Quote:This is one of the saddest stories that I have ever followed.  And frankly, I think that the way the league handles the whole situation is ridiculous.  1.) Ray Rice was reinstated before JB.  2.) The teams should have access and the ability to provide world class treatment programs for the players and the ability to monitor their progress so that they have the best information for the draft and Free Agency.  This lack of transparency doesn't help anyone, including Justin Blackmon.

Well remember that was Rice first incident. No matter how you feel about Rice's actions and how the situation was handled, it was his first violation of the leagues conduct policy. Blackmon is like on his 3rd or 4th. The guy had 2 DUI's under his belt belt with a possession stop while he was suspended. And as another poster stated HIPAA is very real. If this is seen as a medical condition, even if it's not, we won't know unless he gives the information personally. 

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