Kenny Vaccaro didn’t realize taking Adderall was against rules

K Major · 01-14-2017, 03:39 PM

Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro apologized for letting down his teammates, but admitted he didn’t realize he was doing something against the rules when he took Adderall, failed a PED test and was suspended for four games.

Vaccaro told Mike Triplett of ESPN.com that he wasn’t trying to take the stimulant for performance-enhancing reasons, unless you mean trying to enhance his weekend. He said he took it during the Saints bye weekend, when he was in Dallas watching his brother play in the Texas-Oklahoma game.

Kenny Vaccaro didn’t realize taking Adderall was against rules | ProFootballTalk

"C'mon son!" ...

dizzle88 · 01-14-2017, 04:17 PM

Maybe he'll check before taking anything in future.

He couldnt just ring a Coach or teammate and ask?

ChrisXVI · 01-14-2017, 04:36 PM

That's our leadership right there folks!

halloween 65 · 01-14-2017, 04:53 PM

He's full of crap, he knew. They all know.

Seer1 · 01-14-2017, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

That's our lack of leadership right there folks!

FIFY

How could I know it was against the rules and he not?

AsylumGuido · 01-14-2017, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Seer1

FIFY

How could I know it was against the rules and he not?

Because you read everything to do with football. I'll bet he doesn't.

AsylumGuido · 01-14-2017, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

He's full of crap, he knew. They all know.

You know that for sure? I would venture to bet that the majority of young NFL players don't know the entirety of rules. These kids just want to play.

spkb25 · 01-14-2017, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

You know that for sure? I would venture to bet that the majority of young NFL players don't know the entirety of rules. These kids just want to play.

that's they're job, not mine, not ours. It is his job to know it, and to a larger extent it is a function of the HC. Another fail by SP

AsylumGuido · 01-14-2017, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by spkb25

that's they're job, not mine, not ours. It is his job to know it, and to a larger extent it is a function of the HC. Another fail by SP

Bullcrap. There isn't a head coach in the NFL that monitors what players know about drug policies. That is so low level. But, yes, it is the player's job to know, but I am sure many, if not most, are only concerned with maximizing doing what they can do on the field to remain on the roster. These are kids. I have sons older.

spkb25 · 01-14-2017, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Bullcrap. There isn't a head coach in the NFL that monitors what players know about drug policies. That is so low level. But, yes, it is the player's job to know, but I am sure many, if not most, are only concerned with maximizing doing what they can do on the field to remain on the roster. These are kids. I have sons older.

You are a coach in the NFL? How the F do you know? Man you pretend to know a lot about things you have absolutely no idea about.

If the rules are that confusing and difficult to follow it is the coaches job to make sure his players are not getting suspended and are on the field. Low energy needs to do a better job making sure his players are informed so they can be on the field like they're supposed to.

Oh wait, NM, he is suspended because it is the Adderall's fault.

01-14-2017, 03:39 PM	#1
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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Kenny Vaccaro didn’t realize taking Adderall was against rules Maybe he'll check before taking anything in future. He couldnt just ring a Coach or teammate and ask?

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Kenny Vaccaro didn’t realize taking Adderall was against rules That's our leadership right there folks! jeanpierre, halloween 65 and bobdog86 like this.

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Kenny Vaccaro didn’t realize taking Adderall was against rules Originally Posted by ChrisXVI That's our lack of leadership right there folks! FIFY How could I know it was against the rules and he not? neugey likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Kenny Vaccaro didn’t realize taking Adderall was against rules Originally Posted by Seer1 FIFY How could I know it was against the rules and he not? Because you read everything to do with football. I'll bet he doesn't. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Kenny Vaccaro didn’t realize taking Adderall was against rules Originally Posted by halloween 65 He's full of crap, he knew. They all know. You know that for sure? I would venture to bet that the majority of young NFL players don't know the entirety of rules. These kids just want to play.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: Kenny Vaccaro didn’t realize taking Adderall was against rules Originally Posted by AsylumGuido You know that for sure? I would venture to bet that the majority of young NFL players don't know the entirety of rules. These kids just want to play. that's they're job, not mine, not ours. It is his job to know it, and to a larger extent it is a function of the HC. Another fail by SP UK_WhoDat, RockyMountainSaint, 73Saint and 2 others like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Kenny Vaccaro didn’t realize taking Adderall was against rules Originally Posted by spkb25 that's they're job, not mine, not ours. It is his job to know it, and to a larger extent it is a function of the HC. Another fail by SP Bullcrap. There isn't a head coach in the NFL that monitors what players know about drug policies. That is so low level. But, yes, it is the player's job to know, but I am sure many, if not most, are only concerned with maximizing doing what they can do on the field to remain on the roster. These are kids. I have sons older. jnormand likes this.

01-14-2017, 06:32 PM	#10
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: Kenny Vaccaro didn’t realize taking Adderall was against rules Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Bullcrap. There isn't a head coach in the NFL that monitors what players know about drug policies. That is so low level. But, yes, it is the player's job to know, but I am sure many, if not most, are only concerned with maximizing doing what they can do on the field to remain on the roster. These are kids. I have sons older. You are a coach in the NFL? How the F do you know? Man you pretend to know a lot about things you have absolutely no idea about. If the rules are that confusing and difficult to follow it is the coaches job to make sure his players are not getting suspended and are on the field. Low energy needs to do a better job making sure his players are informed so they can be on the field like they're supposed to. Oh wait, NM, he is suspended because it is the Adderall's fault.

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