HawaiianPatsfan
Third String But Playing on Special Teams
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.“Deserve”?Josh messed up so he doesn't deserve to be on the field or with the team IMO. Ok for him to get a ring for his contributions this year.
Um, I was responding to the OP's question of whether Josh Gordon "deserves" to run out on the field with the Pats at the Super Bowl if they win. For this year, I said no, but I also acknowledged that he should get a ring for his contributions. I wasn't even thinking about next year (and Gordon is suspended indefinitely, although I see elsewhere that the Pats are paying for his inpatient substance abuse treatment). I don't wish him any ill will.“Deserve”?
What qualities make one deserving to be on the Patriots? Does a mediocre athlete who is a great guy deserve the roster slot more than a guy with great hands and world class speed?
If Gordon can shake the monkey off his back long enough to stay clean and satisfy the league and the coaches he deserves another shot that’s good enough for me.
Um, I was responding to the OP's question of whether Josh Gordon "deserves" to run out on the field with the Pats at the Super Bowl if they win. For this year, I said no, but I also acknowledged that he should get a ring for his contributions. I wasn't even thinking about next year (and Gordon is suspended indefinitely, although I see elsewhere that the Pats are paying for his inpatient substance abuse treatment). I don't wish him any ill will.
Well, Harpo came in for the kickoff (and made the tackle), not at halftime.
The tales of the early Patriots are on their way to assuming myth-like status. The truth is lost in the mists of time.You're right, that seems to be the predominant version today. I had a version where they were drinking the first half and Harpo gets paged wile is friend is going for beers and makes the first tackle of the second half. Wish I still had the stuff i posted on NEMs short lived sight, but they're lost to posterity.
Wow... I didn't know about the diluted drug test, that he is inpatient, working out, or (especially) that the Pats are paying for it. I find that super cool TBH.
I'm still rooting for this guy.
You're not wrong, but it's tough to walk away from millions of dollars. Gordon will never get a contract with much guaranteed money, but if incentive-laden, he could make quite a lot that would set him and his kid(s) up for life. Possibly his grand-kids too.Honestly I think it’s best Josh Gordon stays away from football. The NFL is one of the most stressful jobs you can have. It’s not a good place for someone trying to beat addiction.