The NFL and the NFL player's union are close to an agreement that would modify the sport's drug policies and potentially could result in a reduced or overturned suspension for Gordon, the Washington Post reports. "If we get a deal done that covers players in this league year, I don't like that we punish players under a deal active in the old league year," NFL players union director DeMaurice Smith told 106.7 The Fan in Washington, DC, which was relayed by NFL.com's Albert Breer.
The new drug agreement would reportedly include testing for HGH and reduce the threshold for what would constitute a positive test for marijuana. Gordon's positive test for marijuana was reportedly below the new threshold of levels of the drug in a test, and thus opens the potential that his suspension could be reduced. However, there are many obstacles for Gordon's suspension to be altered including that the Washington Post report says the new drug policy would have to be agreed to before Sunday to impact previous suspensions. Plus, it's not clear that the two sides would both agree to modify prior suspensions. There's some hope here that Gordon's penalty could be reduced, but it still looks like a major long shot.
I too would take the suspended Gordon over D.Bowe. Gordon still has a better chance of making a play this year, be it in a parking lot during half-time. Bowe could beat my grandmother if she was covering him but my mom would lock him down, hyperbolically speaking and all. The man has gotten slow and become a sloppy route runner. So glad he got paid all ready.
If reversed I will have Gordon, Megatron and Dez at WR 1 and 2 amd Flex. Nasty boys. With Keenan Allen, Roddy White and Colston behind them. With Forte as my lead back.
Nope a 10 team keeper. I kept Dez traded for Megatron, drafted Roddy, Keenan, Colston and just dropped Shorts for the available Gordon. So really hoping this gets over turned. I would be set. And seeing I can only play 3 I will trade someone for a much needed RB. After Forte (kept) I have Spiller, Fred Jackson, Joique Bell, Ingram and Turbon.
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SamBennettFri 9/5/14 10:53 AM
oh please let this happen. I've just picked him up in a dynasty league.
GeeleroyFri 9/5/14 10:54 AM
keep those fingers crossed Sam, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
JeromeBroadusFri 9/5/14 11:07 AM
Yea he in my reserves. Had a whiff of this before the report. Dropped. Gordon aNd cobb. Ooo kill em
zfifelskiFri 9/5/14 12:13 PM
If I get Gordon back I start Gordon, Cobb, and Patterson. ooooooooo
smellmineFri 9/5/14 3:08 PM
If I get Gordon back I will have him Marshall, D. Thomas, R. White and Crabtree. FYI -That is a 12 man league keeper league with adults
alexsigFri 9/5/14 4:19 PM
yes but are they competent adults?
NugsmokersFri 9/5/14 5:03 PM
why are there legal thresholds if u end up with the suspension regardless if u were below or above it whack!
BigO2009Fri 9/5/14 5:33 PM
bowe or gordon?
GoRams13Fri 9/5/14 9:01 PM
Gordon even with the full year suspension. ;)
JohnnyCulpFri 9/5/14 9:15 PM
I too would take the suspended Gordon over D.Bowe. Gordon still has a better chance of making a play this year, be it in a parking lot during half-time. Bowe could beat my grandmother if she was covering him but my mom would lock him down, hyperbolically speaking and all. The man has gotten slow and become a sloppy route runner. So glad he got paid all ready.
MOZZIFri 9/5/14 9:59 PM
If reversed I will have Gordon, Megatron and Dez at WR 1 and 2 amd Flex. Nasty boys. With Keenan Allen, Roddy White and Colston behind them. With Forte as my lead back.
UnkoFAKNbullyFri 9/5/14 10:15 PM
whats that a 8team league lol
MOZZIFri 9/5/14 10:37 PM
Nope a 10 team keeper. I kept Dez traded for Megatron, drafted Roddy, Keenan, Colston and just dropped Shorts for the available Gordon. So really hoping this gets over turned. I would be set. And seeing I can only play 3 I will trade someone for a much needed RB. After Forte (kept) I have Spiller, Fred Jackson, Joique Bell, Ingram and Turbon.
MOZZIFri 9/5/14 10:39 PM
Rivers is my QB and Flacco behind him. TE is where I am gambling. I have Green from SD with Garret Graham and Richard Rogers.
PhilthyAnimalFri 9/5/14 11:23 PM
Keep cooks or go for Gordon
HernekerSat 9/6/14 3:29 AM
KEEP COOKS. HE IS GOING TO BE THIS YEARS KEENAN ALAN. MARK MY WORDS. YOU HEARD IT FROM HIGHNUCK FIRST. GUARANTEED!!!!
sml693Sat 9/6/14 10:21 AM
How is this guy available in dynasty and keeper leagues. Do you not have IR spots? Lol
PhilthyAnimalSat 9/6/14 11:21 AM
How do you use ir spot on ff