, so who knows.
I saw that some of the states where weed is now legal are reducing some of the sentences of those that got busted under the old weed laws. So maybe that could happen here.
I saw that some of the states where weed is now legal are reducing some of the sentences of those that got busted under the old weed laws. So maybe that could happen here.
But that still doesn't affect the Browns in any way, or the Denver Broncos for that matter. Some who was charged with buying or posessing weed in Washington or Colorado that are still serving time could see reduced sentences, but that has not affect on any company that has an anti drug policy. Any company in Denver or Colorado can still make it so it you test positive, you can be fired right on the spot and there is nothing the state can do about it. Not to mention the NFL is not a Washington or Colorado company.
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I'm saying if the NFL reduced their pot discipline and reduced the penalty maybe those that got hit under the old sanctions would catch a break
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I'm saying if the NFL reduced their pot discipline and reduced the penalty maybe those that got hit under the old sanctions would catch a break
I'm saying if the NFL reduced their pot discipline and reduced the penalty maybe those that got hit under the old sanctions would catch a break
Oh ok. I agree to an extent. I think if punishment has already been given they won't hut I think if there are failed tests from before any change and an appeal happens after the change they would punish them based on the new rules.
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it'd be considered 'grandfathered in' wouldn't it?
those who want to catch a break because they were there and don't have to pay up to the new standard (like rent control) always use the grandfather clause. so in this case i would think even if the NFL does change it's policy (which i don't see happening anytime soon) gordon would still get the full fist fuck from the NFL.
with no lubrication this time.
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Well I haven't heard an official punishment being handed down yet. If they make this change before the official punishment is handed down I could see Gordon being subjected to the new punishments.
I don't think it's likely but that's what I'm hoping for.
The fact that this information was leaked against protocol could result in some leniency as well.
Even more not likely but plausible.
And if we want to go the conspiracy theory route, it would more than likely be in the NFL's best interest to have their new potential golden boy (JF) have his most dynamic weapon available when he hits the field, say after the bye week?
Incredibly unlikely but if it does happen you guys can start calling me Nostrodomus.
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it'd be considered 'grandfathered in' wouldn't it?
those who want to catch a break because they were there and don't have to pay up to the new standard (like rent control) always use the grandfather clause. so in this case i would think even if the NFL does change it's policy (which i don't see happening anytime soon) gordon would still get the full fist fuck from the NFL.
with no lubrication this time.
it'd be considered 'grandfathered in' wouldn't it?
those who want to catch a break because they were there and don't have to pay up to the new standard (like rent control) always use the grandfather clause. so in this case i would think even if the NFL does change it's policy (which i don't see happening anytime soon) gordon would still get the full fist fuck from the NFL.
with no lubrication this time.
I think this ultimately should and will help Josh. Grandfathering is a mechanism that generally applies to maintaining a benefit that no longer exists. It doesn't exist to apply a punishment that no one thinks of as being fair. There is a big difference between the two.
If the NFL is reviewing its policy because the punishments are, disproportionate, overly harsh and out of touch with modern reality, there would be a strong argument that it is unjust to apply the old penalty simply because an offense was committed under the old rules. The NFL is basically admitting that the old rules were unfair.
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If not......
......Nostradumbass!
WSS
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If not......
......Nostradumbass!
WSS
If not......
......Nostradumbass!
WSS
I guess it's better then just plain ole dumbass.
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If not......
......Nostradumbass!
WSS
I guess it's better then just plain ole dumbass.
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Speech to text?
WSS
Nope. I thought about putting a space between the dumb and ass but that's about it.
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Speech to text?
WSS
Nope. I thought about putting a space between the dumb and ass but that's about it.
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No; even more minor..
Then for than...
WSS
Eh tomato, tomato.
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it'd be considered 'grandfathered in' wouldn't it?
those who want to catch a break because they were there and don't have to pay up to the new standard (like rent control) always use the grandfather clause. so in this case i would think even if the NFL does change it's policy (which i don't see happening anytime soon) gordon would still get the full fist fuck from the NFL.
with no lubrication this time.
I think this ultimately should and will help Josh. Grandfathering is a mechanism that generally applies to maintaining a benefit that no longer exists. It doesn't exist to apply a punishment that no one thinks of as being fair. There is a big difference between the two.
If the NFL is reviewing its policy because the punishments are, disproportionate, overly harsh and out of touch with modern reality, there would be a strong argument that it is unjust to apply the old penalty simply because an offense was committed under the old rules. The NFL is basically admitting that the old rules were unfair.
I think this ultimately should and will help Josh. Grandfathering is a mechanism that generally applies to maintaining a benefit that no longer exists. It doesn't exist to apply a punishment that no one thinks of as being fair. There is a big difference between the two.
If the NFL is reviewing its policy because the punishments are, disproportionate, overly harsh and out of touch with modern reality, there would be a strong argument that it is unjust to apply the old penalty simply because an offense was committed under the old rules. The NFL is basically admitting that the old rules were unfair.
Agreed. Like when the death penalty was removed in the State of California sometime in the 70's (but reinstated later I believe), which is why Charles Mansion is still with us today.
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