Seattle Seahawks: Flash is back as Hawks resign Josh Gordon
Chris Phillips
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The Seattle Seahawks re-signed suspended wide receiver, Josh Gordon. It’s a move that has little risk but could pay off nicely.
Josh Gordon is back again. Maybe a second go-around with the Seattle Seahawks and sixth time in the NFL will stick. Currently, he is waiting for reinstatement to the NFL. It feels like Gordon has nearly as many years suspended as he’s been in the NFL, at this point.
His addiction issues are well documented. I’m an optimistic person and like to believe that Gordon is getting help and surrounding himself with good people. It’s hard to tell if this is true since he’s no longer in rehab.
What we do know, or at least, can see is that Josh Gordon is an NFL quality wideout. A classic “take the top off the defense receiver,” Gordon averages 17.2 yards per reception (19.9 with Seattle). A mark better than Hall of Famer and arguably one of the best wide receivers of all time Randy Moss’ 15.6 yards per reception.
That’s where the comparison to Moss ends. Moss is in Canton while Gordon more than likely will not come close. When removing his 2013 All-Pro year, Gordon averages 434 yards a season. That’s just about what he did last year in 11 combined games with New England and Seattle.
Here are the details of Josh Gordon's one-year deal with the Seahawks, via a source: $910K base salary, $52,500 roster bonus due after he's reinstated and $80K in per-game roster bonuses. It qualifies for the minimum-salary benefit.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) September 8, 2020
Positives
On to the positive, Gordon is back pending reinstatement. During his suspension, he lived and trained in the Emerald City. The Seattle Seahawks signed him to a one-year incentive-laden contract, at close to the league minimum.
Gordon is a good signing for the team. No offense to other wideouts, but Gordon is far better than his competition for the number three receiver spot, behind starters Tyler Lockett and D.K. Metcalf. He adds another dimension to a multi-faceted Seattle Seahawks offense.
Low Risk, High Reward
While it’s looking more and more likely that Gordon’s magical 2013 season was a fluke, it’s the only year he’s had over 1,000 receiving yards. Still, Gordon is a player that opposing defenses must pay attention to or risk getting burned.
Again, he makes for a great third receiver on the Seahawks. There is no risk to Seattle by signing him. There is only opportunity and upside for everyone. Now it’s on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to reinstate Gordon so the wideout can get back on the field.
When that happens, 12s can cheer for Gordon’s continued recovery. In the long term, success in conquering his internal demons is just as critical as his success on the football field.
It appears Josh has found a home with the Seattle Seahawks. This year, more than any other, the NFL will have a more structured off-field environment due to COVID-19. The team will be better able to keep an eye on Gordon and keep him on the right path.
Josh Gordon’s last catch with the #Seahawks last season ? pic.twitter.com/o3R8Dva965
— Riley Michel (@rileymichel) September 3, 2020
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