Quote:If you google and read the article by the Colts punter, that's exactly what it is, even for alcohol.

 

He got busted for DUI or some other alcohol-related offense, and he was in the program for 2 years, over 100 urine tests in years . . . for alcohol. And failing to take the test on time counts as a failed to test. He had to check-in with the NFL every time he went out of town and see a counselor every week or something. He said he survived it by basically never leaving his house. That's how Blackmon's going to have to handle it if he wants to play in the NFL.

 

Here's the article: http://msn.foxsports.com/lacesout/mcafee...e-program/

 

It's a little too strict for my liking.  A man who is a professional can't drink within the law, say at home?   I understand coming to work drunk and being a representative of the company (NFL) during games or at the facility.  Blackmon will have to overcome his demons by sobering up for a year plus, let alone for 5 to 10 years to have a career.

 

My belief is he may play a couple more games in the NFL, but he's most likely done.  I just hope he stays out of jail, doesn't hurt himself, or anyone else.  I worry he will follow Jimmy Smith's life path, with a much truncated career.

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