First of all - Bulldog...I have to ask what the hell you are talking about? The Redskins haven't leaked a scintilla of info as to what's going on as far as we can tell (unless you believe the worst that they are using Cooley, Russell, and other mediots to float the truth). This is the most disciplined front office we've seen in a decade...and let's be honest, the press is pissed BECAUSE the team isn't talking, so criticising them for being an undisciplined mess is really offbase. If you care to clarify your comments I'm all ears, but I think you are dead wrong on that front.
Second of all, I have absolute respect for Elephant's perspective here for obvious reasons (plus, I love and admire the guy). But I think there's a difference between 'enabling' and 'covering' and what may be going on here. You guys do realize that employees (and humans in general) have a right to privacy, right? If what we are *conjecturing* is going on here is actually what IS going on, the Redskins should be applauded, not criticized. First of all, they gave this guy a chance when no one else would. Secondly, if he has relapsed, they are likely trying to assist him in getting back on track, but regardless are protecting his privacy and dignity.
Seriously - I have to ask - is that not the absolute best that anyone in this kind of trouble could hope to expect from their employer?
I rehired a drug-addicted nurse to one of my units a couple years ago. For the first year, she did great - but had no access to narcotics. Upon passing her 1 year mark successfully in the program she is required to participate in, she got narcotic administration rights back. We had to release her this week because she was diverting narcotics while at work. We didn't announce it to staff, offer explanations, or otherwise violate her privacy rights. We quietly removed her from her role, offered whatever help we could, and treated her with dignity and respect. That's the way it should be.