Wes Welker Responds to Molly Accusations, Says He Doesn't Know What Molly Is

Wes Welker doesn't know what a molly is or where one would ever get it. He was suspended for four games in the 2014- 2015 NFL season after testing positive.

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Yesterday, Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker was suspended for four games in the 2014-15 NFL season after testing positive for amphetamines. It was rumored that Welker's failed test was the result of him popping molly cut with amphetamines at this year's Kentucky Derby where, by the way, Welker was spotted handing out $100 bills like they were candy. 

However, Welker has vehemently denied these claims concerning recreational or performance-enhancing drug use, sending an email to the Denver Post to clear up any confusion surrounding the issue. In the email, Welker writes: 


I'm as shocked as everyone at todays news. I want to make one thing abundantly clear: I would NEVER knowingly take a substance to gain a competitive advantage in any way. Anyone who has ever played a down with me, lifted a weight with me, even eaten a meal with me, knows that I focus purely on what I put in my body and on the hard work I put in year round to perform at the highest levels year-in and year-out.


I want any youth football players and all sports fans to know, there are NO shortcuts to success, and nothing but hard work and studying, leads to success.


I have never been concerned with the leagues performance enhancing or drug abuse policies because under no scenario would they ever apply to me, but I now know, that (drug-policy procedures) are clearly flawed, and I will do everything in my power to ensure they are corrected, so other individuals and teams aren't negatively affected so rashly like this.


I have worked my whole life to be the best that I can be, and I have encountered many obstacles over my career, and THIS WILL BE NO DIFFERENT!


Thank you for the outpouring of support, and I want Bronco nation to know, that no one and no thing will get in the way of our goal as a team, to bring Mr. Bowlen the trophy he and this great region deserve.

Welker also added that he "wouldn't have any idea where to get a Molly or what a Molly is. That's a joke. I don't do marijuana, I don't do drugs. I don't do any drugs.” 

So, there you have it, according to Welker. The man doesn't know who or what or how a molly is. Do you believe what Welker is saying, or do you think he's just feigning ignorance? We're still debating whether Welker's defense is better or worse than Josh Gordon's failed second-hand smoke claim

[via Deadspin]

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