Josh Gordon reapplies to be reinstated today...

[Mudfly]

I didnt know Shelton took PED's.....

[Flugel]

I've never seen a more celebrated player here that prioritized football less than Gordon has.

Has anyone ever read up on why the only major DIA school left interested in Gordon was Baylor in spite of his elite talent coming out of high school? This stuff went on before he disappointed 2 college programs and the first NFL team that said we believe in you.

Has anyone ever understood that cough syrup isn't used or prescribed for strept throat?

Yeah, I know, I know - "he only had a few beers on a plane Flugel." Well geee, how did poor Josh corner himself into such a pathetic point of no return? Who shall we blame this time? Seems to me Baylor was a pretty tough program to get booted out of so I'm betting there was more than the 2 strikes we know about.

Here's a great idea. If a guy you shouldn't be hanging around with has a big bag of weed in your car - you might not want to be driving 15-20 miles an hour over the speed limit in a sports car. How about also understanding you might not want to be hanging round with Johnny Blutarsky Manziel during much of your spare time? If that slam dunks football first, I have real estate for sale in Alligator Alley.

I don't care about the validity of the content in the Bleacher Report as much as I care about the accuracy of Gordon parting ways with the Browns; which he seems to do every damn time he's not strong enough to pass piss tests for 1 full calendar year. He scored his last TD here in 2013. It's 2017 so how much longer do we want to keep playing pretend here? The last time our wonderful Rosenhaus client was cleared to play ball in 2016, guess what? The product of sex, drugs and rock and roll now had a baby Gordon on the way telling Josh to get help/treatment? Sounds like he really learned a ton from all of life's lessons since he scared off all DI-A football programs not named Baylor. The only thing Gordon has perfected since high school is lying with practice making perfect. What would I know about a drug addict? My brother died at age 50. He had a very high IQ that he gave a Faw-Q to and he was one of the best athletes of his class before drugs won. He never stopped being funny or likeable per say - but practice made perfect with the lying and getting people to feel sorry for him. The Poor Josh stuff has him no further ahead than he was way back coming out of high school. If BB has the best magic with this kind of guy, why not get something better in return than the usual Josh won't be joining us again this year?

[Canton Mike]

@tour2ma said:

Dan Graziano‏Verified account @DanGrazianoESPN

I was told the expectation is that Josh Gordon will hear by late April/early May on reinstatement application.

https://twitter.com/DanGrazianoESPN/status/845322307002359808

Graziano is far from the biggest "scoop whore" on ESPN so I give this some credibility.

If true, then I believe it would be a record, earliest JG reinstatement decision...

I am totally frustrated that there isn't a MANDATE that all decisions of returns from suspensions be made at least 2 weeks to a month before the draft so teams can make more solid decisions about personnel moves. Why punish those players' respective teams?

Goodell needs to be held to a higher standard.

Mike

[TopDawg31]

@canton-mike said:

I am totally frustrated that there isn't a MANDATE that all decisions of returns from suspensions be made at least 2 weeks to a month before the draft so teams can make more solid decisions about personnel moves. Why punish those players' respective teams?

Goodell needs to be held to a higher standard.

Mike

I don't think we take another WR regardless of Gordon's outcome. It sure would be nice if the kid truly could clean up his act and realize the rewards if he would just quit smoking weed. I would accept him back if he does.

[Flugel]

@topdawg31 said:

I don't think we take another WR regardless of Gordon's outcome. It sure would be nice if the kid truly could clean up his act and realize the rewards if he would just quit smoking weed. I would accept him back if he does.

Unfortunately, he's never been willing to change the company he keeps in spite of the countless times his football career gets to the edge of a cliff. I don't see the guy everybody wants me to see. I see a big reminder of the brother I lost who blew off his biggest God givens to surround himself with creeps that kept him on the same path. Life only gives you so many chances and reminders before the window finally slams shut.

[wargograw]

@mudfly said:

I didnt know Shelton took PED's.....

He didn't. He prioritized school over camp.

[gumby73]

@wargograw said:

He didn't. He prioritized school over camp.

that's Jordan Payton...delayed class of PED's studies..now who's wearing the skirt

[jiggins7919]

I don't think we have anything to lose by endorsing Gordon. I mean, he's cheap, under contract, he's not really a distraction, and the upside would be enormous. Should we PLAN on him contributing? Hell no. But why trade or cut him? He's such a risk, we wouldn't get anything more than a 6th round pick, right? And if we cut him, than ANYBODY could sign him. The Bengals have a history of working with "embattled players"...that's all we need. Going up against AJ Green and Josh Gordon twice a year with a shitty secondary.

My opinion that nobody asked for? We package Josh Gordon to the Patriots when we get Garoppolo, and he goes on to have an amazing year.

[The Gipper]

@gumby73 said:

There just seems to be a missing story here. On Josh's last reinstatement he received a 4 game suspension for what? Diluted test? Any who, Goodell did us a huge favor by letting Josh be part of team functions those 4 games. I trust anybody's decision that was in that locker room on this decision far more than media. But Josh had all the opportunity's of rehab way before this point. He's a stressed out mess at crunch time & reaching for a fix imo..

Gordon had about the same number of drug policy violations as Leveon Bell has had. And Gordon has tried to take steps that Bell never tried to take....yet Gordon get like 3 years worth of suspensions and Bell gets like 3 games.

All I am saying is: where is the equity?

[Tour2ma]

@jiggins7919 said:

My opinion that nobody asked for? We package Josh Gordon to the Patriots when we get Garoppolo, and he goes on to have an amazing year.

Which "he"?

You can't tell the "he's" without a scorecard...

