it had to offer. >> he's always been very anti-marijuana. i thought this is going to be a stretch. >> but with their lives falling apart, aubry made one final plea asking mike to try pot instead of pills. mike finally tried it in february 2014. >> my pain subsided. i never had something to be coherent and still have pain relief. >> mike was once again himself. clear of mind. and nearly pain free. but there was a problem. cannabis is banned in the nfl. using it can get you fined. suspended. even fired. a risk mike wasn't willing to take. >> if we get that stance -- >> a risk former nfl lineman turley understands.