Ainge supporters notice where he is in the pic, down in his own endzone. Notice the checkerboard.

What a f@#$ing joke he is.

Reuters are irresponsible for saying that Ainge was banned for using steroids (although everyone does it – you may recall the Post did it and then after I called them out for it – no idea if this was directly responsible – they changed the headline but not the name of the link).

Ainge was banned under the steroids and related substances policy and I think the comments were that he had taken a diuretic, rather than a PED.

However, diuretics are banned too because they can (a) aid weight loss and (b) flush actual PEDs from your system quickly. He deserves the ban, but let’s not make him out to be Barry Bonds.

Should they have given him number 10? I don’t know. I will remember Chad fondly when he retires, but for now he represents the enemy.

By late Nov. ’08 every Jet fan knew Ainge was one of dozens NFL players suspended for use of Steroids AND ” RELATED SUBSTANCES”.I’m sure you know there are possibly hundreds of legal medical forms AND uses for steroids. Some can be used, and are used, safely to increase body weight when it’s impossible otherwise.
Take one look at aInge and tell me if he looks like the second comming of Gholston or TJ.
I’m by no means condining his or anyone’s use of steroidsBent, on November 23rd, 2008 at 5:00 am Said:
Injured players often take steroids to aid their recovery. Doesn’t do much for a broken pinkie though.

However, remember that a ban under this policy does not necessarily mean a guy has actually taken steroids.but I agree with Bent’s comments:

Bent, on November 23rd, 2008 at 5:00 am Said:

“Injured players often take steroids to aid their recovery. Doesn’t do much for a broken pinkie though”.

“However, remember that a ban under this policy does not necessarily mean a guy has actually taken steroids”.

What Bent did not mention was that steroids also help to develop bone growrh.

Look, I am and have been completely with you on Pennington, but lets not label Ainge a ” related substance” abuser untill we Know what steroids he used and what for. I mean take a look at him, does he look he did it for muscle mass?

You’re kidding right? “Jet QB Ainge suspended for steroids”

http://us.mobile.reuters.com/m/FullArticle/p.rdt/CSPO/nsportsNews_uUSTRE4AL0WE20081122

The hell difference does it make WHICH steroids he took?

Kyle -

The Jets weren’t exactly welcoming Curtis back with open arms after he got hurt in ’05. They gently encouraged him to retire, which isn’t far from what they did with Chad.

The bottom line is both were great players and leaders for us, and their numbers shouldn’t be worn again for a while, if ever. Especially not by fourth stringers who have more IR appearances and steroid suspensions than NFL pass attempts.

Let me see Joe; ” He gets drafted in the 6th round,….gets suspended for taking ‘roids……then takes our previous franchise QB’s Number”. Is that 3 strikes against him?

C’mon man, give this kid a chance to get on the field.

And what steroids was he charged with? Do you know for a fact?

That’s even worse. He gets drafted in the 6th round, doesn’t take a snap, gets suspended for taking steroids, then TAKES our previous franchise quarterback’s number a year after he was cut? Screw him if that’s the case.