Several Players (Including Datone Jones) Suspended for Violating Substance Abuse Policy

[Striker]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 2h2 hours ago
Jets DT Sheldon Richardson suspended without pay for the first 4 games of 2015 for violating NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 1h1 hour ago
#Cowboys LB Rolando McClain suspended without pay for first 4 games of 2015 for violating @NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 5m5 minutes ago
#Packers DE Datone Jones suspended without pay for the 1st game of 2015 for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 2m2 minutes ago
#Chargers TE Antonio Gates was suspended 4 games for violating the @NfL’s PED policy

[Striker]

Based on what I'm reading both Richardson and McClain tested positive for marijuana.

Silverstein is hypothesizing that Jones may have missed a test as opposed to testing positive.

[MadScientist]

1 game vs 4 for the rest. Was that a typo, or is there some particular reason.

How long before the 'adderol for ADHD' shows up for these players, regardless of what they actually took or why.

[esoxx]

Nice work Datone.

[Patler]

Everywhere has reported just one game for Jones. I don't recall ever hearing of a one game suspension for that, it's always 4 games. Leads me to believe Jones issue must have been some minor violation of the procedures, but not an actual failed test. It will be interesting to hear more about it.

[Patler]

Based on what I'm reading both Richardson and McClain tested positive for marijuana.

Silverstein is hypothesizing that Jones may have missed a test as opposed to testing positive.

But Silverstein also wrote this:


The last two cases in which a player was suspended for one game for violating the substance abuse program were marijuana-related. Then-free agent RB Ahmad Bradshaw was suspended one game in June 22 after being arrested on a marijuana possession charge for which he pled not guilty and Buffalo DT Marcel Dareus received one game on May 22 after being accused of being in possession of synthetic marijuana.

[pbmax]

Datone was probably caught at the Grateful Dead's final shows and was guilty by association.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Datone was probably caught at the Grateful Dead's final shows and was guilty by association.

Brilliant! Repped.

[mraynrand]

Datone was probably caught at the Grateful Dead's final shows and was guilty by association.

http://cdn.meme.am/instances2/500x/584405.jpg

[Rastak]

From PFT: (Seems like a large portion of NFL players in general love them some weed)

"According to Jason Wilde of ESPNWisconsin.com, Jones was cited for marijuana possession in Green Bay on January 19, one day after the Packers lost the NFC title game in Seattle.

The following month, Jones paid an $880 fine to dismiss the charge. It now gets a lot more expensive, due to the suspension."


edit: This does seem pretty lame. Good ole NFL but rules is rules in their minds.

[mraynrand]

"According to Jason Wilde of ESPNWisconsin.com, Jones was cited for marijuana possession in Green Bay on January 19, one day after the Packers lost the NFC title game in Seattle.

you'd think there would be a grace period after a loss like that

[pbmax]

I doubt he was the only one self-medicating.

[Patler]

Antonio Gates fesses up:

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/antonio-gates-suspended-for-four-games-for-violating-ped-policy/


“In my 12 years in the NFL, I have taken tremendous pride in upholding the integrity of the NFL shield and all that it entails,” Gates said. “I have taken extreme care of my body with a holistic approach and never taken any substance that was illegal or banned by the NFL. In an effort to recover from a long season and although I was unaware at the time, I regret to confirm that I tested positive for a substance that is currently on the NFL banned substance list.

“As an NFL veteran and team leader, I should have done my due diligence to ensure that what I was taking for recovery was within the NFL guidelines. I have always believed that ignorance is no excuse when it comes to these issues, and I take full responsibility for my actions.”

[ThunderDan]

Antonio Gates fesses up:

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/antonio-gates-suspended-for-four-games-for-violating-ped-policy/

That's how a man accepts responsibility. Unlike the Viking players and starcaps.

[Smidgeon]

That's how a man accepts responsibility. Unlike the Viking players and starcaps.

Unlike anyone else in the NFL: "Hey, it was adderall. I have ADD."

[hoosier]

That's how a man accepts responsibility. Unlike the Viking players and starcaps.

Well, maybe. Or then again, maybe it's a half-acceptance by someone who knowingly took PEDs.

[Fritz]

Perhaps Datone was simply using the marijuana as a form of medication. He was probably just using it strictly for medical purposes.

Another misunderstood young Packer.

[Patler]

Visitors to WI often bring home cheese.
Visitors to Maine often bring home lobsters.
Visitors to Kentucky often bring home bourbon.

It was the day after their trip to Seattle.
Is it so wrong that a visitor to Washington (or Colorado) brings home a local consumable?

[KYPack]

Visitors to WI often bring home cheese.
Visitors to Maine often bring home lobsters.
Visitors to Kentucky often bring home bourbon.

It was the day after their trip to Seattle.
Is it so wrong that a visitor to Washington (or Colorado) brings home a local consumable?

On your next trip to KY, get some "Angel's Envy"
Buy the big bottle.

[Patler]

On your next trip to KY, get some "Angel's Envy"
Buy the big bottle.

I was just given a bottle of I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight (technically from TN, apparently) and small bottles of "Four Roses", "Brown Sugar", "Larceny" "Buffalo Trace" and "Old Forester". A relative was just there for "Bourbon Fest" or whatever they call it. They had a great time, and want us to come with them next year.

[Guiness]

This Dantone thing sucks pretty badly for him, I assume he lands himself 'in the program' and is subject to monthly random tests now? Just read an article about it, pretty random way to get caught - he was sitting in his vehicle in a parking lot. Someone called the police because they saw 'bags being exchanged', police show up and charge him and the woman with him.

[Patler]

It never seases to amaze me how stupid people are sometime:


Jones was cited at 12:29 a.m. Jan. 19, a couple of hours after the Packers' plane returned from Seattle....

Green Bay Police Lt. Chad Ramos said a woman called police to report a suspicious situation in the parking lot of an apartment complex off Capitol Drive on the city's west side. The woman said loud music was coming from a black Jeep occupied by a man and a woman,and said she saw money and a sandwich bag change hands.

Do something illegal out in public....and draw attention to yourself while doing it.
Brilliant....................

[mraynrand]

The woman said loud music was coming from a black Jeep occupied by a man and a woman, and said she saw money and a sandwich bag change hands.

What, now even sandwiches are illegal? I know they're high in carbs, but this is ridiculous.

[Guiness]

What, now even sandwiches are illegal? I know they're high in carbs, but this is ridiculous.

It was the next step after banning big gulps...