[CBFF] NBR - Da boy is addicted

[Phil DeNomme]

Better watch out, Jerry.  People might think you mean something racial by
saying 'boy'.

Bty, addicted isn't the word I'd use.  Dumbass is the word I'd use.

-----Original Message-----
From: cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com
[mailto:cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Madsen
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 12:12 PM
To: CBFF
Subject: [CBFF] NBR - Da boy is addicted

Updated: May 11, 2007, 12:24 PM ET
Docs recommend delay of Williams' NFL reinstatement
By Chris Mortensen
ESPN.com

Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams tested positive for
marijuana in April and will not be allowed to apply for reinstatement
to the NFL until September, sources said.

Williams was suspended last year for violation of the substance abuse
policy and was eligible to be reinstated this month, but the league's
medical advisors that oversee Williams' personal rehabilitation
program recently notified commissioner Roger Goodell of the positive
test, sources said.

The doctors also recommended that Williams not be allowed to apply for
reinstatement until September, sources said. The commissioner usually
adheres to the advice of the medical advisors under the substance
abuse policy.

"Falling off the wagon is part of rehab," a source said. "Based on the
medical evidence in Ricky's case, the doctors say it's too early to
come back. He had the positive test last month. Remember, he's been
diagnosed with social anxiety disorder -- that's a real disease and a
good percentage of those folks self-medicate with substances like
marijuana, often at the moment they are about to have a high level of
social interaction."

League spokesman Greg Aiello said the NFL would have no comment, as
did Dolphins spokesman Harvey Greene.

David Cornwell, an attorney who has represented Williams during his
substance abuse cases, said he would honor the confidentiality
policies in effect with another no comment.

Chris Mortensen covers the NFL for ESPN.

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