[Comeonman]

@tour2ma said:

Which "he"?

You can't tell the "he's" without a scorecard...

I believe the last he is Gordon. I think anywhere Josh goes he will be an all pro. He's fucked us enough already. Why let him go to another team and continue to fuck us for the next decade. I would say if he wants to get his shit together and play, he can play for us. I don't understand why in the world we would cut him.

[Tour2ma]

@comeonman said:

I believe the last he is Gordon. I think anywhere Josh goes he will be an all pro. He's fucked us enough already. Why let him go to another team and continue to fuck us for the next decade. I would say if he wants to get his shit together and play, he can play for us. I don't understand why in the world we would cut him.

I agrhe...

[Tour2ma]

Tweet of the day...

Sports Nation Ohio‏ @SN_Ohio

Goodell: "your chances of reinstatement are very slim"

Josh Gordon: "no they aren't"

Goodell: "welcome back to the NFL Josh!"

[The Gipper]

Is that really him now? Looks like he is ripped enough to play linebacker if so.

[Orion]

He's a druggie that was drafted by a drunk.

If he's reinstated then bring him in to camp and evaluate him like you would evaluate any football player trying to make your team.

Or...don't bring him into camp...just cut him.....and I'll give you a knife so you can cut off your nose to spite your face.

[domcucch1994]

Yeah lets cut a guy who is our best receiver..

If he gets reinstated and actually has his shit together, let him compete.

Britt is a solid #2,

Coleman is also a solid #2/Slot guy.

Gordon has that #1 WR ability. He's still very young at 26.

Kessler to Gordon doesn't sound too bad..

[Flugel]

@domcucch1994 said:

Yeah lets cut a guy who is our best receiver..

If he gets reinstated and actually has his shit together, let him compete.

Britt is a solid #2,

Coleman is also a solid #2/Slot guy.

Gordon has that #1 WR ability. He's still very young at 26.

Kessler to Gordon doesn't sound too bad..

Like I said, if Bill Belichick is great at curing junkies and bad attitudes - let's get some exchange/trade value better than "sorry folks, Josh won't be joining us once again this year." Maybe he's the part of this Jimmy G trade some are awaiting announcement of until Roger Goodell allows the reinstatement. Good luck with that happening anytime soon...

Again, Gordon hasn't scored a TD for us since 2013. It's 2017 so you'll have to excuse those of us that don't join you in holding our breaths for the guy. This was after he got kicked off Baylor twice. If you want to stay in fiction - sounds like Linus could use a buddy to join him in the Pumpkin Patch while he awaits the first appearance of Great Pumpkin again this year. If you're a big fan of the "this time he's really gonna" - that's about as good as it gets...

[Comeonman]

@flugel said:

Like I said, if Bill Belichick is great at curing junkies and bad attitudes - let's get some exchange/trade value better than "sorry folks, Josh won't be joining us once again this year." Maybe he's the part of this Jimmy G trade some are awaiting announcement of until Roger Goodell allows the reinstatement. Good luck with that happening anytime soon...

Again, Gordon hasn't scored a TD for us since 2013. It's 2017 so you'll have to excuse those of us that don't join you in holding our breaths for the guy. This was after he got kicked off Baylor twice. If you want to stay in fiction - sounds like Linus could use a buddy to join him in the Pumpkin Patch while he awaits the first appearance of Great Pumpkin again this year. If you're a big fan of the "this time he's really gonna" - that's about as good as it gets...

I know for myself at least, in no way, shape or form would I hold my breath for Gordon to come back and light it up again after getting his shit together. If we traded him for something, great. What I wouldn't understand is just cutting him. Makes no sense to me whatsoever.

[domcucch1994]

@flugel said:

Like I said, if Bill Belichick is great at curing junkies and bad attitudes - let's get some exchange/trade value better than "sorry folks, Josh won't be joining us once again this year." Maybe he's the part of this Jimmy G trade some are awaiting announcement of until Roger Goodell allows the reinstatement. Good luck with that happening anytime soon...

Again, Gordon hasn't scored a TD for us since 2013. It's 2017 so you'll have to excuse those of us that don't join you in holding our breaths for the guy. This was after he got kicked off Baylor twice. If you want to stay in fiction - sounds like Linus could use a buddy to join him in the Pumpkin Patch while he awaits the first appearance of Great Pumpkin again this year. If you're a big fan of the "this time he's really gonna" - that's about as good as it gets...

That's all fine an dandy, but him for Garoppolo?

I want Garoppolo throwing him the ball, NOT Tom Brady..

I understand he hasn't scored for us since '13. He has been a shit show.

But his upside is huge. Teams want that kind of upside.

It's not like this guy is a coke or meth addict. It's pot.

This guy can get it together. From what i've seen on his snapchat. He is training hard everyday and the dude is in fantastic shape.

He voluntarily admitted himself to rehab during the season, and was put back on indefinite suspension for doing so.

Goodell should realize that this kid has been punished enough for a little leafy green substance. He has been suspended the past TWO seasons for pot..

Let the guy play a whole season! Far too many players have done worse. Stallworth killed a guy but somehow he managed to play again..

[Tour2ma]

Route discipline was never Josh's strong suit. For that reason I can't see Bill being interested. He's already been down that road with a far more accomplished WR... Chad Ocho or something like that.

And no one, including us, knows what he has to offer after all this time away from the game. So at minimum you roster him and keep him to showcase in the preseason... then if you don't want him, at least he has hopefully demonstrated his value and you can get something for him...

But if he looks great in preseason, then all those wanting him cut/traded now will line up to throw tantrums about why we traded him.

Book it!