Bronco Billy Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 (edited) LINK Broncos' Thomas facing drug charge Defensive tackle arrested after Fla. traffic stop Rocky Mountain News Originally published 08:56 p.m., March 2, 2008 Updated 12:30 a.m., March 3, 2008 Denver Broncos defensive tackle Marcus Thomas was arrested after a traffic stop in Florida early Saturday morning and is facing a drug charge, the Florida Times- Union reported. Thomas recently completed his rookie season with the Broncos. Thomas, 22, faces a charge of drug possession, according to his attorney and a Clay County Sheriff's Office arrest log, the Times-Union reported. Thomas, who played at the University of Florida, was riding in a car that was stopped by police, his attorney, Charles Truncale, told the newspaper. "He was in a vehicle in which a small plastic baggie containing what appeared to be a trace amount of cocaine was found," Truncale told the Jacksonville newspaper. "He did not possess it, nor did he have knowledge of it until the stop of the vehicle. That's what happened. He is not guilty of the charge for which he has been arrested." Thomas, a fourth- round draft choice, was suspended for part of his senior year in 2006 after he failed a drug test and had other problems. Great. Well, at least DEN will be getting better & better draft choices in the near future... Edited March 3, 2008 by Bronco Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Crack mountain, woo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuffbills Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I guess that's why he plays at Mile HIGH Stadium... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalboyd Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 LINK Broncos' Thomas facing drug charge Defensive tackle arrested after Fla. traffic stop Rocky Mountain News Originally published 08:56 p.m., March 2, 2008 Updated 12:30 a.m., March 3, 2008 Denver Broncos defensive tackle Marcus Thomas was arrested after a traffic stop in Florida early Saturday morning and is facing a drug charge, the Florida Times- Union reported. Thomas recently completed his rookie season with the Broncos. Thomas, 22, faces a charge of drug possession, according to his attorney and a Clay County Sheriff's Office arrest log, the Times-Union reported. Thomas, who played at the University of Florida, was riding in a car that was stopped by police, his attorney, Charles Truncale, told the newspaper. "He was in a vehicle in which a small plastic baggie containing what appeared to be a trace amount of cocaine was found," Truncale told the Jacksonville newspaper. "He did not possess it, nor did he have knowledge of it until the stop of the vehicle. That's what happened. He is not guilty of the charge for which he has been arrested." Thomas, a fourth- round draft choice, was suspended for part of his senior year in 2006 after he failed a drug test and had other problems. Great. Well, at least DEN will be getting better & better draft choices in the near future... Did anyone notice it said riding in a car. So it might not really be his dope. I know he has a history but I bet thats why they took him to jail. His history it just might have been someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 ok, enough...several times, shanahan has gambled on "character" guys, thinking that being a denver bronco would somehow magically turn them into "winners" and stand-up citizens. every single time it has blown up in his face (dale carter, daryl gardener, maurice clarett, now thomas). i think he needs to realize that you start with good character to build your organization, rather than hoping your organization will somehow build good character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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policyvote Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I love the lawyer's statement. "They found a small baggie containg what appeared to be trace amounts of cocaine . . . " Anyone else picturing Bronson Pinchot in True Romance? Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I love the lawyer's statement. "They found a small baggie containg what appeared to be trace amounts of cocaine . . . " Anyone else picturing Bronson Pinchot in True Romance? Peace policy " I just want to go hoooooome" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 If Randy Moss can get out of a drug charge by saying "the Josh Gordon isn't mine" when he is driving his own car alone... then I don't think this will stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 If Randy Moss can get out of a drug charge by saying "the Josh Gordon isn't mine" when he is driving his own car alone... then I don't think this will stick. Come on now, weed and cocaine are two very different things. One is a felony count, reguardless of the amount... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 From Rotoworld: The Broncos released a statement on DT Marcus Thomas Monday, acknowledging that they're aware of his Saturday arrest for drug possession. "The owner/operator of the vehicle has since admitted the cocaine was his and no cocaine was ever found on Marcus Thomas," the statement reads. "Within hours of his release, Marcus had a test which confirmed that there was no cocaine in his system. The Broncos are hopeful that no charges will be filed, and we are monitoring the situation as it goes forward." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 From Rotoworld: The Broncos released a statement on DT Marcus Thomas Monday, acknowledging that they're aware of his Saturday arrest for drug possession. "The owner/operator of the vehicle has since admitted the cocaine was his and no cocaine was ever found on Marcus Thomas," the statement reads. "Within hours of his release, Marcus had a test which confirmed that there was no cocaine in his system. The Broncos are hopeful that no charges will be filed, and we are monitoring the situation as it goes forward." So you think this will change Thomas' standards with whom he keeps company? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 So you think this will change Thomas' standards with whom he keeps company? No, not at all. Sadly, given his reputation, its probably only a matter of time until he gets caught doing something he shouldn't be doing (and I hope I'm wrong about that). On an organizational level, they should should strip Shanahan of any input he has on the defensive side of the ball. Almost everytime they make a defensive signing or draft pick I cringe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 No, not at all. Sadly, given his reputation, its probably only a matter of time until he gets caught doing something he shouldn't be doing (and I hope I'm wrong about that). On an organizational level, they should should strip Shanahan of any input he has on the defensive side of the ball. Almost everytime they make a defensive signing or draft pick I cringe. dude, you must have missed the news. they signed niko koutouvides today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Come on now, weed and cocaine are two very different things. One is a felony count, reguardless of the amount... Very true. And look at how other countries handles Josh Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Come on now, weed and cocaine are two very different things. One is a felony count, reguardless of the amount... I think that depends on which state you are in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Come on now, weed and cocaine are two very different things. Yep, and according to the latest reports, both were in the vehicle - oh, as was a hand gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Marcus, Marcus, Marcus! Oh what a joyous time to be a Broncos fan. This is like watching Bill Murray in "Groundhog Day." It's the same thing, over and over and over and over................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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