Onyemata suspended for banned substance (3 Viewers)

[dvdman]

People keep on forgetting that just because NFL players are physically talented and make tons money doesn’t necessarily mean they always make smart decisions. We’ve seen prime examples of that this week.

 

[saintsmarchin]

12 to 13 wins still.

You guys must've not watched Jameis QB pressure video.

 

[DavidM]

Unfortunate development.

Hope he handles the setback well and comes through it a wiser person. Mistakes and lessons are a part of life for all of us.

It becomes a test for the team to find out if they can overcome this, too.

 

[AARPSaint]

The Saints have lost Rankins, Brown, and now Onyemata from the interior DL. That's a lot to overcome. Very disappointing.

 

[DerrickB]

You hate to see this, especially being this close to the season. It's going to hurt not having him but we have the depth to make up for it.

My only gripe is how extensive the banned substance list is to warrant a suspension. Same thing happened to Mark Ingram a few years back and then Golden Tate got suspended while taking something to help him produce for a child. I'm all for doing things right but keeping your body right to play this sport takes a toll over the years and you need to support it somehow.

Just an overall bummer.

What depth?

 

[DerrickB]

Is Shy Tuttle next man up?

He needs to be. Like right now!!

 

[JvilleJoe]

He needs to be. Like right now!!

Wasn’t Tuttle thought to be starting alongside him! Seriously hurts our depth and rotation IMO!

 

[St.Fury]

This is frustrating. How do these players keeep making these mistakes? If you're putting ANYTHING in your body, know whats in it! They have a process to get any supplements tested for banned substances.

 

[meily]

Wasn’t Tuttle thought to be starting alongside him! Seriously hurts our depth and rotation IMO!

Our depth was going to be young and unproven regardless of this suspension, the only viable player we have is Onyematta everybody else is unproven and looking to make a name for themselves so its was going to be an opportunity for alot of young players to get reps and establish themselves so there's still the same enthusiasm about the position before his suspension came.

 

[Merl]

This is frustrating. How do these players keeep making these mistakes? If you're putting ANYTHING in your body, know whats in it! They have a process to get any supplements tested for banned substances.

The supplements can have the formula changed after the testing the player submits it for. (that is what happened in the Starcaps case).

I have often wondered why the NFL doesn't start a program where a manufacturer submits their products for testing and if it passes they are allowed to put a "approved by the NFL" on the bottle. The league would also at random times pull random samples off a store shelf and test to see if they have changed it since they submitted for approval. If they have then not only that product but all products the company produces become banned and word is put out to all players through the NFLPA to immediately stop using the companies products. The cost of the program would easily be covered by licensing fees and any profits after expenses split between the NFL and NFLPA.

 

[Super Hooper]

Next Man UP! Who Dat!

 

[SweetT]

The supplements can have the formula changed after the testing the player submits it for. (that is what happened in the Starcaps case).

I have often wondered why the NFL doesn't start a program where a manufacturer submits their products for testing and if it passes they are allowed to put a "approved by the NFL" on the bottle. The league would also at random times pull random samples off a store shelf and test to see if they have changed it since they submitted for approval. If they have then not only that product but all products the company produces become banned and word is put out to all players through the NFLPA to immediately stop using the companies products. The cost of the program would easily be covered by licensing fees and any profits after expenses split between the NFL and NFLPA.

Great points, but the NFL is a joke for 1. They don’t like doing anything unless they are pushed or threatened with a potential lawsuit secondly. And third, they already make a crap ton of money, with the trajectory pointing upward. They wouldn’t see the point of trying to help players in this manner if it cost them time and such.

 

[Zack Lee]

This sucks.

on the other hand, that’s how you write a public statement David. Get back on the horse ASAP

 

[Merl]

Great points, but the NFL is a joke for 1. They don’t like doing anything unless they are pushed or threatened with a potential lawsuit secondly. And third, they already make a crap ton of money, with the trajectory pointing upward. They wouldn’t see the point of trying to help players in this manner if it cost them time and such.

They are always looking for new ways to grow the revenue. That is also one of their responsibilities under the CBA. This plan would generate profits for the NFL, NFLPA, and increase the cap.

 

[St.Fury]

The supplements can have the formula changed after the testing the player submits it for. (that is what happened in the Starcaps case).

I have often wondered why the NFL doesn't start a program where a manufacturer submits their products for testing and if it passes they are allowed to put a "approved by the NFL" on the bottle. The league would also at random times pull random samples off a store shelf and test to see if they have changed it since they submitted for approval. If they have then not only that product but all products the company produces become banned and word is put out to all players through the NFLPA to immediately stop using the companies products. The cost of the program would easily be covered by licensing fees and any profits after expenses split between the NFL and NFLPA.

Thats a valid point and great idea. Players shouldn't be punished for these things if the manufacturer changes the formula after the product was tested and approved.