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StarCaps, and the Playoffs

 

Published 12/3/2008 by Jason La Canfora at Redskins Insider

The suspensions handed down by the NFL on Tuesday for use of a banned diruetic that is an ingredient in a weight-loss product called StarCaps could have major ramifications for the wild-card race. Minnesota lost its twin towers of run-stuffing defensive tackles, Pat and Kevin Williams, for the season, while New Orleans's already woeful defense lost its two starting ends, Will Smith and Charles Grant, and tailback Deuce McAllister. Lawyers are sure to get involved,...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry. (link)

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