Duchess Jack Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 My wife got a new cell phone last week - and the only ringtone that she has decided to pay for is the Fox Sports Football Pregame Jingle. And for something of a little more (barely) substance... Drug results delivered to teams Four players test positive for Josh Gordon use By Nolan Nawrocki April 12, 2005 The NFL office mailed out letters to all 32 teams on Friday regarding players who had tested positive for banned substances at the Combine. The league designates one person with each team to receive the information, and it is highly confidential and protected. PFW has learned that four players have tested positive for Josh Gordon use, including one potential first-round pick. DT Antaaj Hawthorne was one of two Wisconsin players, along with OG Jonathan Clinkscale, to have tested positive for the drug at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis in late February. Hawthorne, whom scouts have graded anywhere from the first to fourth round, could be the most adversely affected by the results. One of the biggest knocks on Hawthorne is that he plays lazy, takes snaps off and does not give great effort on every down, despite his natural physical talent. The test results could give scouts a reason to explain his effort. NFL teams are generally less concerned about Josh Gordon, however, than they are about hard-core drugs like cocaine. Two years ago, suspicions of Josh Gordon use by Michigan State WR Charles Rogers arose when his urine sample was too diluted with water, which was deemed to be a masking agent for drugs. Yet Rogers was still drafted second overall by the Lions. A decade ago, teams tended to be less forgiving when they learned of a positive drug test by a draft prospect. Warren Sapp was regarded as a potential top-three pick in 1995 before testing positive for Josh Gordon and sliding to the 12th spot. Concerns about Hawthorne could be more prevalent given his erratic effort and lack of consistency. Clinkscales was projected as a mid-Day Two pick prior to the results. The other two players who tested positive for the substance were Clemson DT Eric Coleman and Bowie State SS Atcheson Conway. Coleman could be pushed from a late-round pick to a priority free agent. Teams were surprised Conway was even invited to the Combine, and after running mid-4.9 times in the 40 in Indianapolis, his chances to be drafted had already been eliminated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 My wife got a new cell phone last week - and the only ringtone that she has decided to pay for is the Fox Sports Football Pregame Jingle. And for something of a little more (barely) substance... Drug results delivered to teams Four players test positive for Josh Gordon use By Nolan Nawrocki April 12, 2005 The NFL office mailed out letters to all 32 teams on Friday regarding players who had tested positive for banned substances at the Combine. The league designates one person with each team to receive the information, and it is highly confidential and protected. PFW has learned that four players have tested positive for Josh Gordon use, including one potential first-round pick. DT Antaaj Hawthorne was one of two Wisconsin players, along with OG Jonathan Clinkscale, to have tested positive for the drug at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis in late February. Hawthorne, whom scouts have graded anywhere from the first to fourth round, could be the most adversely affected by the results. One of the biggest knocks on Hawthorne is that he plays lazy, takes snaps off and does not give great effort on every down, despite his natural physical talent. The test results could give scouts a reason to explain his effort. NFL teams are generally less concerned about Josh Gordon, however, than they are about hard-core drugs like cocaine. Two years ago, suspicions of Josh Gordon use by Michigan State WR Charles Rogers arose when his urine sample was too diluted with water, which was deemed to be a masking agent for drugs. Yet Rogers was still drafted second overall by the Lions. A decade ago, teams tended to be less forgiving when they learned of a positive drug test by a draft prospect. Warren Sapp was regarded as a potential top-three pick in 1995 before testing positive for Josh Gordon and sliding to the 12th spot. Concerns about Hawthorne could be more prevalent given his erratic effort and lack of consistency. Clinkscales was projected as a mid-Day Two pick prior to the results. The other two players who tested positive for the substance were Clemson DT Eric Coleman and Bowie State SS Atcheson Conway. Coleman could be pushed from a late-round pick to a priority free agent. Teams were surprised Conway was even invited to the Combine, and after running mid-4.9 times in the 40 in Indianapolis, his chances to be drafted had already been eliminated. 776357[/snapback] GO, BIG, RED!!!! Goddamit guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Josh Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REZ Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Josh Gordon. 