The Melvin Gordon Saga - Holdout Over

[Formula 21]

Butts

That's my man.

[Panamamike]

Melvin Gordon insurance: Justin Jackson adds 'razzle-dazzle' to Bolts 11:00 PM ET Eric D. Williams https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/26462/melvin-gordon-insurance-justin-jackson-adds-razzle-dazzle-to-bolts This article makes me wonder if it's wise to pay Gordon 10M? The three holdover backs still on the team are pretty darn good. They could draft a rookie RB in next years draft and have him at the rookie salary. When you consider it, it seems that it may be wise to replace your #1 RB every 3/4 years. Most RB's only last about five years in the NFL and the $$ could be spent better on the other positions.

I have been a strong advocate of that philosophy for a long time. Unless they are an all-time great or come out in a mid round at 21, i would not sign "lead" RBs to second contracts and any 2nd contract would be 3 yrs max.

[Formula 21]

I really doubt the team with tag Gordon next year. So he needs to get into camp now, play out his contract and be free to sign elsewhere next year.

If he comes back later and has his snap counts reduced because JJ is playing well, he just hurts himself in future negotiations.

[Gwynning_Spirit]

Butts

That's my man.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggqbc8BLfxE

[Caslon]

Natrone Means.

No. Ryan Mathews. Human cannon ball, He hurled himself into opposing lines like no other. In an admirable suicidal kind of way.

[chargeroo]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggqbc8BLfxE

Wow. How did I forget that game?

[Topcat]

Melvin Gordon insurance: Justin Jackson adds 'razzle-dazzle' to Bolts 11:00 PM ET Eric D. Williams https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/26462/melvin-gordon-insurance-justin-jackson-adds-razzle-dazzle-to-bolts This article makes me wonder if it's wise to pay Gordon 10M? The three holdover backs still on the team are pretty darn good. They could draft a rookie RB in next years draft and have him at the rookie salary. When you consider it, it seems that it may be wise to replace your #1 RB every 3/4 years. Most RB's only last about five years in the NFL and the $$ could be spent better on the other positions.

Yep. I've said, offer Gordon $8-9 mil a year, 3 year deal with an out after 2...he doesn't like it, tough...

[richpjr]

I wonder if the Chargers will start fining him:

Gilbert Manzano@GManzano24
Melvin Gordon could be fined $329,705.88 for missing Thursday's exhibition in Arizona. Anthony Lynn impressed with RB Jeremy Cox. This contract dispute will pick up steam in the preseason #Chargers

[AK47]

I wonder if the Chargers will start fining him:

Gilbert Manzano@GManzano24
Melvin Gordon could be fined $329,705.88 for missing Thursday's exhibition in Arizona. Anthony Lynn impressed with RB Jeremy Cox. This contract dispute will pick up steam in the preseason #Chargers

Wowsers!!!

You guys see his Pro Day numbers? 4.42 40 time and 6.9 3-cone @223lbs.
Not too shabby TT.

[Topcat]

Wowsers!!!

You guys see his Pro Day numbers? 4.42 40 time and 6.9 3-cone @223lbs.
Not too shabby TT.

Pretty fast for a big guy...

[richpjr]

Texans just traded for Duke Johnson from the Browns so Gordon's options continue to shrink.

[wu-dai clan]

Jeremy Cox has a great athletic profile.

As a football player, Steve is not enamored by the lack of wiggle.

That's a take from someone with a serious scout's eye.