Saints QB Jake Haener suspended six games for PED violation

SmashMouth · 09-07-2023, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

They usually don't even announce the suspension until after the appeal has already been heard.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I believe a Houston player was hit with a failed test and it was tracked down to tainted beef while in Mexico on vacation. The NFL supposedly sent out a warning to players about eating beef from Mexico or China. The best way to avoid it is to have everything you place in your body tested first even if it's on the approved list, because they can even be tainted. But that's almost impossible.

A rookie QB sitting four deep in depth with a roster spot guaranteed has absolutely nothing to gain by intentionally taking anything.

I still say it was the hair gel.

Yeah... I'll admit it's been a minute or two since the last time we've seen this up close.

From the Bucs report
While the article is a bit stale, it suggests that it's still current under the CBA. So something is still not right about the 6 games.

Penalties for PED Policy Infringement

Players, coaches, trainers, or agents face the following penalties for PED violation if tested positive for steroids or other banned substances:

– First-time offenders have to participate in the NFL’s drug program.

– Second- and third-time violators face fines equalling two and four games, respectively.

Further violations involve suspensions, including:

– Fourth-time offenders have to sit out four fixtures.

– Players and officials who test positive for the fifth instance miss ten games.

– Six-time violators face up to a year’s suspension.

These penalties don’t apply during the off-season. Those who fail drug tests within this period must undergo a rehab program before the next season begins.

If anyone feels unjustly penalized by the harsh rules, they can appeal to the NFL’s commissioner.

NFLPA

NFL Players Suspended For PEDs And Failed Drug Test

Jaguars' Cam Robinson suspended four games for violating NFL's PED policy, per report

Cowboys RB Ronald Jones suspended two games for violating NFL PED policy

So the more we see examples of disparate games fined for seemingly the same thing, even for rookies, the more this is suspicious for Haener as being singled out. There is yet an untold story. Will Nick Underhill get to the bottom of this?

09-07-2023, 08:13 AM	#15
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 37,211 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints QB Jake Haener suspended six games for PED violation Originally Posted by AsylumGuido They usually don't even announce the suspension until after the appeal has already been heard. Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I believe a Houston player was hit with a failed test and it was tracked down to tainted beef while in Mexico on vacation. The NFL supposedly sent out a warning to players about eating beef from Mexico or China. The best way to avoid it is to have everything you place in your body tested first even if it's on the approved list, because they can even be tainted. But that's almost impossible. A rookie QB sitting four deep in depth with a roster spot guaranteed has absolutely nothing to gain by intentionally taking anything. I still say it was the hair gel. Yeah... I'll admit it's been a minute or two since the last time we've seen this up close. From the Bucs report While the article is a bit stale, it suggests that it's still current under the CBA. So something is still not right about the 6 games. Penalties for PED Policy Infringement Players, coaches, trainers, or agents face the following penalties for PED violation if tested positive for steroids or other banned substances: – First-time offenders have to participate in the NFL’s drug program. – Second- and third-time violators face fines equalling two and four games, respectively. Further violations involve suspensions, including: – Fourth-time offenders have to sit out four fixtures. – Players and officials who test positive for the fifth instance miss ten games. – Six-time violators face up to a year’s suspension. These penalties don’t apply during the off-season. Those who fail drug tests within this period must undergo a rehab program before the next season begins. If anyone feels unjustly penalized by the harsh rules, they can appeal to the NFL’s commissioner. NFLPA NFL Players Suspended For PEDs And Failed Drug Test Jaguars' Cam Robinson suspended four games for violating NFL's PED policy, per report Cowboys RB Ronald Jones suspended two games for violating NFL PED policy So the more we see examples of disparate games fined for seemingly the same thing, even for rookies, the more this is suspicious for Haener as being singled out. There is yet an untold story. Will Nick Underhill get to the bottom of this?
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