Football's newest performance enhancing drugs: Adderall... and Viagra?

Chicago Bears star receiver Brandon Marshall tickled the sports world by claiming some players use Viagra to "get an edge." Would that really work?

Adderall and Viagra: "Some guys, they'll do whatever they can to get an edge," says the NFL's Brandon Marshall.
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Brandon Marshall wants to be clear: He doesn't need Adderall, and he definitely doesn't need Viagra. Sadly, the star Chicago Bears wide receiver said in a Wednesday press availability, the same can't be said for other NFL players.

"I know guys, it is such a competitive league, guys try anything just to get that edge," Marshall said. "I'm fortunate enough to be blessed with size and some smarts to give me my edge. But some guys, they'll do whatever they can to get an edge."

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