https://nypost.com/2018/03/09/video-of-odell-beckham-jr-with-suspicious-looking-substances-surfaces-online/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HhxwdHiSQg
- Do you think the video is enough evidence for the NFL to launch an investigation into Beckham's potential substance abuse? Why or why not?
- Do you think that Odell Beckham Jr.'s history as a player/person (incidents with frustration and questionable actions mainly on the field) may effect how this issue plays out? Is there a potential bias against him? Could this also be handled differently because of how great he is as a player?
- Do you think marijuana should be handled the same as other drugs in the NFL or sports in general (there is suspicion of there being cocaine in the video)? Does where a player lives and conducts these activities change how the NFL or other leagues can interfere (has the state legalized its use whether medicinal or recreational)?
1. I think that the video did not show a lot and in order to make conclusions of the video you have to infer and guess. However, the NFL is notorious for making conclusions off small evidence. For example, in Deflatgate there was no real evidence just a lot of word of mouth and some short videos. The NFL suspended Tom Brady for 4 games and the Patriots were fined and lost draft picks. This is the same situation because of the lack of evidence, so that is why I think some punishment will be given. It may be a team fine or a NFL fine but i believe something will be done. The NFL always wants to tell their fans, teams, and players that they are in charge and they take charge by disciplining players in small issues.
ReplyDelete1. Despite the video being very short, I think there is enough evidence to at the very least launch an investigation into Odell Beckham Jr's possible substance abuse. It's practically obvious that he's probably not just smoking tobacco and that the "white powder" seen on the bed isn't powdered sugar. We've seen how little it takes for players to be affected by accusations and leaks. A prime example of this was when Laremy Tunsil, the presumptive #1 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, was dropped to the 13th pick after a video surfaced of him smoking out of a bong just hours before the draft started. If Beckham Jr. can't obey the NFL's Substance Abuse Policy, he'll suffer the consequences
ReplyDelete1) Even though the video is short I do think that an investigation should be held. There has also been other reports of Odell Beckham Jr using other substances. One of these cases was where he was parting with Justin Bieber on his private boat.
ReplyDelete2) While I am not fully aware of all of the prior incidents that have occurred to this football player I would hope that the investigation is fair. I believe that these investigations should be taken seriously and should be fair to those being investigated. It is possible that there is bias because of how popular of a player he is however I would hope that the NFL takes this seriously. No player no matter their status should be treated differently in an investigation. I think it is important that the NFL cracks down on the criminal actions occurring by the players in their league. Out of all professional sports I believe that football has one of the highest rates of criminals if not the highest. It is certainly not a good image to have people within the league preforming crimes or breaking the rules and receiving no punishment for doing so.
I'm not sure there is enough substance to the video to warrant a conviction, but it combined with the prior rumors and news about OBJ I do think are basis for an investigation. The video is super blurry and short so no one will really ever know what was happening. The clip in the article is a bit longer but still not quite sure what is going on there. However, an investigation can not hurt if it is done properly. OBJ is certainly a flamboyant player so I would agree there is not a positive image of him in the NFL's mind. I don't think his progress as a player will hurt him, but rather help because he makes the league a lot of money. I think that it is not only the estate laws, but the NFL contracts because they have a part in them about substance abuse. The league and the teams pay the players, so it really comes down to them what the player can do. There is room for debate in the future, but that is the way it is right now.
ReplyDelete1) No, I do not think the video is enough evidence for the NFL to launch an investigation into Beckham's potential substance abuse. It does not seem like there is enough evidence in this video to do anything. It is also not confirmed that he was doing any drugs.
ReplyDelete2) There may be bias towards Odell Beckham Jr as he is one of the greatest players and the Giants need him. The article states “The video comes as the Giants superstar, 25, enters the final season of his rookie contract — and is angling for an extension that would make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL”. Hopefully, the NFL will be fair and not be biased towards any player, but it could happen.
ReplyDeleteI do not think there is enough evidence for the NFL to launch and investigation. If the NFL launched an investigation I believe they'd be acting on only speculation. These videos come up every offseason of an athlete holding a so called "blunt" and nothing ever comes of it.
I believe that the media and fans alike are out to get Odell. Many old school sports fans do not like his display of passion when he is playing. I believe people will be asking for him to be punished even though the evidence is lacking. The impact of this video is evident with the recent turmoil surrounding the Giants front office and Odell. I believe this is one of the key reasons why the Giants are not giving him the contract he desires.
1. I do not think there's enough evidence for the NFL to investigate this situation. The video is extremely quick and isn't really clear cut, which means they'd be making assumptions not necessarily backed by facts. However, given the way the NFL handles things like this, there's a good chance they launch an investigation.
ReplyDelete2. I think that this situation will be blown greatly out of proportion because of the stardom Odell has reached. When a practice squad player that very few people know of does something like this, not much is said at all. Many people won't even bat an eye. Yet because Odell is such a known player, many people, other than Giants fans, will be out to get him/prove his wrongdoing. Stories like this are media gold. Stephen A. Smith wouldn't react on TV like he did if this was some practice squad player.
