Quote:Do you really think they are having no contact with Blackmon? I know I certainly don't.

If there's a risk of being penalized by the league for having more than the minimum contact allowed, I doubt very seriously the team would violate the rule. 

 

I don't get the sense they're being insincere when they say the don't know and their hands are tied.  They are not permitted BY LAW to have access to his medical information beyond what he authorizes them access to.  Drug and alcohol treatment would fall under that umbrella.  HIPAA laws are pretty clear. 

 

Quote:Is there any rule saying players can't reach out. Maybe I should call in and ask when Ryan O is on air.

 

While the player can certainly try, I think the CBA restricts contact both ways. 

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