Argos sign new International receiver

**ArgoRavi** · 08-27-2014, 05:58 PM

A receiver by the name of Lavon Brazill is now an Argo: http://argonauts.ca/article/argos-ad...ractice-roster

It looks like he had some success in the NFL the last couple of years.

**Argo57** · 08-27-2014, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoRavi

A receiver by the name of Lavon Brazill is now an Argo: http://argonauts.ca/article/argos-ad...ractice-roster

It looks like he had some success in the NFL the last couple of years.

Apparently suspended 1 year for his second "substance abuse" infraction (marijuana) according to reports.

**AngeloV** · 08-27-2014, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

Apparently suspended 1 year for his second "substance abuse" infraction (marijuana) according to reports.

Yeah, the NFL kills me. Smoke pot and get kicked out for a year. Beat the crap out of your wife (Ray Rice) and get 2 games and a standing ovation from the fans at the first day of training camp.

**ArgoRavi** · 08-27-2014, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

Apparently suspended 1 year for his second "substance abuse" infraction (marijuana) according to reports.

I guess that is why the Colts released him in July. According to one report I read, he was the frontrunner for their fifth receiving spot at the time. I guess that suspended NFL players are allowed again to play in the CFL? After the Ricky Williams signing, I recall Tom Wright changing the rules so that suspended NFLers could not come north. If that rule was quietly changed back, I am glad that they did that.

**Argocister** · 08-27-2014, 09:20 PM

Love Wikipedia ...... Already updated! http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaVon_Brazill

........LaVon Brazill (born March 15, 1989) is an American born Canadian football wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, and released after his second suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

**Argocister** · 08-27-2014, 09:22 PM

Apparently the rule to have a year suspension for second time ( or more) positive testing for substance abuse is written in the NFLPA rules.... So no choice for the NFL. Heaven forbid if you tarnish the NFL brand.

**Argo57** · 08-27-2014, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by AngeloV

Yeah, the NFL kills me. Smoke pot and get kicked out for a year. Beat the crap out of your wife (Ray Rice) and get 2 games and a standing ovation from the fans at the first day of training camp.

Yes indeed their values are somewhat askew Angelo (Michael Vick) would be a prime example as well, if all he has done has smoked some weed then welcome to the Argonauts hope you play well!!

**argonaut11xx** · 08-27-2014, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoRavi

A receiver by the name of Lavon Brazill is now an Argo: http://argonauts.ca/article/argos-ad...ractice-roster

It looks like he had some success in the NFL the last couple of years.

We sure do have a need at receiver, however, I'm hoping he is committed to his opportunity in the CFL, not some loser pothead. Hopefully he will clean up his act as an Argonaut.

**argolio** · 08-27-2014, 11:26 PM

The Argos already have a "loser drunk" on the team, and they're giving him a chance.

**Rich** · 08-27-2014, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by argonaut11xx

I'm hoping he is committed to his opportunity in the CFL, not some loser pothead. Hopefully he will clean up his act as an Argonaut.

OK, grandpa. But by the end of the 2015 CFL season, weed will be legal in Canada, or at the very least decriminalized, and there will be nothing for him to "clean up".

**Wobbler** · 08-27-2014, 11:52 PM

Recreational marijuana is already legal in Colorado and Washington state, but that hasn't affected NFL policies. I doubt that the CFL will be any more adaptable when it comes to employee policies, whether or not Canada adopts the same rules.

**ArgoRavi** · 08-28-2014, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by Wobbler

Recreational marijuana is already legal in Colorado and Washington state, but that hasn't affected NFL policies. I doubt that the CFL will be any more adaptable when it comes to employee policies, whether or not Canada adopts the same rules.

The CFL does not test for marijuana in their drug testing plan.

**argonaut11xx** · 08-28-2014, 01:00 AM

i'll watch for the dorito's on the sidelines....and an improvement in the receiving corps....

living in BC, most stoners are homeless or on welfare of some kind, or maybe still living on mom's couch in her basement...so i do understand why folks of this ilk would celebrate a commerade....

as an Argofan, i just want a decent receiver for Ricky to throw too

**Rich** · 08-28-2014, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by Wobbler

Recreational marijuana is already legal in Colorado and Washington state, but that hasn't affected NFL policies.

It would if it was a league consisting only of Seattle and Denver.

The NFL's weed ban would not have a legal leg to stand on if it was legalized nationwide. More States are possibly moving to legalization in November, and the NFL position on weed will become less justifiable with each one.

**Rich** · 08-28-2014, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by argonaut11xx

living in BC, most stoners are homeless or on welfare of some kind, or maybe still living on mom's couch in her basement...so i do understand why folks of this ilk would celebrate a commerade....

As AngeloV would say, you have no clue what you are talking about. I have smoked weed with several lawyers and with a senior executive at a major bank. The key, as it is with anything, is moderation.

**Wobbler** · 08-28-2014, 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by Rich

The NFL's weed ban would not have a legal leg to stand on if it was legalized nationwide. More States are possibly moving to legalization in November, and the NFL position on weed will become less justifiable with each one.

I agree with you, FWIW, but this is not a football topic and has been politically polarizing in the past. I suggest that we let it drop.

**gilthethrill** · 08-28-2014, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by ArgoRavi

I guess that is why the Colts released him in July. According to one report I read, he was the frontrunner for their fifth receiving spot at the time. I guess that suspended NFL players are allowed again to play in the CFL? After the Ricky Williams signing, I recall Tom Wright changing the rules so that suspended NFLers could not come north. If that rule was quietly changed back, I am glad that they did that.

The difference is Williams was Dolphins property, while Brazil was released by the Colts, thus making him a FA. In an interview with Mike Hogan, Jim Barker praised Brazills return abilities.

**Argocister** · 08-28-2014, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by gilthethrill

........In an interview with Mike Hogan, Jim Barker praised Brazills return abilities.

I heard that interview too, and yelled with joy when Barker said Brazill could return well. Looking forward to seeing that.

As to the the NFL changing their rules regarding pot ..... It's considered a game enhancing drug so I don't know if they would allow it ,even if it is legalized. ( sarcasm)

And as to people using it .... Apparently when Colorado opened their shops the first people in line were the professionals .... Lawyers, doctors , accountants etc

**argolio** · 08-28-2014, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by argonaut11xx

living in BC, most stoners are homeless or on welfare of some kind, or maybe still living on mom's couch in her basement...so i do understand why folks of this ilk would celebrate a commerade....

One could make the same argument about heavy drunks. What's your point?