Drkstar Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/04/02/raji/index.html Defensive tackle B.J. Raji, whose draft stock has soared over the past six months, had a positive drug test at February's combine, NFL team sources have told SI.com. It's unknown to SI.com which drug triggered the positive result, but NFL scouts were made aware before the 2008 season that Raji had tested positive for marijuana during his time at Boston College. NFL teams will receive the official list of those who tested positive in Indianapolis later this month, and Raji's name will be on it, according to a source who attended last week's owners meetings in California. Brian Murphy, Chief Operating Officer of Athletes First, which represents Raji, told SI.com: "We will not comment on rumors from unnamed sources. I do know that B.J. has been one of the hardest workers and nicest individuals that we at Athletes First represent. There is no doubt that he will be an invaluable addition to an NFL team both on the field as a player and in the community as a role model." Raji declined comment when reached by SI.com. According to the NFL's drug policy, a positive test for street drugs, which includes marijuana, puts a player into the initial stage of the NFL's drug program. He's then subject to random testing and subject to a fine or suspension if he tests positive again. How this affects Raji's draft grade remains to be seen. He missed the 2007 college season with academic issues, returned to Boston College and had a terrific senior campaign, recording eight sacks and 42 tackles, with 16 tackles for loss. He was a dominant force during the week of practice at the Senior Bowl and continued his momentum up draft boards after turning in good combine and pro-day workouts. His performances the past three months have some scouts believing he'll be taken within the first six picks of the April 25 draft. One source familiar with the positive drug test assessed Raji's draft prospects by saying, "It's a roll of the dice. If Raji stays clean and plays to his potential, you could have a dominant defensive lineman on your team. Then again, it does nobody any good if the kid is on the sidelines serving a suspension for a failed test." Prior to the 1995 draft, top-rated defensive tackle Warren Sapp saw his stock slip after reports surfaced of positive drug tests during his time at the University of Miami, which he denied. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers eventually selected Sapp with the No. 12 overall pick. Sapp went on to play 13 seasons in the NFL, earning seven trips to the Pro Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jweisk1 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 we wont have a 1st rounder anyways so who cares...maybe he can drop to us in the second round.....oh wait we dont have that one either! Awesome...so pumped for the draft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnb123 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 If smoking pot means he drops to us, that's awesome, as long as he quits when drafted. Assuming we still have a 1st by draft day, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 we wont have a 1st rounder anyways so who cares...maybe he can drop to us in the second round.....oh wait we dont have that one either!Awesome...so pumped for the draft! Hahahaha win. :doh: I doubt a positive marijuana test would cause him to drop all the way to 13 anyway. He's 5 in most of the mocks now. I think he'd still go top 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnewbs Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 meh pot is pot...if hes not smoking before games or practice im good with it....i mean that swimmer dude won waht 8 gold medals and he was probably taking bong rips in his room lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 we wont have a 1st rounder anyways so who cares...maybe he can drop to us in the second round.....oh wait we dont have that one either!Awesome...so pumped for the draft! lol. that was great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Pressure Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 If I recall correctly, Smoot tested positive as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRagone Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I gotta say, the thought of Haynesworth and Raji would just be insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 If I recall correctly, Smoot tested positive as well. and he dropped out of the first round as a result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBass1724 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 littering and... littering and... littering and... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitStickTaylor21 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Haynesworth, Raji, Griffin, Montgomery, Golston, Alexander, and Wynn and Daniels, situationally, at DT? Really? Not too much overkill at the position? Sure we don't need anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsMaster88 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Raji's going to be a great player. If he falls a lot, that team's going to get a steal. As long as he doesn't have Ricky Williams syndrome, Raji should be fine in the NFL. Don't feel the Redskins are going to be that involved, but you never know with all the BPA philosophy emphasized by everyone in the franchise. If that's the case, we shouldn't have restructured Griffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABSTRACT Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 We need to forget about Cutler first of all. Then we need to trade back and pick up Raji and gem LB. Use the other 4 picks on 2 LBs and 2 OLs. That it 6 picks right there used in the right way. Forget Cutler. I really hope he signs to Jets, Bucs, or 49ers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABSTRACT Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Raji AND Hayneworth together!!!???? With fresh rotating DEs and an under rated Andre Carter. We need to make that move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Redskins Fan Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 if we do not do something stupid and trade for jeff george jr bring the man to dc.. a little herb does not hurt anyone... uh wait that was cypress hill in my body..yeah that is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyeats Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 littering and...littering and... littering and... smokin' the reefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthor99 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 People smoke weed in the NFL? Nah! You gotta be kidding me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan190 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 we wont have a 1st rounder anyways so who cares...maybe he can drop to us in the second round.....oh wait we dont have that one either!Awesome...so pumped for the draft! I couldn't have said it better myself. I really hate vinny:chair: Speaking of Vinny, I wonder is he's gonna be on Redskins Nation today? I have some questions that I need answers to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilco_holland Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Why make a stupid mistake like this? He is burning millions of garanteed money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilsu Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 we wont have a 1st rounder anyways so who cares...maybe he can drop to us in the second round.....oh wait we dont have that one either!Awesome...so pumped for the draft! LOL. I got excited about the prospect of Raji falling ot us... Then I read your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilsu Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 LOL.I got excited about the prospect of Raji falling ot us... Then I read your post. Now that we're out of the running for Jay Cutler... If Raji falls to us at #13, you have got to take him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 If I recall correctly, Smoot tested positive as well. Have you seen Smoot? We didn't need a test to see that one coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitStickTaylor21 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Now that we're out of the running for Jay Cutler...If Raji falls to us at #13, you have got to take him. haha did you just quote yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodiesel#44 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Smoot tested so positive, people within 15 feet of him also flunked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flock53 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 If he falls, we trade down cause some team will want him and we dont NEED him. Trade back and get a 2nd rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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