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I agree.

They usually dont announce the selections until around 5 or 6 which is an even bigger bummer.

For those interested, Schefter is Tweeting updates for the Supplemental Draft.

I'm still going to guess a 4th or lower.

Just a heads up, I have been suspended for using Twitter as a source.

I bet one team offers a 5th, a few others a 6th and then not much else happens. There always seems to be a lot of talk in the early rounds for these supplemental guys but somehow all the GMs offer late picks, if at all.

it wouldn't surprise me if the two GMs that want the guy spend most of the morning working out a side deal on who can get the player and then offering the lowest pick possible to make the appearance that it was a true bid. Meh...who cares.

He's probably a #4 WR at best.

We're about to have some VERY happy AND pissed fans in 3...2...1...

We better be right ........

Uh oh...

A 2nd rounder?? He better be good.

Link

didn't want to use a 2nd on him..

right on.....i am pretty happy right now. I think he has the tools to be a stud, now lets get him into camp and find out just what he has in him! GO BROWNS!!!

Josh Gordon selected in 2nd round by Cleveland Browns in NFL Supplemental Draft | cleveland.com
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2012/07/josh_gordon_cleveland_browns_n.html

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Former Baylor wide receiver Josh Gordon was taken by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the NFL's Supplemental Draft this afternoon.

According to reports, 21 of the 32 NFL teams, including the Browns, attended Gordon's workout Tuesday and saw him run a 4.52 in the 40-yard dash, catch every pass thrown to him and record a 36-inch vertical leap.

Gordon reportedly pulled a left quad muscle on his second 40, but finished the workout.

Gordon comes with baggage. He was suspended indefinitely by Baylor coach Art Briles prior to the 2011 season following a marijuana arrest, and transferred to Utah, where he sat out the season. Rather than play for the Utes this season, he declared for the supplemental draft for financial reasons, according to reports.

The question entering today was what are the Browns were willing to part with for Gordon.

The Browns have a recent history with drafting a talented receiver forced to sit out a year because of a behavioral issue. Greg Little was the team's leading receiver in his rookie season in 2011 after being picked in the second round. He did, however, run a similar offense at North Carolina.

The draft is almost like a silent auction, with teams submitting bids based on the pick they are willing to sacrifice in the 2013 draft. The order within rounds is determined by how teams fared last season.

Nfldraftscout.com describes Gordon as "a long-striding runner with the build-up speed and fluidity to make plays after the catch.''

He showed enough in his one full season in 2010 to impress pro scouts and coaches. That season, he caught 42 passes for 714 yards and seven TDs. The Browns had access to some inside insight into Gordon from Baylor alum Phil Taylor and from their close associate Brian Norwood, who is Baylor's assistant head coach and father of Browns receiver Jordan Norwood.

Seven other players declared for the s supplemental draft, but none with the potential star power of Gordon. The last time the Browns selected a player in the special draft was Bernie Kosar in 1985.

I guess Heckertt and Holmgren really wanted this guy. LOL Don't think I would have burned a 2nd on the kid, but I'm happy to see the FO isn't content with the WRs we have and are being aggressive in trying to upgrade the unit.

I won't expect much out of him this year as he missed all the mini camps and OTA's. This is more of a future pick.

No way Mitchell makes the squad now. Little, Massaquoi, Cribbs, Norwood, Benjamin, Gordon. That's six guys right there.

Hopefully Cribbs can focus more on special teams now.

Man, I really hope this guy works out! I will admit to be a little nervous about this but so far I am O.K. Other than main question of "can he play at this level?" is if he goes out and has a good year do we get to look forward to off season contract drama in the near future. From what I heard on the radio yesterday it sounded like he could be a "me" first type of guy.

so its Norwood vs. Mitchell vs. Cooper for the last roster spot.

Well let's hope we can get this kid up to speed quick. Hopefully he's a beast and makes me forget who Carlton Mitchell is!

Mini camp and OTA's are just that.....mini. I don't see how that's going to really impact his development. If he's into camp on time, there is plenty of time to get him trained.

Heck, a 2nd rounder should be able to pick up a system faster than a whole year. Aren't we expecting more out of every other draft pick above the 4th round already? Why lower the standards to 12+ months for Gordon?

I don't know a thing about this guy, so I hope H+H+S do. We shall see.

welcome to cleveland gordo!

j/c

I applaud their aggressive move here, but damn...they better be right. A lot of risk taking this off-season by the Browns.

j/c

As with every other draft pick, I hope this FO is right. I think they were still stinging a bit from missing out on Kendall Wright.

If anything, goes to show this FO knows where our weakness is.

Also, can I call him Commissioner?

I wouldn't be shocked if we cut a wide receiver before camp even starts. Use his roster spot to get a guy at a position where we don't have as many bodies.

Now, after the Gordon pick, we have 12 wide receivers on the roster:

Little, Massaquoi, Cribbs, Gordon, Benjamin, Cooper, Mitchell, Norwood, Reed, Saffold, Spencer, Windsor.

Mary Kay Cabot, for what it's worth, predicted that the Browns would be very aggressive in going after Gordon, as they really liked him.

Looks like she was right about that.

I think his nickname is Flash Gordon.

I must be physic.

Possibly. I seriously doubt though that the NFL scouts and FOs are reading up all the hype and thinking how badly they have to get this guy. I'm sure they have looked at whatever tape they have, attended his workout, interviewed him, talked to people who coached for and against him..... just like any other draft prospect...

Apparently he also came in for a visit on Thursday and Friday.

IF they were willing to spend a 2nd, they saw first round talent in him. Lets hope Heckert is right.