Ole Miss Texan
Hall of Fame
I hear what you're saying and have the same feeling, but the fact is (as far as we know) they havn't tested positive for any banned substances. Why not throw away every single individual award like both ROY's, MVP, Super Bowl MVPs, etc. It's the same concept, you'd think a lot of players that may win the award have taken a banned substance. But the difference is Cushing tested positive for it, the other havn't.Here is the thing I have heard and seen reports of many NFL players using steroids without getting caught. If true, how do we know who is cheating and who is not? We don't. I have heard he is not the only one by any means. So, are they just going to give the award from one cheater to the next? Well, without any testing to these new front runners that seems to be the case IMO. I say these guys should be tested before hand it is only fair but even that does not mean they were not on anything at some point and time. Does it? Just saying.
Why won't he say what it was/is?
We all want him to, and chances are he will. Right now he's doing the smart thing. He made a public statement that is was a non-steroid. I'm sure he's talking to his family, agent and attorneys right now. I know it's easy to say, 'if he's innocent then he should just say what it is' but quite honestly, even if he is, the smart thing is be get legal advice, yadda yadda yadda. He'll have his time. He's already taken the first step and that's saying it was a non-steroid.If Cushing isn't going to come out and say what chemical failed him then I think it's safe to assume the worst.
Chances are it will be before the voting occurs. But I have a feeling Cushing cares more about what the league, other players, texans management and texans players think of him.... as well as the fans. I think he's more worried about his reputation right now than some awards, which is how it should be, imo.