By Glenn Naughton<\/p>\n
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Jets fans who were waiting for the other shoe to drop during what has been widely considered one of the best off-season’s in the NFL, led by rookie GM Mike Maccagnan will have to wait no longer.<\/p>\n
The league announced today<\/a><\/strong><\/span> that star defensive end Sheldon Richardson will sit out the first four games of 2015 for violating the league’s\u00a0substance abuse policy.<\/p>\n Exactly what substance Richardson tested positive for has yet to be disclosed,\u00a0Manish Mehta of the New York Daily news is reporting<\/a><\/strong><\/span> that it’s believed to be Marijuana.<\/p>\n While the Jets and their fans have been riding a collective wave of positive vibes since the dismissal of former head coach Rex Ryan and his boss, GM John Idzik following the conclusion of a 4-12 season, Richardson has endured his share of criticism during that time.<\/p>\n Two separate incidents that upset some fans included comments made by Richardson in regards to teammate Muhammad Wilkerson who is embroiled in a contract dispute with Gang Green.<\/p>\n Speaking on his teammate’s behalf, Richardson insisted Wilkerson’s contract should be on par with that of newly signed Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Ndamukon Suh who inked a six-year, $114 million contract with $60 million guaranteed. \u00a0NFL fans and executives rarely appreciate hearing one player comment on the value of another.<\/p>\n In addition to the Suh comments, Richardson ruffled some feathers when he skipped\u00a0the team’s voluntary workouts<\/a><\/strong><\/span> before lashing out at those who questioned his level of commitment.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/Godforshort\/status\/601763231628140544<\/p>\n Given today’s announcement by the league, Richardson took a more humble approach.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/Godforshort\/status\/616680118300315648<\/p>\n