Gordon suspension reduced to 10, 12 if convicted of DWI

[brownindian]

Wait. I thought under the new rules he will be under the limit and hence can not be suspended. Is that wrong ?

 

[randymoss1881]

If Hardy is convicted he might be. They're awaiting the jury trial right now.

He's already been convicted so I don't get just cause he's appealing.

 

[SauDogg]

So the amount of games he's being suspended for is based on the new policy, but the threshold for marijuana in his system is being based off the old policy? Incredibly dumb.

These rule changes apply to the 2014 league year and beyond. Gordon failed the drug test during the 2013 league year. Technically the league didn't have to reduce his suspension at all, and some tweets said that some players didn't want to reduce his suspension.

 

[elcheato]

These rule changes apply to the 2014 league year and beyond. Gordon failed the drug test during the 2013 league year. Technically the league didn't have to reduce his suspension at all, and some tweets said that some players didn't want to reduce his suspension.

I'm sure some players don't want to see any suspensions reduced because they'd rather not have to play against those players.

And regardless, that would be fine. At least they'd be being consistent. Don't take something from one policy, and then completely ignore it five seconds later when deciding on punishment.

 

[spydy13]

Meh. Folks are still missing the obvious- the NFLPA went to bat for the other suspension guys but not the multiple offender. Cleveland Browns fans want to see Gordon get off, but apparently his own union doesn't. What does that say? Yes, he is just a kid- like every single other member of his draft class and every single draftee since and they haven't managed to fail the drug test 3 different times and for different reasons. I don't see how he is being 'screwed' because he couldn't le something every other NFL player seems to have figured out. More excuses for a grown man.

He's only a multiple offender because the NFL decided to punish him for shit he did before he got in the league. I know people think the "he's a kid" excuse is bullshit, but I think it's fair for the stuff in college when he was definitely a dumb, young kid.

Once he gets in the NFL, sure, he should know better. But I don't think it's fair to hold those ones against him.

If the NFL is really using Gordon as their example that they are tough on crime, then they are truly missing the point on the PR nightmare they currently find themselves in. Reefer madness has ended in America, but Rodger seems to be stuck in the '50's, when pot was bad but beating on women was A-OK.

 

[Soda]

These rule changes apply to the 2014 league year and beyond. Gordon failed the drug test during the 2013 league year. Technically the league didn't have to reduce his suspension at all, and some tweets said that some players didn't want to reduce his suspension.

The league isn't in any position to be holding onto anything they've levied down in the past 8 months... The league had to reduce his suspension because the Union takes dues money from Josh Gordon and therefore has to work for his interests. If they didn't look out for him, Gordon can grieve against the Union and would probably win. That is, if they decided/bargained to let his suspension stay and have others lifted.

 

[Tornicade]

He's only a multiple offender because the NFL decided to punish him for shit he did before he got in the league. I know people think the "he's a kid" excuse is bullshit, but I think it's fair for the stuff in college when he was definitely a dumb, young kid.

Once he gets in the NFL, sure, he should know better. But I don't think it's fair to hold those ones against him.

If the NFL is really using Gordon as their example that they are tough on crime, then they are truly missing the point on the PR nightmare they currently find themselves in. Reefer madness has ended in America, but Rodger seems to be stuck in the '50's, when pot was bad but beating on women was A-OK.

6 game suspension for first time offenders and lifetime ban for 2nd time offenders doesnt seem to match that conclusion.

Meanwhile Goodell didnt have a set guideline at the time he was making a determination and he allowed the apparent sincerity of Ray Rice and the pleade from the victim for leniency to impact him.

AJ jefferson had a 4 game suspension which was then lifted. after his team had cut him.

Robert reynolds got a year suspension but not for domestic violence it was for the substance abuse abolicy.

Dez Bryant got the NFL version of probation.

Rod smith allegedly choked a woman and got a 25 k conditional fine only paid if he didnt meet the terms of his probation for verbal harassment

3 games is the most anyone has ever gotten for domestic violence.

 

[MD13]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Per new rules of the impending drug agreement, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash">#Browns</a> WR Josh Gordon is now allowed to be at their facility. What the team badly wanted</p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="">September 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Great news for us.

 

[JMcCurry08]

Love this

 

[MoGottiFor3]

 

[Binkster]

If Gordon comes back and we can somehow nab 4 of those final 6 games...?

That's asking for... let's face it... a lot. But we play the Bills as well as the Colts/Bengals at home (less than perfect opponents).

We'd then need to steal a couple from either the Panthers, Ravens, and/or Falcons.

 

[SixPACK]

If Gordon comes back and we can somehow nab 4 of those final 6 games...?

That's asking for... let's face it... a lot. But we play the Bills as well as the Colts/Bengals at home (less than perfect opponents).

We'd then need to steal a couple from either the Panthers, Ravens, and/or Falcons.

The Bills should be a game we can win. Not easily, but win.
The Colts/Bengals are going to be tough, but they are at home and look what that did to NO (had to call 2 TO's b/c of noise and were clearly bothered)
Panthers same as Bills. Have to stop their run game w/Newton though.
Ravens we will see how we play them this week, but it is going to be a 50/50 game I feel
Falcons, good offense. But we have Haden and hopefully Gilbert keeps getting better for Roddy White. Their Defense is awful so as long as we can put up some points, I don't see why we can't beat them.

Sucks it's a year that we have some injuries (does it really count at RB w/Tate? Look how well we are doing at running the ball) but with Gordon/Cameron. But our schedule is easy. And you know damn well they will give us another tough one next year, so we have to take advantage this year.

 

[natedagg]

The Bills should be a game we can win. Not easily, but win.
The Colts/Bengals are going to be tough, but they are at home and look what that did to NO (had to call 2 TO's b/c of noise and were clearly bothered)
Panthers same as Bills. Have to stop their run game w/Newton though.
Ravens we will see how we play them this week, but it is going to be a 50/50 game I feel
Falcons, good offense. But we have Haden and hopefully Gilbert keeps getting better for Roddy White. Their Defense is awful so as long as we can put up some points, I don't see why we can't beat them.

Sucks it's a year that we have some injuries (does it really count at RB w/Tate? Look how well we are doing at running the ball) but with Gordon/Cameron. But our schedule is easy. And you know damn well they will give us another tough one next year, so we have to take advantage this year.

Plus, so much time for the grind of the NFL season to wear down teams (including us, knock on wood). It's tough to look out to Gordon's return for that reason alone, and as you mentioned we can compete, so all we need to do is execute.

The best news really is that Gordon can be around the team. We need to get his head on right, and that's going to be a team effort. Seeing us churn out a GUTSY win has to get him fired up, as a competitor. So he will hopefully stay out of trouble plus learn the plays/playbook, and then when we have him back, our offense will be that much more dangerous (particularly if Cameron is back and producing).

 

[Binkster]

Just re-confirming:


Good news is that he can be in the facility, stay in shape, learn the offense, and not to be understated... Keep him busy (something other than selling cars).

 

[MoFlo]

Interesting