(03-30-2017, 12:39 PM)TheUberHuber Wrote: Could you pass a drug test?

(03-30-2017, 03:19 PM)CageTheBengal Wrote: He's going to be 27 on April 13th and hasn't played a game of football since week 5 of 2014. In those 5 game of the 2014 season Gordon's stat line was...

5 GS, 24 REC, 303 yards, 12.6 avg and 0 TDs

Not bad but a step backwards. Granted he does play for Cleveland but that didn't stop him from performing better in the past.

I didn't feel like I needed to go into more detail of why Gordon is a risky pickup and his issues are well documented so it's not a write off simply because he missed time. It's a write off because he hasn't shown he is dedicated to football and isn't an ounce more reliable today then he was this time last year. It wasn't too long ago he trashed a house with Manziel on a party binge. The only reason anyone is thinking about Gordon is because of something he did in 2013.  From 2014-2016 he did nothing because he couldn't even get on the field. That's dedication!

So he posted a narcissistic post on social media with his shirt off like the rest of the male population that doesn't mean anything. Players have mentioned from time to time the difference in being in shape and being in game shape.  If Hobson posted the same thing about one of our players he'd be called Hobspin and it would've been labeled a fluff piece.

Jungle Noise wants it both ways. First we should cut Pacman because that's the kind of move a no non-sense franchise like the Pats would do but on the flip side let's bring in a guy who has been such a screw up he can't stay eligible to even participate in the NFL. I get the appeal he was awesome at one point but so was Odell Thurman and all the other wasted potential that could never stay dedicated.

I'm already pissed we decided to give Pacman a pass because it feels a lot like the 05-07 years and bringing in Gordon is a step in that direction again.

(03-30-2017, 12:17 PM)snowy Wrote: Here's a thought: why not reward the stand-up guys you never hear about, instead of touting the ones who are always getting publicity for all the wrong reasons? I'm really tired of all these troublemakers getting so much consideration, no matter how good, young, and/or dumb they are.

(03-30-2017, 02:46 PM)McC Wrote: As to the photo, two words--Holy shit.

Hey, we have Ten Chances on the roster.  Gordon's not even halfway there.  And he really can play. 

Can you trust him?  Seems to me, if the Browns let him go, that has to be telling.

(03-30-2017, 03:33 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: He's 25 right now. He'll turn 26 before the season. Not sure where you're getting 27 from. Not that it really matters, just wanted to clarify...

He sat out 2 years between college and the pros, and still put up the best season for a rookie WR his first year. I really don't think that rust is that big of a concern.

Fwiw, I don't want him. I'm of the position that we have more than enough skill players.  I just did a double take when I saw the stance that he's done, as in washed up.  And IMHO, Adam Jones makes him look like Mother Teressa. That piece of human garbage is a whole different level, when it comes to valuing character.  One guys has a bunch of positive weed charges, the other is a piece literal trash.

(03-30-2017, 11:17 AM)milksheikh Wrote: Would you be interested in Josh Gordon in a trade or picking him up as a free agent?

I'd definitely look at it if he's shown that he's clear and wants to just get back to playing football and not the off the field stuff.

He was a top 5 receiver before his suspension/dilemma.

Imagine a pre-suspension Gordon and A.J. Green, the best WR duo in the game.

(03-30-2017, 05:11 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Are we leaning to the thug life?

Seriously? That thread almost sounds like it is coming true. We want Mixon, Adam and Gordon on our team?

(03-30-2017, 05:12 PM)magikod Wrote: gordon is just a pothead, not really a thug. but i see what you mean.

(03-30-2017, 05:17 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: True, but i would just rather have guys who take being a professional seriously.

They can smoke weed after their career is over, doesn't last too long. Shame to throw it all away.

These kind of things lead to another. Signs of problems that could happen again.

We need to keep to the Andy Dalton, AJ Green, Tyler Eifert, Geno Atkins types that are professionals on and off the field IMHO.

(03-30-2017, 05:11 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Are we leaning to the thug life?

Seriously? That thread almost sounds like it is coming true. We want Mixon, Adam and Gordon on our team?

(03-30-2017, 05:34 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: hes on his last strike now....   If his head is in the game hes pretty amazing talent.     but the risk of giving him a roster spot is what is at stake here.

(03-30-2017, 05:34 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: Well the Choir boys haven't won any Superbowls lately so why not.

(03-30-2017, 11:28 AM)milksheikh Wrote: 2nd and Gordon for McCarron & 5th compensation pick?

(03-30-2017, 05:12 PM)magikod Wrote: gordon is just a pothead, not really a thug. but i see what you mean.

(03-30-2017, 05:12 PM)magikod Wrote: gordon is just a pothead, not really a thug. but i see what you mean.

(03-30-2017, 03:19 PM)CageTheBengal Wrote: So he posted a narcissistic post on social media with his shirt off like the rest of the male population that doesn't mean anything. Players have mentioned from time to time the difference in being in shape and being in game shape.  If Hobson posted the same thing about one of our players he'd be called Hobspin and it would've been labeled a fluff piece.

(03-30-2017, 02:21 PM)TKUHL Wrote: Why not.... It's not like he will taint our image anymore than it already is. What could possibly go wrong.

(03-30-2017, 01:53 PM)ochocincos Wrote: IIRC, Gordon would be entering the final year of his rookie contract, and then he could be tendered as a RFA for another season after that. That would mean another 1-2 years of cheap money, which would essentially be low risk. Gordon is actually younger than McCarron.