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Josh Gordon reapplies to be reinstated today...

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  • Gordon has as many drug violations as Leveon Bell.....yet Bell's "punishment" has been far more lenient.

    https://sports.yahoo.com/video/mayock-off-field-issues-impacted-151949831.html

  • Cutting or trading him would be the stupidest Browns move yet. There is literally nothing to gain by trading him with the upside being HOF type WR performance if he stays clean. If he doesn't , he doesn't , simple as that.

  • What a shame that his career has tanked because of archaic drug rules

  • What a shame that his career has tanked because of archaic drug rules

    @mld-woody said:

    What a shame that his career has tanked because of archaic drug rules

    Eh, I don't disagree but I don't in any way feel bad for the dude. He was told to stop doing one thing specifically and he just kept at it (or hung with people who were). I'm not going to have sympathy for him. I enjoy a good beer but if millions of dollars were on the line based on not drinking I sure as shit wouldn't be despite how ridiculous the rule is.

  • What a shame that his career has tanked because of archaic drug rules

    @mld-woody said:

    What a shame that his career has tanked because of archaic drug rules

    I wonder how big of an issue that may be in the next CBA.

    Obviously the disciplinary procedures will be a major issue. If the maryjane policy is changed....there would be many fewer disciplinary issues.

    Fair to say?

  • What a shame that his career has tanked because of archaic drug rules

    @mld-woody said:

    What a shame that his career has tanked because of archaic drug rules

    Wrong. The drug rules did not make him choose to violate them knowing the consequences if caught. It's called responsibility and trying to place that on "archaic rules" rather than the player is ridiculous.

  • Aaaaaand PoGasm.

  • What a shame that his career has tanked because of archaic drug rules

    Fixed that for you:

    @mld-woody said:

    What a shame that his career has tanked because of archaic drug rules his own stupidity.

    Ultimately his actions are on him.

    Continuing to use in spite of serious consequences would allow for a diagnosis of addiction. His refusal to deal with his own addiction is.. his problem, and nobody else's.

  • And if you remember all of the details of his past positive tests, it was reeaaallll light.

    Yes, he should have known better. Yes, he had millions on the line. Yes, it is ultimately his fault.

    But that doesn't change the fact the rules are ridiculous on the matter.

  • @alkid3 said:

    So what should the Browns do. Trade him abd get picks? Or keep him for the low?

    If he gets reinstated, fuck it. Play him. I don't think we could likely get jack shit in a trade for him....so might as well squeeze that lemon and see if there is any juice there. If not...you are no worse off than before. Not really.

    Besides...we need a slot receiver to replace Hawkins.

    (though...I mean...if someone really wants to offer a 2d/3rd round pick for him...then we may be talking)

    @the-gipper said:

    If he gets reinstated, fuck it. Play him. I don't think we could likely get jack shit in a trade for him....so might as well squeeze that lemon and see if there is any juice there. If not...you are no worse off than before. Not really.

    Besides...we need a slot receiver to replace Hawkins.

    (though...I mean...if someone really wants to offer a 2d/3rd round pick for him...then we may be talking)

    ^^ Agree 100%. Except that moves Coleman to the slot, Gordon and Pryor on the outside.

    @tour2ma said:

    "It's like Deja vu all over again." - Y. Berra

    He gets reinstated, you play him. But trusting him to stay clean? Um, nope. Um, I'd take a very iffy Gordon over any of the WRs currently on the roster other than Coleman and Pryor Jordan Leslie? Rannell Hall? Dennis Parks? Seriously? Those guys are training camp fodder. (OK, I had to look at the roster.) 🙂

    @d-bone said:

    Josh Gordon reapplies to be reinstated today...

    or as PoG calls it, 'Christmas'.

    Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years, and 4th of July. Who knows, Goodell just might give him another chance. MHO he's paid his dues, what the hey- give him another shot.

  • Cutting or trading him would be the stupidest Browns move yet. There is literally nothing to gain by trading him with the upside being HOF type WR performance if he stays clean. If he doesn't , he doesn't , simple as that.

    @jcam222 said:

    Cutting or trading him would be the stupidest Browns move yet. There is literally nothing to gain by trading him with the upside being HOF type WR performance if he stays clean. If he doesn't , he doesn't , simple as that.

    This.... for the 57th time*... this...

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    * estimated.

  • @mld-woody said:

    What a shame that his career has tanked because of archaic drug rules

    Wrong. The drug rules did not make him choose to violate them knowing the consequences if caught. It's called responsibility and trying to place that on "archaic rules" rather than the player is ridiculous.

    @texasag1969 said:

    Wrong. The drug rules did not make him choose to violate them knowing the consequences if caught. It's called responsibility and trying to place that on "archaic rules" rather than the player is ridiculous.

    Exactly. Gordon doesn't come across as very bright, but his lack of discipline

    is his own doing. HE IS responsible for not adhering to the rules of the game.

    He could have been a star, make millions and millions, and then smoke it all

    away later. The rules didn't make him break them.

  • Hue's not dealing with this dude. He had his chance last year.

    IF he gets re-instated, he gets traded/released/whatever.

    He's not the wearing the colors again, good luck to him.

    Zombo

  • I loved at how good he was in 2013, But sick of him letting us down. Time to cut the cord. I wouldn't even risk a trade like we did with T West, just cut his ass

  • @mld-woody said:

    What a shame that his career has tanked because of archaic drug rules

    Wrong. The drug rules did not make him choose to violate them knowing the consequences if caught. It's called responsibility and trying to place that on "archaic rules" rather than the player is ridiculous.

    @texasag1969 said:

    Wrong. The drug rules did not make him choose to violate them knowing the consequences if caught. It's called responsibility and trying to place that on "archaic rules" rather than the player is ridiculous.

    That does not mean that both are not true.

  • @mld-woody said:

    What a shame that his career has tanked because of archaic drug rules

    I wonder how big of an issue that may be in the next CBA.

    Obviously the disciplinary procedures will be a major issue. If the maryjane policy is changed....there would be many fewer disciplinary issues.

    Fair to say?

    @the-gipper said:

    I wonder how big of an issue that may be in the next CBA.

    Obviously the disciplinary procedures will be a major issue. If the maryjane policy is changed....there would be many fewer disciplinary issues.

    Fair to say?

    Hey Dude, I can play again?

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    Mike

  • HELL YES!

    C'mon Josh don't let us down, we believe in you!

    The moment of Truth.

  • HELL YES!

    C'mon Josh don't let us down, we believe in you!

    The moment of Truth.

    @poeticg said:

    HELL YES!

    C'mon Josh don't let us down, we believe in you!

    The moment of Truth.

    No we don't... only you do.

  • Hard to belive its almost been 4 seasons since his beast year. What a wasted talent. Oh well.

  • If Gordon is reinstated, and if he stays clean, and if he's in great shape - the Browns have a legitimate #1 wideout. Lot of "ifs". However, combine Gordon with a resigned Terrell Pryor and a full season of Cory Coleman and Cleveland has a solid receiving corps that many teams would envy...and one that would help make any young quarterback's growth a lot easier.