The Melvin Gordon Saga - Holdout Over

[PR#1]

In video chat, Gordon says he'll play 'somewhere'

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- In a video chat with his Instagram followers on Tuesday, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon said he's "going to play somewhere" this season and that "it would be a waste of talent" if he did not.

Gordon also said that although the Chargers finished 12-4 in L.A. and reached the postseason in 2018, last year "was good, but nobody [fans in L.A.] cared."

Gordon continues to hold out because of a contract impasse with the Chargers. Gordon's representation asked for and was granted permission by the Chargers to pursue a trade, but so far no deal has materialized with another team.

[jamrock]

The "nobody in LA cared" line is troubling. I wonder if that's how other guys on the team feel?

[Bolt-O]

The "nobody in LA cared" line is troubling. I wonder if that's how other guys on the team feel?

It wouldn't surprise me, especially those who actually lived in San Diego before the move. He might like his teammates better than his actual location.

[chargeroo]

The "nobody in LA cared" line is troubling. I wonder if that's how other guys on the team feel?

I think that's probably in reference to the number of Charger fans at the games. Or should I say the number of Charger fans not at the games.

[FoutsFan]

I think that's probably in reference to the number of Charger fans at the games. Or should I say the number of Charger fans not at the games.

The really weird thing was I went ti the Rams Charger game last year and the fans were about 60-40 at the Coliseum in favor of the Rams. There were so many more Charger fans there than at an actual home game.

[UglyTruth]

Gordon is a really nice guy. I've been lucky to meet a few athletes in my life including other former Chargers (Quentin Jammer, Eric Weddle, Brandon Manumaleuna, and saw Antonio Gates but didn't get to take a picture or actually talk with him) and Gordon is by far the one with the least amount of ego.

Talking to him literally felt like just talking to some guy at a bar about football. And I've heard great things about his family and the charitable work they do as well.

I'm not a super big fan of paying Gordon top 5 RB money because he isn't that and he's closer to top 10 or top 15 RB but regardless I hope he gets paid somewhere else.

[Bolt-O]

Nothing on MG, the person. I think he's being led down the wrong path by his agents, or he over-estimates his value.. as do many pro athletes.

[FoutsFan]

Nothing on MG, the person. I think he's being led down the wrong path by his agents, or he over-estimates his value.. as do many pro athletes.

I would agree 100% with this. Of course he wants to get paid but I agree his agents are the real problem here. He should fire them and sue them for malpractice. That would be a good way to supplement his income.

[21&500]

Nothing on MG, the person. I think he's being led down the wrong path by his agents, or he over-estimates his value.. as do many pro athletes.

Gordon is 25 years old for christ sakes
when you're a grown ass man
you're responsible for your own actions
we need to stop blaming the agents- we know they're scum bags
Scumbag agents are doing what scumbag agents do, look out for themselves
end of the day, only MG is responsible for the advice he follows

[blueman]

Gordon is 25 years old for christ sakes
when you're a grown ass man
you're responsible for your own actions
we need to stop blaming the agents- we know they're scum bags
Scumbag agents are doing what scumbag agents do, look out for themselves
end of the day, only MG is responsible for the advice he follows

This. Done with him.

[assman3000]

It seems like he's taken too far, lost against TT, losing fans by the second and is now just trying to save face by holding his ground.
It's gotta be all ego at this point. Doesn't want to walk into the locker room with his head down and have all the sports headlines being about him losing the battle.
All i'm telling myself is "eeek will be pretty banged up by week 11, then MG will take over as well as DJ and get us to the SB..

[Boltx]

It seems like he's taken too far, lost against TT, losing fans by the second and is now just trying to save face by holding his ground.
It's gotta be all ego at this point. Doesn't want to walk into the locker room with his head down and have all the sports headlines being about him losing the battle.
All i'm telling myself is "eeek will be pretty banged up by week 11, then MG will take over as well as DJ and get us to the SB..

I know he's been working out but how often do we see a guy in this situation come back and get hurt from the lack of game speed.

Maybe he'll be fresh instead, who knows. But it's no guarantee he comes in and tears it up.