I dont think that the video shows enough evidence for the NFL to have an investigation into Beckham's substance abuse. The video was very short and provide enough evidence for a conviction. However, since there have been many rumors and news about Beckham's substance abuse the NFL should try to get more evidence on his substance abuse to try to get a conviction.
ReplyDeleteI think there will be bias against Odell Beckham Jr, he does not have a positive image so this could potentially hurt him in the future. However, he is one the Giant's best players and bring them a lot of money so they could also be influenced to want to keep him. I think that the investigation should be fair and that they should consider all the facts of the case.
1. The video is short, but since there's a blunt in his hand (aka hard evidence that he was indeed smoking) I believe that's enough evidence for the NFL to launch an investigation. However, I think that they shouldn't launch one immediately -- maybe wait and see if something else happens and then do it because this shouldn't end or drastically hurt ones career.
ReplyDelete2. I'm not very familiar with his other incidents other than the one briefly stated in the article. However, if the incidents were bad then yes I believe there could be bias against him which could make this be blown up in a negative way. While on the other hand, this may be covered up because he is such a good player and the NFL / teams want him to keep playing.
3. Personally, I think that it's starting to get harder / more confusing on what to do regarding marijuana in the NFL because it's legalized in some states and not others. Meaning, if a player is smoking in a state that does legalize marijuana and another is smoking in a state that does not there'll be some confusion on how to handle the situation because technically in one case it is legal. Therefore, I think there has to be one rule across ALL states that is applicable to ALL players.
1. The video was too short and did not have enough context to show that he was for sure smoking marijuana.
ReplyDelete2. Although there may be potential bias against him, that shouldn't affect how the NFL would deal with the issue, and if it were to be, the league should make sure an unbaised board votes on the descision.
3. It all depends on the drug policy. But if the player was, for say, smoking weed in colorado, legaly, then there should be nothing the league could do against them.
Do you think the video is enough evidence for the NFL to launch an investigation into Beckham's potential substance abuse? Why or why not?
ReplyDeleteI'm not really sure if a full fledged investigation should be launched in regards to Odell’s drug use, but I think maybe something similar like what happened to laremy Tunsil should happen. Maybe Odell should lose some money in a potential contract because even if what he has in his hand isn’t something like marijuana, his whole demeanor and behavior seems very shady so I think the New York Giants should be careful about his actions. They could reflect this by lowering his pay if possible. I think they should also look into some of his past plays like the article mentioned. Some of his antics include childish post games like punching a hole in the locker room and partying just a few days before his first playoff game, which could have affected his play. It is definitely embarrassing to punch a hole in a wall, especially after you did not prepare as well as you could have for a very important game in your life and career. Even with all of this, I still think the video seems very weird and short so a NFL investigation doesn’t need to be launched, but maybe a team investigation.
Do you think that Odell Beckham Jr.'s history as a player/person (incidents with frustration and questionable actions mainly on the field) may affect how this issue plays out? Is there a potential bias against him? Could this also be handled differently because of how great he is as a player?
I do think that his history will affect how this plays out. He doesn’t have to best attitude and maybe even work ethic according to some of his previous mistakes. I don’t think there is a bias against him though, probably more in favor for him actually because of how well known and regarded he is as a player. He’s too well known and beneficial for the Giants to actually take strict measures against him.
1. The video was literally 3 seconds long, that isn't enough evidence to persecute OBJ nor is it worth their time IMO. The NFL has bigger things to think about, like safety obviously, and worrying about something that may or may not be true due to an extreme lack of evidence would be silly.
ReplyDelete2. I don't think his rough history would really effect how they handled the situation. The article states that he did a lot of controversial things, such as partying before playoffs, helmet to helmet contact, etc. However I think a lot of players do these things that just don't get the spotlight put on them because they aren't as talented of players. Also, OBJ brings in lots of viewers for the NFL, and more views=more money. Because of this the NFL may not want to look too much into this.
3. A player shouldn't get to use marijuana if the state allows it and the NFL doesn't as that isn't fair to the other players. However I do think the NFL (and all sports leagues) should allow marijuana use anyway. It is not as severe a drug as things like cocaine, and most players are probably using it anyway, why not just make it OK?
1. I do not think that the video is incriminating, but I do think the NFL can launch an investigation based on this video because there are other rumors like the party boat in January 2017
ReplyDelete2. I think his background definitely affects how this plays out because people will look at him differently, especially when they are deciding if they should launch an investigation, but I do no think it will affect how the NFL punishes him if they find him guilty. Also, I do think that his fame will cause it to be handled differently because it is a high profile case.
3. I think that marijuana should be handled the same as other drugs in the NFL and where a player lives or does these activities should not change how the NFL interferes because they have their own set of rules with respect to these situations.
