stymie Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 what a loserDocs recommend delay of Williams' NFL reinstatementBy Chris MortensenESPN.comMiami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams tested positive for marijuana in April and will not be allowed to apply for reinstatement to the NFL until September, sources said. WilliamsWilliams was suspended last year for violation of the substance abuse policy and was eligible to be reinstated this month, but the league's medical advisors that oversee Williams' personal rehabilitation program recently notified commissioner Roger Goodell of the positive test, sources said. The doctors also recommended that Williams not be allowed to apply for reinstatement until September, sources said. The commissioner usually adheres to the advice of the medical advisors under the substance abuse policy. "Falling off the wagon is part of rehab," a source said. "Based on the medical evidence in Ricky's case, the doctors say it's too early to come back. He had the positive test last month. Remember, he's been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder -- that's a real disease and a good percentage of those folks self-medicate with substances like marijuana, often at the moment they are about to have a high level of social interaction." League spokesman Greg Aiello said the NFL would have no comment, as did Dolphins spokesman Harvey Greene. David Cornwell, an attorney who has represented Williams during his substance abuse cases, said he would honor the confidentiality policies in effect with another no comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicman Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 kid got issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bxbomb Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 dude loves his weeddont make him a bad person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonStephen Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 dude loves his weeddont make him a bad personyeah but the NFL says no to itif he really cared about his career he'd just stop smoking. obviously his career is secondary to his potif he wasnt such a great athlete he'd be a bum on the streets begging for a buck. i put him in the same category as a bum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfiorellino Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 dude loves his weeddont make him a bad personI agree. Weed should be legal. Booze is more addictive but available everywhere. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullseye Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 yeah but the NFL says no to itif he really cared about his career he'd just stop smoking. obviously his career is secondary to his potif he wasnt such a great athlete he'd be a bum on the streets begging for a buck. i put him in the same category as a bumtotally agree. you know what the laws are, you know what the nfl policies are, so wats the problem? is there any team that would honestly take a chance on someone that chooses a plant over their career? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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