Alan Branch Suspended

[aluminum seats]

the penalties are clear

Yeah, and the league always closely adheres to its stated penalties...

 

[NG Pats Fan]

Tough break for this defense.....Markus Kuhn is another guy they could bring back. Also read that he is appealing the ban.

What's there even to appeal? P

 

[TennisBallHead]

They're tuning out Belichick, it may be time for a change

 

[Kontradiction]

The good thing is that pot drug tests frequently get reduced on appeal. The bad news is he is one of the best d-linemen the Pats have.

This season is looking more and more like 2009 minus a gimpy Brady.

Yeah. Aside from that, the fact that they hold the #1 seed, have a boatload more talent on the offensive side of the ball, are better on the defensive side of the ball, and have better coaching on both sides of the ball, this team is JUST LIKE the 2009 squad.

 

[raduray]

Just drink, man!

That's just as bad. You only have to look at all the DUI incidents. All those drivers know the consequences before they take that first drink.

 

[The Gr8est]

Yeah, and the league always closely adheres to its stated penalties...

Yeah......


Not touching this one.

 

[aluminum seats]

That's just as bad. You only have to look at all the DUI incidents. All those drivers know the consequences before they take that first drink.

Oh, of course. I was just kidding in that they're allowed to drink at least.

But don't drink and drive, kids! Don't do drugs! Stay in school!

 

[Joey007]

Woodrow Hamiltons about to be active much more often.

Man just get him suspended now. Need him back for that Miami game, and the playoffs for sure.

 

[Ring 6]

I can think of worse things that a 350 lb guy getting a month off to be fresh for the last game or so and playoffs, while letting 2 young promising DTs get some playing time.

 

[Brick27]

Hopefully Malcolm Brown starts playing like a first rounder.

 

[raduray]

Oh, of course. I was just kidding in that they're allowed to drink at least.

But don't drink and drive, kids! Don't do drugs! Stay in school!

I didn't mean to come across as sanctimonious. To my mind, pot and alcohol are equivalent and should be treated the same under the law and by the NFL. How on earth can the NFL treat a failed marijuana test more seriously than DUI?

 

[Canuck]

After Goodell is no longer Commissioner, it will be found that weed has theraputic effects that are less harmful and more effective then drugs that are currently legal under the NFL drug policy. It's perfectly okay to drink yourself silly at a bar but heaven forbid you smoke a joint.

I wonder what Branch's excuse will be? Sorry, Mr Goodell, I just inhaled some second hand pot smoke.

 

[Canuck]

Can they bring anyone in? So they have Brown, valentine, who else?

My guess is Woodrow Hamilton.

 

[neuronet]

Backups have been injured. Get Wilfork here for Thanksgiving. :O

 

[supafly]

Should've brought Siligia back last week. Of course the need was much less then.

 

[Froob]

Did he not know it was in his protein powder?

 

[JMC00]

What's there even to appeal? P

Go ask Richard Sherman why would someone appeal a drug test

 

[BradyFTW!]

Valentine playing well yesterday makes this slightly more palatable, but it still sucks.

 

[QB12]

Adam Schefter ?@AdamSchefter 2m2 minutes ago
Patriots DT Alan Branch is being suspended four games for violating drug policy, sources tell ESPN. Tested positive for marijuana. Appealing

Things just keep getting better for the defense

Hopefully this means he plays like a maniac in the postseason.

 

[patriot1136]

Where is Anthony Johnson?