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Opinion on GMFB is that he has relapsed yet again, and will face an indefinite suspension again. New England Patriots receiver Josh Gordon says he is stepping away to focus on mental health http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25580...s-mental-healthNew England Patriots receiver Josh Gordon says he is stepping away from football to focus on his mental health. In a statement on Twitter, Gordon said: "I take my mental health very seriously at this point to ensure I remain able to perform at the highest level. I have recently felt like I could have a better grasp on things mentally. With that said, I will be stepping away from the football field for a bit to focus on my mental health." Gordon went on to thank coach Bill Belichick, team owner Robert Kraft, the Patriots organization and the fans. The Patriots confirmed to ESPN that that statement was from Gordon. The Patriots acquired Gordon in a trade with the Browns in September. He has caught 41 passes for 737 yards and four touchdowns this season.
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He played in 11 games with the Pats, did that kick in something different for our trade?
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Good Luck Josh .... smart decision .... Good Luck with it sir ... 
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Everybody, even the most put together stable people, only have so much limitation before if you stress them too much they will snap.
You can't fault people for trying to do the right thing.
And since the time he left training camp in 18, people around the situation, publicly, have treated the situation in a way dissimilar to that of a relapse.
Best to him.
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I have hoped the best for him, that he would finally put his issues to rest, but that does not appear to be the case. I was, and am, glad we traded him, and moved on from all of his drama. Patriots Josh Gordon to step away from NFL amid likely suspension | SI.com https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/12/20/josh-gordon-new-england-patriots-wide-receiver-mental-health-nflPatriots wide receiver Josh Gordon announced he is "stepping away from football" on Thursday morning, tweeting that he will temporarily leave the NFL to, "focus on my mental health." "I have recently felt like I could have a better grasp on things mentally," Gordon wrote on Twitter. "With that said, I will be stepping away from the football field for a bit to focus on my mental health. I would like to thank Coach Belichick, Mr. Kraft, as well as countless others within the Patriots organization for their continued support. " Gordon's announcement on Thursday coincides with news that he may be forced out of the league for significant time. The 2013 Pro Bowler is facing an indefinite suspension for "violating terms of his reinstatement under the substance abuse policy," according to the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Tom Pelissero ✔ @TomPelissero #Patriots WR Josh Gordon is facing another indefinite suspension for violating terms of his reinstatement under the substance abuse policy, per source. He announced today he’s stepping away to address his mental health. 1,849 9:36 AM - Dec 20, 2018 · Plymouth, MN Twitter Ads info and privacy 2,200 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Gordon has been suspended several times in his career for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, missing the entire 2015 and 2016 seasons. He was traded from Cleveland to New England on Sept. 17. The Baylor product registered 40 receptions and three touchdowns in 11 games for the Patriots. New England is 9–5 in 2018, first in the AFC East.
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So long, and thanks for all the fish!
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He played in 11 games with the Pats, did that kick in something different for our trade? Weird, quoting myself...but to my question: In return, the Browns will get a 2019 fifth-round pick, while the Pats will get a 2019 seventh-round pick from the Browns if Gordon is not active for 10 games, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. - LINK Looks like we're keeping that 7th rounder.
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Also, now that he's not our problem and on a media darling team, it will be interesting to see how the league handles a suspension if he indeed tested positive. When he was with us, one bad test and he's out for a year+. Will the league do the same now that he's on the Pats?
Man, that was weird to type. I'm not normally a conspiracy person, but you never know with the NFL.
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"The bird has landed."
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Thank you John Dorsey for making Josh Gordon someone else's problem.
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"Like sand through the hourglass..."
Well, I'll be frank, I think the last time he "stepped away", it was a mere manipulation of the league because talking about mental health offered him isolation from league policies... it worked like a charm. Everybody felt bad for Josh because we are trained to feel compassion for anyone with mental illness. I think he was on the verge of failing a test (or already did), then, and it was an effort to avoid suspension. The Rog felt compassion and knew it offered him a way to turn his head and not suspend Gordon.
