Comments on: Legal marijuana use begins in Colorado, but NFL policy still bans it

By: TheWizard

TheWizard — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:39:36 +0000

but NFL policy still bans it

Like all employers whose employees have jobs of consequence.

Paper pushing bureaucrats? Smoke it up…….

By: darthhitman77

darthhitman77 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:24:39 +0000

randomguy9999 says: Dec 10, 2012 4:03 PM

Marijuana being ‘legal’ is a myth…. It’s still a violation of Federal law in all 50 states, just because the individual states decide to ‘allow’ it doesn’t take it off Schedule I… and the Supreme court has already ruled that regulating it is a Federal power.

something tells me the NFL isn’t going to allow players to violate federal law regardless if all 50 states ‘legalize’ it…. the DOJ could decide to start busting people any minute…
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GOD there are some sheep that frequent here. One of the biggest issues in this country is too big of government and the states no handling things themselves. NO, I do not toke myself but I see nothing wrong with it either. Your federal government has no issues with you eating GMO, but you can’t smoke a plant?

By: steelersfanfromtheseventies

steelersfanfromtheseventies — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:22:35 +0000

Does this mean the comp committee will be meeting in denver from now on?

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:25:27 +0000

It will never happen on Hanging Judge Roger Goodell's watch, but the NFL needs to conduct a serious re-examination of its entire banned-substance policy under the supervision of medical experts, not corporate bosses. It's absurd for players to be fined and suspended for using over-the-counter supplements they can buy at GNC. These are professional athletes whose livelihoods depend on their bodies--of course they're trying to speed healing and enhance their performance. Why shouldn't they? The NFL's only concern shoud be whether the substances they use are legal, safe, and obtained through medically sound sources. These draconian witch hunts don't serve the well-being of the players or the good of the league. And while I don't use either, I agree that it's the worst kind of hypocrisy to suspend players for smoking pot when alcohol is a considerably more dangerous drug.

By: patriotenvy

patriotenvy — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:17:15 +0000

this makes me curious, does the NFL have policy against sythetic marijuana. The U.S. Military does.

By: jskill3

jskill3 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:14:00 +0000

Well, once Peyton calls an audible, we’ll know if anyone on the Denver offense has decided to test the policy. Should take about one play.

By: daroc88

daroc88 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:20:26 +0000

whens the last time a NFL player got behind the wheel and killed someone on weed? Oh, never
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By: jerseyshoregiant

jerseyshoregiant — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:18:11 +0000

buffalobills2012 says: Dec 10, 2012 3:46 PM

whens the last time a NFL player got behind the wheel and killed someone on weed? Oh, never

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Plenty of people have been killed by people who were driving high! NFL players might not have done it but don’t act like people who are high don’t cause horrific accidents. It’s very easy to zone out behind the wheel when stoned.

By: nyyjetsknicks

nyyjetsknicks — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:12:02 +0000

buffalobills2012 says:
Dec 10, 2012 3:46 PM
whens the last time a NFL player got behind the wheel and killed someone on weed? Oh, never

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I don’t smoke weed but I am 100% for it being legal. With that said, people should not be behind the wheel while high.

By: eastcoastniner

eastcoastniner — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:04:02 +0000

Just legalize the stuff and spend the law enforcement money somewhere on more important issues.

Or better yet, give it back to the taxpayer…oh wait that will never happen.

By: randomguy9999

randomguy9999 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:03:30 +0000

something tells me the NFL isn’t going to allow players to violate federal law regardless if all 50 states ‘legalize’ it…. the DOJ could decide to start busting people any minute…

By: buffalobills2012

buffalobills2012 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:46:34 +0000

whens the last time a NFL player got behind the wheel and killed someone on weed? Oh, never

By: awhite46

awhite46 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:41:45 +0000

Aren’t there other legal drugs that players can be punished for taking? Starcaps was over the counter, right? I guess I’ve just always thought the NFL, and sports leagues generally, banned a wider range of drugs than what was illegal. Obviously, all illegal drugs were a no go, but others as well.

By: ccjcsr

ccjcsr — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:41:17 +0000

Mile High

By: Stupid Lions Fan

Stupid Lions Fan — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:38:24 +0000

Smoke pot = criminal
Pound alcohol = legal

Which one is more damaging? Hypocrisy at it’s best.

By: Mikey

Mikey — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:35:16 +0000

Tyrann Mathieu demands an explanation. He was hoping to land a roster spot for either the Seahawks or Broncos next year.

By: bears0492

bears0492 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:34:02 +0000

Do refs get tested? I’ve seen MANY questionable calls lately…