Quote:I don't know if he was using for years, but it looks like he did last year.  

 

Besides, they use it in cycles. They don't use it 365 days a year. Most likely, they re-up when the season ends and the NFL isn't as likely or capable in testing everyone. People have been roiding in the NFL for a very long time. I'd imagine that most people get away with it. 

I read an article that says they don't randomly test during parts of the year and players know this and can plan their cycles accordingly. That's why it is so rare that guys get caught using roids.

 

Once you get caught using a banned substance then there is a mandatory amount of random testing they have to do year around. He will be tested too often to cycle anymore. His ability will start to fade like Merriman's.

 

I'm sure he knew using this drug to get his fertility back would probably be the end of the line for him football wise, but I'm also sure he felt the time had come to start worrying about the next stage in his life which is raising a family.

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