Revised Drug Policy = Frank Alexander Back?

[DOMOMAN]

Does anyone know if these new drug rules means we can get Frank Alexander back starting next week? or is he not getting his suspension reduced? would be atleast another body to throw in instead of the Kraken

[rmoneyg35]

I could be wrong but I saw someone on here say it won't help him any.

If we don't get Alexander back early I am fine. Even if Hardy I believe in our defense and we will have more snaps for Ealy, Addison and Horton.

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[Mr. Scot]

No. He wouldn't be affected.

He only has two more games off.

[cbully]

this only works for Wes Welker as it was specifically designed for him! - NFL Story-line Writers

[Ricky Spanish]

wasn't Alexander suspended for PEDs and not rec drugs?

[csx]

The new policy does not loosen the stance on PEDs. 

 

From this statement he made you can assume it was related to PEDs

 

 "I recently learned that I tested positive for a substance that is banned by the NFL. The NFL policy is strict, and I have chosen to take responsibility,"

 

 

[PantherFeez]

I heard it somewhere that he's not coming back early because he didn't appeal the suspension.

[MHS831]

Hats off to Addison and Horton, and Gettlemen for drafting Ealy.  our pass rush is our bread and butter, and we have a lot of bread and butter.  Alexander could be released when he is activated--I am guessing, but he may not be better than the boys just mentioned.

[rmoneyg35]

I must admit I am very interested to see Alexander play after all the preseason hype. If he has improved he will be a beast and probably our starter if we loose Hardy.

If Frank does do well he could end up being our starter for years and it could mean bye bye Hardy.

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[t96]

Well there haven't already been 5 threads about this so we definitely needed to make a new one. Sh*t got my hopes up and everything.

[carolina-chuck]

So if it doesn't effect Alexander it's not going to effect guys like Welker and Lane Johnson too then??

How come Rapoport just reported that Stedman Bailey is set to return from his 4gms susp?

[carolina-chuck]

No. He wouldn't be affected.

He only has two more games off.

How come Sted Bailey is set to return practicing and plans to play this week already then ?

[CatTower]

Frank was not suspended for PED's.  It was for substance abuse.  

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10873670/de-frank-alexander-carolina-panthers-suspended-four-games-violating-nfl-substance-abuse-policy

 

If it was for PED, he would be back depending on when the test was according to this "One note on retroactive discipline here: Players who had a violation after the last game of the 2013 season arising from a first stimulant positive test will have suspensions immediately lifted and will enter into the substance abuse program."

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/09/13/nfl-new-drug-policy-three-things/15571205/

 

 

However, from a recent article on ESPN, Frank Alexander is not on the list to be reinstated.  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11535705/five-nfl-players-reinstated-new-drug-policy

[Mr. Scot]

Person also answered that question and said Alexander is unaffected.

 

Word that the new policy has finally, officially been agreed upon, by the way.