I don't know why the timetable of 4/1 was so pertinent as to JB's application for reinstatement. I know I have heard/read that more than once in the past few weeks. I can find no link to support anything having to do with applying for reinstatement in April. I guess he actually was already able to apply for reinstatement, since November of 2014, but has not. Since the commissioner has to respond within 60 days of an application for reinstatement, maybe it was wishful thinking on several people's part that the application be made and a decision be made for reinstatement by the commissioner before the draft. This is my understanding of the situation as it stands. So, here is a link for his actual reinstatement procedure

<a class="bbc_url" href='http://espn.go.com/blog/jacksonville-jaguars/post/_/id/11048/here-is-the-nflreinstatement-procedure'>http://espn.go.com/blog/jacksonville-jaguars/post/_/id/11048/here-is-the-nflreinstatement-procedure</a>


It seems that since JB was arrested in July of 2014 for marijuana, he may be in no hurry to apply, since it has not been a full year since any incidents. Also, I suspect that since a part of the reinstatement process would entail a medical evaluation within 45 days to include drug tests, JB is taking his time and enjoying the off season. The more I research this whole topic, the more convinced I am that he is done. The discipline is not there to make a come back, in more ways than one. I think Dave and Gus know what's up, and they are being polite and/or not tipping their hand.

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