Lions' Rogers to be suspended for substance abuse
Detroit Lions receiver Charles Rogers has been notified that he is being suspended for four games because he is in violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy, sources have told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
The suspension could be announced this week unless Rogers appeals, the sources said.
Under the policy, Rogers' suspension means he has had at least three positive tests of an illegal street drug. A fourth positive test will result in a minimum one-year suspension. Rogers was unavailable for comment, as was his agent.
Rogers was the Lions' first-round choice in 2003, the No. 2 overall player chosen in the NFL draft. That year, ESPN reported that Rogers was flagged by the NFL's medical advisor when he provided a diluted urine sample at the NFL Scouting Combine before the draft. The result placed Rogers in the substance abuse program, which made him subject to random testing.
BBMarley wrote:What a fuckin' waste... between his injuries and the doobage- he is turning out to be a major bust.
You know... I just don't get it! Randy Moss, Ontario Smith. I have to believe if the NFL Wanted to crack down on this even more we'd lose more thatn 40% of the league!
Its sad to say this Lionfan BUT. Wayne Fontes was hands down the best coach you've had in the last 30 years. At least Fontes got you to the NFC Championship game.
The Assassin wrote:Its sad to say this Lionfan BUT. Wayne Fontes was hands down the best coach you've had in the last 30 years. At least Fontes got you to the NFC Championship game.
Sad to say it but you're right. Plus, Scott Mitchell (when he was decent) and Erik Kramer are better QBs than Harrington.
The only upside of Rogers being out is that Mike Williams will get more reps. He's looked okay so far.
It looks like the Lions selection of Mike Williams will pay off. In fact, it looks like they may have selected Mike Williams to cover the loss of Rogers. From what I have been reading here in Detroit, Rogers had a false positive at the combines and the Lions knew he had a drug habit, hence, they pick Williams...
Under the policy, Rogers' suspension means he has had at least three positive tests of an illegal street drug. A fourth positive test will result in a minimum one-year suspension. Rogers was unavailable for comment, as was his agent.
Holy fuck. Nice drug policy Tags has there. It takes FOUR positive tests to be suspended for a year?? THREE positive tests is 4 games?? What the fuck is this?? And we thought baseball was bad....... :roll: :roll:
ANd that situation with the 3 Panther players being involved with that Balco lab seems to have been swept under the rug. Way to go Tags, glad to see you're on top of things buddy! Holy crap.
:roll:
Looks like the show "Playmakers" wasn't too far off from the NFL. :?
Under the policy, Rogers' suspension means he has had at least three positive tests of an illegal street drug. A fourth positive test will result in a minimum one-year suspension. Rogers was unavailable for comment, as was his agent.
Holy fuck. Nice drug policy Tags has there. It takes FOUR positive tests to be suspended for a year?? THREE positive tests is 4 games?? What the fuck is this?? And we thought baseball was bad....... :roll: :roll:
ANd that situation with the 3 Panther players being involved with that Balco lab seems to have been swept under the rug. Way to go Tags, glad to see you're on top of things buddy! Holy crap.
There are still performance enhancing drugs used in the NFL. The 320 LB pulling guard out front should have told you that.
BSmack wrote:
There are still performance enhancing drugs used in the NFL. The 320 LB pulling guard who runs a fookin 4.6 40 out front should have told you that.
