Around the League: Week 2

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by donofriose

I think the NFL has always had a problem similar to this, it is just under a microscope because of Ray Rice and how technology has made it possible to see these incidents. I of course can't forget Social Media.

I have not heard anyone mention it, but maybe someone has, but I wonder the % of these violent incidents involves alcohol? I bet most if not all do. Alcohol the legal drug that kills more people than all drugs combined. Maybe these player need to not drink to excess?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

I have not heard anyone mention it, but maybe someone has, but I wonder the % of these violent incidents involves alcohol? I bet most if not all do. Alcohol the legal drug that kills more people than all drugs combined. Maybe these player need to not drink to excess?

Yeah and Budweiser sticking their nose into things is a joke.

[Hijinx]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Yeah and Budweiser sticking their nose into things is a joke.

I wonder what their "stance" will be when another player gets drunk on their product and kills someone. Like the Cowboy player who is coming back this season after a 10 game suspension.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Yeah and Budweiser sticking their nose into things is a joke.

Good point.
I do however think the big sponsors like Bud 'sticking their nose into it' is serving to make the NFL take notice. Forcing the hand of the NFL to make changes.
Before the Rice/AP shit hit the fan, I was surprised and little frustrated the NFL and the NFLPA have taken so long to implement PED testing. It has taken 4 years and they still have not yet fully agreed. They claim to be close and testing is supposed to start this season.
I have a feeling if they start a really thorough testing program, one the NFLPA would probably never agree to, many players would fail.
Is it a stretch...PED use...roid rage......domestic violence?