Quote:If he comes back, so be it. If not, we've filled the roster with young talent that could blossom into great players down the road. What I don't get is all the hush-hush on the issue. If he doesn't want to play, his agent needs to come out and say it? If he was denied reinstatement, why can't the Jags or the NFL state it? If his time to apply hasn't hit yet, why can't someone in the league confirm it? It's just stupid to me.


GO JAGS!!

 

That's pretty much the same approach the front office is taking.  Nothing has changed from their perspective.  They've moved forward expecting nothing from Blackmon, viewing him as a luxury if he's able to get back on the field and earn his spot. 

 

His agent has indicated previously that Blackmon intends to apply for reinstatement.  Blackmon has as well when asked.  If he was denied reinstatement by the league, regardless of the reason, that would have been reported by multiple outlets, and most likely confirmed by the team.  The application for reinstatement, and the subsequent ruling would not be impacted by HIPAA laws if they simply reported he was denied.  No reason needs to be given for the rejection beyond the fact that he was denied.  That hasn't been reported to be the case anywhere but on Mark Long's twitter feed, and even he's trying to navigate away from his own report apparently.

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