Gordon Suspended for a Year

[cvcanedy]

@kennel-club said:

Wife beating = 2 games. Weed smoking = 1 year. Way to go Rodger.

I know I'm wasting my breath. But it's not for weed smoking. It's for repeated violations of a clear rule.

[cuwoohio]

Still has the DUI to deal with and about 1000 more drug test to pass before we get to next year. Like to see the Vegas odds on him ever playing again.

[D Bone]

Now we can move on.

[cvcanedy]

@d-bone said:

Now we can move on.

Right. This is a time for pragmatism.

[Kosar_For_President]

Anyone have a link to contact the NFL?

[Mudfly]

@logicisforsquares said:

Yeah I just read that as well. So they dragged him along so they could make him miss training camp next year? That is the only reason I could come up with as to why they waited till the last minute.

Ive wondered this same thing....if they really just wanted to screw the guy and cost him extra time. Sure seems like it.

IF that is the case, then it may not be over for a long time, as they could whack him again next year for the DUI......

[D Bone]

@cvcanedy said:

Right. This is a time for pragmatism.

Had to google that

[Mr. Make-Believe]

@cvcanedy said:

I know I'm wasting my breath. But it's not for weed smoking. It's for repeated violations of a clear rule.

Yeah. Weed smoking,

[Tour2ma]

@cleinchi said:

Hopefully he can file a law suit a la the Williams/Saints guys did for starcaps - Ohio has similar employment laws as MN as it relates to drug testing....it sounds like, from Gordon's statement that he is taking the suspension...this sucks....

It did read that way...

If he sues, would he have to sue both the NFL and the NFLPA because of the CBA?

[cvcanedy]

@mr.-make-believe said:

Yeah. Weed smoking,

Doesn't matter if it's wearing a blue shirt. The rule says not to do it, yet you keep doing it or at least put yourself at risk.

Yes, I think it should be legal, and yes I totally hate this, but it's very simple. Stop breaking rules.

[Flyin J]

He is able to file for reinstatement once the league year is over I heard. Waiting this long also kills his chance of getting a temporary restraining order done before the season....

[Tim Couch Pulls Out]

@thaak said:

He has already appealed. This is the decision based on the appeal.

The only recourse Gordon has at this point is to file a lawsuit in court, similar to the Vikings/Saints guys in the Starcaps case.

Right. Filing an injunction to delay the date of suspension is the only way he'd play this season. To be honest, it's probably not worth it. Better to come back next season (if he makes it that far) than to play with a rookie QB, brand new offensive system and new coaches.

Shit...in 2015 the Browns will be getting a new logo, new jerseys, and Josh Gordon.

[nickers]

Roger Goodell chicken shit his way out once again.. This is clear confirmation to Me that he needs to be removed from his post ASAP.

He's turning the NFL into a joke. Also. If Im a HC in the league. I instruct My defense to pile on Ray Rice and take his ass OUT!

[Kennel Club]

@cvcanedy said:

I know I'm wasting my breath. But it's not for weed smoking. It's for repeated violations of a clear rule.

I am aware that this ban is for repeated violations but in this instance I don't think the time fits the crime.

[cvcanedy]

XxDaBuckeyexX said:

He is able to file for reinstatement once the league year is over I heard. Waiting this long also kills his chance of getting a temporary restraining order done before the season....

Yeah this seems calculated by the nfl. I guess they learned their lesson. It sucks.

[slowburn]

@kosar_for_president said:

Anyone have a link to contact the NFL?

cuntsrus.com

[CLEinCHI]

http://fieldandcourt.com/component/k2/item/246-what-to-expect-if-josh-gordon-loses-his-appeal.html

the above article outlines what could happen next more eloquently that I can... last ounce of hope to squeeze out this, the sourest of lemons...

[D Bone]

This will be my last post in this thread, as I am over Puffy. He knew the rules. It is NOT up for discussion whether or not "weed is bad". It's against his employer's rules. PERIOD. If he doesn't like his employer's rules, then he is free to look for employment elsewhere. Now that that is out of the way ( yea, right.... How many people will still post after this saying, "It's only pot, and RR beat his wife and only got 2 games".... LOTS)

He is selfish and only thought of himself, and now he's gonna pay the price........ As will his teammates, coaches and fans. If you can't do the time, don't load the bowl.

[slowburn]

may neigh be the death penalty for JG......next Browns drama

FTW

[Thaak]

@cvcanedy said:

Doesn't matter if it's wearing a blue shirt. The rule says not to do it, yet you keep doing it or at least put yourself at risk.

Yes, I think it should be legal, and yes I totally hate this, but it's very simple. Stop breaking rules.

You obviously haven't been staying abreast of what actually went down. No way he actually smoked weed with a 16 and a 13 on his test (those are barely secondhand results). And if the tester arbitrarily labeled his A and B sample differently, he wouldn't be in this position at all. The testing procedure is ridiculous.