Earlier this month I was told that some inside Berea (at that time) felt a lot better about Josh's potential suspension situation vs. how they felt during the month prior. It was explained that the decision was becoming more of a bigger picture situation for the NFLPA. My assumption from that - which could be wrong - was that perhaps Josh had a legitimate reason as to why he missed his window to submit a drug test and that the NFLPA was working to use Gordon's situation as the example for why they need to fix certain aspects of the policy. -per
http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2014/7/22/5927767/pettine-we-have-no-plans-to-cut-josh-Gordon
Im personally under the impression that Gordon is looking at eight games (which quadruples the length of his last suspension) But..
Obviously the guy didn't have B. Favre throwing to him, However imo he did not receive the recognition that athletes w similar stats (Most receiving yards in the League) have been given? imho, its almost as if the NFL and its loyal writers started battle -control for what could be outrage from some Fanatics of the NFL..
So anyway, IF Josh only actually missed the testing, I believe No suspension at all would be fair, But elevate Testing to the level that he actually failed and or deserved
Or Offer Two options A) 8 weeks /continued testing levels B) No Suspension but advanced levels of testing.. choice A would be smart given our level of various reports (Guy would fail/miss over /under on 3 unannounced Tests)
//Notes
We could blame Clev for some of their actions, which didn't paint a pretty picture.. ex.'s multiple QB's, Coaching changes, RB trading (guys recall the Staph infections?)
My basis relies on some unknown facts ie. Do NFL fans really know who Josh is?
I do not condone "Double Jeopardy" involving such things as DUI..
Basically lets discuss the "Why" in >> "some inside Berea (at that time) felt a lot better about Josh's potential suspension situation vs. how they felt during the month prior."
Did the Owner finally make some donation to charity?
Did someone else not get the book thrown at them?
Its been "news" worth reporting at a "slow" time for news, But it could be about to get Real!
Heck, I might just start focusing on some College Ball this Season! I already stopped watching NFL Network I forget what was said, But it was something along the lines of the three QB's in Clev Which imho was ironic considering as a group they accounted for the
leading receiver