NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- One former member of the Titans whose time with the team predated Taylor Lewan came out on Twitter and forcefully said he doesn't believe the performance enhancement penalty was the result of a mistake.
The outspoken Bernard Pollard told Lewan: "You cheated this game to get that contract. All of a sudden, what a coincidence, you faild after signing an $80 million contract. That's BS."
PED’s aren’t on accident. Players know what they’re doing. Lewan got caught. #playerperspective #bernardpollardshow #PEDs #cheating #NFL #MyPassion #titans pic.twitter.com/gIRUHeiXFc
— Bernard Pollard Jr (@Crushboy31) July 24, 2019
Lewan maintains he tested positive for osterine despite it not being listed as an ingredient in any of the supplements he took. Osterine is a modulator that helps minimize the negative effects of workouts allowing an athlete to work longer and harder.
I was struck by Pollard's comments and decided to reach out to other former Titans to as if they believed Lewan's positive test was the result of an accident or not.
I texted with seven guys who played for the Titans but were not teammates with Lewan.