Jets LB Calvin Pace suspended for four games

by Matty I on Jul 2, 2009 3:30 PM EDT in News Comment 37 comments

It's been announced today that Jets outside linebacker Calvin Pace will be suspended for the first four games of the 2009 regular season for violating the NFL's "Policy on Performance Enhancing Substances." In a team-issued statement, Pace blames the failed drug test on an over-the-counter dietary substance:

"This is a situation that resulted from an over-the-counter dietary supplement that contained a substance that I did not know violated the League’s policy. I am responsible for what I put into my body and I should have paid closer attention to the League’s guidelines. I regret that this has happened and apologize to my teammates, the entire Jets organization as well as the fans. Hopefully, this does not distract from our ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl."

I can't help but laugh at the final line from Pace's statement. The Jets winning the Super Bowl? I think he's using more than just performance-enhancing supplements, to be honest. Seriously, have you ever heard more cockiness from a team that didn't make the playoffs the previous year and whose quarterbacks have combined for just eight career NFL starts?

What this does mean is that Calvin Pace's first game of the '09 season will be on Monday Night Football in Miami against the Dolphins. So now we got another story line for a game that is already packed with story lines on October 12.

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Dodged a bullet there!

by alskor on Jul 2, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

unlike

Burress

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by Phintastic on Jul 2, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

good one!

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by Alpha6 on Jul 2, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Every team's "Ultimate Goal" is winning the Super Bowl.

That blurb in no way implies that he thinks The Jets have a serious shot at the big game.

The Jets give us plenty of legitimate reasons to make fun of them, there is no need to jump down a guy’s throat for something he didn’t really say.

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by joel311 on Jul 2, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What the.........?

That blurb in no way implies that he thinks The Jets have a serious shot at the big game.

…. so interesting…. what doyou think he implies??

Hopefully, this does not distract from our ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl."

… this is the same quote everyone else is looking at, right?

there is no need to jump down a guy’s throat for something he didn’t really say.

… more fun here… what the hell did he not say..??

The way you defend the Jesters or come on to some of the comments, makes me wonder of your true “fan-ship” to the Dolphins.

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by Alpha6 on Jul 2, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We make ourselves look ridiculous as fans,

when we call a team out for something we misconstrue.

Are you going to tell me The Detroit Lions ultimate goal is not to win the Super Bowl? Are they going to win it this year? Hell no, but they are still going to try like hell if that new regime knows what’s good for them.

Even if he were claiming what you think, we would be very naive to think The Jets don’t have a legitimate shot at The Playoffs. They were the favorite to win the division until Favre got injured, but they continued to play Brett “The Int Machine” Favre even with a bum shoulder. That was a terrible call by Mangini. If The Jets had put in a caretaker QB (or if Favre had simply swallowed his pride and focused on handoffs to two legitimate RBs), they probably would have squeezed out one or two more wins and made the playoffs.

The Jets still have the same secondary they had last year. They still have Kris Jenkins. They still have Washington and Jones. They still have their drafted QB from 3 years ago, Kellen Clemens, who got to watch BOTH Pennington and Favre for at least a season apiece and who can step in should Sanchez fail miserably. The Jets had a good O-Line last year. The Jets had a great secondary and solid Defensive Line last year. They are legitimate contenders for this division whether you want to accept that or not.

I bet if you asked Tony Sparano what he thought about The Jets being contenders, he’d tell you the same. It boils down to who is better, and I of course think it is Miami, but The Jets would win most other divisions in The NFL.

My point, if you’re going to make fun of The Jets, make fun of them for Rex Ryan, Favre, or drafting a punter on day 1. Hell make fun of them for what Calvin Pace actually did, not what you think he implied. There are so many options.

Driver of the Trade-Ronnie-Brown Bandwagon.

by joel311 on Jul 2, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

You crack me up Joel...

… I’m glad you know I was being light.

This…

Brett "The Int Machine" Favre

…is classic! Best aka I’ve seen for him.

… and your final paragraph is absolutely fabulous!! LLLLLOOOOOOLLLLL!!!!!!

Thanks man.

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by Alpha6 on Jul 2, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol it is so fun to insult the jets even while i'm defending a player

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by joel311 on Jul 3, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ice packs

Just make sure your fins have plenty of ice packs for the bruising abuse they will be taking. This will be fun to see the fish floundering all over the field. I’ve seen chad nearly get his slot receivers killed. this season will be fun to watch at the least.

by jetsmetsfan on Jul 8, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lllllllllllllllooooooooollllllllllll says the jets fan whose team didnt even make the playoffs and are now relying on a fat tool to lead their team

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by finsxfactor on Jul 8, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree 100%

by MainePhinFan on Jul 2, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are you kidding

We all know that belongs to the fish with ole noodle arm

by jetsmetsfan on Jul 8, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

J.E.T.S.

Just End The Season

Miami Dolphins Are SuperBowl Bound. Why Not Us?

by EverybodyLovesDolphins on Jul 2, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

... that's funny...!

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by Alpha6 on Jul 2, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well played sir

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by chrislucas on Jul 2, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

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by uncle finster on Jul 2, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

original

real original

by jetsmetsfan on Jul 8, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

its ingenius

by finsxfactor on Jul 8, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What chaps my ass more than anything...

This guy was interviewed on Sirius NFL yesterday and was talking about trying so hard not be a first round bust and how hard he worked in Arizona to re-define his life and re-focus on being the best he could be. His hard work paid off with a big opportunity with the Jets and a decent year as a starter. Tim Ryan and Pat Kirwain were gloating about how Pace is such a good example, role model, etc etc..

I hate to speculate without knowing all the details but roids + hard work does not = hard work.

Apparently he was taking an “unapproved” “dietary substance”,,, whatever—- can you say masking agent….

eeech..

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by NJDolphan68 on Jul 2, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ahem

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by Patssuck456 on Jul 2, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

LOL

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by uncle finster on Jul 2, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well said

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by Rzayo24 on Jul 2, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

rec'd

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by joel311 on Jul 3, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude,,,,My Jets-Phins Monday night BDay is gonna be sick.

I wont even comment on the Jets and their “swaggish” smack talking….The last Super Bowl they won…people were still excited about color TV.

Just another blow to their chances at being .500….oh but if you ask them Vernon Gholston is gonna step right in and fill the void.

I couldnt have asked for a better NFL rival in my lifetime….they make it so easy. I think im gonna go out and try to find more friends that are Jets fans….just so I can feel better about myself. Kinda like how fine chicks always have a fat friend attached to their hip.

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by Rzayo24 on Jul 2, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs