Good Article on Frank Alexander

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

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Really good read on Big Frank. He used marijuana as a coping mechanism for stresses in his life stemming from the health of his mother and father. Worth a click and it leaves me feeling optimistic about him.

If Frank can get it together and build from his prior success early in his career, I think he and Ealy could be great in rotation with one another while pushing each other to be great. Jeremy said he was one of the the training camp all-stars last season. Let's hope he gets a chance to put it all together and have a good year. Looking forward to seeing how the story of Forgotten Frank unfolds.

[PandaPancake]

Why can't he use alcohol like the rest of us?

[Gallagher]

Really good article. Glad to hear that Frank the Tank is in a good place mentally. Hopefully this will be his breakout year. I could honestly see him getting the start over Ealy.

 

Here are some of his Oklahoma highlights to refresh people's memory about his potential.

 

[t96]

Good stuff. He and Ealy could be our future Hardy and CJ.

[LinvilleGorge]

I think we're treating Frank like a lottery ticket.  If he works out, fantastic.  If he doesn't, well we weren't planning on it anyway so no loss.

 

I really hope he has woken up.  He's very, very close to pulling a Josh Gordon and smoking himself right out of the league.

 

I think it's dumb that marijuana is illegal, but it is what it is.  You have a potential multi-million dollar a year job on the line.  I think I'd quit smoking for that.  Your NFL career is gonna be done with by the time your mid-30s at the latest.  You've got the rest of your life to smoke like Snoop Dogg if you like.

[csx]

I know doctors, lawyers, and politicians who use marijuana for the same reasons. They just don't have the same kind of governing body Constantly out to get them. I see the NFL relaxing their stance soon.

[jasonluckydog]

Can the Broncos get high? It's legal

[LinvilleGorge]

Can the Broncos get high? It's legal

 

Legally?  Yes.  But, they're still subject to the NFL's drug policy and the NFL's drug policy says that marijuana is a banned substance.

[Donald LaFell]

I think it's dumb that marijuana is illegal, but it is what it is. You have a potential multi-million dollar a year job on the line. I think I'd quit smoking for that. Your NFL career is gonna be done with by the time your mid-30s at the latest. You've got the rest of your life to smoke like Snoop Dogg if you like.

This is what it comes down to. Either don't do it or don't get caught. Such poor judgement.

[nctarheel0619]

That's my Boomer Sooner.  

[Moorgan]

But can he play LT? Just kidding...great article and I really hope he can have a special year this year. His head certainly seems like it's in a good place now.

[Carolina Cajun]

I had all but written him off, but I hope he really does get this turned around, he'd be a great piece for our team. I know it's not always the coolest thing to say, but God really can help turn a guy's life around, glad he's atleast on the right track.

[Bartin]

I know doctors, lawyers, and politicians who use marijuana for the same reasons. They just don't have the same kind of governing body Constantly out to get them. I see the NFL relaxing their stance soon.

 

They already did pretty significantly last year. They raised the threshold for a positive test and you have to fail a test 4 or 5 times now to get suspended. Unfortunately for Frank, all of his violations occurred under the old policy. I don't even think he would have been suspended yet if all his violations had occurred under the new policy.

[Jmac]

I think Frank is ready to turn the corner. He seems really close to his family and I'm sure they where disappointed with his suspension. Look for a big year out of him.