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Thor said:
Tate facing a 4 game suspension

NYG WRs dropping like flies.

Fuck Eli bitch ass.
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Giants' Tate handed 4-game ban for fertility drug

Giants receiver Golden Tate said he tested positive for a banned substance because of a prescribed fertility medication, and that he is "eagerly" awaiting an appeal of his four-game suspension.
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Giants' Tate gets 4-game ban for fertility drug

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- In yet another blow to the New York Giants' receiving corps, Golden Tate has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, he confirmed Saturday.

Tate, who said the banned substance was a prescribed fertility medication, has scheduled an appeal for Aug. 6 and a resolution is expected before the start of the regular season, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

In a statement, Tate said he believes he has a legitimate case to win his appeal.

"This past April, during the off-season, my wife and I decided to see a specialist for fertility planning. I started the treatment prescribed to me and just days later I discovered it contained an ingredient that is on the league's banned substance list," Tate said in a statement. "I immediately discontinued use, I reported the situation to the Independent Administrator of the NFL Policy on Performance-Enhancing Substances, and I spoke with my coaches and general manager. I did all of this well before a failed test was even confirmed.

"Per NFL protocol, an initial suspension was imminent, but myself and the Giants organization are confident in the facts, and eagerly await my appeal to put this behind us."

However, according to the NFL's policy on performance enhancing drugs, it might not be that easy as it clearly states, "Players are responsible for what is in their bodies and a positive test will not be excused because a Player was unaware that he was taking a Prohibited Substance."
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While with the Seattle Seahawks in 2013, Tate was critical of two teammates who received suspensions for substance-abuse violations, calling them "selfish."


"You are affecting way more than yourself," Tate told 710 ESPN Radio at the time. "I feel like that was kind of a selfish move on both those guys' part. But it is what it is. The show must go on and that's what we're gonna do."

On Saturday, Tate said the prescribed medication did not provide any "competitive advantage" and that he prided himself for following the league's protocol throughout his 10 seasons.

"During the entirety of my 10 year career, I have taken great pride in playing this game the right way, have been an ambassador for the NFL and have never had any issues with the league's policy," Tate said. "The treatment this past April had no effect on the upcoming season, and I did not, and could not have undergone this treatment in April for any competitive advantage.

"I deeply appreciate the support from the New York Giants Organization, and will continue to hold the highest level of character and integrity, while being a leader in the locker room."
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wadupdoe!313 said:
I agree with @BDBIID the Falcons will win the south and I'm not a fan of Ryan or the Falcons. But they probably had the worst injury situation in the NFL last year. If they stay healthy they will win the division.

Last year in the 2nd half of the season Drew Brees was washed, let's be honest. He wasn't even impressive in the NFC championship game.

Now he's another year older. No way I see the saints winning. The window is closed.
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wadupdoe!313 said:
I agree with @BDBIID the Falcons will win the south and I'm not a fan of Ryan or the Falcons. But they probably had the worst injury situation in the NFL last year. If they stay healthy they will win the division.

Last year in the 2nd half of the season Drew Brees was washed, let's be honest. He wasn't even impressive in the NFC championship game.

Now he's another year older. No way I see the saints winning. The window is closed.
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Hustletown said:
Yeah my main concern is Brees plus the situation they got going on with Michael Thomas.
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Thor said:
He def didn’t look wash

And if you watched the playoffs. No QB was on fire.

Plus he had two dropped TDs in the NFCCG.
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I think there's ambiguity @ play here.

Brees isn't who he once was, it's apparent if you're paying any real attention, but he's still good!

I think the other part is, besides Thomas, they have no other factor @ wide out. They just need another guy in the slot or outside who can win from time to time. If they had someone step into a reliable 2nd option role (Ginn is virtually there #2 and we know he's simply a field stretcher), it would help Brees out a ton IMO.
 
MallyG said:
I think there's ambiguity @ play here.

Brees isn't who he once was, it's apparent if you're paying any real attention, but he's still good!

I think the other part is, besides Thomas, they have no other factor @ wide out. They just need another guy in the slot or outside who can win from time to time. If they had someone step into a reliable 2nd option role (Ginn is virtually there #2 and we know he's simply a field stretcher), it would help Brees out a ton IMO.
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TheMadLionsFan said:
Cutting Theo Riddick and keeping Zach Zenner

Seems legit....

*sigh*
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Riddick is a great pass catcher, he just doesn't do a whole lot once he gets the rock nowadays (6 yds per catch), not to mention he isn't that good of an actual running back.

You got Ty Johnson, CJ Anderson as back ups as well and you save 3 mill. It makes sense!

Oh yeah, KJ is gonna do his muhphuckin' thang!!
 
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