Calvin Johnson to Oakland Suddenly More Realistic
If I had to guess, 75% of players eligible for this year’s NFL Draft have used marijuana. Hell, 10% are probably using as I type. But three players out of that 75% (or whatever the number happens to be) are projected to be top-10 picks in a couple of weeks; one of them is Calvin Johnson.
Now, I want to make it clear that I don’t care that Johnson has smoked marijuana. The dreadful odor aside, I can’t find any negatives that would rank lower than those associated with alcohol, cigarettes, or any other mind-altering substance. For all we know, the sweet ganja is what makes him so sleep, smooth and refreshing.
But his admission is pretty important and should be given proper focus. Why? Because the Oakland Raiders’ number 1 draft pick is at stake.
You see, I admire Johnson for doing the right thing by admitting to past behaviors that others may look upon unfavorably. It’s incredible courageous, especially when millions are at stake. But this act didn’t just show coaches, fans, and general managers that he can tell the truth. This admission caused Al Davis to turn his hearing aid up a notch. Do you realize how crucial this is at T-15 days to draft time? Suddenly, Duante Culpepper Redux ain’t lookin so hot! Though what I’m really hoping for is a decision to trade down for more picks, this may be the best non-Jamarcus alternative that Al will agree to, so consider my hope restored!
Al loves the "troubled but talented and trying to reform" routine and if that’s what it takes to snag Calvin Johnson at number 1, then please Calvin – keep smoking and telling us about it! You can do it, buddy.
The Oakland Raiders need you.
My sanity needs you… and so do my ulcers.
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Culpepper Jr, I like it. But the real Culpepper should be high on the radar. He can throw to the only WR that ever made him look any good and he’s probably mobile enough to survive behind your line for a season.
I don’t care how much sense it makes Al Davis has got Jamarcus Russell’s nuts in his mouth and he’s not lettin go! You’d better put that hope back in the closet.
I’m still amazed Al Davis hasn’t died under “mysterious circumstances” yet.
Where’s Georgia Frontiere when you really need her??
I’m not sure how heroic his admission really is, given that most of the world, myself included, looks at marijuana as a drug on the level of tobacco cigarettes. Nick Diaz, a fighter in UFC/Pride, recently popped positive and had a win ruled a no decision. Makes no sense to me, as the drug is far from a performance enhancer. It’s high time (pun intended?) that our lawmakers reevaluate marijuana as a controlled substance. Legalize it, tax the shit out of it, and call it a day.
His admission isn’t heroic (i didn’t see it called that anywhere) but the point is that he could have lied and he didn’t. These teams are making multi-million dollar investments. If I’m a GM I would rather have my prospect fess up than lie to me and we find out down the road that he’s Pacman Jones.
What ever happened to Andrew Walter or that other dude that came out of Washington?? Did they ever see the field? What a couple of wasted picks… no different from the rest of your picks though.