Well now we need a back up RB

What a dumb asz...

According to reports, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at his apartment on Jan. 16 and found multiple glass jars containing marijuana and marijuana wax. The jars contained more than three times the amount of marijuana needed for a felony charge. The jars were found in the living room and bedroom of the apartment.Thomas could be facing up to five years in prison. Even if he is acquitted or pleads guilty to lesser charges, the NFL disciplinary rules regarding controlled substances could lead to a suspension for Thomas. That suspension would stay with Thomas if the Vikings released him and he joined another team.

Officers were led to search the apartment after the building’s manager reportedly received complaints about the smell of marijuana coming from his apartment. Thomas reportedly told officers that he knew of the complaints.

@"purplefaithful" said: What a dumb asz...

According to reports, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at his apartment on Jan. 16 and found multiple glass jars containing marijuana and marijuana wax. The jars contained more than three times the amount of marijuana needed for a felony charge. The jars were found in the living room and bedroom of the apartment.Thomas could be facing up to five years in prison. Even if he is acquitted or pleads guilty to lesser charges, the NFL disciplinary rules regarding controlled substances could lead to a suspension for Thomas. That suspension would stay with Thomas if the Vikings released him and he joined another team.

Officers were led to search the apartment after the building’s manager reportedly received complaints about the smell of marijuana coming from his apartment. Thomas reportedly told officers that he knew of the complaints.

He doesn’t sound too bright, does he?  If he knew about neighbors complaining, you’d think he’d have maybe cracked a window or something.  Sounds like they were smoking tons of the stuff.  

@"Purplewhizz" said:

@"purplefaithful" said: What a dumb asz...

According to reports, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at his apartment on Jan. 16 and found multiple glass jars containing marijuana and marijuana wax. The jars contained more than three times the amount of marijuana needed for a felony charge. The jars were found in the living room and bedroom of the apartment.Thomas could be facing up to five years in prison. Even if he is acquitted or pleads guilty to lesser charges, the NFL disciplinary rules regarding controlled substances could lead to a suspension for Thomas. That suspension would stay with Thomas if the Vikings released him and he joined another team.

Officers were led to search the apartment after the building’s manager reportedly received complaints about the smell of marijuana coming from his apartment. Thomas reportedly told officers that he knew of the complaints.

He doesn’t sound too bright, does he?  If he knew about neighbors complaining, you’d think he’d have maybe cracked a window or something.  Sounds like they were smoking tons of the stuff.  

@"pumpf" said:

@"Purplewhizz" said:

@"purplefaithful" said: What a dumb asz...

According to reports, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at his apartment on Jan. 16 and found multiple glass jars containing marijuana and marijuana wax. The jars contained more than three times the amount of marijuana needed for a felony charge. The jars were found in the living room and bedroom of the apartment.Thomas could be facing up to five years in prison. Even if he is acquitted or pleads guilty to lesser charges, the NFL disciplinary rules regarding controlled substances could lead to a suspension for Thomas. That suspension would stay with Thomas if the Vikings released him and he joined another team.

Officers were led to search the apartment after the building’s manager reportedly received complaints about the smell of marijuana coming from his apartment. Thomas reportedly told officers that he knew of the complaints.

He doesn’t sound too bright, does he?  If he knew about neighbors complaining, you’d think he’d have maybe cracked a window or something.  Sounds like they were smoking tons of the stuff.  

Your last comment is the answer to your initial question.

Well that royally sucks. It's absolutely ridiculous that this is a felony though.

@"Vikergirl" said: Well that royally sucks. It's absolutely ridiculous that this is a felony though.

yes  it  does  royally  suck  but  first if  roc is this stupid  he would  have  not lasted  much longer anyways .it is  also  stupid that this is  a felony weed  shuld be legalized .for the  record i dont even  smoke   anymore . second  stupid   for the  police  to respond  stupid to arrest  roc   stupid  of  a proscutor  to follow  threw with these charges  the time   of  the police  could be  much better  use time  combatting real crime

When you accept a job, no matter what it is. You also agree to abide by the rules that are in place with that place of employment.  If the rules specifically say no DVs, no felonies or no smoking pot, it doesn't matter whether it's legalized or not.  You agreed to follow those rules when accepting that job.  If you chose not to follow the rules, your free to go work anywhere else you want or get fire if you get caught.  I really can't think of any job that would allow this anyways.

