Josh Gordon applies for reinstatment

[DYoungJelly]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

Im just calling out the logic that anyone who fails a drug test in the NFL is an idiot, well except certain people. If it applies to one person, it applies to all of them. DYoung is the one who said that TW "Failed an IQ test" therefore making him an idiot. He wasnt talking about Josh Gordon with those statements, he was talking about every single player that has ever failed a drug test due to pot. If you are going to make generalizations about one thing, you cant pick and choose who it applies to. If he means we should keep all of our pot smokers (TW, Breeland, etc) but not take on anyone elses, then he should have said that.

Sweeping generalizations are a bitch. Dont make them if you arent going to back them.

Yes. Anyone who uses pot during a time when their employer says we are going to test for pot during this time of the year, but not another time of the year is an idiot.

TW was an idiot of failing a test for pot.

He also bounced back and has been the ultimate team guy and has gone from a quiet guy in the locker room to a team leader who sets an example for everyone around him to follow by giving maximum effort and playing hurt.

Gordon is a whole different situation:

Report: Josh Gordon applies to the league for reinstatement | ProFootballTalk

3rd substance abuse incident in the NFL, and a history of pot infractions in college.

People believe in 2nd chances, maybe even third depending on maturity and the nature of the bad act, but when a dude can't put down a bottle of liquor or a joint for millions of dollars he is not worth a look from the team.

Some might say comparing him to TW is like apples and broccoli.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by hutch17

I doubt very seriously that we keep both Jackson and Garcon and then we desperately need another receiver and even if they both stay neither is really a #1 like Gordon can be.

why would we get rid of a guy that knows our system and has proven to be a good fit for someone that's going to cost a bunch of money and may never play another snap of football?

it just doesn't seem like a smart move. I don't think we're a super fit for him either, we're not desperate for a WR and we'd only offer incentive laden deals and limited snaps. stranger things have happened i guess, but i'd bet against this.

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by metalskins

Pass.

[Skins4L]

He's the type of player you all would say pass too but...
He'll land with the Patriots and dominate the league like he certainly will once he hits the field. Though I have to say we don't have much luck with high risk players.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by Skins4L

He's the type of player you all would say pass too but...
He'll land with the Patriots and dominate the league like he certainly will once he hits the field. Though I have to say we don't have much luck with high risk players.

if he wanted to show up here for basically a $0 contract, i definitely wouldn't turn him down. but i wouldn't risk actual cap on him. no one can say he can't play.

[30gut]

A true #1 WR can change a offense.

Gordon is a bunch of other things...druggie, unreliable, makes dumb decisions etc...but he's also a true #1 WR.

I would be willing to roll the dice on this guy.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by 30gut

A true #1 WR can change a offense.

Gordon is a bunch of other things...druggie, unreliable, makes dumb decisions etc...but he's also a true #1 WR.

I would be willing to roll the dice on this guy.

Why would you roll the dice with a character issue guy on this squad? Rather pay for a number 1, high character like Ashlon Jeffery.

[RobH4413]

I was on the Josh Gordon band wagon earlier this year and still am. The guy is a knucklehead, and I trust SM to make the judgement on whether or not to keep him so I wont lament if we pass.

Talent-wise, this could be one of those random SM picks that pay dividends. If we don't have (or make) the flexibility to keep both (Pierre and DJAX)- I think it's worth the gamble. There is something about this locker room that I think JG would be able to thrive in (especially if he gets that taste of winning in his mouth).

Low risk, high reward if you ask me.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Why would you roll the dice with a character issue guy on this squad?

A bunch of reasons, but mainly because IF Gordon stays on the straight and narrow (like Trent and like Breeland) he would be a true #1 WR.

[MTK]

If the Browns cut him, and Scot were to have a face to face with him like he did with Galette, and signed him to a prove it type of deal, I'd say bring it on.

[Hog1]

I trust in Scott as well......

[Alvin Walton]

pfffttt
Man...some of you guys are desperate...