The day we announced we were parting ways there were sources in Berea that said they were concerned about his sobriety and he "wasn't acting normal". I still feel a certain amount of compassion for the human but lets be clear... he has everything to fight for and all the resources a human could ask for in doing so. So, while I feel bad, I think "what a waste". Sadly, as this relates to football, my first thought was the mental math in making sure we got our draft pick.
I've watched many people with little to no resources fight these demons and win, hard to keep feeling sorry for "Flash".
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Also, now that he's not our problem and on a media darling team, it will be interesting to see how the league handles a suspension if he indeed tested positive. When he was with us, one bad test and he's out for a year+. Will the league do the same now that he's on the Pats?
Man, that was weird to type. I'm not normally a conspiracy person, but you never know with the NFL. Brb looking up Cris Carter comments. I knew something wasn't right when Brady stopped looking at him.
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In return, the Browns will get a 2019 fifth-round pick, while the Pats will get a 2019 seventh-round pick from the Browns if Gordon is not active for 10 games, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. - LINK Looks like we're keeping that 7th rounder. Woo?
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In return, the Browns will get a 2019 fifth-round pick, while the Pats will get a 2019 seventh-round pick from the Browns if Gordon is not active for 10 games, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. - LINK Looks like we're keeping that 7th rounder. Woo? That was the original structure - within two days it was changed and the deal was finalized. We got their 5th, they got our 7th with no strings attached to Gordon's performance.
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In return, the Browns will get a 2019 fifth-round pick, while the Pats will get a 2019 seventh-round pick from the Browns if Gordon is not active for 10 games, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. - LINK Looks like we're keeping that 7th rounder. Woo? That was the original structure - within two days it was changed and the deal was finalized. We got their 5th, they got our 7th with no strings attached to Gordon's performance. Lame. Oh well, thanks for the clarification.
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Gordon Played in 11 Games for NE :
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12/16 @ Steelers
12/9 @ Dolphins
12/2 vs Vikings
11/25 @ Jets
11/11 @ Titans
11/4 vs Packers
10/29 @ Bills
10/21 @ Bears
10/14 vs Chiefs
10/4 vs Colts
9/30 vs Dolphins
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I wish him the best. I am glad Dorsey got him out of our hair AND got something for him. Not sure how we settled on "substance" so fast.
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We traded a 7th for a 5th.
Last year that would not have been very good, because the Pats would be picking at the very bottom of the round, and we would have been picking at the top. SI has us currently picking 16, and the Pats 26. That makes it closer to a round for round trade than most would have thought when we made the deal.
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The pats traded a 5th for a 7th and
40 receptions
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He did way better than the Jags did with the Hyde trade ... *LOL* ...
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Opinion on GMFB is that he has relapsed yet again, and will face an indefinite suspension again. New England Patriots receiver Josh Gordon says he is stepping away to focus on mental health http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25580...s-mental-healthNew England Patriots receiver Josh Gordon says he is stepping away from football to focus on his mental health. In a statement on Twitter, Gordon said: "I take my mental health very seriously at this point to ensure I remain able to perform at the highest level. I have recently felt like I could have a better grasp on things mentally. With that said, I will be stepping away from the football field for a bit to focus on my mental health." Gordon went on to thank coach Bill Belichick, team owner Robert Kraft, the Patriots organization and the fans. The Patriots confirmed to ESPN that that statement was from Gordon. The Patriots acquired Gordon in a trade with the Browns in September. He has caught 41 passes for 737 yards and four touchdowns this season. Even his Twitter statement is a manipulation of sorts. It should have read, "I tested positive again," then he could have added whatever B.S. he wanted to. I think a lot of us saw this coming. It's kinda sad in a way but IMHO he should have wised up a long time ago.
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The pats traded a 5th for a 7th and
40 receptions
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3 touchdowns True, but they also got a player that's probably gone the rest of the year right at the time they need him the most and almost no time to bring someone else in. That hurts. Heck, think if we had kept him and he translated into one more additional win for us, which puts us right in the thick of a playoff spot. And them boom, "see ya later guys, I can't help get that playoff spot because I probably got high again." It's not just what he gives you, it's also the way he'll leave you with no warning and then you're screwed. The Pats are in trouble.
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j/c
People bought into his BS about poor Josh and his mental health yet again. Now it's come out that it's actually another suspension. How many times will people believe the same person who's lied to them over and over again?
