Josh Gordon may be reinstated this week

[joseephuss]

And what would we really lose if Gordon makes a mistake again?

Let's assume he is as good as you say he is and that he helps Dallas make a playoff push. What happens if he makes a mistake again and is suspended for the playoffs? I would say Dallas would be losing a lot. If he becomes that important to the offense because he is supposedly the best talent ever and Dallas can't have him for the post-season that would be a huge loss. At that point just cutting him doesn't help at all.

I've heard for years that Gordon is worth trading to obtain. Each year it is "he is an immense talent and has changed his ways" and each year he gets in trouble. Why would it be different now?

 

[joseephuss]

Gordon was insanely dominant when he played. Hes still only 26 or 27 I believe. I realize how much time hes missed and why. Nonetheless if he comes back I think hes dominant again. Why wouldnt he be, hes still young and his body hasnt been beaten? Its a huge IF for sure, but he really was that good.

Wide receivers need reps to learn the nuances of the game. They need playing time to hone their skills. He hasn't gotten that playing time. He hasn't faced live defenses. He may be good, but I don't think he would immediately be dominant. He would need time to reach that point and by then he will probably be facing suspension again.

 

[BAT]

It is absolutely not a position of need. The fact that Dak targeted Dez that often does not mean the other WR were not doing their job. For starters, against the Broncos, they had an excellent plan: whereas most teams look to double Dez and take their chances with everyone else, they put their best on Dez and doubled Witten and Beasley. Dak showed his youth by constantly trying to take advantage of the single coverage. Sometimes he threw poor passes. Sometimes Dez didn't do his job. Other times, the opposing corner did his job.

That receiving core is one of the best in the league, Dak just has not been taking full advantage. Furthermore, there were several instances were Dak completely missed other open receivers while staring down the single covered Dez. See tape from confirmation...,there were several instances. Hopefully they get corrected for the upcoming game, but adding Josh Gordon in no way fixes what ailed them in this past game.

He's 26, a former all world player, and he should be available for a song. Completely low risk, crazy high reward. I do not for a second believe that Cowboys WR unit is one of best in league, and I don't think you do either. I understand your point, but if in a position to take a strength to an elite level, you do it. The best teams do that anyway. We did it when we built our current OL.

Why not take same POV with the other units? Create dominating units when possible AND when affordable. Gordon is elite talent and is the definition of affordable right now.

 

[mattjames2010]

Let's assume he is as good as you say he is and that he helps Dallas make a playoff push. What happens if he makes a mistake again and is suspended for the playoffs? I would say Dallas would be losing a lot. If he becomes that important to the offense because he is supposedly the best talent ever and Dallas can't have him for the post-season that would be a huge loss. At that point just cutting him doesn't help at all.

I've heard for years that Gordon is worth trading to obtain. Each year it is "he is an immense talent and has changed his ways" and each year he gets in trouble. Why would it be different now?

So we let him go and find the next man up....

It's simple, you're not losing a ton in terms of picks of cap. There is very little downside to this, and if we got to the playoffs. Gordon would be a big +, but if we crumble due to losing him, I would say we weren't a very good team to begin with.

 

[mattjames2010]

Did you seriously just suggest cutting a fourth round pick (and our current starting punt returner) to acquire a guy who hasn't played "meaningful" football in three years and makes Randall Gregory look like a Mensa member. I agree with the sentiment of taking chances on guys from time to time, but you can only have so many knuckleheads in the same locker room at the same time and I'm pretty sure the Cowboys dance card is full, in that regard.

Yeah, Switzer is not a great pure - he's MAYBE a good special teams player and MAYBE a good slot receiver. Josh Gordon, however, is a guy who proved he can play on a level most WRs can't even dream.

And again, if he makes a mistake, you cut him loose. That's that. He most likely only has one more shot before a complete ban anyways.

 

[xwalker]

Bryant and Gordon would be the best WR duo in football. Now, I don't know how well Dak would do with them, but there is no denying these two players big play ability.

It's funny though that you're worried about us cutting a scrub somewhere and adding a guy who has a Calvin Johnson ceiling. I'd cut Switzer for Gordon without any hesitation. And what would we really lose if Gordon makes a mistake again? No one will trade any high picks for Gordon, so it would be some later round picks with a small contract. If he screws up, you release him.

Gordon and Beasley...

 

[TheHerd]

He hasn't played football in three years.

About the only way I'd consider it is if it meant cutting Kellen Moore. But if Kellen wasn't wasting a roster spot, I wouldn't consider it at all.

I'd be in favor of cutting Moore to get YOU on the roster!

 

[xwalker]

Wide receivers need reps to learn the nuances of the game. They need playing time to hone their skills. He hasn't gotten that playing time. He hasn't faced live defenses. He may be good, but I don't think he would immediately be dominant. He would need time to reach that point and by then he will probably be facing suspension again.

Megatron could sign tomorrow and be better than Dez on Monday.

Gordon is not Megatron. It might take him until Tuesday to bypass Dez.

 

[CowboyStar88]

This guys hasn't played in how long? I'm assuming he hasn't been keeping in shape, nor has he been practicing anywhere. I doubt he will have any impact

 

[Proof]

Megatron could sign tomorrow and be better than Dez on Monday.

Gordon is not Megatron. It might take him until Tuesday to bypass Dez.

Attention.

There, you have it.

 

[jday]

I'd be in favor of cutting Moore to get YOU on the roster!

 

[csirl]

Another "RKG" to go with all the other suspended RKGs we seem to collect.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Let's assume he is as good as you say he is and that he helps Dallas make a playoff push. What happens if he makes a mistake again and is suspended for the playoffs? I would say Dallas would be losing a lot. If he becomes that important to the offense because he is supposedly the best talent ever and Dallas can't have him for the post-season that would be a huge loss. At that point just cutting him doesn't help at all.

I've heard for years that Gordon is worth trading to obtain. Each year it is "he is an immense talent and has changed his ways" and each year he gets in trouble. Why would it be different now?

Because now he's with Dallas and you know nobody on this team gets in trouble. lol

 

[big dog cowboy]

I picked him up in fantasy

How's that working out for ya?