Josh Gordon is not making a good case for his appeal. The young star was arrested again.
Gordon is a fast brilliant agile receiver. One of the bright stars on a mediocre Browns team. But Josh Gordon is a very troublesome young man. One who cannot seem to keep his nose clean and stay out of his own way.
Gordon was a problematic athlete in college. His career at Baylor and Utah ended due to multiple failed drug tests. Despite this fact the Browns gave this promising rookie a chance.
Gordon finished among the top rookie receivers in 2012. He finished with 50 catches, for 805 yards, and 5 touchdowns. He looked to be making the most of the chance that the Browns had given him.
The next season, however, started on a sour note.Out the gate Gordon was suspended for the first two games of his sophomore season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Once he reached the field, he made the most of it. In just 14 starts he made 87 receptions for 1,646 yards and nine touchdowns and was named All Pro. The team was hopeful that Gordon had learned his lesson.
That hope was dashed when Gordon once again violated the NFL's drug policy and was facing a year long suspension. Gordon hoped to appeal the suspension, but WKYC in Cleveland reported that Gordon was arrested for driving while impaired on Saturday morning at 4 a.m. in Raleigh NC. The arrest comes just weeks before his appeal.
Neither the Browns nor Gordon have commented on the latest arrest, but chances are that the team may not keep the prolific but burdensome receiver on their roster. Former receiver Cris Carter feels that the Browns should part ways with Gordon. His inability or unwillingness to stay on the straight and narrow may cost him his career just three seasons in. It would be a tragic waste of such a promising talent.
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