Rumors Fly of Scouting Combine Positive Drug Tests

[aaprigs311]

Rumors Fly Of Scouting Combine Positive Drug Tests
Posted by Mike Florio on March 27, 2009, 10:02 p.m.

Although the NFL teams have yet to receive the list of players who tested positive for substances of abuse and/or banned substances at last month’s Scouting Combine, rumors already are circulating as to players who tested positive.

Specifically, we have heard the names of two potential first-rounders. For obvious legal reasons, we won’t be disclosing the names until official confirmation is obtained.

One league source told us that there’s simply no way to know at this point whether the rumors are accurate.

“I have a hard time believing the information could have gotten out,” the source said. “It’s like stealing the Mona Lisa. I don’t know if it’s true or not.”

The source points out that the two players who are rumored to have tested positive are believed to have tested positive at the college ranks. So it could be that rumors of past positive tests have been twisted into rumors of positives test at the Combine.

Because every player attending the Combine knows (or should know) that he’ll be tested in Indy, anyone who tests positive is either ridiculously stupid, or he has a real problem.

Who do you fellas think the two guys are that the article touched on? My guess, Cushing and Maybin. I think Cushing definitely used. Skeptical with Maybin.

[MikeIsGood]

I think you hit the nail on the head. Those are the two most obvious candidates.

[SteveScheffler]

if they're talking about marijuana it could be anyone

[bigkurty]

if they're talking about marijuana it could be almost everyone

fixed

[aaprigs311]

if they're talking about marijuana it could be anyone

I don't think it's about marijuana. The two players I mentioned added a lot of weight/muscle between the offseason and the combine so you know where that's headed..

[Enrique]

if they're talking about marijuana it could be anyone

I don't think it's about marijuana. The two players I mentioned added a lot of weight/muscle between the offseason and the combine so you know where that's headed..

What makes you think it's those two players? Do you have a link? If anyone tests positive, it's more likely to be for a substance of abuse rather than a performance enhancer. There's no test for HGH.

[trwi7]

if they're talking about marijuana then give some to twirl and he'll share the bounty with his realgm e-friends.

Fixed.

[aaprigs311]

if they're talking about marijuana then give some to twirl and he'll share the bounty with his realgm e-friends.

Fixed.

I'll bring the bizooong. "The S.S. Ripper" (Because there's a lighter on the bottom)

[aaprigs311]

Or "Baby D" (Thanks UWGB) Stolen beaker and tubing from science hall. "Yall don't know about BABY D!"

[trwi7]

if they're talking about marijuana then give some to twirl and he'll share the bounty with his realgm e-friends.

Fixed.

I'll bring the bizooong. "The S.S. Ripper" (Because there's a lighter on the bottom)

I don't need one. I have my own, his name is Darth Vapor.

[Fandom]

his name is Darth Vapor

Great name and the best way to do it.

Back on topic, I can't believe the balls of these guys (whoever it may be) if it turns out these rumors are true, even if it was during the college ranks. With all the hoopla surrounding steroids / banned substances and big name stars in professional sports in the last few years, it amazes me that guys are still willing to take a risk like that just for an edge in their sport.

[Kerb Hohl]

his name is Darth Vapor

Great name and the best way to do it.

Back on topic, I can't believe the balls of these guys (whoever it may be) if it turns out these rumors are true, even if it was during the college ranks. With all the hoopla surrounding steroids / banned substances and big name stars in professional sports in the last few years, it amazes me that guys are still willing to take a risk like that just for an edge in their sport.

You need to join in on the fun with your brothers one of these times over at our place.

[mnstinks]

Clay Matthews and Cushing for Roids.

[ReasonablySober]

Some of these kids are completely brainless.

[Fandom]

You need to join in on the fun with your brothers one of these times over at our place.

Most definitely.

[aaprigs311]

I really liked Matthews and his story. If that report is true, that's too bad. Cushing is a piece of ****. If they both indeed tested positive how bad does this hurt their draft stock?

Also, Vontae Davis and Percy Harvin tested positive for marijuana.

[Wade-A-Holic]

I'll be happy if this plunges Matthews into the second round.

[ReasonablySober]

I think Cushing is the more likely candidate to drop. Injury issues, steroid question marks, under-performed in relation to the hype he came with.

In the end I don't know how much positive steroid tests will really hurt these guys. Teams know that once they get to the league there will be avenues to go down if they want to take PEDs and not get caught.

IMO a positive test for marijuana is much worse if you're a GM. Take a PED and you're basically trying to get better at your job, even though you're cutting corners. Pot just means you're a dope and extremely stupid.

[Wade-A-Holic]

I think Cushing is the more likely candidate to drop. Injury issues, steroid question marks, under-performed in relation to the hype he came with.

In the end I don't know how much positive steroid tests will really hurt these guys. Teams know that once they get to the league there will be avenues to go down if they want to take PEDs and not get caught.

IMO a positive test for marijuana is much worse if you're a GM. Take a PED and you're basically trying to get better at your job, even though you're cutting corners. Pot just means you're a dope and extremely stupid.

Agree with all of that.

[aaprigs311]

I wouldn't even want Cushing in the second.