buffaloboyinATL Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 1 hour ago, dorquemada said: life isn't going to be long for him if he can't straiten out. it's tragic, and I can't help but wonder if he had gotten some mental health help earlier in his life if this all couldnt have been avoided If it is truly just a weed problem, I know plenty of people who have very successful careers and are daily weed users as well. They just don't work in an industry that tests for it. I get the feeling with Gordon that it is a bit more than a desire to get high daily that is the problem. Although, not being able to stop, even when it jeopardizes yips livelihood, is concerning in and of itself.
IDBillzFan Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 51 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: that said, sign him to a future’s contract! Our “culture” will get him back on track. While I recognize the sarcasm here, the reality is that in Gordon's world of employment, the Bills' 'culture' would provide him a much more successful path to getting back on track than the one he is leaving. They knew his problem, but played him anyway. They don't care about Gordon any more than they care when the McRib comes back. 1
YoloinOhio Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 That was pure genius by Belicheat to trade away Brandin Cooks. 1
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 'Member when all those people said the Bills were stupid for not bringing him in? I 'member. 1
Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, elroy16 said: jfc So you either have to resort to violence to officially be addicted to some or it doesn't count? Have you seriously never watched intervention or heard of a story about someone ignoring their family or responsibilities and ruining their life because they're addicted to a gambling or videogames? I guess lack of empathy makes it difficult to understand what some people go through. It's pretty common, so I shouldn't be too annoyed or surprised with dumbass thoughts like this. Yes. You need to be addicted to something pretty serious for it to impact you enough to lose your job. If you lose your job because you’re “addicted” to solely marijuana...you’re actually an irresponsible *****. Same goes with shopping, working out, and all the other frivolous “addictions” folks use to make excuses for their poor choices in life. It’s a bunch of crap. Edited December 20, 2018 by Johnny Hammersticks 2
BillsFan130 Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: That was pure genius by Belicheat to trade away Brandin Cooks. Lol ya I still don't understand that trade at all. You think you would want to maximise the talent on the team given Brady`s short window remaining.
freddyjj Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 Justin Blackmon type ban coming. Indefinitely...likely career ending. I feel sorry for the man here. Alcoholism is a mental health disease per the AMA. His addictions (Alcohol, weed, other substances) are in control of his life. And being "on stage" in the NFL is not an easy place to work them out. Don't like the behavior but respect the man. He's not a bad or "weak" person, just a person with an illness trying to get better. God's speed Josh. 2
Nuncha Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: That was pure genius by Belicheat to trade away Brandin Cooks. And showed even more genius by picking up Gordon.
Nelius Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 31 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: I'm with you. Weed is not an addiction, it's a will power issue. I've been stopping/starting when I need to for decades. Now that I have degrees and a career, I'm all about daily rides on the MJ train. I've also earned it. If I needed to stop tomorrow, I would, and could. The worst thing that happens after you stop is that your dreams become so vivid for a few weeks that you may roll out of bed. The horror! 1 1
Gugny Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, LABillzFan said: While I recognize the sarcasm here, the reality is that in Gordon's world of employment, the Bills' 'culture' would provide him a much more successful path to getting back on track than the one he is leaving. They knew his problem, but played him anyway. They don't care about Gordon any more than they care when the McRib comes back. Which NFL organization cares about players? And which players care about their organizations? Loyalty in professional sports is long gone. It's all about the Benjamins (except Kelvin. ***** him). 1
Success Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 I saw so many Pats fans on the internet use the way he’s played the past month to further ridicule Cleveland, and talk about him being saved because of being in a “real” team and the “Patriot Way.” Hard not to see this news and be glad to see those fools humbled. But it’s even harder not to feel bad for Gordon. Not sure what happened, but if it’s related to addiction, that thing is the devil. I will hope for the best for him.
YoloinOhio Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 Just now, BillsFan130 said: Lol ya I still don't understand that trade at all. You think you would want to maximise the talent on the team given Brady`s short window remaining. They didn’t want to pay him. But this year was the last year of his rookie deal, and they should have kept him. They don’t like to pay WRs. 1
Doc Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Gordon's a big loss for them and the only thing close to a #1 WR they had. Patterson, Dorsett and Hogan are all JAGs.
YoloinOhio Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 In fairness, how could the Pats have known?? 1 1
Chicken Boo Posted December 20, 2018 Posted December 20, 2018 2 hours ago, jr1 said: he can't stop even when millions are on the line That's how you know it's a REAL problem. 2
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