Moe Money 4 Posted September 5, 2014 Appearing on NBC's NFL Kickoff 2014, Profootballtalk's Mike Florio reported Josh Gordon and Wes Welker's suspensions could be reduced or "go away completely" if the NFL and NFLPA agree on a new drug policy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOKIEZ 34 Posted September 5, 2014 Yeah this definately needs its own thread. This is going to get real interesting. Could be the biggest curveball in fantasy history!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamageIncVacc 6 Posted September 5, 2014 Yup heard he could be back even by week 1 even. The Washington Post confirms it's "possible" Wes Welker and Josh Gordon could have their suspensions reduced or overturned as part of a new drug-testing agreement. Reporter Mark Maske has confirmed Profootballtalk's report. The reduced or vanished penalties would be part of a pact that simultaneously allows HGH testing and raises the threshold for a positive marijuana test. Amphetamines would also be moved from the PED policy to substance-abuse policy. First time substance-abuse violations don't trigger automatic suspensions. NFL.com's Albert Breer has pegged Sunday as a "soft deadline" in the talks, so we could have a resolution shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PATSSOX 22 Posted September 5, 2014 I just went and grabbed him in 2 leagues just in case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarshallHahn 0 Posted September 5, 2014 Yup, as soon as I heard that i picked him up in both of my leagues where he was available. I actually drafted him in one but then dropped him when they said he was done for the year and so ive used 2 of my 20 moves already dropping him and then picking him back up. Who knows if it will pan out but with what he can do he is, again, worth the gamble. But for the record, he is still an IDIOT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H-man 12 Posted September 5, 2014 I'd have to drop Cordarelle Patterson in a 2 WR 1 FLEX league, have Megatron, Julio, and Alshon already, should I do it!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saut 7 Posted September 5, 2014 Hell no, Patterson might already be 2014 Josh Gordon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,215 Posted September 5, 2014 I'd have to drop Cordarelle Patterson in a 2 WR 1 FLEX league, have Megatron, Julio, and Alshon already, should I do it!? No. I grabbed him in 2 of 3 leagues he was available -- in the third I've got Mega, Julio, and Andre. Plus only 4 bench positions. IMO you are too stocked to make the move at this point, which is how I feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H-man 12 Posted September 5, 2014 No. I grabbed him in 2 of 3 leagues he was available -- in the third I've got Mega, Julio, and Andre. Plus only 4 bench positions. IMO you are too stocked to make the move at this point, which is how I feel. I'm debating doing it b/c I'm stacked and only a healthy Gordon could possibly supplant the top 2 of Megatron, Julio, or Alshon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
touchdowntwitaker 2 Posted September 5, 2014 The ruling is not retroactive and will not start to 2015. Who missed that fact? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skoal2k4 15 Posted September 5, 2014 The ruling is not retroactive and will not start to 2015. Who missed that fact? It's not a ruling... It's a complete overhaul of the NFL drug policy and pretty much opens the door to anything that both sides agree on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,215 Posted September 5, 2014 The ruling is not retroactive and will not start to 2015. Who missed that fact? Profootballtalk's Mike Florio and nfl.com's Albert Breer, among others. Do you know something they don't? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iham32 7 Posted September 5, 2014 Doubt they'd just overturn suspensions like that. They'll probably be godfatherd in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natetradomus 0 Posted September 5, 2014 Doubt they'd just overturn suspensions like that. They'll probably be godfatherd in. Godfathered in like my t-mobile t-zones plan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutpunter 1 Posted September 5, 2014 What is godfathered in mean? I've heard of Grandfather clauses but not godfathered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monk81 5 Posted September 5, 2014 What is godfathered in mean? I've heard of Grandfather clauses but not godfathered. It involves offers that can't be refused. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
himmystyles 29 Posted September 5, 2014 It involves offers that can't be refused. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brownsfan21 1 Posted September 5, 2014 It involves offers that can't be refused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brownsfan21 1 Posted September 5, 2014 Hahahaha Monk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Borat33 17 Posted September 5, 2014 Latest I read was that they are still far apart from a new deal, but if one is reached the lawyers for Josh and Welker will most definitely pursue reinstatement. Def holding onto Gordon until this is resolved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigeru 65 Posted September 5, 2014 I thought I'd pick him up in 2 leagues. No car selling is more enjoyable than this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted September 5, 2014 Was just wondering how big of a deal it would be for players to allow testing for HGH? Might be what they're far apart on. I haven't seen a soap opera like this since Shaun Alexander came back at a snails pace from injury in 2006. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flgatorguy87 160 Posted September 5, 2014 Got him in every league but 1. He went for 40% in that league. I'll regret not bidding it all on him if he comes back, but if he doesn't then I'll feel good with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricanrockers 39 Posted September 5, 2014 It involves offers that can't be refused. Damn that was good!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutpunter 1 Posted September 5, 2014 It involves offers that can't be refused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
