1st Player to Drop in Draft

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Here's a guy knowing he risks many millions of dollars by smoking that doobie (why this is such a big deal to the dinosaurs of the NFL, I have no idea) but couldn't resist, just the same:

Nebraska DE/OLB Randy Gregory admitted to NFL.com that he failed a drug test at February's Combine.

He tested positive for marijuana. "I blame myself," Gregory said. Even before learning of the flunked test, two executives told NFL.com's Kim Jones that Gregory had concerning "off-the-field issues." Gregory claims he used to smoke marijuana to deal with anxiety, but has moved past it. "I don't wake up every day saying, I'd really love to go smoke," he said. "It's not a struggle for me every day (now), it really isn't. In the past, hell yeah, it's been a struggle. It really has been. Now, I'm focused on my dream." Gregory says he last smoked marijuana in December. Mar 25 - 11:58

This is a major red flag for teams considering him as he fully knew he was a top 10 lock and still couldn't resist. What's going to stop him in the future from going back on this when stress will only multiply? It's so ridiculous that the NFL cares one iota about this. I thought this was a free country.

This may explain why the Vikings at 11 are so heavily linked to Gregory...they know he'll drop. That's a big risk for teams in the top 10 to explain to their fan base that their high draft pick is suspended.
 
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Jet Setter said:
Here's a guy knowing he risks many millions of dollars by smoking that doobie (why this is such a big deal to the dinosaurs of the NFL, I have no idea) but couldn't resist, just the same.
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The only reason its a big deal is because its on the NFL's banned substance list and guys who fail tests get suspended and miss games. Just look at Josh Gordon, the dudes career is close to being finished because he can't stop smoking weed. Thats the concern when you draft a guy who likes to smoke pot. Some of these guys will flush their careers down the toilet before they give it up. I wish the NFL would stop even testing for weed, but it is what it is.

Anyway its sad that Gregory now has this hanging over his head. He was probably the #2 edge rusher on my board, now it would be hard to take him at 6. I was already inclined to take White or Cooper over Gregory, now its an easier call.
 
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According to the NFLN's Kim Jones he failed TWO drug tests at Nebraska in 2014 as well. Add that to the combines and that's THREE failed tests over the past year. There's no way you can draft this guy at #6, he's way too unreliable, and Josh Gordon showed you what can happen if you have a knucklehead who can't stop smoking weed. I can't speak for anyone else, but I just removed Gregory from my board unless he falls to 37, he's a complete scratch for me at #6
 
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In a deep draft like this for edge rushers I'm betting he drops a fair amount. If it was a weak draft then I'd bet his position wouldn't change much. NFL is caring less and less about players smoking weed. The tolorence level increased recently.

As long as he isn't involved in domestic violence he should still be an easy 1st round pick.
 
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Green Jets & Ham said:
The only reason its a big deal is because its on the NFL's banned substance list and guys who fail tests get suspended and miss games. Just look at Josh Gordon, the dudes career is close to being finished because he can't stop smoking week. Thats the concern when you draft a guy who likes to smoke pot. Some of these guys will flush their careers down the toilet before they give it up. I wish the NFL would stop even testing for weed, but it is what it is.

Anyway its sad that Gregory now has this hanging over his head. He was probably the #2 edge rusher on my board, now it would be hard to take him at 6. I was already inclined to take White or Cooper over Gregory, now its an easier call.
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If he would be satisfied with Mon,Tues or Wed but no he has to do the whole 7..LOL
 
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What a dumb@$$!

Don't think it affects Jets much - unless he slides all the way to us in the 2nd round which would make for an interesting decision
 
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i wonder if the seahawks players get tested even though it is now legal in seattle same with the redskins and dc?
 
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If he slips to Rd 2 you grab him, IMO. He has #1 overall pick potential. If people can look past that idiot Winston's mistakes (he did do a puff puff past move walking into his bowl game this year on national TV), you can get passed this as the rule will change in the next 2-3 years anyway. By 2016 it will be legal in over 10 states...
 
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ucrenegade said:
i wonder if the seahawks players get tested even though it is now legal in seattle same with the redskins and dc?
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It doesnt matter..the NFL has own rules..its a "privilege" to play in the league so you have to abide by the rules negotiated with the bargaining units
 
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ucrenegade said:
i wonder if the seahawks players get tested even though it is now legal in seattle same with the redskins and dc?
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NFL can make their own rules..its like a nightclub or bar saying they can refuse to serve anyone under 25...even though its 21 legally..
 
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Wow. I really thought that he was a viable option at #6 . I don't have a problem with weed, but come on you know its a banned substance and you will be tested. From what I have read he supposedly is a very bright kid, but this is really, really poor judgment.
 
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Old#15 said:
Wow. I really thought that he was a viable option at #6 . I don't have a problem with weed, but come on you know its a banned substance and you will be tested. From what I have read he supposedly is a very bright kid, but this is really, really poor judgment.
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Plus he already has one strike against him..sorry cant take risk off first round board..maybe in second..but someone will take gamble in teens...especially New Orleans who needs d and has 2 firsts
 
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Sapp had the same issues coming out of Miami, and he ended up a HOF player. I guess that is the other end of the risk spectrum.
 
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I'm all for the legalization of marijuana; however, scratch this idiot off my big board. He said he has not smoked pot since mid December ? Well, he's also a liar, because pot only stays in your system 30 days, unless they take a hair follicle test which they don't do in the NFL. At one point months ago, Gregory was considered a top 3 pick, well that just went up in a puff of smoke !:stoned-smiley:

Go Jets...Cyborg
 
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Sarge said:
What a dumb@$$!

Don't think it affects Jets much - unless he slides all the way to us in the 2nd round which would make for an interesting decision
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Sarge, I don't agree, I think Gregory failing this drug test will greatly hurt the Jets. I think we all agree that Gregory was going to be a top 5 pick to the Jags, Titans, or Redskins. With him off the board, the next best OLB prospect is Vic Beasley who might be sitting on top of our draft board @ 6. It might also hurt us getting a top WR prospect. And no, I doubt he slides to our 37th pick, in that some team will take a chance on him. But this does effect the draft no doubt.

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