Archie Manning comments on Deuce

[SaintsFanatic]

from clarionledger.com

Because all this is unresolved, Deuce, as well as the others, is limited in what he can say.

On Sunday, in London, McAllister said he has cooperated fully with the NFL's investigation and that he always has tried to abide by league rules. He also said that "there's more to this story than just a couple of lines."

Insiders tell me that part of Deuce's defense will be that he asked Saints personnel several years ago if StarCaps contained any banned substances and was told that the product does not.

Archie Manning said that players ultimately are responsible for what goes into their bodies. NFL rules, he said, are clear on this.

"I know my sons aren't into steroids because quarterbacks don't want bulk," Manning said. "But they like supplements; heck, I like supplements. My advice to them has been to never take anything - anything! - until they've had it fully checked against the banned substances list.

"My own opinion is that if Deuce was taking anything it was to lose weight, because I know he's always had to fight that weight," Manning continued. "I just hate this for him.

"I'll say this much: Deuce has represented his family, his hometown, the state of Mississippi, Ole Miss and the Saints as well as any player I've ever seen," Manning said. "I'd put him up against anybody in that regard. Deuce always takes care of his business."

But I also know how badly Deuce wanted to come back, how badly he wanted to prove himself again before he retired.

Everyone, Deuce McAllister included, is innocent until proved guilty. And where Deuce is concerned, I believe him.

[Cajn43]

I believe in Deuce a hundred and ten percent! He is a class act and I have no doubt that whatever he took he honestly believed it was approved. I know that won't make a huge difference as it has been repeatedly said....the players are responsible for what they take. I just think it is a shame if he has to miss 4 games after just getting back into the lineup and contributing to the team.