Getty ImagesOn Wednesday, Bears receiver Brandon Marshall said that he has heard of football players using Viagra to enhance performance. While playing football.
MDS pointed out that a 2008 article from Slate discussed the potential benefits of using Viagra at altitude, given that it’s a blood-flow drug that is primarily used to promote the flow of blood to one specific area of the male anatomy.
But Pfizer (the “P” is silent . . . except when taking Viagra) claims via TMZ that Viagra isn’t a PED.
A Pfizer spokesman told TMZ that Viagra is “indicated solely for the treatment of erectile dysfunction,” and that “Pfizer has not examined the safety of Viagra in men without ED and does not promote or encourage the use of Viagra for any use but the treatment of ED.”
Of course, that doesn’t mean players aren’t using it in order to enhance blood flow when playing in the thin air of Denver. The fact that Marshall started his career there makes it even more reasonable to think that he’s heard that players have considered giving it a try.
Especially for games that may last longer than four hours.
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It would enhance rushing totals. What defender would want to tackle?
If your game lasts more than 4 hours? Call a doctor….
That brings a whole new meaning to being “the stud” on the football field lmao
I would hate to be at the bottom of that pile
This gives a whole new meaning to the 3 point stance . . .
Most everyone has heard of the ‘Flight or Fight’ response, during which lots of things happen physiologically, including primarily increased blood-flow to the muscles [definitely NOT that 'muscle']…and away from the intestines, stomach, or anywhere else it is not immediately needed. Viagra primarily increases blood-flow to one place ONLY, which means that blood-flow is decreasing in muscles necessary for football…thus absolutely NOT helping performance on the field.
Then how come the coaches always say ‘go big or go home’?
The game better end in 4 hours….
The game is hard enough already
pfizer also claims to be researching cancer cures, as if they don’t exist and as if cancer is something other than a nutritional deficiency disease
What Marshall didn’t tell you is that players DO NOT use viagra when Suh is in town.
How is it possible I’ve never heard that ” P is silent ” joke before. Well done.
Marshall is looking to attempt the NFL’s first no-handed catch.
What they didn’t tell you is that Viagra lowers blood pressure over all, which is really bad for any athlete in a game that requires a strong heart beat. Anyway, what guy wants to go into the shower after the game
with a……….well, you know.
Taking them certainly means no excuse for not being able to get up for the game, one way or another.
There would be a lot more tripping penalties.
“Especially for games that may last longer than four hours.”
Very well played, sir.
I guess it gives a new meaning to the “hard count”.