JOSH GORDON GETS A NEW LEASH ON LIFE

by Kevin Powell 

Usually when a team gets rid of you, they punish you.  In this case, Josh Gordon hits the lottery.  The best receivers in the world can only put up great fantasy numbers if their is a good quarterback to throw it to them.   I would say going from Tyrod Taylor to Tom Brady fits that bill.

Don't get me wrong.  Taylor is a decent level two quarterback, but Cleveland's offense isn't based on a high octane passing game, and that limits any upside Gordon would have there.  Brady is ready to throw for 400 yards weekly if needed.  The Patriots also never take their foot off the gas, even when leading by large margins.  The Patriots leadership is set up to deal with any help Gordon needs to help him with his demons off the field, so let's get to possible projections going forward.  

I think he will have a decent grasp on the offense within 2 weeks, giving Jim 12 games in this offense.

He is a must start top ten wide receiver going forward, and could possibly flirt with Randy Moss per game numbers.  My projection:

65 receptions, 975 yards, 10 touchdowns in 12 games.  As a plus, Julian Edelman will be back from suspension in week five and he will benefit greatly from all the attention Gordon receives.  The Patriots have reloaded for another Super Bowl run at the cost of a fifth round pick.

Trade for him now and start him with utmost confidence.