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Jersey1031
04-26-2006, 10:38 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2422707

ESPN just said that the Minnesota Vikings released Onterrio Smith. I think this goes back to his drug charges. Smith is a good back though and would provide good depth behind Willis...

The Vikings released Smith on Wednesday with at least six weeks left on his one-year suspension for violating league drug policy -- ultimately deciding there was too much trouble in his past to wait for, let alone welcome back, the talented 25-year-old runner.

"We've decided to terminate Onterrio Smith's contract ahead of this weekend's college draft. We wish him well in his future endeavors," coach Brad Childress said in a statement released by the team less than two hours after a predraft news conference.
Devin
04-26-2006, 10:48 PM
There was an article earlier today on espn that said he may not be back in the NFL.
Jersey1031
04-26-2006, 10:50 PM
Why's that??
OpIv37
04-26-2006, 10:51 PM
Marv wouldn't sign a guy with a drug history. But he would be an upgrade over shaud.
Devin
04-26-2006, 10:51 PM
Dont know but it implied pretty simply that the commish may simply not welcome him back.
Pinkerton Security
04-26-2006, 10:52 PM
If we do sign him as a backup, he better not be bringing that Whizzinator to Buffalo.....thats just weird haha
Jersey1031
04-26-2006, 10:52 PM
...from the article

In May, Smith was infamously caught at the Minneapolis airport with "The Original Whizzinator" -- a device designed to beat drug tests including a fake penis and several vials of dried urine -- when his bag was scanned by security. Smith claimed the kit was for his cousin, and he wasn't charged by police. Mere possession of the device is not enough to break league rules.


Hahah! Now that's funny...
Jersey1031
04-26-2006, 10:53 PM
Marv wouldn't sign a guy with a drug history. But he would be an upgrade over shaud.


Definitley would be...
Jersey1031
04-26-2006, 10:58 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2422514

MINNEAPOLIS -- Onterrio Smith will not be reinstated in June, a source close to Smith told the St. Paul Pioneer Press for a story on Wednesday.

"The Commissioner, in his sole discretion, will determine if and when the player will be allowed to return to the NFL," the NFL policy reads. "A player's failure to adhere to his Treatment Plan during his banishment will be a significant consideration in the Commissioner's decision of whether to reinstate a player."



What a waste of talent...
G. Host
04-26-2006, 11:22 PM
Marv wouldn't sign a guy with a drug history. But he would be an upgrade over shaud.
If he is being suspended he can not play.
Drug adicts rarely change their habits.
Many more better choices.