Gordon to be released

He's had a ton of chances and still can't be trusted. Talented but really now a bad influence in a locker room, would never fit into the Viking's culture. Pretty crazy but Minnesota really does have a culture now under Zimmer.

He's top 3 or 2 talent wise...was he given the best chance to flourish by the Browns organization? Hell to the no. I'd take a shot. I

I think I'd at least have Zimm and RS talk with him...We're not exactly looking "3 deep". 

Gordon with his head on, plus Diggs and Theilan would rival Three Deep...

He's a druggy.....don't like drug users.

@"Mighty mouse" said: He's a druggy.....don't like drug users.

It’s more of an alcohol problem but either way, he cannot stay sober.  So much talent wasted.

Josh Gordon - WR - BrownsThe Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the Browns had concerns Josh Gordon was "struggling with his sobriety or on the verge of relapsing."
Gordon "wasn't himself" after showing up late to the Browns' facility with a hamstring setback. PFT's Mike Florio adds Gordon was "habitually tardy," and Saturday's incident led Cleveland to finally move on. Off-field rumors are nothing new for Gordon, but this is a potential dent to his trade value given his Stage 3 status. The Browns will release Gordon if they don't trade him before next week.Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Josh Gordon - WR - BrownsESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Browns are "more likely to trade" Josh Gordon than release him.
The Browns plan to release Gordon Monday but have already had some calls from teams. Gordon's departure is trust-related after he re-injured his hamstring at a promotional shoot, but there's rumblings he was struggling with his sobriety. It's hard to see the Browns getting more than a conditional pick for Gordon with his off-field history. Gordon is a vested veteran, so he won't be subject to waivers if he's cut. The Cowboys, Patriots, Bengals, Seattle and Buffalo —who traded for Corey Coleman this preseason— are potential Gordon landing spots.Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

The last 2 drafts our first round picks- Dalvin Cook and Mike Hughes- have both had some off the field run-ins. Nothing crazy but still, it's there. I trust our coaches 100% and both guys seem to be great people and players, so I'm very happy they are Vikings. I only mention them to point out that it does seem we are pushing the envelope slightly farther than we were before and more willing to "take a chance" on guys if the talent is there. I like that.

That said, I personally am not ready to push the envelope so far as to bring in a guy like Gordon at this time. He's on a much different level than Hughes and Cook. I don't think the headache is worth the reward at this time. I doubt Rick and Zimmer have much interest.

Zim also had pacman in cinncy that had off feild problems. 

a new zip code wont change what is going on inside his head.  this isnt a matter of being around a bad element,  for Gordon he is his own bad element.  Zimmer isnt going to scare this man into conforming and apparently neither is the risk of losing his career.   I would love to have his talent but we have enough young talented guys that dont need that kind of role model in the locker room.  Thats the problem with losing guys like BRob... you dont have that veteran alpha dog to keep others in line when necessary.

I think with Griffen's prior history and on field performance he could serve as that alpha male presence...too talented to pass on...a right Gordon puts this team in the driver's seat...

Harrison Smith, Everson, Linval, Cousins, Diggs/Thielen, Reiff maybe even Richardson...Plenty of Alpha dogs in that locker room. 

@"AGRforever" said: Zim also had pacman in cinncy that had off feild problems. 

Good point.  I think Zim may have saved Pacman's career. 

Sounds like the Browns want to trade him out of the AFC. Maybe the Vikings are interested? They sure were interested in Alshon Jeffry last year, a nearly identical receiver. And they've shown some tolerance for off-field issues as long as those issues don't show up on the field or in the locker room (Griffen, Richardson, Cook, Hughes, Floyd). 

What worries me is if he ends up somewhere like Green Bay, Philly, Atlanta, LA, New Orleans....Unfortunately, I think those teams are the leading candidates.

@"purplefaithful" said: Harrison Smith, Everson, Linval, Cousins, Diggs/Thielen, Reiff maybe even Richardson...Plenty of Alpha dogs in that locker room. 

I dont know if some of those guys are cut from the same cloth as BRob  maybe Linval.  but I dont know if the rest would be up in some guys face if he were fucking up the locker room.  BRob had the seniority and the personality/mentality to be the shut the fuck up kind of guy.  plenty of guys that are talented on the field,  but I am talking about an EF Hutton type of guy,  Harry could be that guy but I dont think he has shown that type of personality.

not to mention, if it is booze this time,  minny doesnt exactly have a good track record for reforming drunks.

Gordon needs to get his mind right. Until he does that, he won't be helping anyone.

Is it time for his 1 out of 6 years in which to perform...?   ;)

Depends what they take from the Michael Floyd effort. Floyd (apparently) stayed sober - but he barely contributed. Gordon is an even greater talent, but still...

@"Jor-El" said: Depends what they take from the Michael Floyd effort. Floyd (apparently) stayed sober - but he barely contributed. Gordon is an even greater talent, but still...

Yup, each case is so different. 

For every Floyd or Koren Robinson, I'll take one CC.