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  4. GDT: Buffalo at Ottawa, 7:00 PM ET, 11/05/2017

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    I think TM needed some guys for the A in a pinch and these guys had the potential to be two way. From what I've seen of them in the A, I'd leave them both where they are and look for an upgrade next year.

     

     

    Yeah, I saw a report to that effect.  It's basically when he can take contact on the ribs.  Thing about ribs is that you can live with cracked ribs, it just hurts like hell.

     

     

    That amazes me.  You would think it would require more time to heal up.

  21. Buffalo Bills 2016

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    So does alcohol. So does playing football. So does just about any other action outside of a bubble.

     

     

    Last I will say on this matter. Alcohol is not illegal.  Football is not illegal.  Marijuana is in many places in this country right now.  When this country legalizes marijuana across the board, then the NFL can bargain or not away the penalties.  That remains their right.  

     

    Appreciate the discussion.  Hopefully I didn't cross too many lines today..

  22. Buffalo Bills 2016

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    Well, Hoss isn't saying that Dareus didn't do anything wrong. He wants the rule changed. So do I, and I'm still pissed at Dareus.

     

    Qwk was saying that you addressed Hoss's point as if he absolved Dareus of his responsibilities, when his point is one that addresses future transgressions.

     

     

    I get that and I am saying the rule should not be changed,  Drugs, even the 'harmless' ones, put athletes in compromising positions or actions.  I as the NFL see the results all the time and I have decided that it is damaging the brand.  So it is a no fly zone.  My take on Hoss' take was marijuana is harmless.  I am not sure the NFL sees it that way, otherwise they would not legislate/bargain against it.

  23. Buffalo Bills 2016

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    Our generation, huh? Garbage.

     

    Hoss is saying that Marijuana shouldn't result in a suspension. He's not saying that Dareus is innocent.

     

    Man, the lack of reading comprehension from boomers is so bleeping embarassing.

     

     

    And I am saying it is a term of the contract he signed.  It is not allowed. And embarrassing is spelled this way.  And yes, I did say this generation.  And I stick to that.   :P

  24. Buffalo Bills 2016

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    That proposal is unrealistic and unfair. Teams have the upper hand in most negotiations and finalized contracts. Why players would give more up is beyond me.

     

    I think you could have a situation where a player who gets suspended and received bonus money during that time forfeits a prorated part of their future salary or bonuses in exchange for a lessened drug suspension system.

     

    I believe the league should completely do away with marijuana suspensions. Treat it like alcohol. DUI is still a suspension but just a positive test should mean nothing.

     

     

    This kind of thinking frustrates me. Hypothetically speaking from here on out; I and you mean employer and employee.   If I as an employer set the conditions of your employment to be (a), (b) and © and in exchange for you meeting (a), (b) and ©, I agree to pay you a tidy sum of money.  If you don't like my (a), (b) and © conditions, don't sign the contract.  I am investing in an athletes body and his skill which I personally think are diminished when you engage in activities that put you in compromising positions, impair your judgement, make you slug your girlfriend, crash your car late at night, accidentally shoot yourself, etc  My investment in you is enormous and I want to maintain my investment in top working condition.  That is my right and if you don't like those terms, sign with some else that supports  your chosen lifestyle.   Some of today's athletes behave like spoiled brats.  

     

    It is not up to us to impose our personal beliefs on the do's and don'ts of someone else's business model.  There is nothing wrong with the NFL mandating that their employees remain drug free.  Drugs and alcohol put their employees in bad and compromising positions.

     

    Regardless about how you personally feel about drugs, alcohol, sky diving, riding motorcycles, or smoking, if it is a term of your employment, you sign a contract acknowledging such, and you are well compensated as a result, don't do the things you shouldn't.  Period.  Why is this so bleeping hard for this generation to comprehend and follow?

     

    Dareus' selfish behavior manifested by his insistence on violating the terms of his contract, multiple times now, cost the Bills a win or two in this season already.  That behavior also has impacted his teammates, his coaches, his owners, his league and the fans of the game.  I personally wish they would not pay him for that behavior.  It apparently only has the lasting effect of giving him a paid vacation.

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