Quote: Mathis's doctor stated he only took the drug for 10 days (enough to get his wife pregnant), which if is the case, isn't going to have a major affect on his game.

If that's the case, it is indeed pretty cut and dried. He took a substance which is illegal under the collective bargaining agreement. The why may not make a difference. If you, as a fan, are so staunchly behind his decision, doesn't it make better sense to just say that he chose family over a job and leave it at that? That is your position, right? Hell, who are we to knock that? The guy has made more than enough money to take care of himself and his for life, so if he chooses to do something that may affect 4 games, I repeat games, of his career, who are we to judge?

 

In the same breath, who are you to discount though? It is what it is. He chose family over football for 4 games, big deal. Most players do a whole lot worse to get themselves suspended. It's really not worth defending this thing, at least if what you say is indeed the case.

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