tecklc2112 7 Posted August 13, 2014 And this ridiculous wait period continues...Hard to imagine he'd get a full season suspension at this point. Let's just get on with the decision already commish... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted August 13, 2014 Yeah it seems that he may get off easy considering the wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpcdds 21 Posted August 13, 2014 Totally ridiculous to have to wait this long... We are going on months and months of waiting. Kinda pissin me off.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
browns16-0 30 Posted August 13, 2014 The waiting really hurts the Browns. Realistically the Browns can't fully prepare a game plan without fully knowing his status currently. The suspension also would be for a full calendar year. Meaning if Gordon came back next season he would miss all off season activities and most of training camp and pre-season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thePRO 78 Posted August 13, 2014 More like a glimmer of dope! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecklc2112 7 Posted August 15, 2014 Via Rotoworld: Â "ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Josh Gordon verdict may not be handed down before the end of next week. Gordon's appeal hearing with Harold Henderson reportedly contained a high volume of testimony and evidence from both sides, leading to this lengthy delay." Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted August 15, 2014 Via Rotoworld: Â "ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Josh Gordon verdict may not be handed down before the end of next week. Gordon's appeal hearing with Harold Henderson reportedly contained a high volume of testimony and evidence from both sides, leading to this lengthy delay." Â Â Â ooooooooooooooooffffffff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMMensaMind 459 Posted August 15, 2014 I think this boils down to a 6 game suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted August 15, 2014 I think this boils down to a 6 game suspension. Â Â magic 8 ball? Â roll 3 dice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperSteelers 1 Posted August 16, 2014 Even if he misses eight games, can he be counted on to be a viable option at that point? Perhaps if he is allowed to practice with the team, but even then they won't be giving first team reps to a guy who won't be playing for 2 months. Not sure it's worth keeping him or drafting him unless it's less than 6 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upper Class Trash 67 Posted August 16, 2014 I'll draft him if he's out for the first 12 games. I just won't do it until later, but I will definitely do it and make sure I take enough WR's early to not "need" him upon his return. I'm surprised they are taking this long as the 2nd hand smoke defense has never worked before, however, with one positive sample and one negative, you would have to think the NFL is looking at this differently. Â On a more conspiratorial note... The NFL loves Johnny Football. Would they "allow" Gordon back early to give the Browns a glimmer of hope? My thoughts are they would, provided Gordon agrees to a rehab facility and team, or NFL, structured counseling. You can't have Johnny Football out there throwing to Miles and Hawkins, can you? lol The NFL is all about the mighty dollar. I think if he's only given a 6 to 8 game suspension, this will be the reason why. The next question is; How does that DUI effect his suspension? Didn't it happen right after the suspension was handed down, meaning he would still have to answer to the Commish? Maybe he gets an 8 game suspension, but the NFL suspends him for another 8 games for multiple league violations..... I still think they want to promote Manziel and it will weigh in this decision. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted August 17, 2014 Great point Trash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted August 17, 2014 I think he gets eight games. Mulling an offer of Cordarelle Patterson for him in my keeper league. It's not his behavior this year that really concerns, but rather the blockhead's future ability to remain clear of the hippie lettuce, and of course the death penalty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecklc2112 7 Posted August 22, 2014 Freaking ridiculous... Â NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports there will be no decision on Josh Gordon's suspension appeal this week. Per FOX Sports' Mike Garofolo, the NFL Players Union and Gordon's reps were expecting a decision by the end of this week. RapSheet says one isn't coming, however. The holdup is believed to be due to a high volume of testimony on both sides stemming from Gordon's latest failed drug test. Gordon failed several drug tests in college, as well. He'll remain in limbo until appeals officer Harold Henderson makes a decision. Hopefully, it'll happen next week. Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter Aug 22 - 3:56 PM Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Cubs 132 Posted August 22, 2014 My gut feeling is he will be out for the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GS3K 12 Posted August 22, 2014 He won't be suspended, he didn't fail his drug test per Ohio state law.The N.F.L. likes to think it makes its own laws but just as baseball found out with the congressional hearings into steroids it's not above a darn thing. Â http://fieldandcourt.com/component/k2/item/246-what-to-expect-if-josh-gordon-loses-his-appeal.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 591 Posted August 22, 2014 as far as fantasy football goes, an 8 game suspension might as well be a season long suspension. It will take 2-3 games for him to get up to speed and to get on the same page as his QB. Â with an 8 game suspension, he's good for the fantasy playoffs, but that's it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GS3K 12 Posted August 22, 2014 as far as fantasy football goes, an 8 game suspension might as well be a season long suspension. It will take 2-3 games for him to get up to speed and to get on the same page as his QB. Â with an 8 game suspension, he's good for the fantasy playoffs, but that's it. Â Wait, wait, since when is having a healthy and rested potential number one overall receiver coming up just in time for the championships a liability? This reminds me so much of A.P. coming off his knee injury except so much more. Gordon should be in the conversation with all of the top wide receivers and if you can pick him up in the 10th round or later I can't imagine how it would negatively effect your team, you should have all of your starters pegged by then. If you read the article you'll see that even if the N.F.L. does try to punish Gordon he would have grounds to file a restraining order against the league and be able to play out the season anyways (it references what the Williams Wall did for the Vikings). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUsualSuspect 207 Posted August 22, 2014 My gut feeling is he will be out for the year. Well, that settles it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted August 23, 2014 Well, that settles it. HA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,172 Posted August 23, 2014 Well, that settles it. Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted August 23, 2014 Wait, wait, since when is having a healthy and rested potential number one overall receiver coming up just in time for the championships a liability? This reminds me so much of A.P. coming off his knee injury except so much more. Gordon should be in the conversation with all of the top wide receivers and if you can pick him up in the 10th round or later I can't imagine how it would negatively effect your team, you should have all of your starters pegged by then. If you read the article you'll see that even if the N.F.L. does try to punish Gordon he would have grounds to file a restraining order against the league and be able to play out the season anyways (it references what the Williams Wall did for the Vikings). Restraining order? Ha ha ha ha... Â "Your honor I object." Â "Overruled..." Â "Your honor I strenuously object." Â "Well OK." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GS3K 12 Posted August 23, 2014 L.O.L. No the restraining order would apply to the fact that the N.F.L. will cause him a loss if they're allowed to suspend him while the issue is pending state court. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dueces Will Be Wild 15 Posted August 23, 2014 Gordon went in the 8th round in one of my drafts tonight. I was very surprised - hoping to grab him at 9.10/10.1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecklc2112 7 Posted August 23, 2014 He went for $0.40 in my $15 cap auction last night (16 teams)...That comes out to roughly $5-6 in a $200 cap auction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JtmoneyJag 25 Posted August 23, 2014 Got him for $1 in my auction last night. I think everyone forgot about him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JtmoneyJag 25 Posted August 23, 2014 Gordon went in the 8th round in one of my drafts tonight. I was very surprised - hoping to grab him at 9.10/10.1 8 is too early. I'd probably only grab him if he fell to the 11th round. Most believe he is getting at least an 8 game suspension and that is just over half the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J-Money 4 Posted August 23, 2014 Most believe he is getting at least an 8 game suspension and that is just over half the season. I know it's semantics and not many percentage points more, but our regular season is 13 games so I look at it more like he's going to miss 2/3 of the season. While he could come back and beast it up, I'm not using a pick I am hoping for some production out of. He's still available in my early draft league, and my main competitive league is drafting the 31st so depending on how my roster shakes out I may or may not try using a late pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