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ReplyDeleteI do not think there is enough evidence to show that what he is holding in his hand is marijuana, and I didn’t see Odell in possession of any cocaine in the video, or enough evidence that the girl was using cocaine. I would not start an investigation into this man and I am far from a Giants fan. I think they should investigate this woman for not respecting his privacy and being so cheap as to let this surface. It is of no matter though, as I think this event will play out against him because he is such a loud mouth. He claims to want to be the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL, and he is always attracting attention to himself so I think this behavior will be used against him although there’s nothing wrong for a single man to be in bed with pizza and a young woman. I’m personally sick of marijuana being criminalized. It is seemingly as widely used as beer so I hate that one can put you in jail for being in yor pocket. I don’t inhale anything as an athlete, and I don’t think marijuana is necessarily safe, but I don’t think it should be criminalized if people can use it medically and some states are making it legal and making bank of taxing it. I think the NFL needs to lead the way in destigmatizing marijuana use by stopping the testing of it and the penalizing of players. Now I know kids are watching so I don’t think players should be making videos of themselves smoking, but I don’t think they should be making videos of themselves drinking beers and getting messed up either. They should live lives and do their thing in private.
ReplyDeleteI think it is evident that the substance in Odell Beckham's hand is marijuana, however it did take multiple viewings of the video for me to recognize that. With that being said, I don't think that the video alone is enough to launch a full investigation based on the video alone. To my knowledge, I think this is the first incident Odell has had with substances. Because of this, I don't think that the NFL should investigate due to the fact that this seems to be the first offense that he has had with substances. Also there were no charges brought against Beckham so to have a full investigation seems a bit much.
ReplyDeleteAlthough Odell doesn't have any pervious incidents with drugs he does have past issues with demonstrating acts of aggression on and off the field. The article talked about his head to head hit to Josh Norman a few seasons ago, and how he punched a wall in the locker room after their playoff game. I do think for those reasons, some people may have a bias towards him and his decision making. I think the fact that Beckham is such a well known player in the league, he might get some lenience from the league, or the NFL could send is known for ruling with an iron fist no matter who you are, as we saw with Brady and deflate-gate. I think what ultimately will happen is the NFL will fine Odell Beckham and he might not be able to practice for a few days.
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ReplyDeleteThis video is not enough evidence for the NHL to launch an investigation into Beckham. It is not a clear enough video to recognize that the substances are marijuana and cocaine, and if they launch an investigation, the NFL could potentially make a fool of themselves investigating a bogus claim. That doesn't mean Odell is not abusing substances, it simply means that the video does not provide enough substantial evidence to make a true claim against him. I think his history does, however, affect how this may be pursued. Because he has a history of questionable actions, the NFL may be more likely to pursue him, however I think that his stardom as a player may overwhelm this idea. The end result, in my opinion, will be to not pursue it, however it probably should be pursued. Just because he is a star player does not mean that he should be treated differently. His use of marijuana does not mean it is okay either. Just because "it's just marijuana," as people tend to say, does not mean that it is okay for an NFL player to break the law and use it recreationally.
ReplyDeleteThe video doesn't give enough evidence because it doesn't have a clear stance to make a claim.
ReplyDeleteI don't think O'Dell's past history will have too much of an effect on this issue.
The NFL should handle the use of marijuana the same way as other sports, so that way there is no controversy.
I don't think the video provides enough evidence to launch an investigation. I think it would be an invasion of privacy and unnecessary, because the video was not clear and there is no hard evidence that he was smoking weed. The video clip does not provide a good enough image to pinpoint what Beckham jr. was smoking, therefore is no reason for investigation.
ReplyDeleteThis player has a wide fan base and many supporters, but not everyone likes him. This could affect how the situation plays out, but i think Beckham's attitude and response to these accusations could sway his public relations either for the better, or worse.
Marijuana is legal in many states and used for medical purposes. The NFL shouldn't treat it like other drugs because using it in legal states does not break any laws. Also, many players suffer from injuries or pains that could potentially be improved with the use of medical marijuana.
Do you think the video is enough evidence for the NFL to launch an investigation into Beckham's potential substance abuse? Why or why not?
ReplyDeleteThe video of Odell Beckham Jr. isn’t enough evidence, in my opinion, to launch an investigation for substance abuse. The video that was taken of Odell is short and it doesn’t clearly show any drugs in his hand. And even if we could see something that resembles weed, do we have the right to assume it is? If Odell had a past with marijuana or drug use then this would be a different story. Odell is a great role model, aside from the celebration nonsense. He is a leader in the NFL on and off the field. I am a die hard Patriots fan and I have nothing but hate for the Giants which is who Odell plays for. Although, I can and I do respect Odell because he is so talented and he is a classy player. I am definitely not alone with these opinions. If he had issues on and off the field this may be a different conversation because people would think very differently of him and I think an investigation would be necessary.