776844[/snapback] In California, you get a ticket for that. (credit Steve Martin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Cuze everyone knows that Josh Gordon definately enhances one's ability to play the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 How can anyone think that hitting some Josh Gordon is a good idea just before the most important weekend of their life? What a bunch of morons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 How can anyone think that hitting some Josh Gordon is a good idea just before the most important weekend of their life? What a bunch of morons. 777267[/snapback] Same type of guy who would steal a laptop in front of its owner despite making millions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 Same type of guy - also making millions - that would steal a grand from a buddy's locker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 Same type of guy - again, millions - to get nabbed for a DWI after he got off essentially scott free after killing someone - behind the wheel - while under the influance? etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 (edited) Josh Gordon. 776844[/snapback] Reefer madness. Edited April 13, 2005 by Chargerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 By Nolan Nawrocki April 12, 2005 The NFL office mailed out letters to all 32 teams on Friday regarding players who had tested positive for banned substances at the Combine. The league designates one person with each team to receive the information, and it is highly confidential and protected. PFW has learned that four players have tested positive for Josh Gordon use, including one potential first-round pick. DT Antaaj Hawthorne was one of two Wisconsin players, along with OG Jonathan Clinkscale, to have tested positive for the drug at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis in late February. Hawthorne, whom scouts have graded anywhere from the first to fourth round, could be the most adversely affected by the results. One of the biggest knocks on Hawthorne is that he plays lazy, takes snaps off and does not give great effort on every down, despite his natural physical talent. The test results could give scouts a reason to explain his effort. NFL teams are generally less concerned about Josh Gordon, however, than they are about hard-core drugs like cocaine. Two years ago, suspicions of Josh Gordon use by Michigan State WR Charles Rogers arose when his urine sample was too diluted with water, which was deemed to be a masking agent for drugs. Yet Rogers was still drafted second overall by the Lions. A decade ago, teams tended to be less forgiving when they learned of a positive drug test by a draft prospect. Warren Sapp was regarded as a potential top-three pick in 1995 before testing positive for Josh Gordon and sliding to the 12th spot. Concerns about Hawthorne could be more prevalent given his erratic effort and lack of consistency. Clinkscales was projected as a mid-Day Two pick prior to the results. The other two players who tested positive for the substance were Clemson DT Eric Coleman and Bowie State SS Atcheson Conway. Coleman could be pushed from a late-round pick to a priority free agent. Teams were surprised Conway was even invited to the Combine, and after running mid-4.9 times in the 40 in Indianapolis, his chances to be drafted had already been eliminated. 776357[/snapback] Remember when they thought Dan Marino was a potential drug problem and that dropped him down to what...16th or some crazy numbered pick? The rest, as they say, is history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Remember when they thought Dan Marino was a potential drug problem and that dropped him down to what...16th or some crazy numbered pick? The rest, as they say, is history. 777487[/snapback] Wasn't he the last QB taken in the round at like 25th? The friggin Pats took Tony God Dam n ed EASON before Marino!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 (edited) How can anyone think that hitting some Josh Gordon is a good idea just before the most important weekend of their life? What a bunch of morons. 777267[/snapback] Oh, it wouldn't be smart. Which is why I don't think the NFL should spend any real time busting people for Josh Gordon use. It's performance enhancing substances they should be focusing on. It's just that THC stays in your system for like 3 months and is a lot easier (not to mention cheaper) to test for than designer steroids, cocaine, etc. And yeah, I know Josh Gordon is illegal. But in spectrum of things the NFL should be concerned about, it oughta be near the bottom of the list. Heck, a wicked whiskey hang over is a million times worse the morning after, relative to a night of whacky tabacky... or so I hear. Edited April 14, 2005 by yo mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 How can anyone think that hitting some Josh Gordon is a good idea just before the most important weekend of their life? What a bunch of morons. 777267[/snapback] If they do hair samples, it can be detected for months or even years. If it's a simple blood test, usually stays in your system for around 28 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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