Never mind. I almost forgot who was president.
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Ya ... i didnt see this coming at all when i made my first post ....  .... Way to bring the cess pool over here .... Just like last time when i mos read what u said ... dont even go there this time ... *L* ... Very proud I voted for him even though he seems to do things almost daily lately i dont like i am going to either want to or be forced to vote for him again ... U can sit on your fence and throw all the stones u want ... thats chicken crap IMO ... Last election i was PROUD TO vote for him .. next election i will either be proud of it again or be forced into it .. thats TBD ... The dems are now the party of socialism ... sorry Pitt ... NEVER EVER VOTING FOR THAT ....
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I guess it just depends on who the liar is and which team they play for. BTW- You're welcome. 
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So, are you two voting for or against Josh Gordon?
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Sounds like they're just voting for obstinacy.
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As i always have and do ... i’m Hoping for his and his families sake he gets well and can have a happy and productive life ... This man has demons ... i root for anyone with demons they figure it out ... I feel sorry that Josh has messed up his life and wish him well ... dont mistake that for me feeling sorry for Josh ... he did this to himself ... PIT your post makes no sense but at least the “ty” made me *LOL* ...  ...
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I was just playing due to presidential comments you both made.
Personally, I don't feel all that sorry for Josh Gordon. I think there are a lot of other players and coaches who are much better people and have faced much-worse treatment from the fans and media.
That does not mean I wish him ill-will, but I think he has received way more chances than 99% of the population.
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So, are you two voting for or against Josh Gordon? I'm voting for him as a person but voting him out of the NFL. I registered as a Republican so I can do both, right?
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Only a matter of time... glad we traded him... wasted talent...
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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001...uspended-by-nflPatriots' Josh Gordon indefinitely suspended by NFL
New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon was suspended indefinitely by the NFL on Thursday for violating the terms of his reinstatement under the league's substance abuse policy.
The suspension announcement came a short time after Gordon revealed he was stepping away from football to focus on his mental health.
"I take my mental health very seriously at this point to ensure I remain able to perform at the highest level," Gordon wrote in a statement. "I have recently felt like I could have a better grasp on things mentally. With that said, I will be stepping away from the football field for a bit to focus on my mental health. I would like to thank Coach (Bill) Belichick, (Patriots owner) Mr. (Robert) Kraft, as well as countless others with the Patriots organization for their continued support. I want to thank my fans for their support as well as I continue down the path to getting back to 100 percent."
Gordon has a long history of mental health and substance abuse issues. The star receiver missed two full seasons while being suspended and participated in just 10 games between 2014 and 2018. The Patriots issued the following statement on Gordon's suspension:
"We support Josh Gordon in his continued efforts to focus on his health. His attempt to do so is a private and personal matter, which we intend to respect."
It's a sad situation for the immensely talented but struggling receiver.
Gordon is potentially facing a long road back that could endanger the 27-year-old's NFL career. If he never plays another NFL down, Gordon's story will be remembered as an all-time coulda, woulda, shoulda player.
For the Patriots, they'll move forward with Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan, Cordarrelle Patterson and Phillip Dorsett at receiver. With Rob Gronkowski struggling, losing Gordon's field-stretching ability is a massive blow for New England heading into January. In 11 games this season, Gordon compiled 40 catches for 720 yards with three touchdowns.
Gordon's situation will affect a playoff-bound Patriots team, but more importantly, we hope Gordon gets the help needed to one day find peace in his life, even if that future doesn't involve football.
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He needs to forget about the NFL and just go to Canada to rake in what cash he can while he's still able to play. Football's a young man's game and his earning time is running short.
And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.
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He needs to forget about the NFL and just go to Canada to rake in what cash he can while he's still able to play. Football's a young man's game and his earning time is running short. MJ is legal in Canada, the CFL doesn't care if you smoke and "BC Bud" is some of the most potent in the world. What could possibly go wrong? Dude would get lost everyday... driving around in circles looking for the stadium.
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Thanks for posting Haus. I was on my phone shopping and couldn't post the whole article.
Feel better we got rid of flash now
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So long, and thanks for all the fish! I love it, Swish. Best advice ever: "Don't panic."
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