Electric Falcon Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Espn new's keeps reporting that Grady Jackson has filed a class action lawsuit against a company that supposedly misrepresented themselves on a substance that he took which resulted in a 4 game suspension by the NFL for him taking it : "Which he is appealing the suspension". I was just wondering, does that mean until the appeal is heard that he can or can't play? I'm not sure of the rule on this. Sorry if already asked or posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardtrush8 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 He can continue to play while the appeal is looked at but if it comes back with a suspension then he's out. Until the appeal is finished he can play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Zee Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 He can play until the league makes a decision (he will be suspended b/c NFL policy say's the player is responsible for what they put in their body). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi-Falcon Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Grady is always filing lawsuits. Last year he filed a suit against the Falcons for publically disclosing his medical conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Falcon Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 He can continue to play while the appeal is looked at but if it comes back with a suspension then he's out. Until the appeal is finished he can play.Thank you, I wasn't sure about that, I thought he could. That's good news because I think the FALCONS need him to play. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Falcon Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Grady is always filing lawsuits. Last year he filed a suit against the Falcons for publically disclosing his medical conditions.Hey, no pun intended but a man the size and weight of Grady Jackson must have to buy food for himself that would feed a family of 8 adults! I can see why he needs the xtra cash. I hope he wins on his appeal and his lawsuit and can continue playing for our FALCONS without missing a single game. GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoMoreVick Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Grady is always filing lawsuits. Last year he filed a suit against the Falcons for publically disclosing his medical conditions.Yeah, we call him a lardass and he files a law suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi-Falcon Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Yeah, we call him a lardass and he files a law suit.Hehe, yea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi-Falcon Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I still think Van Gorder needs to come up with a scheme that will use him like a bowling ball. All he needs his a good push from Brooking and maybe Boley and he is in the backfield. Run-game stopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Falcon Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 I still think Van Gorder needs to come up with a scheme that will use him like a bowling ball. All he needs his a good push from Brooking and maybe Boley and he is in the backfield. Run-game stopped.Hmmm, this makes me think of William Perry "The Refrigerator" running the ball for the bears. Or that is, I mean you just made me think of "WHAT IF" Grady were to run the ball in goal line situations, What would he be nicknamed? The Avalanche? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankthetank966 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 How many games has been out. I think he missed Philly,Oak. Not sure about N.O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy2 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Great looks like we could lose him for the most important game of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaG FactorY EnT Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hopefully they overturn their decision and he doesnt get suspended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Falcon Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hopefully they overturn their decision and he doesnt get suspendedI hope they don't uphold the 4 game suspension as reported by ESPN news. I know the NFL has listed as to what you can take and can't take as an NFL player. But ya know it's kinda like putting salt on your food when you are hungry, I mean there is seasoned salt/sea salt, many different varieties and even if you are trying to watch your diet by cutting back on certain things you have no idea a lot of times who the maker of the product is and as to what they AREN'T listing that is in their products a lot of times. Yeah I am biased when it comes to the FALCONS! I am a DIE HARD PRO FALCONS FAN! I think the NFL should make an exception for someone of GRADY JACKSON's size and weight as to what he can and can't take just for health reasons. I mean THE MAN IS HUGE already and he's the kinda player that obviously isn't trying to get larger or stronger by taking some kinda steroid masking supplement. He was just trying to take care of himself as he should be doing. I think this is really a bunch of bull you know what on the part of the NFL rules. JMO...... I think the NFL needs to look at this situation on a CASE by CASE basis, and GRADY obviously does not need anything to get stronger or bigger. JMO....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Why raff at Glady? Glady not so fat! Glady skinny rittle man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlFalc78 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I hope they don't uphold the 4 game suspension as reported by ESPN news. I know the NFL has listed as to what you can take and can't take as an NFL player.I agree. The NFL should not suspend any of those recently caught because from what I understand the banned ingredient was not listed on the package and the product was not on the NFL list. The players didn't have any idea that they were taking that substance so in this case, the NFL should rescind the suspensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karst41 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Grady is always filing lawsuits. Last year he filed a suit against the Falcons for publically disclosing his medical conditions.A huge screw up on the Falcons part....A Big Time No No! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsfan1987 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Grady has been doing a great job at defending the run. It will hurt our D alot if he does have to miss 4 games. He is not easily replaced it would take 2-3 grown over weight men to take his spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichter23 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 yeah he definitely clogs up the opposing running game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconMama Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 league has to handle suspension before week 14 so most definitely look for something to happen soon. unfortuantely i think he'll be suspended because according to the substance policy you're responsible for what you put in your body. if they're going to suspend him i rather they do it now so he'll be back for the potenital wildcard game that we may have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karst41 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Heck with that.I say we bombard the NFL with Emails!The NFL has mis handled the Substance list Badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin A.C Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 yeah he definitely clogs up the opposing running gameyea even though hes not a every down player he helps us on the run defense fer sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Thrower Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Players are ultimately responsible for what they put in their bodies, but when a good faith effort is made to do that and a manufactuer messes you up it shouldn't be held against you. Many news sites out of NO are reporting Deuce sent the substance (starcaps) to the NFL several years ago and it was approved (not added to the banned list). LINK It has also been reported that a limited study last year showed that 4 users of StarCaps showed traces of the banned substance in their urine.IMO opinion the NFL has a PR problem if they suspend these players. A good faith effort is made by players. A company violates the law (the banned substance Bumetanide is a controlled substance available by prescription only) by including a controlled substance as an ingredient in an OTC diet supplement without notice.If you are allergic to peanuts, as many people are, is it your fault if you check ingredients on a food product and eat it for years then suddenly the food maker starts adding peanut oil without disclosing that on the label? It was only reported in a not readily available study somewhere. Suddenly you have a major reaction. I don't think a resonable person would think so.But that could be part of the problem...... are reasonable people really in charge????? Just my 2 Cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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