Josh Gordon

Halo · 09-16-2018, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I don’t understand why the NFL continues to suspend people for marijuana when we’re likely headed for the end of its prohibition. It’s alresdy legal in several states, so the NFL should back of on it. We’d likely get him for the league minimum because of his issues. I can’t see a negative.

Because it's a performance enhancer for some players. There are many supplements on the market that are legal to buy and use by the public that league athletes in many sports cannot use. For some, Marijuana enhances pain management, coordination of some skills, etc. for others, not so much.

rezburna · 09-16-2018, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

Because it's a performance enhancer for some players. There are many supplements on the market that are legal to buy and use by the public that league athletes in many sports cannot use. For some, Marijuana enhances pain management, coordination of some skills, etc. for others, not so much.

But they can take a Lortab and Vicodin to deal with things. I’m not buying it.

stickman · 09-16-2018, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I wouldn't.

Terrific talent but you can't trust Gordon.

Agreed. I'd call Dez before him. And I'm not sure I'd call Dez.

QBREES9 · 09-16-2018, 06:20 PM

Go get the help you need.

ChrisXVI · 09-16-2018, 06:23 PM

We don’t need Josh Gordon... We just need to get Cameron Meredith and Tre’Quan Smith going.

jnormand · 09-16-2018, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

Yeah. The Browns organization has had a lot of issues but by all accounts they have gone above and beyond to help Gordon.

No I meant there's more to this story. They're being nice and not making his issues public.

RailBoss · 09-16-2018, 10:04 PM

Gordon's first two NFL seasons were highly productive; in 2013, his second season, he led all players in receiving yards and was a first-team All-Pro selection. In his NFL career, Gordon has been suspended multiple times for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. He was indefinitely suspended by the league for his fourth violation during the 2014 season, being unable to play for the rest of that season, along with the entirety of the next two seasons. Following a lengthy rehabilitation period, he was reinstated midway through the 2017 season. Wiki

WillSaints81 · 09-16-2018, 10:21 PM

We have enough receivers.

The Dude · 09-17-2018, 12:24 AM

Once Ingram is back we will have more balance. Other receivers will get chances. I think Smith emerges but it needs to happen quick

burningmetal · 09-17-2018, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I don’t understand why the NFL continues to suspend people for marijuana when we’re likely headed for the end of its prohibition. It’s alresdy legal in several states, so the NFL should back of on it. We’d likely get him for the league minimum because of his issues. I can’t see a negative.

Why do you think rules should be changed because something MIGHT become legal? The NFL is full of hypocrisy and inconsistent rule enforcement, but this is one thing I won't disagree with them on. The law is what it is, right now, and so there is a policy against smoking weed, and he continually breaks that rule.

If you have such an addiction to something, that you can't cut it out to keep a job that pays you millions of dollars, then you have a serious problem. It's not just a harmless recreational thing, at that point. Drinking IS legal, but if you are abusing alcohol, you have a problem.

I am of the opinion that marijuana is far less harmful than alcohol. But I don't think it is something that should be used irresponsibly. Ricky Williams knew the rules, and so he just left the country to pursue whatever weird stuff he was/is into, where he could smoke as much as he wanted.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,565 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Josh Gordon Originally Posted by rezburna I don’t understand why the NFL continues to suspend people for marijuana when we’re likely headed for the end of its prohibition. It’s alresdy legal in several states, so the NFL should back of on it. We’d likely get him for the league minimum because of his issues. I can’t see a negative. Because it's a performance enhancer for some players. There are many supplements on the market that are legal to buy and use by the public that league athletes in many sports cannot use. For some, Marijuana enhances pain management, coordination of some skills, etc. for others, not so much.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,848	Re: Josh Gordon Originally Posted by Halo Because it's a performance enhancer for some players. There are many supplements on the market that are legal to buy and use by the public that league athletes in many sports cannot use. For some, Marijuana enhances pain management, coordination of some skills, etc. for others, not so much. But they can take a Lortab and Vicodin to deal with things. I’m not buying it. CharityMike likes this.

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stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,672	Re: Josh Gordon Originally Posted by K Major I wouldn't. Terrific talent but you can't trust Gordon. Agreed. I'd call Dez before him. And I'm not sure I'd call Dez. jnormand, RailBoss and SmashMouth like this.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Josh Gordon Go get the help you need.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Josh Gordon We don’t need Josh Gordon... We just need to get Cameron Meredith and Tre’Quan Smith going. jnormand, neugey, Papa Voodoo and 2 others like this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,647	Re: Josh Gordon Originally Posted by Crusader Yeah. The Browns organization has had a lot of issues but by all accounts they have gone above and beyond to help Gordon. No I meant there's more to this story. They're being nice and not making his issues public. Crusader likes this.

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RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Josh Gordon Gordon's first two NFL seasons were highly productive; in 2013, his second season, he led all players in receiving yards and was a first-team All-Pro selection. In his NFL career, Gordon has been suspended multiple times for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. He was indefinitely suspended by the league for his fourth violation during the 2014 season, being unable to play for the rest of that season, along with the entirety of the next two seasons. Following a lengthy rehabilitation period, he was reinstated midway through the 2017 season. Wiki

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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Josh Gordon We have enough receivers.

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09-17-2018, 12:38 AM	#20
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Josh Gordon Originally Posted by rezburna I don’t understand why the NFL continues to suspend people for marijuana when we’re likely headed for the end of its prohibition. It’s alresdy legal in several states, so the NFL should back of on it. We’d likely get him for the league minimum because of his issues. I can’t see a negative. Why do you think rules should be changed because something MIGHT become legal? The NFL is full of hypocrisy and inconsistent rule enforcement, but this is one thing I won't disagree with them on. The law is what it is, right now, and so there is a policy against smoking weed, and he continually breaks that rule. If you have such an addiction to something, that you can't cut it out to keep a job that pays you millions of dollars, then you have a serious problem. It's not just a harmless recreational thing, at that point. Drinking IS legal, but if you are abusing alcohol, you have a problem. I am of the opinion that marijuana is far less harmful than alcohol. But I don't think it is something that should be used irresponsibly. Ricky Williams knew the rules, and so he just left the country to pursue whatever weird stuff he was/is into, where he could smoke as much as he wanted. darksoul35 likes this.
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