Two - time NFL Rookie of the Year Brian Cushing held a press conference in Houston today. He stated that he never ingested the drug HCG - which is a female fertility drug that masks hormone levels after taking steroids.
According to NFL.com, he made the statement, “It’s something I’m very concerned about. The fact that how it’s there, and what’s going to determine it from happening again. That’s going to be something that we’re going to medically investigate.”
The song and dance sounds a lot much like the argument that many baseball players used in their sport's steroid scandal. However, the more information that came out, the less probable it was they were telling the truth. At least, Cushing didn't try the "I'm not here to talk about the past" defense.
If Cushing thinks that this press conference improved his image or answered any questions - he is sadly mistaken. His reputation is damaged beyond repair. If he is dominant, then it is because of PEDs. If he is no longer dominant, it is because of the lack of performance enhancers. Trust is something that is earned, and Cushing has made his athletic ability questionable forever.
If there is a positive from this situation, it is that the NFL has egg on its face. The AP re-voting, and Cushing's less than stellar reasons for having a fertility drug in his system have shined a light on the NFL Steroid Policy. The lack of consequences for players that cheat their way to fortune and fame has been overlooked and excepted for far too long. Perhaps this will inspire some real change.
Cushing can look us all in the face and say, "It wasn't me". That doesn't mean we have to laugh at his bad joke.
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