Caldwell/Latimer will pick up the slack. Welker can get his head together for the next month. No big deal.

I just heard a comment on the pregame coverage about the NFL's drug policy. It's undergoing a change, possibly including a higher (lol) tolerance for MJ and a move of amphetamines from PED to substance abuse. So there is a chance that Welker's suspension gets lifted.

He'll have more yards in 12 games than any of our WRs get in 16 games.

Nuhhhhh ughhh.

God, this place is stale.

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I have Welker and Gordon stashed on my fantasy team so hoping for both.

This is kind of bullshit, imo. The penalty for breaking the rules should be whatever was in place at the time the rules were broken.

concur

I also concur

Welker is not going to play?

Hang on, man. Lemme do some rithmatic.






















We're still ****ed.

Dinny

I just don't see how the NFL can let a bunch of suspended players back on the field after this Ray Rice fiasco.

This attitude just baffles me, except that it has to just be that none of the players are Chiefs.

Your and idiot. It is ciphering not rithmatic.

Why? It's the way the law works. If they legalize pot, they don't just open the jails and let everyone convicted for dealing pot go. I don't see why this should be different. They broke the "laws" (rules) that were in place at the time so should pay the penalty that was in place at the time. I would feel that way no matter who it was.

I understand your point, but disagree.

I think anyone serving a punishment for a "crime" that is deemed no longer criminal should have their punishment lifted.

If this were his 1st offense or even 1st suspension (as the policy doesn't suspend for 1st offense), but given this as a 3rd offense, even if very low amount on the test, I don't see a full lifting of the suspension. Best case, my guess is reduced to 8 games. Just my own opinion.

I'm also puzzled why welker's suspension is even being brought up. He didn't test positive for pot, why are we even talking about him?

Hear me out on this last one. If they are going to review all 2014 suspensions, most assume it will be under the approach of 'were we too harsh?' However, consider the very fresh Ray Rice fiasco. I could very easily see Greg Hardy getting SMACKED down hard, very very hard!! If they are going to review for possible lightening of suspensions, they should also review for increasing suspensions under the strengthened domestic violence policy.

NFL: we want to test for hgh
NFLPA: we want higher thresholds for other drugs in return and we want it retroactive

Negotiation in process

This.

This is stupid. They should encourage the use not prevent it.

This, too.

Yep.

Is HGH unhealthy over time or does it actually help you construct a healthy body as you use it with a sensible diet and a reasonable workout plan? I don't really fully understand how it works. I'm wondering if it should be on the banned list or not.

Way to step out on a limb, there.

Look at you. Making a bold prediction about an elite WR.

Yeah and at 53 years of age if can help me with no bad side effects then I want some.

If taken properly and not abused it is very safe. It does not build muscle like roids but does help your body recover and repair much quicker.

Either way, Welker needs to sit... I'm fine with him coming back for week 3, but given the defense, it's likely best that he sits his noggin out of that game too.

He has a four game suspension. I know it is possible Welker could be back sooner but that is only if the NFL was able to get the rule put him changed. That's also contingent on the NFL retroactively shortening his suspension.

This is so stupid. I he wasn't on the Dung-keys, and they weren't trying to gift wrap him a SB he would have to serve his full suspension as he did it before the rule changed. I don't know how a Dung-keys fan can even be proud if they happen to win a SB this year. Oh wait yes I do.... Cuz they're Dung-keys fans!!

I just don't see how this should be retroactive.

Denver going to the super bowl depends on Welker being available from weeks 2-4?

If he gets suspended, the Broncos will lose market share among 14 to 17 year-old teen girls in the high-income suburban geek market segment. Given the spending power of that segment, a Broncos setback could put them behind Johnny Manziel given his domination of the Texas roofie-buying 21 to 24 male market.

So yes, losing Welker from Weeks 2 through 4 could cost Denver a Super Bowl.

It gives them the extra weapon earlier. And their schedule is as hard as ours. You think it's not an advantage?? Plus what Rainman said!!

It was part of what the NFLPA bargained for...

League gets more pathetic by the day. Oh well he is a soft player on a charmin soft team.

If Welker come back I might sit out Sanders now.

Except for Josh Gordon who got 10 games. Makes no sense

No way he plays sunday

NFL confirms still no drug policy agreement. Deadline has come and gone to activate players for Sunday. So Welker, Scandrick, etc. wait.

[B]HA HA WELKER WON'T PLAY ![/B]

Good.

Charmin soft

Donkeys need all the help they can get. If they couldn't put up 4+ on THIS castoff crew, they aren't going to the SB.
And they WILL get their asses whipped next week.