Josh Gordon's latest return to the NFL will happen with the Seattle Seahawks.. Carroll has been able to focus more on talent and has belief that his rah-rah style can get everyone to buy into his college-styled program.Carroll shared with reporters his optimism about the acquisition.With his third NFL chance, wide receiver Josh Gordon is going from Tom Brady and the Patriots to Russell Wilson and the Seahawks. How Josh Gordon improves the Seahawks' receiving corps, offense. Gordon will often find himself in favorable matchups in a system tailored to his strengths, playing off Lockett and Metcalf like he did Julian Edleman and Rob Gronkowski.Wilson's pass attempts are up to an average of 31 per game from fewer than 27 last year, partly because Seattle's defense is more of a liability.
Josh Gordon was claimed off waivers on Friday, and the ex-Patriots wide receiver seems thrilled with the result. The issue, of course, was Gordon's availability. ARI15. Here's breaking it down:Because the Seahawks, like the Patriots, are a very capable offense without Gordon, this the ultimate low-risk, super high-reward move. He also doesn't need volume to put up big passing numbers. That includes leading the NFL with 1,646 receiving yards during 14 games in 2013.Seahawks' new safety is in it for the long run: 'My plan is to retire here'Through six games with the Patriots this season, the All-Pro receiver had 287 yards and one touchdown on 20 catches.
Gordon showed good chemistry with and was trusted by Brady when on the field. Watch Now: Seahawks Reportedly Claim WR Josh Gordon Off Waivers (4:16) A day after he was released off injured reserve by the New England Patriots , Josh Gordon is headed to the Seattle Seahawks . Gordon won't suddenly make the Seahawks a pass-first team, however. When he wasn't missing time with injury, he was making time to take care of himself the right way off the field to get past his past struggles with substance abuse. Metcalf has been a strong deep and red zone threat, averaging 17.5 yards per catch.No wonder he was pumped at the news of Gordon's addition.Carroll is a different style of coach than Biil Belichick, but he's also welcoming to anyone who can "Do Their Job" to help the Seahawks win more games. BAL26. MIN28. He worked hard and handled the complicated offense well. Current NFL waiver claim priority: 1. Tyler Lockett was the Seahawks' premier home-run hitter last year and can still deliver big plays, but his role has been adjusted to take on more of slot possession duties, too, in the wake of Doug Baldwin's retirement.Gordon had some great moments for the Patriots in less than two full seasons. IND27. He leads the NFL in TD passes over eight games with 19, and he's done it at a career-high 8.5 yards per attempt and 115.5 passer rating.With New England and Cleveland, Gordon averaged 17.1 yards per catch, spiked by his league-leading 1,646 receiving yards in '13. Next week, we’ll take a look and see what he looks like,” Carroll said. The NFL has once again suspended receiver Josh Gordon, this time for violating both the PED policy and the substance-abuse policy. Gordon was picked up by the Seattle Seahawks, who were 28th on the waiver priority list.
ATL5. The Seahawks believe their locker-room culture will make this latest NFL stop a success for troubled Josh Gordon. CHI12. They still will be grounded and run-heavy with Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny remaining the foundation of Brian Schottenheimer's offense. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Seahawks claimed the star wide … NYG7. LAC11. With the loss of tight end Will Dissly, Wilson was hurting for reliable targets in general to both stretch the field and finish drives.Gordon, 28, at 6-3, 225 pounds will be another downfield threat for Wilson outside to join promising rookie second-rounder D.K. DET19. KC24.
PIT 13. TB9. Quickly learning a new offense and acing his first week with his new team, Gordon will likely make his Seahawks debut against the undefeated 49ers on Monday Night Football. Metcalf, who at 6-4, 229 pounds has posted 23 catches for 405 yards and four touchdowns halfway through his first NFL season. CAR20. NE32. MIA2. The speed and quickness of Lockett was already hard to handle inside and now Metcalf has posed size problems for defensive backs. SEA29. Consider over 17 games, he posted 60 catches for 1,007 yards and 4 TDs. NYJ6. SFTampa Bay reaches one-year agreement with veteran RBESPN's Field Yates outlined the waiver-wire order, which is based on teams' records just like the draft:Gordon's rookie campaign in 2012 with the Cleveland Browns remains the only season in which he has played all 16 games. The 28-year-old wide receiver is pretty pumped to be heading out west, according to his Instagram story posted shortly after the news leaked.
But he can still be a key downfield weapon.“He’s a unique talent. Gordon was claimed by Seattle following his release from New England earlier this month.Why did the Seahawks, rather deep at wide receiver, decide to claim Gordon and what reason is there to think it will the team-player relationship will work out better and for longer than it did for Gordon with the Patriots or Browns? "Gordon is a smart and articulate individual, and the type of quiet, grinding player who has worked out well for Seahawks coach Pete Carroll several times in the past. 74 responses to “ Seahawks land Josh Gordon on waivers ” shaymusvandelay says: November 1, 2019 at 5:05 pm Why? CIN3. DEN8. DAL22. CLE10.