Legalization is the answer. Haven't touched the stuff in 35+ years but I'm on board to legalize. No medical BS. No decriminalization half ass. Straight up legal. Medical marijuana is a joke. Not that it doesn't have benefits but how it's implemented. Go to a marijuana "clinic" tell them I got anxiety or can't sleep get a card. I heard of young people on probation through the court. Can't drink because that would violate but got a marijuana card so they can get high because they got a "prescription". Honestly I probably shouldn't state that as fact just what I've heard. However it seems like they are waffling for the wrong reasons. Half ok half not. The dug in no side has been forced off their stance but fight back enough to make this bad joke system. Make it legal put these fake clinics out of business and if someone wants to use it for medical purposes have at it. People beating the courts...well it's like drinking a beer now. You violated. It's past time it's treated for the danger it really is. 21 and up you can drink or bake. Your choice.

It is just weed. Not like he was caught with meth. Stupid that this is even an issue.

@"Canthony" said: It is just weed. Not like he was caught with meth. Stupid that this is even an issue.

It's not just about weed.  It's about maturity, integrity and accountability.  You agree to a certain job, that job comes with certain rules.  You give your word to do that specific job and agree to follow the rules that are in place.  Pretty simple to me. 

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"Canthony" said: It is just weed. Not like he was caught with meth. Stupid that this is even an issue.

It's not just about weed.  It's about maturity, integrity and accountability.  You agree to a certain job, that job comes with certain rules.  You give your word to do that specific job and agree to follow the rules that are in place.  Pretty simple to me. 

@"Canthony" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"Canthony" said: It is just weed. Not like he was caught with meth. Stupid that this is even an issue.

It's not just about weed.  It's about maturity, integrity and accountability.  You agree to a certain job, that job comes with certain rules.  You give your word to do that specific job and agree to follow the rules that are in place.  Pretty simple to me. 

Weed shouldn't even be in the rules. It is about to be legalized nationwide soon enough. The NBA doesn't even test for it anymore. I don't see the big issue with someone with a ton of money wanting to smoke some weed. Was it a lot? Sure... He also makes more than any one of us, or most likely, here. Maybe he got a hell of a deal to buy that much.

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"Canthony" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"Canthony" said: It is just weed. Not like he was caught with meth. Stupid that this is even an issue.

It's not just about weed.  It's about maturity, integrity and accountability.  You agree to a certain job, that job comes with certain rules.  You give your word to do that specific job and agree to follow the rules that are in place.  Pretty simple to me. 

Weed shouldn't even be in the rules. It is about to be legalized nationwide soon enough. The NBA doesn't even test for it anymore. I don't see the big issue with someone with a ton of money wanting to smoke some weed. Was it a lot? Sure... He also makes more than any one of us, or most likely, here. Maybe he got a hell of a deal to buy that much.

Well apparently that's not your decision regarding any company rules.  Like I said it's not about weed, it's about these are the conditions of employment.  Regardless of the type of employment.  If you want the job, here's the guidelines you will be required to follow.

@"Canthony" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"Canthony" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"Canthony" said: It is just weed. Not like he was caught with meth. Stupid that this is even an issue.

It's not just about weed.  It's about maturity, integrity and accountability.  You agree to a certain job, that job comes with certain rules.  You give your word to do that specific job and agree to follow the rules that are in place.  Pretty simple to me. 

Weed shouldn't even be in the rules. It is about to be legalized nationwide soon enough. The NBA doesn't even test for it anymore. I don't see the big issue with someone with a ton of money wanting to smoke some weed. Was it a lot? Sure... He also makes more than any one of us, or most likely, here. Maybe he got a hell of a deal to buy that much.

Well apparently that's not your decision regarding any company rules.  Like I said it's not about weed, it's about these are the conditions of employment.  Regardless of the type of employment.  If you want the job, here's the guidelines you will be required to follow.

I get your thought process, I do. I understand and follow corporate regulations on a daily. I am just upset that this is still an issue and the kid will lose his employment over a rule that should be changed.

@"Canthony" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"Canthony" said: It is just weed. Not like he was caught with meth. Stupid that this is even an issue.

It's not just about weed.  It's about maturity, integrity and accountability.  You agree to a certain job, that job comes with certain rules.  You give your word to do that specific job and agree to follow the rules that are in place.  Pretty simple to me. 

