Leonard Washington Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 :cannibis: November 11, 2003 DENVER (AP) -- Broncos fullback Mike Anderson was suspended for four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Anderson will lose about $317,000 of his $1.35 million salary and won't be eligible to return until after Denver's Dec. 8 game against Kansas City, the league said Tuesday. The NFL did not detail the violation. Anderson told The Denver Post he tested positive for marijuana, but said he only inhaled secondhand smoke. He said he presented such evidence from a toxicologist in an appeal to the NFL. ``I'm very saddened by the decision made by the NFL,'' Anderson told the newspaper. ``I know this has a tremendous negative impact on my team, my coaches, my family and fans.'' Anderson is one of the most popular Broncos, an ex-Marine with a clean-cut image. Under NFL policy, a suspension doesn't come until after at least one positive test and the player has entered a confidential drug-testing program. Anderson's lawyer, Harvey Steinberg, said his client will consider legal action against the NFL. ``We're looking at all possibilities in this situation, including trying to get the NFL to take a more serious look at the impacts of its policy and how it affects players who are not involved in any type of improper drug usage,'' Steinberg told the Post. Anderson was the league's offensive rookie of the year in 2000, when he rushed for 1,487 yards and 15 touchdowns after replacing injured starter Olandis Gary. Anderson moved to fullback last year after Denver drafted Clinton Portis, and he has served as the backup tailback. He has 198 yards rushing and two touchdowns and 10 catches for 42 yards and two TDs this season. Losing Anderson leaves Denver with three running backs on its active roster: Portis, Reuben Droughns and rookie Quentin Griffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Anderson is one of the few guys to whom I'll give the benefit of the doubt. Now I've got to figure out what to do with him on my fantasy football team . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowghost Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 :high: I swear I only inhaled:bong: secondhandsmoke:cannibas: Guy should of left the room as soon as he smelled it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 cause weed enhances your game so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Second hand weed and he didnt get a buzz yet it was in his urine??? I'd buy it if he was in a volkswagon beetle with Bob marley, Dr Dre, snoop and woody harrelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Who cares if the guy pokes some smot. Eff the NFL, it needs to get the hell out of peoples' business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sippin2020 Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 The fact of the matter is he was around it to begin with. When you play for this league (certainly not the NBA) you should know to stay away. If his level of THC was really that low, make the suspension one game and let everyone get on with their lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sick Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Originally posted by NavyDave I'd buy it if he was in a volkswagon beetle with Bob marley, Dr Dre, snoop and woody harrelson My ASAP teacher gave a similar situation. He said you could be in that car and would NOT test positive. So I'm calling BS on Mr. Anderson. Marijuana should be decriminalized and taken off the "performance-enhancing" list. (unless the sport is hot dog eating) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyalligator Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 It depends on how they tested Anderson......if it was urine and it met a certain threshold then there is no way it is second hand smoke...we'll see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Whooooooooops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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