GhostofSparta Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Just saw it on NFL Live, and it's a headline on NFL.com. I'll post a link as soon as I see one that works, but it's being reported he's suspended indefinitely for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Edit: full story with NFL.com link http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000274690/article/jacksonville-jaguars-justin-blackmon-suspended-indefinitely Jacksonville Jaguars' Justin Blackmon suspended indefinitely Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon was suspended indefinitely without pay for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, the team announced Friday. The ban starts immediately and Blackmon will miss the rest of the 2013 season. He will be eligible to apply for reinstatement prior to the beginning of the 2014 season. Jaguars general manager David Caldwell released a statement on the matter: More at the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 If I were playing in Jacksonville I'd be trying to escape my reality as well. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofSparta Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 The "Jaguras" are getting serious about this tanking thing. I guess they realized that Schiano is willing to cut anybody who might drop the Bucs out of the #1 pick, so they need to find ways to sabotage their own season as well to keep pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 The "Jaguras" are getting serious about this tanking thing. I guess they realized that Schiano is willing to cut anybody who might drop the Bucs out of the #1 pick, so they need to find ways to sabotage their own season as well to keep pace.Schiano isnt even going to be with Tampa next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Jeez the Jags are just dammed right now. Their last 3 high first round picks - Gabbert (QBR of just over 1), Blackmon (suspended indefinitely) and Joeckel (season ending IR). The only way is up I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Not a good draft pick. His stock was overrated I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I feel for him. As someone who has battled addiction I can only hope he gets the help he needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgundyrush Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Maybe a change of scenery will change his fortunes. Trade a 5th this offseason for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus T Firefly Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Schiano isnt even going to be with Tampa next year. That's what I was going to say. If there is a 2$ chance he can keep his job (and I don't think there is) it depends on him winning some games. He's not tanking to ensure he gets fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NASMTrainer Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I remember listening to Dari and Mel one morning as I was out making a delivery. They were doing a poll on who the Redskins should draft. I was amazed at the amount of people that were calling in and saying that drafting RGIII was a stupid idea, giving up way to much for him, Almost all of these people wanted Blackmon. Thank God they didnt run our draft that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mocountyskins Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 All the tools to be a top 10 WR in the league and he keeps doing this. It's funny I remember ESPN doing segments about him being such a great kid and spending all his time with some little kid who was dying from cancer while he was at okst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradboyd80 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Maybe a change of scenery will change his fortunes. Trade a 5th this offseason for him? I think one player with an indefinite suspension is enough.....as talented as Blackmon is, I wouldn't risk a draft pick on the possibility that he MIGHT get reinstated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabR Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I feel for him. As someone who has battled addiction I can only hope he gets the help he needs. Last time he got caught he said he did not have a problem Just shows you how powerful addiction is, he is literally giving up millions. If he does not go to treatment and a 12 step program I don't give him chance. Some of us have to lose everything before we realize we cant drink or drug I wish him well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeWolf990 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 if he gets released, Id make a move for him. He is very talented. Gotta treat him with kid gloves and get his mind right, first though. He could be the next Cris Carter. Not to make light, but I remember people saying he was Dez Bryant minus the headaches when Blackmon was coming out of college. Yeah, about that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjinhan Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 All the tools to be a top 10 WR in the league and he keeps doing this. It's funny I remember ESPN doing segments about him being such a great kid and spending all his time with some little kid who was dying from cancer while he was at okst He is a good kid from what I have heard but the dude has problems with alcohol.... Two different issues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Well, it looks like the Jags are going to have to up their promotion to "Buy a ticket get a twelve pack, a massage AND a happy ending" to get fans in the seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autoidiodyssey Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 It is his 3rd strike right? Shouldn't that be a year ban? Why will he be eligible for reinstatement at the begining of next season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 All the tools to be a top 10 WR in the league and he keeps doing this. It's funny I remember ESPN doing segments about him being such a great kid and spending all his time with some little kid who was dying from cancer while he was at okst Unfortunately, in today's world of image consciousness, going to spend time with a kid stricken with cancer (or any type of charity situation for that matter) says little about how good or bad you are, especially with cameras doing a story on you. Hopefully he gets the help, so that it doesn't lead to long term issues that affect him (and people close to him) for the rest of his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADF Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I don't think he's a bad guy. He's an alcoholic. He has a serious problem. I have an uncle who struggles with it. He's been sober for ten years but it's something he's going to struggle with for the rest of his life. Blackmon isn't going to get better until he admits he has a problem. I hope he does before he harms himself or others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncherry Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I drafted him late in FF and he came in and was on fire. Obviously this is just a footnote and not important at all but this really hurts my chances.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I feel for this kid. After seeing my aunt rott away from alcohol addiction it truly is amazing the power the stuff can have over people. At this point I don't care whether he plays another down in the NFL, I just want to see him get the help he needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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