Welbourn Suspension Follow Up

by Chris Thorman on Sep 7, 2006 8:44 AM CDT in 2006 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

As you've read below, recently retired offensive tackle Jonathan Welbourn was suspended for six games by the NFL for drug use, namely steroids. Tailgateandwin has already thrown out the idea that Willie Roaf's retirement seems a bit fishy now too.

I'm not saying Willie Roaf has ever taken steroids. In fact, I'm almost sure he hasn't. But the similarities and circumstantial evidence make me want to speculate.

Welbourn and Roaf both unexpectedly retired and they undoubtedly spent a lot of time together as fellow offensive linemen. Not necessarily hanging out together but a lot of time in close contact.

You don't hear too much about steroids in the NFL because of the organization's tough policy against steroids. Welbourn received a 6 game suspension, which is the second level of punishment.

If you remember, Welbourn was suspended in 2005 for violating the league's steroid policy for which he received a 4 game suspension. A third violation is a year-long suspension.

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I think Roaf

is clean, there is no murmurring only speculation. Is somebody writing a book or what? Barry Bonds will do the prologue Im sure, just ask.
No I dont think so.

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by kansagonian on Sep 7, 2006 9:38 AM CDT reply actions

Its interesting

that you never really hear of substance abuse in the NFL. Maybe they just keep it quiet better...

by Chris Thorman on Sep 7, 2006 12:09 PM CDT reply actions

I think

Cris Collinsworth is an idiot and should never be taken seriously.
I am getting real tired of EVERYBODY being guilty of this crap. He retired, that's all, the NFL can take it out of ya. Anymore anyone who has a good day/week/year must have done something illegal to do it and I think it's getting old.
Is everyone guilty until they pee themselves innocent?

by draftday on Sep 7, 2006 6:30 PM CDT reply actions