The Melvin Gordon Saga - Holdout Over

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Telesco said Chargers placed Russell Okung on active Non-Football Illness list, so he still counts on 90-man roster. Per Telesco, Okung dealt with a pretty serious medical issue in June that he's still recovering from.

2:48 PM - 24 Jul 2019

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Key word: Recovering

Bolt-O has the report ...

:shifty:

[Bolt-O]

Bolt-O has the report ...

:shifty:

no kidding? wow.

[Formula 21]

Non Football Injury.
Okung has a medical condition.
He will speak to the media tomorrow.
We are hoping for the best for you Russell.

If you recall,
Chris Hairston,
a semi-serviceable ORT/Swing Tackle for us a few years ago,
had to essentially retire because of a blood condition.

I woke up in a good mood today.

Then I lunched my second front windshield on my truck
in the last 6 months, hitting a rock, or a stray bullet, or something.

With safety camera/Go Pro devices attached,
it's $1k a pop...now this..we knew about MG III....talk to me Russell.

I just hate them stray bullets.

[wu-dai clan]

no kidding? wow.

LOL.
Thought you would have some insight on rapid recovery, Sir.
You are amazing.
It is great to see your football posts.

[Sgt. Pepper]

Key word: Recovering

Exactly. Sounds like he had a major medical issue but one that he can completely recover from and resume playing.

[21&500]

Okung
you are one of the most vital players on the roster.
id sacrifice 10 Melvin Gordons for your health.
mojo your way

[Bolt-O]

LOL.
Thought you would have some insight on rapid recovery, Sir.
You are amazing.
It is great to see your football posts.

Oh, I missed that. If he had anything like I had, he would not be on the field for at least a year because of the blood thinner.

[RobH]

Yeah. Where's he driving? Lebanon? Raiders fans' neighborhood?

I just hate them stray bullets.

[wu-dai clan]

Exactly. Sounds like he had a major medical issue but one that he can completely recover from and resume playing.

Exactly.
It sounds like he will be stabilized with meds,
and there is a known amount of time he needs to stay away.

[Fleet]

Diabetes?

[richpjr]

Eric Williams@eric_d_williams
Tom Telesco said Bolts offered Gordon a contract, but will go with what they have for now at RB. "I'm not naive: I know we're better with Melvin Gordon," Telesco said. "But we've got a strong group of guys that are here, and it's their time to work and get ready to go."

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Eric Williams@eric_d_williams
Tom Telesco said Bolts offered Gordon a contract, but will go with what they have for now at RB. "I'm not naive: I know we're better with Melvin Gordon," Telesco said. "But we've got a strong group of guys that are here, and it's their time to work and get ready to go."

Par the course. TT will not knee-jerk. We roll with what we have until either Gordon gets over himself and fulfills his contractual obligation, OR a good trade offer comes in.

Chargers aren't waiting on Gordon. They're moving on without him. He can come along for the ride or sit and lose money while he waits for a potential trade oppurtunity.

The okung thing is pretty concerning though. At first they made it sound like an undisclosed injury, now it sounds like a serious medical problem. Will be interesting to see how this plays out. I hope this is finally the year of lamp. There could be a few hidden gems on the oline this year.