He's plain stupid.  He may or may not be also addicted to alcohol and/or drugs.  If he is addicted to alcohol, that just makes him even dumber.  He was drunk when he got stopped, not when he had the first drink.  If you KNOW you've got a problem and you're still not smart enough to safeguard yourself (and others) by making transportation arrangements before you start, you're an idiot.  It's not like he couldn't afford a taxi!

 

I feel the same way, but at the same time I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt this one last time.  Why? During his time in college he was coddled, protected, and enabled by the athletic department as we all see in our fine establishments of higher learning.  He then stepped into the pros and continued with the partying atmosphere coupled with the fact that suddenly he had pockets full of money.  Like you, I thought a four game suspension would get his attention, and I'm sure it did, but it didn't go far enough to really get to the root of his problem and solve it.  Now that he's losing huge amounts of money and potentially facing the end of his career, hopefully he's getting the long-term treatment he needs to face his demons and learn how to deal with them.

 

Blackmon is still a youthful and unformed individual.  Unfortunately, fame and fortune does not imbue maturity and good sense.  More often than not it accomplishes the opposite.  If JB is getting the real help he needs to give him the tools to succeed in life and deal with the trappings that come with professional sports, then I see no reason not to give him another chance.      

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Somebody can shed more light on this than me but the NFL has a program where players can obtain alternative transportation, likely at no cost, anywhere in the country to protect them from this stuff. There's no excuse.

You're right.  The NFL Player Assc. started a program with Uber to provide alternative transportation.

 

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/NFL...30841.html

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When you get into the endzone, act like you've been there before.

Somebody can shed more light on this than me but the NFL has a program where players can obtain alternative transportation, likely at no cost, anywhere in the country to protect them from this stuff. There's no excuse.

 

The problem is that JB can't drink at all, ride home or not.

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If something can corrupt you, you're corrupted already.
- Bob Marley


 

The problem is that JB can't drink at all, ride home or not.

That's true now, but that wasn't the case before he got the DUI.

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When you get into the endzone, act like you've been there before.

I bet he is champing at the bit.

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The problem is that JB can't drink at all, ride home or not.

 

Thats my point, and that would be hard for anyone to abide by, even non alcoholics. 

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I would guess he never sees the field again. The threat of a year suspension at a huge financial cost didn't faze him probably nothing will.

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Looking to troll? Don't bother, we supply our own.

 

 

Blackmon is probabley polishing off a bottle as we speak.

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I ain't no monkey... I'm an ape.

Thats my point, and that would be hard for anyone to abide by, even non alcoholics. 

I'm pretty sure he can stay at home and drink, nobody can stop him doing that

 

but if he's going out, gotta stay sober, I think most non-alchoholics could handle that with millions at stake

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I'm pretty sure he can stay at home and drink, nobody can stop him doing that

 

but if he's going out, gotta stay sober, I think most non-alchoholics could handle that with millions at stake

 

Not sure. He's getting randomly tested now. And if theres any alcohol in his system he violates the policy. At least thats what I am led to believe. 

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Not sure. He's getting randomly tested now. And if theres any alcohol in his system he violates the policy. At least thats what I am led to believe. 

Sounds that way:

 

<p style="font-size:12px;font-family:Helvetica;">All players in Stage Two will be subject to

<p style="font-size:12px;font-family:Helvetica;">unannounced Testing. At the sole discretion of the Medical

<p style="font-size:12px;font-family:Helvetica;">Advisor, a player may or may not be tested; however, if he

<p style="font-size:12px;font-family:Helvetica;">is tested, he may not be tested more than 10 times during

<p style="font-size:12px;font-family:Helvetica;">any calendar month. Such Testing shall include Testing for

<p style="font-size:12px;font-family:Helvetica;">the NFL Drug Panel and alcohol, but in addition Tests for

<p style="font-size:12px;font-family:Helvetica;">other substances of abuse will be conducted if the player’s

<p style="font-size:12px;font-family:Helvetica;">Treatment Plan requires abstention from and enumerates

<p style="font-size:12px;font-family:Helvetica;">testing for such substances.

entire policy here:

https://www.nflplayers.com/about-us/hist...ug-Policy/

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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/

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“It just shows what kind of team we are. We’re a tough team. We like contact. We’re very physical. We want the issue to be brought to us so we can show people we can stand up to it and overcome it. Seeing that’s just a symbol of our team and who we are.” - Jaguars DT Malik Jackson

Blackmon is done. It's too hard to give up da juice. Maybe he should have just smoked weed like all ther other NFL'rs. Supposedly it's not addictive....and far easier to hide.

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I ain't no monkey... I'm an ape.

I bet he is champing at the bit.

+1

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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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Thats my point, and that would be hard for anyone to abide by, even non alcoholics. 

 

Ehhh, I don't know.  I get why it's different for someone with an addiction, but I think this is taking it a bit too far.  If you have no addiction and can let reason be your guide, what could you seriously not give up temporarily to secure lifetime financial security for yourself and your family?

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I truly hope he gets whatever monkey it is off his back......but I do have my doubts.

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Because Jaguars is our mantra 

I feel the same way, but at the same time I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt this one last time.  Why? During his time in college he was coddled, protected, and enabled by the athletic department as we all see in our fine establishments of higher learning.  He then stepped into the pros and continued with the partying atmosphere coupled with the fact that suddenly he had pockets full of money.  Like you, I thought a four game suspension would get his attention, and I'm sure it did, but it didn't go far enough to really get to the root of his problem and solve it.  Now that he's losing huge amounts of money and potentially facing the end of his career, hopefully he's getting the long-term treatment he needs to face his demons and learn how to deal with them.

 

Blackmon is still a youthful and unformed individual.  Unfortunately, fame and fortune does not imbue maturity and good sense.  More often than not it accomplishes the opposite.  If JB is getting the real help he needs to give him the tools to succeed in life and deal with the trappings that come with professional sports, then I see no reason not to give him another chance.      

The only problem is that to give him a chance, you have to take a chance.  I'm sure Caldwell will impose fairly stringent conditions he'll have to meet before returning, but I think we'll see him in a Jaguars uniform again.  How long it will last is anybody's guess.

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When you get into the endzone, act like you've been there before.