Sudafed to Blame for Former Chief Vince Redd's Suspension
by Joel Thorman on Aug 26, 2009 1:35 PM CDT
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PrintI can barely count my carbs no less check the ingredients in an over the counter drug. But I'm not an NFL player. Vince Redd is (or was), however, and Sudafed is what got him suspended for four games by the NFL.
Per Joe Linta, Redd's agent (via Adam Caplan of Scout):
"If you check the ingredients of Sudafed, it has Ephedra in it. Vince said he took Sudafed around the time of a league administered test, so it was an honest mistake.
I don't think he realized what was in Sudafed, which really is a cold medicine. He looks forward to continuing his career this season."
Honest mistake or not it looks like Sudafed cost Vince Redd the first four games of the NFL season and perhaps a spot on the Chiefs.
Since Redd is "part of the family tree" with Pioli and his former colleagues in New England, it's possible he could return to the Chiefs following his suspension.
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Wow
I take Allegra-D for allergies and it has Pseudo-ephedrine in it. It’s a decongestant that also counters the drowsy effect. (Obviously)
That’s bad news… But yeah, I know what I put in my body and I’m far from a professional who depends on his body being in peak condition.
Oh hell yeah
I do my best to disagree nicely, but get my panties in a twist at times.
We’ll agree a lot and disagree a lot, no big deal.
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Aug 26, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
There is a list of cans and can'ts that the NFL puts out....
…..all it would have taken was a quick call to the team trainer and we would not be talking about this. Bonehead move or lack of move.
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
really sudafed?
You’re suspended 4 games in the NFL for that. what a joke this league is becoming. The dude has a cold for god sakes, it’s not like he’s snorting crack. Goodell needs to loosen up the reigns he has tightened around this league in some ways.
If this truely is a suspension because of cold medicaine I hope Redd has a successful career.
by cameltoeuchdowns on Aug 26, 2009 1:47 PM CDT reply actions
+1, Goodell is trying his damndest to ruin the country's most popular sport.
Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.
+10- The latest Tom Brady rule change prooves that
I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave
Goodell doesn't make the rules
He represents the owners (at their discretion). They make the rules. He is more than a little heavy-handed when enforcing them though ;)
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
just seems like
they are making the league soft. No tackling the qb from the ground?! How you suppossed to tackle them?
I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave
Bob Kraft carries a lot of weight I guess
I agree, some of the more recent rules are nonsense
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
Goodell is trying his damndest to ruin the country's most popular sport.
Thats one way to look at it,another is to say he is trying his level best to bring the league back into line on its own policies.
by Bestofthewest on Aug 26, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Another is that he has a huge ego and wants to be the center of attention..
rather than the players. Goodell is a Fred Durst level douche, I just hope the Players Union can come up with somebody to stand up to him.
Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.
Trying to turn the NFL
into the WNBA
I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave
I agree about the rule changes
especially the “No Sudden Moves Around Tom Brady” Rule. However, in this case, if they are putting out a list of things they players should not take then it is the players fault.
I don’t want the NFL to turn in to MLB with all their roid crap. I think being a hard ass on this stuff is smart for the NFL. Call the trainer, ask him.
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
by Patrick Allen on Aug 26, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't give a shit if people are roid raging...
I prefer it, if some player wants to risk his long term health to better my team (and his wallet) I’m all for it.
Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.
nah
If you ask me I’d rather have my players clean. Taking roids is dangerous and cheating.
Also you can’t depend on someone who is on taking steroids. Smart and constant is what we need.
Predictions.
1. Tank Tyler will end up surprising everyone and be the anchor of our line.
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
Do you care about your counterparts being clean?
I have coworkers who take Aderal to help keep them focused at work, are they cheating too?
I don’t care what people put in their bodies, hell our beef is chalk full of roids as it is. Its only considered cheating because its currently a banned substance.
Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.
Depends
Does your company have a zero tolerance policy regarding drug use?
Blame my wife!
Waiting until August!
Do you play in the NFL?
If you do then yes your coworkers are cheating.
As a matter of fact, if they aren’t prescribed adderall then they are breaking the law.
Predictions.
1. Tank Tyler will end up surprising everyone and be the anchor of our line.
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
Let them all juice
and see who is the best. Thaqt would really raise the level of competition!
I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave
I like my musicians full of heroin,
my women full of booze, my dejays full of whatever they can get thier hands on, and my athletes full of artificial hormones.
Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.
Not really.
some of the side effects of steroids
Researchers report that users may suffer from paranoid jealousy, extreme irritability, delusions, and impaired judgment stemming from feelings of invincibility.
You want a team full of guys that display extreme irritability delusions and impaired judgement?
I think I’ll stick with no one using steroids. There are no short cuts in life.
Predictions.
1. Tank Tyler will end up surprising everyone and be the anchor of our line.
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
You want a team full of guys that display extreme irritability delusions and impaired judgement?
Does that group include a coked out LT? If so then fuck yes!
Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.
A Fred Durst reference?
Did I just wake up in 1998?
And so, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, striving to put right what once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap, will be the leap home.
by craig in calgary on Aug 26, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
When I try to think of the biggest d-bags out there he is still the first to come to mind.
Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.
Rivers is far worse.
Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.
When I think douche bag, I think this guy:
And so, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, striving to put right what once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap, will be the leap home.
by craig in calgary on Aug 26, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
+1, well played
Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.
Douchebag Haiku
She is boobs and cute
Hairy Yank-me fan too close
Where is her navel
And so, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, striving to put right what once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap, will be the leap home.
by craig in calgary on Aug 26, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Prior to Goodell
this has been a banned substance long before Goodell became the commissioner.
Ephedra is a performance enhancing drug, and was used as such in pro-sports.
There was a large epidemic in the NHL several years ago with large numbers of players taking the drug at game time to boost endurance and performance. The league began cracking down after the death of MLB pitcher Steve Belcher died (although it was in a diet supplement).
Just in case~
I didnt see it in any comments yet but~ sudafed is sold over the counter BEHIND the counter~
In other words, yes it is a over the counter med, but because it is a main ingredient in METH~ you have to go to the COUNTER and give them your ID to be able to BUY IT!
You think he would of known then~ hmmmm, maybe this med is the SHIT!~ but noooo, now he’s just got the CHITS!~
Ol' Kansan' Chief
Would you be pissed?
how about your company dropping on you and you had taken a cold med and were fired and had that on your perm record? then what would you do? but you have to list any meds on the questionaire before you drop.
IF~
I knew that a substance in that cold med was banned, and I had to go to counter, take out my DL and sign a piece of paper to get that cold medicine~ I WOULD OF KNOWN BETTER
What do LAWYERS and SPERM have in common?
One in TEN MILLION make a HUMAN!
by Kansan_Chief on Aug 27, 2009 8:48 AM CDT up reply actions
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