Why doesn't Blackmon outright retire already if his heart is not in it? If he's not returning texts from coaches and teammates, it tells me that he's obviously trying to be away from football. This helps explain why there has been absolutely no progress in terms of him applying for re-instatement.


Another question: are all of Blackmon's suspensions linked to alcohol? The team/league have been pretty quiet on what actually did him in IIRC.


Also, wasn't Blackmon in a car accident in Jacksonville a few weeks before the draft? If he doesn't want to play, why would he be here and not his home state of Oklahoma?


What I'm getting at is that nothing seems to add up with this guy. For all we know, he could have been advised to clear his mind and re-evaluate his career in the NFL. Taking a step back could help him with his alcoholism and help him get on track as a person, then work on himself a player if he chooses.

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