Seahawks claim Gordon off waivers

[MechaZain]

Some of yall would pass on a free play at a slot machine if there’s wasn’t a guaranteed return.  It’s called taking a calculated risk.

[Wolfcop]

If I were Hurney and Rivera, you better start taking some chances. Your time might be about to run out. 

[Mr. Scot]

5 minutes ago, MechaZain said:

Some of yall would pass on a free play at a slot machine if there’s wasn’t a guaranteed return.  It’s called taking a calculated risk.

Yes, its calculated.

A team that's very well known for being  unafraid to take those risks decided this guy wasn't worth it.

Twenty-seven other teams likewise calculated that the risk was too high (maybe more than that because we don't know what the other three teams did).

Seattle decided it was acceptable. They might be right. They might be wrong.

The only thing you can definitively say right now is that they're in the minority.

[Snake]

17 minutes ago, Wolfcop said:

If I were Hurney and Rivera, you better start taking some chances. Your time might be about to run out. 

I sure hope so. 10 years and one super Bowl loss is the prototype of average. 

[Mr. Scot]

21 minutes ago, Wolfcop said:

If I were Hurney and Rivera, you better start taking some chances. Your time might be about to run out. 

Take a chance on the wrong thing and that can blow up in your face, though.

It's a double-edged sword.

[Snake]

24 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Yes, its calculated.

A team that's very well known for being  unafraid to take those risks decided this guy wasn't worth it.

Twenty-seven other teams likewise calculated that the risk was too high (maybe more than that because we don't know what the other three teams did).

Seattle decided it was acceptable. They might be right. They might be wrong.

The only thing you can definitively say right now is that they're in the minority.

How many times do we say this and watch that same player contributions in a season help that team. NE didn't need Gordon because they traded for a better WR. While we are still trying to replace Smith. It's just like the Matt Kalil situation. We should have payed whatever Wentworth wanted. Now we have dead cap on a player who contributed nothing but sacks. Sometimes you have to take what you can at the moment. Gordon isn't a long term guy but he's a player that would have taken the top off defenses this year and could catch balls unlike Samuel. 

[Snake]

3 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Take a chance on the wrong thing and that can blow up in your face, though.

It's a double-edged sword.

What does it matter at this point? We needed someone who could possibly make plays or protect the QB. We now sit with nothing and more than likely lose more games because of that. If it doesn't work out your back to net zero and have lost nothing. 

[Wolfpredator]

I picked him up in Free Agency on Fantasy yesterday.  Gonna let him ride the bench this week and possibly play him next week.  I think he will do well with RW and him being able to extend plays.

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, Snake said:

What does it matter at this point? We needed someone who could possibly make plays or protect the QB. We now sit with nothing and more than likely lose more games because of that. If it doesn't work out your back to net zero and have lost nothing. 

You have to make smart decisions.

Of course, it's fair to say that if our leadership were able to consistently make smart decisions, we probably wouldn't be where we are now.

[Snake]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

You have to make smart decisions.

Of course, it's fair to say that if our leadership were able to consistently make smart decisions, we probably wouldn't be where we are now.

It's the question of what's smart. NE and Sea take calculated risks. It pans out sometimes and not others. I just know the Panthers could use some more talented WRs. 

[Mr. Scot]

Correction: Turns out we do know what the other teams thought. 

Nobody but the Seahawks put in a claim.

[top dawg]

4 hours ago, TheMostInterestingMan said:

LOL and this is exactly the delusion I’m talking about. Gordon hasn’t eclipsed 100 yards once this season. He had one single 100 yard game last season. 

 

In 3 years he’s had two games with 100 yards. That is... actually bang average. 

He’s been irrelevant since 2013 and people still act as though he’s Randy Moss.

 

Funny how you completely left off the number of games in order to make people look "delusional" and fit your narrative. 

If you're going to tell the truth, then tell the whole truth. Be objective---or even subjective---but at least attempt to be analytical about it.

Gordon's issues have been mostly of the off-field variety, which is a valid reason to pass on him obviously, but to call him "average" without considering the context is fairly useless in my opinion. 

N'Keal Harry, in theory---on paper, or however you want to say it---is a younger, less troubled & risky form of Josh Gordon, and likely was a consideration in cutting the receiver. 

On an off note, Brady was reportedly annoyed that Gordon (and Brown) were cut

I stick by what I originally said; Gordon has shown some athleticism this year, which may mean he still has something left in the tank, and it's true. It's no garauntee he will ever be what he could've been, but with basically no risk involved, I see why Pete Carroll took a chance, and kind of wish he had. But, whatever...

[TheMostInterestingMan]

2 hours ago, top dawg said:

Funny how you completely left off the number of games in order to make people look "delusional" and fit your narrative. 

If you're going to tell the truth, then tell the whole truth. Be objective---or even subjective---but at least attempt to be analytical about it.

Gordon's issues have been mostly of the off-field variety, which is a valid reason to pass on him obviously, but to call him "average" without considering the context is fairly useless in my opinion. 

N'Keal Harry, in theory---on paper, or however you want to say it---is a younger, less troubled & risky form of Josh Gordon, and likely was a consideration in cutting the receiver. 

On an off note, Brady was reportedly annoyed that Gordon (and Brown) were cut

I stick by what I originally said; Gordon has shown some athleticism this year, which may mean he still has something left in the tank, and it's true. It's no garauntee he will ever be what he could've been, but with basically no risk involved, I see why Pete Carroll took a chance, and kind of wish he had. But, whatever...

Intentionally left games off to fit my narrative did I? Lol okay. He has two 100 yard games in the last 25 games he’s played. How’s that? Less biased for you? xD

 

For the record, it has nothing to do with his off field issues. I’m a full on supporter of legalization and a recreational user myself. However, I get really annoyed with fans who hear a name that was once relevant 5-6 years ago and immediately say “wow we are stupid for not signing him!”

[WOW!!]

7 hours ago, TheMostInterestingMan said:

LOL and this is exactly the delusion I’m talking about. Gordon hasn’t eclipsed 100 yards once this season. He had one single 100 yard game last season. 

 

In 3 years he’s had two games with 100 yards. That is... actually bang average. 

He’s been irrelevant since 2013 and people still act as though he’s Randy Moss.

 

What has Zyldrtus whatever or White or Durtch done that they are s better option than Gordon??

 

Don't worry I'll wait..