Former Packer Bush Gets a 4 Game Suspention

[Mark87]

Lot's of talk in shout on this here is the first part of the normal conduct policy as quoted :

Persons who fail to live up to this standard of conduct are guilty of conduct detrimental and
subject to discipline, even where the conduct itself does not result in conviction of a crime.
Discipline may be imposed in any of the following circumstances:
• Criminal offenses including, but not limited to, those involving: the use or threat of violence;
domestic violence and other forms of partner abuse; theft and other property crimes; sex
offenses; obstruction or resisting arrest; disorderly conduct; fraud; racketeering; and money
laundering;
• Criminal offenses relating to steroids and prohibited substances, or substances of abuse;
• Violent or threatening behavior among employees, whether in or outside the workplace;
• Possession of a gun or other weapon in any workplace setting, including but not limited to
stadiums, team facilities, training camp, locker rooms, team planes, buses, parking lots, etc., or
unlawful possession of a weapon outside of the workplace;
• Conduct that imposes inherent danger to the safety and well being of another person; and
• Conduct that undermines or puts at risk the integrity and reputation of the NFL, NFL clubs, or
NFL players.
Discipline:
Upon learning of conduct that may give rise to discipline, the League may initiate an
investigation to include interviews and information gathering from medical, law enforcement,
and other relevant professionals. On matters involving NFL players, the League will timely
advise the NFLPA of the investigation and outcome. As appropriate, the employee will also
have the opportunity, represented by counsel and/or a union official, to address the conduct at
issue. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the Commissioner will have full authority to impose
discipline as warranted.
Discipline may take the form of fines, suspension, or banishment from the League and may
include a probationary period and conditions that must be satisfied prior to or following
reinstatement. The specifics of the disciplinary response will be based on the nature of the
incident, the actual or threatened risk to the participant and others, any prior or additional
misconduct (whether or not criminal charges were filed), and other relevant factors.
Unless the available facts clearly indicate egregious circumstances, significant bodily harm or
risk to third parties, or an immediate and substantial risk to the integrity and reputation of the
NFL, a first offense generally will not result in discipline until there has been a disposition of the
proceeding (or until the investigation is complete in the case of noncriminal misconduct).
With respect to repeat offenders, the Commissioner may impose discipline on an enhanced
and/or expedited basis. In such cases, the timing and nature of the discipline will be determined
by the Commissioner based on several factors including but not limited to: the severity of the
initial charge and later charge; the facts underlying the later charge; the length of time between
the initial offense and later charge; and the player or employee’s compliance with counseling
and other programs. Following a full investigation and/or resolution of the proceedings, the
Commissioner will review the matter and make any appropriate adjustments.

I think since it's 4 games he fell under this new part OR he was a repeat offender of the above:


2.3 Violations of Law Involving Other Substances of Abuse

Apart from and in addition to any other provisions of this Policy, Players convicted of
or admitting to a violation of law (including, within the context of a diversionary
program, deferred adjudication, disposition of supervision, or similar arrangement
including but not limited to nolo contendere) relating to use, possession, acquisition,
sale, or distribution of Substances of Abuse other than alcohol, or conspiring to do so,
are subject to appropriate discipline as determined by the Commissioner.

[BCOLOR=#ffff00]Absent aggravating circumstances, discipline for a first offense will be a suspension
without pay for up to four (4) regular and/or post-season games.[/BCOLOR] If the Commissioner
finds that there were aggravating circumstances, including but not limited to felonious
conduct or serious injury or death of third parties, and/or if the Player has had prior drug
or alcohol-related misconduct, increased discipline may be imposed. Discipline for a
second or subsequent offense, absent aggravating circumstances, will be a suspension
without pay for a minimum of six (6) up to ten (10) regular and/or post-season games.
A Player’s treatment history may be considered by the Commissioner in determining the
appropriate level of discipline.
committed his acts

To answer another question people had Bush committed his offense after the policy was enacted. Hardy offense was before and the NFL tried to retro it in... which is a big HR no no

 

[Mueller]

He's been in the league a while, and PEDs just come up now. He was known as the hardest worker on the team, possibly at 30 he was having trouble doing what came easily in the past and went looking for some extra help. Fall's under the later Mark like you posted.

Glad he's not our problem anymore.