{"id":3237,"date":"2016-10-02T10:30:21","date_gmt":"2016-10-02T14:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=3237"},"modified":"2016-10-02T17:34:12","modified_gmt":"2016-10-02T21:34:12","slug":"potential-josh-gordon-landing-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2016\/10\/02\/potential-josh-gordon-landing-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"Potential Josh Gordon Landing Spots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*Note: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GordJo02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Gordon<\/a><\/strong> is still technically with the\u00a0<strong>Cleveland Browns<\/strong>, however they&#8217;ve announced their intentions to release him.<\/p>\n<p>With Josh Gordon entering rehab instead of returning to the Browns, it appears as though his time with them is at an end. As talented as Gordon is, when he isn&#8217;t suspended, he will certainly be on an NFL roster next season.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Potential Josh Gordon Landing Spots<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Philadelphia Eagles<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Philadelphia Eagles<\/strong> could certainly use Gordon&#8217;s talents, as their current wide receivers aren&#8217;t spectacular. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MattJo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Matthews<\/a><\/strong> is tied for second in the league in drops.<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GreeDo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dorial Green-Beckham<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>hasn&#8217;t done much (yet). <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AghoNe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nelson Agholor<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0has certainly taken a step forward from last year, however he is still very inconsistent.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HuffJo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Huff<\/a><\/strong> has not yet displayed the playmaking ability he showed in preseason.<\/p>\n<p>The Eagles seem to care less about character concerns than in the <strong>Chip Kelly<\/strong> era, adding <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BradNi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nigel Bradham<\/a><\/strong> and DGB. As long as he isn&#8217;t suspended, it seems like there&#8217;s a real chance for Gordon to land on Philly. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WentCa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carson Wentz<\/a><\/strong> could certainly use his explosiveness.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Los Angeles Rams<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The man ahead of Jordan Matthews in drops is\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AustTa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tavon Austin<\/a><\/strong>. The whole <strong>Los Angeles Rams<\/strong> receiving corps is a mess.<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BritKe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kenny Britt<\/a><\/strong> is underwhelming, but not bad. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/Q\/QuicBr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brian Quick<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0has disappeared. <strong>Pharoh Cooper<\/strong>, who looked pretty good coming into \u00a0the draft, but didn&#8217;t dazzle in preseason, is set to make his debut this week versus the <strong>Arizona Cardinals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles\u00a0needs a big name receiver, a player they can trust when the team eventually turns the offense over to <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GoffJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jared Goff<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Assuming Gordon cleans up his act, this could be the ideal spot for Gordon.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Baltimore Ravens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Baltimore Ravens<\/strong>\u00a0is the least likely option of the teams listed so far but it could still happen. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?search=Steve+Smith&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steve Smith<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is nearing the end of his career; 2016 will probably be his last season. If the Ravens are unsure that last year&#8217;s first-round pick <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/P\/PerrBr02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Breshad Perriman<\/a><\/strong> is ready to be a real, play making receiver, they could go after Gordon as an upgrade.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Tennessee Titans<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Tennessee Titans<\/strong> should be in panic mode, as none of their receivers are producing. Free agent acquisitions <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MattRi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rishard Matthews<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?search=Andre+Johnson&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andre Johnson<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0have produced virtually nothing. <strong>Tajae<\/strong> <strong>Sharpe\u00a0<\/strong>has been encouraging, but not great. For a young quarterback to fully develop on the field, they need a really good wide receiver, and Gordon can fill that role for <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MariMa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marcus Mariota<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>San Diego Chargers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AlleKe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keenan Allen<\/a><\/strong> is a great receiver but unfortunately for him and the <strong>San Diego Chargers<\/strong>, he just can not stay healthy. The Chargers have absolutely no depth behind Allen, which is a baffling concept. It&#8217;s incredible to think that San Diego didn&#8217;t draft a single wide receiver this year. For a team this poorly managed, Josh Gordon could offer to play for one dollar and still get turned down. It&#8217;s a shame for <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RivePh00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philip Rivers<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>that the Chargers don&#8217;t know how to manage a roster because Gordon could certainly produce in San Diego.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>New England Patriots<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Bill Belichick<\/strong> always seems to be in the market for almost all positions. Do the <strong>New England Patriots<\/strong> need receiver help? Not really that badly. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/E\/EdelJu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Julian Edelman<\/a><\/strong> is fine. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HogaCh00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Hogan<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AmenDa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Danny Amendola<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>are both alright but not great. Behind them, the only notable player is <strong>Malcolm<\/strong> <strong>Mitchell<\/strong>, who could develop nicely, but isn&#8217;t ready yet. New England is a wildcard spot for Gordon to land.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/460772150\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 77.104377% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/460772150?et=SruKyhdORUdjH_SMY6yRpg&amp;viewMoreLink=off&amp;sig=YO77sBmPQCoTOkIEy6N5LBL8KoHEKbXafZDHU5wtV08=&amp;caption=true\" width=\"594\" height=\"458\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the browns announcing they intend to release All Pro receiver Josh Gordon, after he checked into rehab, the time has come to guess his landing spot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":882,"featured_media":3265,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[174,264,61,507,192,38,40,46,334,58],"class_list":["post-3237","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","tag-baltimore-ravens","tag-cleveland-browns","tag-football","tag-josh-gordon","tag-los-angeles-rams","tag-new-england-patriots","tag-nfl","tag-philadelphia-eagles","tag-san-diego-chargers","tag-tennessee-titans"],"modified_by":"Justin Patrick, Site Manager","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3237","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/882"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3237"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3237\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3265"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3237"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3237"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3237"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}