kidhawk
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NEUTRAL ARBITRATION: An Independent Arbitrator will hear appeals for positive test violations of both Substances of Abuse and Performance Enhancing Drug Policies. The NFL and NFLPA will jointly select, approve and pay for retention of 3-5 arbitrators.
· AMENDING MARIJUANA POLICIES: The threshold for a positive test for marijuana will increase to 35 ng/ml from the previous limit of 15 ng/ml. There will be additional steps for players who test positive for the substance before suspension.
· RETROACTIVITY: Discipline of players for certain violations in the 2014 League Year will have their discipline adjusted by certain aspects of the new policies.
· DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Players successfully rejected the league’s proposal to issue discipline upon arrest, prior to adjudication. A two-game suspension will be issued upon conviction or plea agreement for violations of law involving alcohol and driving.
· AMPHETAMINES: During the off-season, a first time positive test for amphetamines without a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) will now be evaluated under the Substances of Abuse Policy. During the season, a positive test without a TUE will continue to be a violation of the Performance Enhancing Drug Policy.
· HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE TESTING: Testing for hGH will occur in the 2014 season. Players have the right to challenge any aspect of the science of the hGH isoforms test. The collection of blood specimens is prohibited on game days.
· DISCIPLINE FOR BREACHES OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The NFL and NFLPA will have the right to retain independent investigators to review cases where player confidentiality as related to the drug policies has been breached. Employees of the NFL/NFLPA/Clubs, players, certified contract advisors (agents) and policy administrators found to be in violation will face fines up to $500,000 and/or termination or other discipline.
Just in time for another concusion at c-link.kidhawk":2x1fdcbx said:[tweet]https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/510570985452736512[/tweet]
Welker will be eligible as of this week
OrFan":cfs2m1uj said:They got it wrong, in my opinion. How can they not see that driving under the influence of alcohol is far more serious than smoking pot? Alcohol is the most violent drug there is. More people are killed involving someone who is drunk than all other drugs combined. They really need to wake up!
And yes, alcohol is a drug. Anyone who says it is not is not using their brain. It is a chemical that alters the brain's function - a drug.
OrFan":2ar2s4u6 said:They got it wrong, in my opinion. How can they not see that driving under the influence of alcohol is far more serious than smoking pot? Alcohol is the most violent drug there is. More people are killed involving someone who is drunk than all other drugs combined. They really need to wake up!
And yes, alcohol is a drug. Anyone who says it is not is not using their brain. It is a chemical that alters the brain's function - a drug.
No, because Browner's violation took place in 2013. Only violations that occurred in 2014 are subject to revision.RichNhansom":3so8xn5s said:Any word on Browner's suspension? Should be wiped out right?
OrFan":30dluf83 said:They got it wrong, in my opinion. How can they not see that driving under the influence of alcohol is far more serious than smoking pot? Alcohol is the most violent drug there is. More people are killed involving someone who is drunk than all other drugs combined. They really need to wake up!
And yes, alcohol is a drug. Anyone who says it is not is not using their brain. It is a chemical that alters the brain's function - a drug.
Well, isn't that convenient! They need to call this the "Welker" or "Denver" rule.SeatownJay":28j97pp4 said:No, because Browner's violation took place in 2013. Only violations that occurred in 2014 are subject to revision.RichNhansom":28j97pp4 said:Any word on Browner's suspension? Should be wiped out right?
Like he going to survive our game anyway.Sports Hernia":3ip8ziar said:Well, isn't that convenient! They need to call this the "Welker" or "Denver" rule.SeatownJay":3ip8ziar said:No, because Browner's violation took place in 2013. Only violations that occurred in 2014 are subject to revision.RichNhansom":3ip8ziar said:Any word on Browner's suspension? Should be wiped out right?
Can't take Pey Pey's weapon away ya know!
Oh I agree, but that's besides the point.MizzouHawkGal":18cm5z0x said:Like he going to survive our game anyway.Sports Hernia":18cm5z0x said:Well, isn't that convenient! They need to call this the "Welker" or "Denver" rule.SeatownJay":18cm5z0x said:No, because Browner's violation took place in 2013. Only violations that occurred in 2014 are subject to revision.RichNhansom":18cm5z0x said:Any word on Browner's suspension? Should be wiped out right?
Can't take Pey Pey's weapon away ya know!
This, X1000OrFan":3d59q5a5 said:They got it wrong, in my opinion. How can they not see that driving under the influence of alcohol is far more serious than smoking pot? Alcohol is the most violent drug there is. More people are killed involving someone who is drunk than all other drugs combined. They really need to wake up!
And yes, alcohol is a drug. Anyone who says it is not is not using their brain. It is a chemical that alters the brain's function - a drug.