Weed shouldn't even be in the rules. It is about to be legalized nationwide soon enough. The NBA doesn't even test for it anymore. I don't see the big issue with someone with a ton of money wanting to smoke some weed. Was it a lot? Sure... He also makes more than any one of us, or most likely, here. Maybe he got a hell of a deal to buy that much.

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"Canthony" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"Canthony" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"Canthony" said: It is just weed. Not like he was caught with meth. Stupid that this is even an issue.

It's not just about weed.  It's about maturity, integrity and accountability.  You agree to a certain job, that job comes with certain rules.  You give your word to do that specific job and agree to follow the rules that are in place.  Pretty simple to me. 

Weed shouldn't even be in the rules. It is about to be legalized nationwide soon enough. The NBA doesn't even test for it anymore. I don't see the big issue with someone with a ton of money wanting to smoke some weed. Was it a lot? Sure... He also makes more than any one of us, or most likely, here. Maybe he got a hell of a deal to buy that much.

Well apparently that's not your decision regarding any company rules.  Like I said it's not about weed, it's about these are the conditions of employment.  Regardless of the type of employment.  If you want the job, here's the guidelines you will be required to follow.

I get your thought process, I do. I understand and follow corporate regulations on a daily. I am just upset that this is still an issue and the kid will lose his employment over a rule that should be changed.

I agree with you.  But with being an adult is about making choices.  Sometimes to achieve a higher quality of life, you might have to surrender certain things.  In Roc Thomas' case...smoking weed.

@"Canthony" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"Canthony" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"Canthony" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"Canthony" said: It is just weed. Not like he was caught with meth. Stupid that this is even an issue.

It's not just about weed.  It's about maturity, integrity and accountability.  You agree to a certain job, that job comes with certain rules.  You give your word to do that specific job and agree to follow the rules that are in place.  Pretty simple to me. 

Weed shouldn't even be in the rules. It is about to be legalized nationwide soon enough. The NBA doesn't even test for it anymore. I don't see the big issue with someone with a ton of money wanting to smoke some weed. Was it a lot? Sure... He also makes more than any one of us, or most likely, here. Maybe he got a hell of a deal to buy that much.

Well apparently that's not your decision regarding any company rules.  Like I said it's not about weed, it's about these are the conditions of employment.  Regardless of the type of employment.  If you want the job, here's the guidelines you will be required to follow.

I get your thought process, I do. I understand and follow corporate regulations on a daily. I am just upset that this is still an issue and the kid will lose his employment over a rule that should be changed.

I agree with you.  But with being an adult is about making choices.  Sometimes to achieve a higher quality of life, you might have to surrender certain things.  In Roc Thomas' case...smoking weed.

I haven't smoked weed in about 10 years, but I have no issues with people that want to do it. I chose a different road to better my life. I get it, but it sucks to see a promising player get reprimanded over it.
Have the Vikings cut him yet? I haven't paid that close attention to this story.

What's really sad is Thomas is a borderline player bouncing between the active roster and the practice squad.  You would think he would have more incentive to avoid these types of situations with his slim NFL career.

@"ArizonaViking" said: What's really sad is Thomas is a borderline player bouncing between the active roster and the practice squad.  You would think he would have more incentive to avoid these types of situations with his slim NFL career.

This I 100% agree with you on. He should have been smarter when it came to this point.

@"suncoastvike" said:

@"Canthony" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"Canthony" said: It is just weed. Not like he was caught with meth. Stupid that this is even an issue.

It's not just about weed.  It's about maturity, integrity and accountability.  You agree to a certain job, that job comes with certain rules.  You give your word to do that specific job and agree to follow the rules that are in place.  Pretty simple to me. 

Weed shouldn't even be in the rules. It is about to be legalized nationwide soon enough. The NBA doesn't even test for it anymore. I don't see the big issue with someone with a ton of money wanting to smoke some weed. Was it a lot? Sure... He also makes more than any one of us, or most likely, here. Maybe he got a hell of a deal to buy that much.

The difference between the NFL and the NBA in this case is how they perceive the fan bases would react. Plain and simple. The NFL has caved to certain less tolerant elements of their fan base. Everything they do is based on what causes the least waves. In short they don't have as big of balls as the NBA owners do.
As for it being alot. Hell yeah it was. Do we know it was all for him? He is able to afford alot more entertaining then the average person.