26CornerBlitz Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) @MaryKayCabot Confirming that #Browns WR Josh Gordon has applied for reinstatement to the #NFL from indefinite drug ban. 1st reported by @tonygrossi Edited July 25, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 check ancestry.com to see if he's related to Steve Howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 check ancestry.com to see if he's related to Steve Howe Don't get the relation....Gordon smoked pot, which is legal depending where you live...how did coke....not really the same...and I checked. They're not related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Perfect compliment to Manziel. Don't get the relation....Gordon smoked pot, which is legal depending where you live...how did coke....not really the same...and I checked. They're not related But they were both dumb enough to significantly harm their careers by their inability to stop doing drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Someone will take a chance on him. But I am guessing the Browns are done. No way. He's their best playmaker on offense. They'd get nothing in return right now anyway so they're going to have to ride it out with him. Don't get the relation....Gordon smoked pot, which is legal depending where you live...how did coke....not really the same...and I checked. They're not related Actually the most recent suspension was because drinking alcohol was a violation of the deal he made with the NFL. It was through the end of the season and after the Browns season concluded he took a trip with teammates to Vegas. Somebody took and posted a pic with him holding a drink on the airplane and he was tested as soon as he got off. His contention was that the season was over and he had fulfilled the agreement, but the deal actually ran through the end of the league year which was in March. Obviously it was his responsibility to know and follow the specifics of his agreement - and he previously tested positive for marijuana - but he's not been out of control or doing anything crazy. Stupid, yes. And that's a concern, but he doesn't have a substance abuse issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 No way. He's their best playmaker on offense. They'd get nothing in return right now anyway so they're going to have to ride it out with him. Actually the most recent suspension was because drinking alcohol was a violation of the deal he made with the NFL. It was through the end of the season and after the Browns season concluded he took a trip with teammates to Vegas. Somebody took and posted a pic with him holding a drink on the airplane and he was tested as soon as he got off. His contention was that the season was over and he had fulfilled the agreement, but the deal actually ran through the end of the league year which was in March. Obviously it was his responsibility to know and follow the specifics of his agreement - and he previously tested positive for marijuana - but he's not been out of control or doing anything crazy. Stupid, yes. And that's a concern, but he doesn't have a substance abuse issue. Someone should ask though if it makes sense to hire Stupid for the job Stupid will have to do. I mean, even if the job is changing light bulbs in an office building, if Stupid does $4 million dollars in facility damages on his way to changing 6 bulbs, it might not have been a good hire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Ok, I'll go ahead and say it -- I'd be willing to give him a look in Buffalo. Some guys do eventually grow up, and if he has, he has sick skills to match with Sammy (who might also be a great influence on him). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Id take him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Ok, I'll go ahead and say it -- I'd be willing to give him a look in Buffalo. Some guys do eventually grow up, and if he has, he has sick skills to match with Sammy (who might also be a great influence on him). I agree. He's a low risk/high reward signing at this point, isn't he? Any team should try to reap those benefits, at least until it's time to give him a new contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I think the browns need to keep him. If they just keep a guy with him at all times ala josh hamilton he can be a huge force for the new qb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Someone should ask though if it makes sense to hire Stupid for the job Stupid will have to do. I mean, even if the job is changing light bulbs in an office building, if Stupid does $4 million dollars in facility damages on his way to changing 6 bulbs, it might not have been a good hire. Well, if only a few people in the world could do the job as well as Stupid, then I bet someone would take the chance on him. Josh Gordon led the league in receiving yards the last time he played almost a whole season. How many WRs can step on the field and be in that class today? Oh and he had crap at QB when he did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I would absolutely take a chance on him..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyNateSoldiers Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) I believe Hugh already said he has plans for Gordon he's not going anywhere. Edited January 20, 2016 by NastyNateSoldiers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCity Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 The Browns would be moronic to cut him. With a new regime in place and a offensively focused HC, Gordon has a great chance to step in and be their clear cut number one and a top three WR in the league. On a team that is relatively devoid of talent, that's a massive piece to walk away from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 The Browns would be moronic to cut him. With a new regime in place and a offensively focused HC, Gordon has a great chance to step in and be their clear cut number one and a top three WR in the league. On a team that is relatively devoid of talent, that's a massive piece to walk away from. There's a personal aspect to this, too, obviously. This is usually the cause of "moronic" decisions. And it's the Browns. I wonder how Gordon fits in with their analytics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 the good thing is he has not tested pos for weed in about a year and a half and would be two years at the start of the year. I'm not sure if he still has the alcohol ban or not but i'd say he may have the weed problem kicked. It'd be stupid if the browns got rid of him cause it's almost a no lose situation...if he goes off like 2 years ago they have a huge year but if he does nothing or gets suspended they just release him and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 In a second. I would trade a 2017 third round pick for him. One last hole to fill, allowing us to draft other posituons(rt, lb, s, edge, QB) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I don't see the Browns entertaining any trade offers for Gordon. He is a top talent and by all accounts has been well behaved and focused on his return to the NFL (MaryKayCabot has an article about him discussing his behavior). The Browns are the Browns but they would outdue themselves if they moved Gordon before he restores his value. It's wishful thinking to be able to acquire him for a mid-round pick. More realistic options will be available via FA, look for Sanu or Jones to be visiting Buffalo. Roman likes trick plays, my money is on Sanu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 check ancestry.com to see if he's related to Steve Howe Do you mean Steve Howe, the guitarist from Yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I am amazed at this. If I were Hue, I would clean all the crap out of the team. The worst thing is for him to deal with off-field headaches, like Gordon and Manziel. Plus, you would think they want to change the culture. Gordon is a top 5 wideout, Manziel is a top 5 jack ass. Gordon and Shelton would be my new best friends if I was Hue. Both of them can be difference makers on their respective sides of the ball. Oh yeah and draft Goff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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