Quote:I agree with you all, TMD great post, I've wondered as well. We will see what he is made of. As one that has witnessed what addiction can do, I'm not counting on him. People have will power and recover, others can't no matter what the cost (money, family, life itself). All we can do is hope.

 

If the substance in question (that he was suspended for) is alcohol, then I think that could be a tough one to stay totally clean of, I mean think about it, how many of us go out and hang out with our buddies at the bar for a Friday/ Sat night/ on any given weekend, or over a dinner party with your gf or wife, and proceed to put a few away, so to speak....we all do, its just part of the social fabric. If the NFL is constantly testing him, and he has to be totally clean (without alcohol) at all times, I think thats a really tough one to ask. I am not sure I could do it. Now, I also have never had a problem with managing alcohol - meaning I never drive when I've been drinking, and almost never drink at home if I am alone. I'm a total social drinker. I don't need to have alcohol every day, nor do I ever drink till excessively drunk, but I can guarantee a week doesn't go by where I am not having at least a couple beers or a couple glasses of wine/ a few shots, whatever, during any given week. I guess I would fail any NFL random test too. 

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