The Josh Gordon Thread: Pats Officially Acquire Gordon for Fifth-Round Pick

[TheBeers]

I know it’s the Browns but.. leaking that you plan to release him while simultaneously leaking you’re going to trade him. Then leaking that he injured himself outside of team activities, and he “didn’t look right” or whatever, while showing up late to the facility.. just makes no sense. Who the hell would trade for him if he’s going strait to FA?

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

His mom is spanking him as we speak.

My opinion: I feel if his head is on straight and healthy, Gordon will probably win us one extra game this season we might have lost. So instead of a 12-13 win team, we become a 13-14 win team. Not sure if that alone is worth the potential risk.

The guy makes our offense unstoppable. I think he’s one of those guys that can come here and grasp the offense. He’s a proven player and still in his prime.

 

[StockingAnarchyNumber12]

The guy makes our offense unstoppable. I think he’s one of those guys that can come here and grasp the offense. He’s a proven player and still in his prime.

I don't disagree and think we win 13-14 games with him.

Though, he needs to not be a liability off the field.

 

[PatriotReign]

Watch the Eagles trade for him.

 

[JetFan79]

I know it’s the Browns but.. leaking that you plan to release him while simultaneously leaking you’re going to trade him. Then leaking that he injured himself outside of team activities, and he “didn’t look right” or whatever, while showing up late to the facility.. just makes no sense. Who the hell would trade for him if he’s going strait to FA?

Any GM who wants him on his rookie deal. On the deal he only makes 790k this season, and they would still have him cheap next season.

If he hit the market, it becomes a bidding war.

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

Any GM who wants him on his rookie deal. On the deal he only makes 790k this season, and they would still have him cheap next season.

If he hit the market, it becomes a bidding war.

There is not going to be a bidding war. All offers will be heavily incentive laden.
And more than likely 1 year.

 

[BobDigital]

I don’t see it. I say he makes the whole year. Let’s see where he lands. Hopefully it’s a winning spot and not some junk team.

Well I honestly hope you are proven right. As much as I like my predictions coming true I would rather someone get their life together of course.

 

[JetFan79]

There is not going to a bidding war. All offers will be heavily incentive laden.

Sure, but I doubt the numbers will be that low.

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

Sure, but I doubt the numbers will be that low.

I'd take that bet

 

[TheBeers]

Any GM who wants him on his rookie deal. On the deal he only makes 790k this season, and they would still have him cheap next season.

If he hit the market, it becomes a bidding war.

Not a bad point. But my point is they are lowering his value at the same time. What if he was wasted again, he’s probably out of the league for good right? I’d image with the rumors he’d be tested for sure.

 

[JetFan79]

I'd take that bet

Ok if he gets cut you think he won't make over a million per?

If so we have a bet. Winner gets to choose the other's avatar pic for 2 weeks?

 

[JetFan79]

Not a bad point. But my point is they are lowering his value at the same time. What if he was wasted again, he’s probably out of the league for good right? I’d image with the rumors he’d be tested for sure.

Oh absolutely he'll be tested. By the team and likely the league too.

The announcements give the Browns a chance at getting something back, while also giving a team like the Pats, who likely wouldn't enter a bidding war with say Buffalo, a shot to grab Gordon for a conditional 6th or similar.

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

Ok if he gets cut you think he won't make over a million per?

If so we have a bet. Winner gets to choose the other's avatar pic for 2 weeks?

A million per isn't squat. I see league minimum, with escalators. Which if he can stay clean will exceed that. So, no thank you. I'm happy with my avatar.

 

[JetFan79]

A million per isn't squat. I see league minimum, with escalators. Which if he can stay clean will exceed that.

So what number do we decide on?

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

So what number do we decide on?

He'll sign for league minimum. The incentives can't be included in the bet. Hence no bidding war. IMO he already knows where he's going. It's not about a few extra dollars to a guy like him, as opposed to being where he's comfortable.

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

He'll sign for league minimum. The incentives can't be included in the bet. Hence no bidding war.

Yes i don’t see anyone giving him big money if he hits free agency.

 

[JetFan79]

He'll sign for league minimum. The incentives can't be included in the bet. Hence no bidding war.

Ok so you're saying he'll only sign for a guaranteed 790k? Then whatever the incentivizes are doesn't matter.

NFL Minimum Salaries for 2018

If so, I'll take the bet. I say he'll get over the minimum guaranteed.

 

[FoxboroFlyer]

Ok so you're saying he'll only sign for a guaranteed 790k? Then whatever the incentivizes are doesn't matter.

NFL Minimum Salaries for 2018

If so, I'll take the bet. I say he'll get over the minimum guaranteed.

Woody...is that you?

 

[Brady2Gronk]

Brady, Gronk, and Gordon? That would be ridiculous. Add Jules and Hogan and that is an offense that is tough to slow down. Throw in a healthy Sony and I'm going from 6 to midnight.

 

[JetFan79]

Woody...is that you?

Ok ya don't have to bet.

Regardless, 790k+ incentives is still more expensive than just the 790k deal he's on now.