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No he won't.
Because he did "pop positive." The new policy wasn't in place then.
I'm not saying they would certainly reduce his suspension but I have read they would fight to get it removed because the policy change is simply late. Besides, the NFL is trying hard to get Wes Welker back for the Seahawks/Broncos game* so if they won't fix it for Gordon it won't be fixed for Welker.
So if it comes out today that a player was arrested last year for beating his wife, he wouldnt be subject to the new domestic violence policy but the old one?
Browns have week 4 bye, so wouldn't be back til week 10. Rotoworld on top of it, as usual.
They have a bye week 4 so he would return week 10. Then hes gotta get into game shape, etc. Not liking this at all
so welker gets off completely but gordon gets 8 games? makes no sense. complete bs really.
He played the entire pre-season so he has only been "out of game shape" for about 1 1/2 weeks. Now that they know they are getting him back the Browns will put emphasis on having Gordon ready once he returns.
How would it "come out today that a player was arrested last year?" You think the public records of arrests made would have been delayed for that long?
Shadyjr, tell me how my ### taste.
There must be some downside for the NFL if they grant amnesty to 2013 violators. Otherwise, they would grandfather in all players currently being disciplined under the old policy instead of just those who failed tests in 2014.It is simple. There is no legal reason that Gordon's suspension can't be lifted because the law rule changed during his punishment.There is no law against it in the US. It is simply a matter of process. It also doesn't mean that he will be let off the hook either, but stating that the "NFL can't lift his suspension because he smoked in 13 and the rule changed in 14 doesn't affect him" is wrong.So you cite an article that shows IN THE UNITED STATES, it is not standard practice to forgive people for breaking laws if/when those laws change as support for the idea that Josh Gordon SHOULD BE forgiven for breaking a rule if/when that rule changes? And Josh Gordon does live in the United States, and the NFL is headquartered in the United States? The NFLPA is a labor organization in the United States?Um...what's your point again?I Am the Stig said:
The argument by those who say "if the rule changes, Gordon should automatically get off" is wrong. Can he get off? Sure, the NFL and NFLPA are evidently negotiating about that, but that doesn't mean he DESERVES to get off. There was a rule, he knew what the rule was, he knew what the punishment was, he broke the rule, he was given the agreed upon punishment. IF things change and he gets some/all of that punishment forgiven, he got lucky & good for him, but he DESERVES no forgiveness, despite the policies of other nations (or even the policies of the United States, as this is a matter of labor relations, rather than US law).
They have no legal obligation to lift his suspension but they also have no legal reason to keep him suspended either.
It would be a big deal to Gordon. It would qualify as an accrued NFL season and put him one season closer to free agency.
I don't know; I'm not privy to what they are discussing.
What did you get banned for? Last time I noticed you here, you were (for you) on model behavior?
Obviously Big Brother trying to keep the people from hearing the truth.What did you get banned for? Last time I noticed you here, you were (for you) on model behavior?
Please show me where I said this?There must be some downside for the NFL if they grant amnesty to 2013 violators. Otherwise, they would grandfather in all players currently being disciplined under the old policy instead of just those who failed tests in 2014.It is simple. There is no legal reason that Gordon's suspension can't be lifted because the law rule changed during his punishment.There is no law against it in the US. It is simply a matter of process. It also doesn't mean that he will be let off the hook either, but stating that the "NFL can't lift his suspension because he smoked in 13 and the rule changed in 14 doesn't affect him" is wrong.So you cite an article that shows IN THE UNITED STATES, it is not standard practice to forgive people for breaking laws if/when those laws change as support for the idea that Josh Gordon SHOULD BE forgiven for breaking a rule if/when that rule changes? And Josh Gordon does live in the United States, and the NFL is headquartered in the United States? The NFLPA is a labor organization in the United States?Um...what's your point again?I Am the Stig said:
The argument by those who say "if the rule changes, Gordon should automatically get off" is wrong. Can he get off? Sure, the NFL and NFLPA are evidently negotiating about that, but that doesn't mean he DESERVES to get off. There was a rule, he knew what the rule was, he knew what the punishment was, he broke the rule, he was given the agreed upon punishment. IF things change and he gets some/all of that punishment forgiven, he got lucky & good for him, but he DESERVES no forgiveness, despite the policies of other nations (or even the policies of the United States, as this is a matter of labor relations, rather than US law).
They have no legal obligation to lift his suspension but they also have no legal reason to keep him suspended either.
Im sure there was a reason, but Ive been pretty well behaved.What did you get banned for? Last time I noticed you here, you were (for you) on model behavior?
OK bad example but how about this. Person gets arrested for DUI with a blood alcohol content of .08 in 2013. His case is heard in 2014 and he is found guilty and sentenced to 30 days in jail. His first week in jail, the Supreme Court changes the legal limit to .10. Does that guy still stay in jail another 3 weeks?
I dunno. I wish you were right but alot of sources now going with the 8 games whereas before there was only wild speculation ranging from all or nothing.
Not laughing at you, but
