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Ben GoesslingThe NFL announced Vikings cornerback Holton Hill has been suspended for four games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. This is on top of the four-game suspension Hill already received for violating the PED policy. He’s out for eight games.
Did he do something additional? Why did they add games?Texas Vike wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:56 pmBen GoesslingThe NFL announced Vikings cornerback Holton Hill has been suspended for four games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. This is on top of the four-game suspension Hill already received for violating the PED policy. He’s out for eight games.
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That's what happens when you shake the dice with a dude like Holton. I'm so glad we didn't trade Trae Waynes.
My understanding is that the first 4 game penalty was for PED. This second one is for substance abuse, likely weed.PurpleMustReign wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:28 pmDid he do something additional? Why did they add games?Texas Vike wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:56 pm
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That's what happens when you shake the dice with a dude like Holton. I'm so glad we didn't trade Trae Waynes.
It definitely makes no sense. That being said, the reason he went undrafted is because of this very problem. Then he gets hit for PEDs, which rumor has it could have been something taken to mask marijuana. Then he’s caught with Roc who not only had weed but a handgun and a bunch of cash.J. Kapp 11 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:29 pm I truly don't understand how things work in the NFL.
Adrian Peterson spanks his son with a switch -- suspended for an entire season. Justified.
Holton Hill smokes weed (legal in 11 states and Washington D.C.) -- suspended four games. Justified (I guess ... it's a rule in the NFL).
Tyreek Hill breaks his son's arm -- No suspension. No fine. Nothing.
Somebody needs to give Roger Goodell a drug test.
He's also a bad influence to have around our young impressionable guys. He likes hanging with RBs, I don't want him anywhere near Dalvin.S197 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:48 amIt definitely makes no sense. That being said, the reason he went undrafted is because of this very problem. Then he gets hit for PEDs, which rumor has it could have been something taken to mask marijuana. Then he’s caught with Roc who not only had weed but a handgun and a bunch of cash.J. Kapp 11 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:29 pm I truly don't understand how things work in the NFL.
Adrian Peterson spanks his son with a switch -- suspended for an entire season. Justified.
Holton Hill smokes weed (legal in 11 states and Washington D.C.) -- suspended four games. Justified (I guess ... it's a rule in the NFL).
Tyreek Hill breaks his son's arm -- No suspension. No fine. Nothing.
Somebody needs to give Roger Goodell a drug test.
It’s just one bad decision after another. If he screws up again, it will be a 10 game suspension. It’s enticing to keep a guy around who is paid very little and won’t count against the roster while suspended, but is he really worth the risk? I don’t see a Jared Allen turnaround story here, he just doesn’t seem to get it.
Teams were right to pass on him and I think it’s better they cut their losses.
Didn't Goodell say something like they couldn't prove TYREEK Hill did it? Or some dumb thing... It also sounded like the testimony of his wife or whatever was choppy. I think the legal investigation is ongoing though.J. Kapp 11 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:29 pm I truly don't understand how things work in the NFL.
Adrian Peterson spanks his son with a switch -- suspended for an entire season. Justified.
Holton Hill smokes weed (legal in 11 states and Washington D.C.) -- suspended four games. Justified (I guess ... it's a rule in the NFL).
Tyreek Hill breaks his son's arm -- No suspension. No fine. Nothing.
Somebody needs to give Roger Goodell a drug test.
They have his wife on tape saying she is the one who hurt their son, not Tyreek. He is no angel, but it appears his biggest mistake was marrying a nut job.J. Kapp 11 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:29 pm I truly don't understand how things work in the NFL.
Adrian Peterson spanks his son with a switch -- suspended for an entire season. Justified.
Holton Hill smokes weed (legal in 11 states and Washington D.C.) -- suspended four games. Justified (I guess ... it's a rule in the NFL).
Tyreek Hill breaks his son's arm -- No suspension. No fine. Nothing.
Somebody needs to give Roger Goodell a drug test.
That's a very good point I hadn't considered.Texas Vike wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 6:26 amHe's also a bad influence to have around our young impressionable guys. He likes hanging with RBs, I don't want him anywhere near Dalvin.S197 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:48 am
It definitely makes no sense. That being said, the reason he went undrafted is because of this very problem. Then he gets hit for PEDs, which rumor has it could have been something taken to mask marijuana. Then he’s caught with Roc who not only had weed but a handgun and a bunch of cash.
It’s just one bad decision after another. If he screws up again, it will be a 10 game suspension. It’s enticing to keep a guy around who is paid very little and won’t count against the roster while suspended, but is he really worth the risk? I don’t see a Jared Allen turnaround story here, he just doesn’t seem to get it.
Teams were right to pass on him and I think it’s better they cut their losses.
I also don't think Hughes will be ready week 1. He certainly won't be 100%. No announcement yet he's starting on the PUP (knock on wood) so that's a good sign at least.CharVike wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:06 am I give Speilman credit for taking a chance. The guy played very well for a rookie. I said on another post about him that the PED suspension could have been for any substance. This time around it's substances of abuse. I'm not sure what that means. Could be any type of substance I guess. Glue, paint, anti-freeze ect........ I would assume he's toast at this point I know most feel Hughes will be ready to rock week 1 but I'm a little more pessimistic or realistic than that. It takes time to get back to game speed. If Rhodes don't bounce back to his stellar self this will be a problem area for us. In today's game a team must be deep at DB. We have 3 question marks IMO and that's hard to fill. I guess we can use the proven Denny Green approach and use a WR back there. That's close enough.
He didn't break his son's arm. It was broken accidentally. Happens all the time. Just because the mother made an allegation **WHILE RECORDING THE PHONE CALL** ....... doesnt mean he did it.J. Kapp 11 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:29 pm I truly don't understand how things work in the NFL.
Adrian Peterson spanks his son with a switch -- suspended for an entire season. Justified.
Holton Hill smokes weed (legal in 11 states and Washington D.C.) -- suspended four games. Justified (I guess ... it's a rule in the NFL).
Tyreek Hill breaks his son's arm -- No suspension. No fine. Nothing.
Somebody needs to give Roger Goodell a drug test.