Josh Gordon meets ban hammer, again

[Hines57]

Cheats take a huge hit at WR


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#Patriots WR Josh Gordon is facing another indefinite suspension for violating terms of his reinstatement under the substance abuse policy, per source. He announced today he’s stepping away to address his mental health.

 

[ZonaBurgh]

I wish him the best in getting his life together, not so much for the team he played for.

 

[Hines57]

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The #Patriots knew this was coming and it affected them on the field: They used WR Cordarrelle Patterson over Gordon on the last play Sunday. For the price of a 5th rounder (with a 7th coming back), NE received 40 catches, 720 yards and 3 TDs in 11 games from Gordon.

 

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The #Patriots knew this was coming and it affected them on the field: They used WR Cordarrelle Patterson over Gordon on the last play Sunday. For the price of a 5th rounder (with a 7th coming back), NE received 40 catches, 720 yards and 3 TDs in 11 games from Gordon.

I wish we had that production from Washington. Means nothing now though, since he's not helping his team going forward.

 

[thesteelcity]

So much talent being flushed down the toilet. It's a shame, really. Hope he gets his life together. That's bigger than football.

 

[Hines57]

I wish we had that production from Washington. Means nothing now though, since he's not helping his team going forward.

The lack of production out of our #3 spot has definitely been a weakness for our offense. IF Washington has turned the corner and with Eli out there in place of the midget (Switzer), this offense can be a lot better. I am still going to say we need to throw the ball to McDonald and force teams to figure out how to stop him.

 

[SteelerSask2]

Football is matchups. Doesn't matter how good the QB is if you can plaster the receivers. Gordon was extremely valuable in creating the deep threat. I never want to say the Pats* are ****** because I said that in the SB against Atlanta. They are certainly up against it. If they don't get the two seed and have to go on the road for two weeks, I cannot see how they get to the SB. **** I wish we had a great defense. With the Pats down and possibly knocked out by someone else, this could be the Steelers time.

 

[ark steel]

Bellichek has lost control of the team!

 

[Coryea]

I hate Patriots, but IMO, this will actually help them, Hogan fits their short passing game alot better than Gordon

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[Mr.Rocco]

Unfortunately for Gordon and Bryant, they don't seem to have realized the opportunity that faces them and how its never going to come around again.
Sad to have all that talent with nothing in the head.

 

[slashsteel]

I hate Patriots, but IMO, this will actually help them, Hogan fits their short passing game alot better than Gordon

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Not sure I am buying this will help them. Otherwise they could have benched him if they thought along those lines.

 

[Coryea]

Not sure I am buying this will help them. Otherwise they could have benched him if they thought along those lines.

Gordon is the better player, and maybe Belicheat messed up there, but anyone that has watched Brady, can see his arm isn't what it once was. Gordon runs deep routes, that's the kind of WR he is, Brady doesn't throw that ball well anymore.
Hogan runs more variety of routes and is more of a possession type wr.
I could be totally wrong, haha

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[Lambert58]

The lack of production out of our #3 spot has definitely been a weakness for our offense. IF Washington has turned the corner and with Eli out there in place of the midget (Switzer), this offense can be a lot better. I am still going to say we need to throw the ball to McDonald and force teams to figure out how to stop him.

This. McDonald is a talent and for a TE, he has a great ability to get YAC. Why he is not targeted more is beyond me. No safety or CB wants to see a big, strong TE on the loose downfield, which will also change their positioning and play on the WR's.

 

[Spike]

Browns win again!


lol

He couldn't handle the frustration of losing to the Steelers!

 

[Steeler Pride]

Bellichek has lost control of the team!

Whatever makes you feel better about Tomlin I guess...

 

[SteelerSask2]

I hate Patriots, but IMO, this will actually help them, Hogan fits their short passing game alot better than Gordon

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If you have no one to force safety help you double Gronk and put your best cover corners on Edelman and Hogan. Then they are ******. No deep threat and you are operating in a phone both. They would get **** all against a team like the Ravens and Brady would get demolished.

 

[TDX27]

He and Bryant both addicted to the drug that so many say is not addictive. Hmmmm.....

 

[Coryea]

If you have no one to force safety help you double Gronk and put your best cover corners on Edelman and Hogan. Then they are ******. No deep threat and you are operating in a phone both. They would get **** all against a team like the Ravens and Brady would get demolished.

They were in the super bowl last year with those 3. I'm not saying they're going to turn into world beaters, but a deep threat on a team that likes to run quick routes and get the ball out isn't going to work, and Brady doesn't throw deep real well.

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[ark steel]

Whatever makes you feel better about Tomlin I guess...

Lighten up, Francis, it's a JOKE!

 

[ark steel]

Gordon is the better player, and maybe Belicheat messed up there, but anyone that has watched Brady, can see his arm isn't what it once was. Gordon runs deep routes, that's the kind of WR he is, Brady doesn't throw that ball well anymore.
Hogan runs more variety of routes and is more of a possession type wr.
I could be totally wrong, haha

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You could be right. Forces the *'s to play to their strength instead of trying to include plays he is no longer capable of making.

 

[Steelr4evr]

You can't fix stupid. You'd swear these guys are hooked on heroin,crack,meth or pills. The dudes who get popped for ******* weed have no excuses. The hooks on that **** in the brain do not run deep. There's no physical dependency either.

 

[bermudasteel]

Whatever makes you feel better about Tomlin I guess...

You can't blame our HC for this...

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[SteelerSask2]

They were in the super bowl last year with those 3. I'm not saying they're going to turn into world beaters, but a deep threat on a team that likes to run quick routes and get the ball out isn't going to work, and Brady doesn't throw deep real well.

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Yeah those three and Brandin Cooks who was Josh Gordon last year except a little better. 1000 yards and 7 TDs. It isn't magic. If you can only do one thing really well a good defense will take it away.

 

[Coryea]

Yeah those three and Brandin Cooks who was Josh Gordon last year except a little better. 1000 yards and 7 TDs. It isn't magic. If you can only do one thing really well a good defense will take it away.

I guess I don't think Gordon is that good, and Brady doesn't throw deep real well anymore, it'll force them to play to his strength, but that's just me

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[SteelerSask2]

I guess I don't think Gordon is that good, and Brady doesn't throw deep real well anymore, it'll force them to play to his strength, but that's just me

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Don't get me wrong Coryea, the Pats are dead when they are dead. And not a down of football before they are. I've learned that lesson many times. They always seem to play their best when people start to doubt. I expect their best yet. However, I always believe if you pull the tiger's teeth that is the way to kill him. If Brady has limited options as to where to put the ball, he isn't Jesus. If you don't have to worry about getting zapped down the sideline for 47 you can protect the middle (his bread and butter) a lot more aggressively.