Details about Josh Gordon potential Suspension
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Not even that. Give him a blow value contract for three to four years. (Below value for his talent would still be north of 5 million a year) but put a clause in that he has to return any guaranteed money and the contract becomes voided if he fails another test.
That clause would already happen if he failed another test. He would be "banished" from the NFL for at least a year without pay. He could only earn back his signing bonus money if he was able to return to the league, where he would earn it back 1/17th per week at a time when he is actually able to play.
If we decide to keep him and he is able to produce like he did last year, I'd give him at least $9-10 million / year, but very little in terms of signing bonus, b/c if he screws up we don't have to pay him anyway... Plus, he would be able to look at those potential dollar signs, which could potentially deter him from getting high again... maybe
That clause would already happen if he failed another test. He would be "banished" from the NFL for at least a year without pay. He could only earn back his signing bonus money if he was able to return to the league, where he would earn it back 1/17th per week at a time when he is actually able to play.
If we decide to keep him and he is able to produce like he did last year, I'd give him at least $9-10 million / year, but very little in terms of signing bonus, b/c if he screws up we don't have to pay him anyway... Plus, he would be able to look at those potential dollar signs, which could potentially deter him from getting high again... maybe
I'm talking about guarenteed money as in, by this date you make X ammount. So on March 25th he gets paid lets say $1 million, then on Oct 23rd he gets suspended the rest of the season for failing his test. Yes he will lose the rest of that seasons paycheck, but he also has to pay us back that $1 million he got back in March.
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they're reporting on the afternoon espn lineup that gordon has failed five drug tests since 2010. (i guess some were in college).
c'mon man.
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Really a stupid fucking rule for weed, but he needs to get it together. Hopefully its only 4 games.
You may not agree with it but its illegal in Ohio. It is federally illegal in all 50 states. Lastly and the most important it is a part of the CBA agreed on by the elected reps of the players. There is nothing that makes this anything other than stupid immature irresponsible behavior on Josh's part.
You may not agree with it but its illegal in Ohio. It is federally illegal in all 50 states. Lastly and the most important it is a part of the CBA agreed on by the elected reps of the players. There is nothing that makes this anything other than stupid immature irresponsible behavior on Josh's part.
Its a stupid and immature law in itself but I agree Gordon is the one being the child. It's the law, follow it. However I would have to say that this is more addiction than anything right now. And don't give me the whole weed isn't addictive bullshit either. It's not addictive in the sense that it has an addictive chemical in it, like nicotine or heroin. But it is addictive in the sense that it can make a person feel good in a way that releases indorphines and there for becomes addictive. The same way alcohol and food can be addictive.
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i think most people will agree that the law and the rule in the different pro leagues concerning weed is outdated but it is what it is now and gordon knew the consequences and still puffed.
weed is addictive maybe mentally but your body doesn't become physically dependent on it like an opiate.
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If the codeine came from the purple drink sizzurp, that would be more addictive than the weed. He hasn't tested positive for it again at least so hopfully he can drop the weed to.
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they're reporting on the afternoon espn lineup that gordon has failed five drug tests since 2010. (i guess some were in college).
c'mon man.
they're reporting on the afternoon espn lineup that gordon has failed five drug tests since 2010. (i guess some were in college).
c'mon man.
you do know that gordon failed multiple drug test while at baylor, and then when they reached their limit with him and dismissed him from the team. he then transfers to utah and before the first practice he failed that drug test. this is why he entered the supplemental draft.
look i agree the laws on weed are out dated but if someone was going to pay me in the excess of $40mil for 6 years and part of the deal was not to drink alochol; you can be damn sure i would be sober as a judge
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they're reporting on the afternoon espn lineup that gordon has failed five drug tests since 2010. (i guess some were in college).
c'mon man.
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1st things it is still illegal in most states. 2nd its against its against league policy (just like most work environments). 3rd I know a lot of BBJ guys smoke pot because it slows things down for them when they practice and compete.
IT IS NOT ALOUD.
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1st things it is still illegal in most states. 2nd its against its against league policy (just like most work environments). 3rd I know a lot of BBJ guys smoke pot because it slows things down for them when they practice and compete.
IT IS NOT ALOUD.
1st things it is still illegal in most states. 2nd its against its against league policy (just like most work environments). 3rd I know a lot of BBJ guys smoke pot because it slows things down for them when they practice and compete.
IT IS NOT ALOUD.
Did you smoke before you wrote this?
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don't smoke.
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they're reporting on the afternoon espn lineup that gordon has failed five drug tests since 2010. (i guess some were in college).
c'mon man.
you do know that gordon failed multiple drug test while at baylor, and then when they reached their limit with him and dismissed him from the team. he then transfers to utah and before the first practice he failed that drug test. this is why he entered the supplemental draft.
look i agree the laws on weed are out dated but if someone was going to pay me in the excess of $40mil for 6 years and part of the deal was not to drink alochol; you can be damn sure i would be sober as a judge
you do know that gordon failed multiple drug test while at baylor, and then when they reached their limit with him and dismissed him from the team. he then transfers to utah and before the first practice he failed that drug test. this is why he entered the supplemental draft.
look i agree the laws on weed are out dated but if someone was going to pay me in the excess of $40mil for 6 years and part of the deal was not to drink alochol; you can be damn sure i would be sober as a judge
If someone was going to pay me that much to give up caffeine, cigarettes, television, steak, or even sex for 6 years, I'd do it in a heartbeat (my wife wouldn't be happy about that last one). That's my concern about this situation (coming from a dually licensed addiction and mental health counselor)...
There has to be more to Gordon's problem than just wanting to "party," or "blow off steam." He's either struggling with mental illness and self-medicating, or he has an addiction. There is no way it's just lack of intelligence, or immaturity... Basic logic says "play football + don't do drugs = millions of dollars." I'm pretty sure I could teach a 6-year old that concept. So, there has to be more to this guy's problem, which scares me...
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