Around the NFL Free Agency Thread 2013

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Healthy, focused Harvin is a playmaker and can attack a defense in a lot of different ways.

Injured, head-case Harvin is a pain in the patootie that sulks on the bench.

Maybe the change of scenery will do him good. Carroll's "rah rah" approach will either resonate with Harvin or drive him off the deep end. I don't see a middle ground.

Washington just legalized weed, right? Percy Harvin can benefit from medical marijuana, right? I feel like the NFLPA would back him if he failed a test, because of his legit seizure causing headaches, and the NFL would be a tough position of suspending someone for what he can/will blame for medical reasons. He also has the money to fight it, and more importantly big enough game checks to not not fight it.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Washington just legalized weed, right? Percy Harvin can benefit from medical marijuana, right? I feel like the NFLPA would back him if he failed a test, because of his legit seizure causing headaches, and the NFL would be a tough position of suspending someone for what he can/will blame for medical reasons. He also has the money to fight it, and more importantly big enough game checks to not not fight it.

The league is definitely not on board when it comes to marijuana.

Marijuana legalization won't change NFL drug policy - NFL.com

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

The league is definitely not on board when it comes to marijuana.

Marijuana legalization won't change NFL drug policy - NFL.com

Of course not.... at least yet.

But allowing a player with a well documented medical history of severe and dangerous headaches, who by the course of his employment exposes himself to regular head injuries, to use weed for medical reasons in a state where marijuana is legal could be the first step in the inevitability of gradualness the NFL is likely looking for to keep this thing from turning into a very public legal battle as more and more states legalize the weed.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Of course not.... at least yet.

But allowing a player with a well documented medical history of sever and dangerous headaches, who by the course of his employment exposes himself to regular head injuries, to use weed for medical reasons in a state where marijuana is legal could be the first step in the inevitability of gradualness the NFL is likely looking for to keep this thing from turning into a very public legal battle as more and more states legalize the weed.

Yeah that's opening up a pretty big can of worms. Not sure the league wants to even touch that anytime soon.

[Alvin Walton]

Salsa boy update.

Mara: Giants to use first-round tender on Victor Cruz

[JoeRedskin]

wow. No way Harvin is worth a 1st. Maybe... MAYBE a second. I wouldn't have gone higher than a 3rd.

But then, that's why they make the big bucks.

[warriorzpath]

I hate Sherman and the Seahawks, but if Harvin stays healthy (big if) then the Seahawks may have gotten a good deal - depending on what else was given to the Vikings in addition to the 2013 first rounder. I think this would be what the Seahawks would have given up for Tavon Austin in the draft. Tavon Austin is described as a smaller, weaker Harvin.

Of course, Harvin comes with a lot of red flags. It's a high risk, high reward deal.

[12thMan]

Anquan Boldin to the 49ers for a 6th round pick.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Anquan Boldin to the 49ers for a 6th round pick.

Link?

That's pretty big. Not the guy he was 3 years ago, but still a beast at crunch time.

EDIT: Found it - San Francisco 49ers – Niner Insider Blog – SFGate.com » Reports: Anquan Boldin traded to 49ers for a sixth-round pick

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Link?

That's pretty big. Not the guy he was 3 years ago, but still a beast at crunch time.

It's a done deal. sorry no link.

[MTK]

Think about this, the next time Harvin makes it through an entire season without missing games... will be the first time.

[MTK]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
As @RavensInsider insider reported, WR Anquan Boldin traded to 49ers for a sixth-round pick. WRs piling up in NFC West.

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Anquan Boldin needs to pass physical before trade with 49ers becomes complete; he's in Africa on mission. Physical, trade completion await.

[12thMan]

FWI, I'd be looking for twitter confirms from reputable sources..."links" are quickly becoming outdated. At least with breaking news.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

FWI, I'd be looking for twitter confirms from reputable sources..."links" are quickly becoming outdated. At least with breaking news.

Just copy and paste from twitter, a source is always appreciated.

[warriorzpath]

Anquan Boldin for a sixth rounder -- what??? What is this - a family discount between the Harbaughs?