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[quote=Buffalo Bob;1227232]When is the NFL going to stop testing for marijuana? It appears to be legal for medical or recreational use in about half the states. I wonder what the hang up is? Is it the owner demographic? Elderly men that still think pot use leads to heroin addiction. I don't get it? For the record I am almost 60, never more than tried it, yet I believe if it is legal to have a beer it should be legal to have a joint. I still know people my age that have a very low opinion of pot smokers, yet they would never say a word about someone who over consumed alcohol.[/quote]

I think in the states where it's totally legal and there's a football team, Ca and Colorado come to mind, the NFL could have a legal issue if players really wanted to push it.

Re: Trent Williams holding out for new deal
 

Finished watching Geron's tape from Thursday... Yikes, constantly getting manhandled, lacks quickness as well. If he is the starting LT, we are going to be really bad on offense.

Pass blocking grade = 49.1
Run blocking grade = 47.1

Through 2 games so far.

Re: Trent Williams holding out for new deal
 

[quote=Buffalo Bob;1227232]When is the NFL going to stop testing for marijuana? It appears to be legal for medical or recreational use in about half the states. I wonder what the hang up is? Is it the owner demographic? Elderly men that still think pot use leads to heroin addiction. I don't get it? For the record I am almost 60, never more than tried it, yet I believe if it is legal to have a beer it should be legal to have a joint. I still know people my age that have a very low opinion of pot smokers, yet they would never say a word about someone who over consumed alcohol.[/quote]

Could not agree more. Cannabis has been proven time and again as an effective pain reliever for injuries, illnesses and the like. This needs to change.

And I have a feeling it will be a huge topic on the upcoming CBA. Players will demand that marijuana testing be removed from the league entirely.

What leads to heroin addiction is athletes (yeah even high school athletes) sustaining a serious injury and they are prescribed narcotics, like oxycodone as a pain killer. These pain killers possess a high risk of addiction. Then when the prescriptions run out, you have essentially created an addict that usually turn to heroin to satisfy that addiction.

I for one would much rather see that athlete use marijuana which is less addictive and it just frigging works.

Re: Trent Williams holding out for new deal
 

[quote=sandtrapjack;1227255]Could not agree more. Cannabis has been proven time and again as an effective pain reliever for injuries, illnesses and the like. This needs to change.

And I have a feeling it will be a huge topic on the upcoming CBA. Players will demand that marijuana testing be removed from the league entirely.[/quote]

The league is probably holding onto it for now simply as a chip to give away in the bargaining process.

Re: Trent Williams holding out for new deal
 

[quote=skinsfaninok;1227253]Finished watching Geron's tape from Thursday... Yikes, constantly getting manhandled, lacks quickness as well. If he is the starting LT, we are going to be really bad on offense.

Pass blocking grade = 49.1
Run blocking grade = 47.1

Through 2 games so far.[/quote]

He just isn't strong enough and it's obvious. Not sue Penn's any better. LT is going to be a total mess if TW doesn't show up.

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[quote=skinsfan69;1227264]He just isn't strong enough and it's obvious. Not sue Penn's any better. LT is going to be a total mess if TW doesn't show up.[/quote]

It's tough but Penn needs to get the starting reps this week, He's better overall even at his old age. If we can't run the ball this yr we are fucked

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1227265]It's tough but Penn needs to get the starting reps this week, He's better overall even at his old age. If we can't run the ball this yr we are fucked[/quote]

I don't think you should be looking at whether Penn starts. They seem to be putting Penn and Wes Martin in when Haskins in under center. This to me is telling. I would state they are putting in the OL players they think are likely to be starters when Haskins is in to give him the best chance to succeed.

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Geron Christian has been a complete mess. Penn will start over him

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[quote=Chico23231;1227268]Geron Christian has been a complete mess. Penn will start over him[/quote]

I agree - that is clearly their plan. And Wes Martin at LG.

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FWIW:

Penn's Grades so far

48.0 Pass block
56.3 Run Block

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1227270]FWIW:

Penn's Grades so far

48.0 Pass block
56.3 Run Block[/quote]

Gruden will probably switch out Penn and Christian, thus telegraphing when we are going to run.

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Gruden when asked if he’s talked to Trent in the last few weeks:

“Maybe”

Re: Trent Williams holding out for new deal
 

[quote=skinsfaninok;1227274]Gruden when asked if he’s talked to Trent in the last few weeks:

“Maybe”[/quote]

It's harder to get a straight answer on Trent Williams then Russian Collusion(points to [URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/forumdisplay.php?f=75"]Debating with the Enemy[/URL] forum for all political responses)!!!

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There is no excuse for him not to be strong enough by now! Hit the fucking weights. Looking like a bust.

Re: Trent Williams holding out for new deal
 

[quote=skinsfaninok;1227274]Gruden when asked if he’s talked to Trent in the last few weeks:

“Maybe”[/quote]

Gruden should be in the CIA with that shrewd, deceptive answer. It completely threw me off the trail.

Jay's mom: "Jay, did you eat the last cookie?"

Jay (as a toddler): "Maybe."